Festival of India takes over downtown Toronto streets One of Toronto's largest cultural festivities is on this weekend. The 52nd annual Festival of India took over downtown streets on Saturday.
Event Details
Friday, July 12 | ISKCON Toronto
Pre-Festival – 12hr Kirtan
Saturday, July 13 | Yonge St, Toronto
Chariot Fest
Sat, July 13 & Sun, July 14 | Toronto Centre Island
Festivities at Centre Island
Start of Parade
End of Parade
Celebrating 52 years of
Festival of India in Toronto
Our Festivities
Our mission is to present an educational experience surrounding the ancient spiritual culture of India to the public that is both informative and interactive.
Yoga Meltdown
Yoga Meltdown is Toronto’s largest outdoor, spiritual yoga festival. This unique “festival within a festival” runs as a part of the Festival of India at Centre Island.
Artisan Bazaar
The Festival of India’s Artisan Bazaar continues to be one of the most popular areas of our festival featuring both vendors and goods from all over the world.
Cooking Demos
Embrace the art of plant-based cooking and let your taste buds be amazed by the endless possibilities of cruelty-free and sustainable ingredients.
Face Painting
Traditional face painting known as Gopi Dots is a cherished art form that celebrates cultural heritage and beauty through intricate designs.
Exhibits on Ancient Culture
Discover captivating and thought-provoking displays showcasing the rich history and profound significance of ancient spiritual traditions and cultural heritage.
Live Music
Experience spiritual and devotional side of music from the ancient subcontinent.
Seminars and Q&As
Get involved with enlivening and thought-provoking discussions on current-day topics based on timeless wisdom
Dance Performances
Experience a unique lineup of new and award-winning performances that portray the depth and the beauty of ancient India’s devotional traditions.
Spiritual Dramas
The Arts & Culture presentation provides a lush and varied ensemble of traditional Indian performing arts that engages the mind, captures the senses, and lifts the soul.
Get Involved
Vendor
Located in one of the most high-traffic areas of the festival site, the Bazaar continues to provide an excellent opportunity for you to sell your products.
Volunteer
Whether distributing flyers across the city or helping on the days of the festival itself, the heart and soul of the festival are the volunteers who make it happen!
Sponsor
Support us by being a sponsor.
Media
For media inquires and press-releases, please contact us.
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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Festival of India - Toronto 2024: A Grand Celebration of Culture, Spirituality, and Community Toronto, ON - [July 6th, 2024] - The vibrant and much-anticipated Festival of India - Toronto is set to return on July 13th and 14th, 2024, promising an...
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Parade route for 2024
Parade will be on Yonge St all the way from Edward St (1 street North of Dundas St) to Queens Quay.
