The 37th Annual Beaches Jazz Festival keeps the summer energy high with TD Weekend at Woodbine Park, running July 18–20 in Toronto’s East End. This three-day celebration features live music, across the genres with everything from the Fab Four to reggae, funk, and Toronto’s biggest free 90s hip hop night, hosted by MuchMusic legend Master T (RapCity, Da Mix). And there’s absolutely no admission fee required!
And to answer that burning question on everyone’s mind, YES of course StreetFest is back and it will take place from 6 pm each evening on the weekend following TD Weekend at Woodbine, Simply put: July 24 – 26. The street closes at 6 pm and bands will play from 7 pm – 11 pm. Additionally, Groovin’ in the Park will take place July 25-27 in Woodbine Park,. So there is a lot going on in Toronto’s east end over the next couple of weekends!
With this in mind here you will find the complete lineup for the TD Weekend at Woodbine.
Friday, July 18 | 6-10PM:
“Get On Up meets Renaissance”
Presented by NuFunk Concerts, SFS ENT & Brown Eyes Entertainment
Hosted by Master T (MuchMusic’s RapCity, Da Mix); A throwback dance party spinning 90s hip hop, soul, and R&B from Biggie to Brandy, TLC to Tribe – all the favourites! Featuring: DJ Starting From Scratch (Get On Up) and DJ Mista Jiggz (Renaissance).
Saturday, July 19
- 3PM – Quincy Bullen: Emerging Toronto talent and jazz-fusion pianist, composer, and producer known for high-energy performances blending jazz, funk, soul, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms.
- 4:30 PM – The Honeyrunners: A Toronto-based Northern soul band bringing tight grooves, heartfelt lyrics, and infectious energy.
- 6 PM – The Bomb: An electrifying tribute to the best of the ’80s with synth, rock, and dance floor vibes.
- 8 PM: Beatlemania featuring The Liverpool 4: Just over 30 years following Beatlemania, the Fab Four are back with Canada’s top Beatles tribute band!
Sunday, July 20:
Top local talent continues…
- 1:30 PM – Countermeasure: Award-winning a cappella group known for genre-defying vocal arrangements and rich harmonies.
- 3 PM – Shuffle Demons: Juno-nominated jazz-funk ensemble with wild costumes, sax-driven grooves, and theatrical stage presence.
- 4:30 PM – Golden Feather: A modern groove band fusing psychedelia, soul, and funk to get audiences moving.
- 6:30 PM – The Human Rights: One of Canada’s premier reggae bands, delivering powerful messages, modern roots rhythms, and infectious energy.
Media Photo Opportunities:
- Live performances, Interviews with artists, organizers, and attendees, Food trucks, vendor market, beer garden, and more. Media are invited to capture the energy. Please confirm in advance.
Coming Up: StreetFest, Groovin in the Park and more:
- StreetFest: July 24–26 | Queen St. E. closes nightly at 6 PM, live music 7–11 PM as Toronto’s biggest street party returns to bring the community together through music. For the complete list of performers please visit here.
- 10th Anniversary Groovin’ in the Park: July 25–27 | Soul, funk, house with DJ headliner and international Chicago house music legend, Derrick Carter
- Johannes Linstead – From Spain to Cuba: July 22 | Beach United Church (Benefit for Michael Garron Hospital Foundation)
- TD Workshop Series – BigFamJam: July 15 & 22 | Drom Taberna, 9:30 PM
Follow @beachesjazzfestival for updates
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