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Toronto Korean Festival
Three days of K-pop, Korean food, traditional arts, K-beauty and community.
When
2026: August 21–23, 2026
2027: TBD
2025: Date unknown
Where
Mel Lastman Square
Area
North York
Cost
Free · Free
Format
outdoor
Family Friendly
Yes
VT Insider Tip
Headline K-pop sets draw the largest crowds. Use the organizer’s schedule to plan around the performance you most want to see.
About
Formerly known as the Korean Harvest Festival, the Toronto Korean Festival is a major annual celebration of Korean culture in Willowdale. The three-day festival fills Mel Lastman Square with Korean food, K-pop and traditional performances, cultural experiences, vendors and family programming.
What to Expect
Large K-pop crowds, Korean food and snacks, traditional Korean music and dance, beauty and merchandise booths, contests and cultural displays.
Pro Tips
Take Line 1 to North York Centre. Arrive well before headline acts and expect food lines around dinner.
Getting There
Mel Lastman Square is at 5100 Yonge Street, immediately beside North York Centre station on Line 1. Subway access is easier than driving during large events.