Taco Fest Goes Big for 2026 with First-Ever Mississauga Event, Returns to Toronto, Montreal

TORONTO, February 27, 2026 — Satisfying summer cravings, Taco Fest Toronto returns for its ninth year, and after eight sold-out summers, the fiesta is expanding. For the first time ever, Taco Fest will kick off its scintillating season of sensation in Mississauga at Port Credit Memorial Park from June 27 to 28, marking the city’s debut on the growing multi-city lineup.

For those who don’t know, each summer, Taco Fest transforms its host cities into high-energy celebrations of flavour and culture. Top chefs and local restaurants serve up inventive, chef-driven tacos alongside handcrafted cocktails, while mariachi bands, salsa dancers and live performers keep the atmosphere electric from day to night.

Tacofest Toronto returns in August

Returns to Toronto – Fort York

In addition to its first-ever Mississauga event, Taco Fest returns to its flagship Fort York location in Toronto from August 7–9, before wrapping the summer at Clock Tower Pier in Montreal from September 5–7.

Best Taco Award

At each city’s event, Taco Fest crowns a Best Taco Award winner — as voted by attendees — recognizing the chef who delivers the most unforgettable taco of the weekend. The coveted Best Taco trophy celebrates creativity, authenticity and bold flavour, and fuels friendly competition among the region’s top culinary talent.

“After eight sold-out years in Toronto, expanding felt like the natural next step,” said Brad Wishen, Co-Founder of Taco Fest. “Mississauga has an incredible culinary community, and we’re excited to create a space where local chefs can compete, collaborate and celebrate Mexican cuisine in a big way.”

Taco Fest is back

Pre-sale sign-ups open February 24, ensuring taco lovers are the first to know when tickets go on sale. With each city set to reveal its vendor lineup, exclusive off-menu creations, limited-edition collaborations, and one-of-a-kind activations, pre-sale sign-up is the best way to secure tickets before they sell out.

For more information and for pre-sale access, visit thetacofest.com and follow on Instagram @thetacofest.

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