Dance on Yonge 2026 Brings Toronto’s Biggest Dance Party and outdoor Free Dance Show this July 11 - 12
Dance on Yonge is back for its 4th year! Sat and Sun, July 11 and 12, Mel Lastman Square turns into Toronto’s biggest open-air dance floor. Free entry, no tickets needed.
Bring a date, bring the fam, or show up alone and meet new cool friends. It’s that kind of weekend.
Award-winning dance crews from across the country, food vendors and local artisans bringing the best flavors and crafts, DJs running it all weekend. This is what summer in Toronto looks like.
Event Highlights Include:
Canada K-Pop Dance Championship
Canadian Olympic Team Break Dancers Showcase and Battle
National Latin Ballroom Dance Champions Show
Aerial Artists Suspending Silk Dance Show
Salsa & Bachata Social Dance Party
Kids Wonderland - with FREE family games and giveaways
K-Pop Random Play Dance (KRPD) open sessions both days
Star Dance Centre professional and team showcase
DJs spinning all weekend
Food vendors and street food from across Toronto
Local artisans and small business pop-ups
Admission is FREE. Full schedule at .
Date: Sat & Sun, July 11 - 12, 2026
Location: 5100 Yonge Street, North York - Mel Lastman Square (Subway direct, parking lots nearby)
BONUS: Follow @DanceOnYonge on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Red Note and get 2 FREE finger LED lights at the event to join the - Light Up Dance Party - each evening.
#DanceOnYonge #stardancecentre #torontodance #northyork #mellastmansquare
Listen to what Savannah has to say 👀
The Canada K-Pop Dance Championship is coming to Toronto and she wants YOU there.
Dance on Yonge 2026 · Mel Lastman Square · 5100 Yonge St, North York
Free to attend. All ages welcome.
🗓 Saturday July 11
Festival opens · 12:00 PM
- K-Pop Random Play Dance (KRPD) · 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM
- Canada K-Pop Dance Championship · 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Rising Star Division + Junior Division
- K-Pop Random Play Dance (KRPD) · 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Opening Ceremony · 6:30 PM
Top Crew Championship · 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
🗓 Sunday July 12
Festival opens · 12:00 PM
- K-Pop Random Play Dance (KRPD) · 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Star Dance Centre Showcase · 5:00 PM
K-Pop Championship registration closes May 30.
Link in bio to register now. · [email protected]
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One of Toronto’s biggest Caribbean food festivals, @islandeatsfest , returns this June to Mel Lastman Square for two days of food, music, culture, and island energy. 🔥
Expect jerk chicken, doubles, pepper pot, tropical cocktails, Caribbean beer, live steelpan, DJs, dance showcases, carnival characters, and sunset vibes.
The free festival will also feature:
🔥 The Golden Roti Challenge
👨🍳 Junior Chef Competition presented by @gracefoodsca
🎨 Caribbean Craft Market & Artist Village
🎧 Soca, reggae, dancehall, and calypso
💃 Free dance classes and showcases
🌅 Sunset Golden Hour Caribbean party experience
Admission is completely FREE.
📍 Mel Lastman Square, Toronto
📅 June 13th & 14th
June 13th: 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm
June 14th: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Grab your crew, show up hungry, and get ready for a weekend full of island vibes. 🌊🥭🎶
Tags
#islandeats2026
#ThingsToDoToronto
#efosasummer
#efosa
#efosaevents
Toronto’s biggest outdoor stage is calling. 👀
Canada K-Pop Dance Championship · July 11
Mel Lastman Square · Dance on Yonge 2026
Junior Division · Rising Star Division · Top Crew Division
Cash prizes and gift credits up for grabs. Free for the public to watch.
Registration closes May 30. Link in bio.
[email protected] for questions.
#CanadaKpopDanceChampionship #DanceOnYonge #DOY2026 #kpopdance #kpoptoronto
Taste buds activated 🌶️🏝️
The vibes, the flavors, the culture… The award winning Island Eats food and travel festival is calling! 🍹🔥
#IslandEatsTO #torontoeats #islandeats2026 #caribbeanfood #latinflavours
Massive Asian festival this weekend only @mlsquare.ca@the.welcome.market is celebrating Asian Heritage Month with 2 full days of live music, dances, and delicious Asian flavours!
FREE ADMISSION!
📍 Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge Street)
🗓️ Sat. May 9 (12pm–9pm) & Sun. May 10 (12pm–8pm)
🛍️ 95+ Vendors (Food, Vintage, Art & more)
🎤 16+ Live Performances
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@yongenorthyork@sukoshimart@tt_supermarket@lilychengto@chineseculturalcentreofgta
#torontoevents #torontomarket #torontofestival #asianheritagemonth #yongenorthyork
Serving you two full days of performances🪭🎤💝 so much incredible talent coming your way from traditional Hawaiian dances, singers, Bollywood dance, Jpop Dance to drag and so much more🌸✨🏮
📍Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge Street) 🗓️Saturday, May 9 (12pm - 9pm) – Sunday, May 10, 2026 (12pm - 8pm)
🛍️ 95+ local businesses (food, vintage, handmade, art, curated goods)
🎊 over 16 live performances in 2 days
🎟️Admission: Free
#torontoevents #torontomarket #torontofestival #asianheritagemonth
A sneak peek of what’s in store this weekend
Expect two days of live performances, 95+ local vendors from food to vintage to art, a SUKOSHI Stamp Station, and @sapporocanada round out the exciting lineup of on-site attractions.
📍Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge Street) 🗓️Saturday, May 9 (12pm - 9pm) – Sunday, May 10, 2026 (12pm - 8pm)
🛍️ 95+ local businesses (food, vintage, handmade, art, curated goods)
🎊 over 16 live performances in 2 days
🎟️Admission: Free
#torontoevents #localmarket #torontofestival #trinketgirl #vlogger
What a way to start the day in Yonge North York! ☀️🏃♀️
This morning, thousands of runners kicked off their @torontomarathon journey right here at Mel Lastman Square, and the energy was incredible! From the early start to the sunny skies, it was amazing to see families, friends, and community members come together to cheer on 22,000+ participants from over 70 countries.
Moments like these remind us how special our neighbourhood is: full of support, spirit, and community pride.
Congratulations to everyone who ran, volunteered, and helped make the day such a success!
#YongeNorthYork #TorontoMarathon #MelLastmanSquare #TorontoRuns
Your passport to the Caribbean—no flight needed 🌴✈️✨
Island Eats Food & Travel Festival is back at Mel Lastman Square June 13–14! Food, drinks, live performances from across the islands, an interactive steelpan experience, the Junior Chef Challenge, and vibes all weekend long 🔥🍽️
Don’t miss it. Bring your crew and come hungry
