Arts & CultureJul
Big on Bloor
Bloorcourt's DIY arts street festival — murals, music, and neighbourhood grit.
When
July 18, 2026
Where
Bloor Street West (outdoor)
Area
Bloorcourt
Cost
Free
Format
outdoor
Attendance
30K+ visitors
Running Since
2006 (20 years)
Family Friendly
Yes
VT Insider Tip
Watch for the live mural painting — artists create massive works on building walls during the festival, and they stay up year-round. It's basically free public art in the making.
About
Big on Bloor is the scrappy, arts-forward street festival that celebrates the Bloorcourt neighbourhood. Local musicians, mural painting, artisan vendors, and food from the strip's eclectic restaurants. It's not polished and it doesn't try to be — that's the charm.
What to Expect
A one-day street festival. Multiple music stages, art installations, food vendors, craft market. Very arts-community oriented. Expect a younger, creative crowd.
Pro Tips
Explore the side streets and alleyways — there are pop-up art installations in unexpected places. The restaurants along this stretch of Bloor are underrated.
Getting There
Bloor Street West between Dufferin and Lansdowne. Dufferin TTC station or Lansdowne station. Walk or bike.