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Toronto’s streets are about to get a lot more chaotic; in the best way. The Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy returns to Woodbine Park in the Beaches from Friday, September 4 to Monday, September 7, bringing one of North America’s largest gatherings of street performers to the city for four days of circus artistry, daredevil stunts, comedy, and music.
Admission is by donation, with proceeds supporting Epilepsy Toronto.
What’s Happening
Expect a little bit of everything: crowd-pleasing (and nerve-wracking) circle acts, nightly fire performers as the sun goes down, and live musicians playing the beer garden throughout the festival.
A few highlights new and returning for 2026:
- Bark in the Park TO — A dedicated dog-lover’s zone with obstacle courses, pet photo ops, and performances by the Canine Circus, featuring rescue dogs doing circus tricks and comedy routines
- Family Fun Zone Foam Parties — Daily foam parties for kids and families (starting 4 p.m. Friday, noon Saturday through Monday)
- Special Brunches — Ticketed events including a drag brunch and a live music brunch, which also include festival access
Festival Hours
- Friday, Sept. 4 — 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 5 — Noon to 11 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 6 — Noon to 10 p.m.
- Monday, Sept. 7 — Noon to 7 p.m.
Roaming performers and installation acts aren’t tied to a set schedule and will be popping up throughout the grounds all festival long. The Family Fun Zone and Bark in the Park TO wrap up each day at sunset.
Getting There
BuskerFest takes place at Woodbine Park in Toronto’s Beaches. Do not confuse this with Woodbine raceway. Food trucks, a vendor market, and accessible festival grounds round out the weekend.
For the full performer lineup, schedule, and tickets to special events, visit torontobuskerfest.com.
