Arts & CultureSep
Danforth East Arts Fair
The east end's indie arts festival — handmade, local, no gatekeeping.
When
September 20, 2026
Where
Danforth Avenue East (outdoor)
Area
Danforth East
Cost
Free
Format
outdoor
Attendance
8K+ visitors
Running Since
2008 (18 years)
Family Friendly
Yes
VT Insider Tip
The live art demos are the highlight — watch artists create work in real-time. Prices are very reasonable compared to bigger art fairs.
About
The Danforth East Arts Fair showcases local artists and makers in the emerging Danforth East neighbourhood. Handmade goods, live art demos, local bands, and pop-up food from the strip's restaurants. It's intentionally indie and community-run.
What to Expect
A single-day outdoor arts fair along Danforth East. Artist booths, live music, food. Smaller and more intimate than the bigger summer festivals.
Pro Tips
Chat with the artists — they're local and love talking about their work. The side-street pop-ups are easy to miss but worth exploring.
Getting There
Danforth Avenue east of Pape station. Take TTC Line 2 to Pape and walk east, or take the bus to Donlands.