Beaches International Jazz Festival 2020

Event Details

This event finished on 26 July 2020

Toronto’s beloved music festival and summer mainstay, the Beaches International Jazz Festival, returns for a month this year (June 27–July 26, 2020) to celebrate its 32nd year of unparalleled music from both established and emerging artists.

Featuring multiple stages and venues, the return of festival favourites and leading musical talent, the 32nd annual Beaches International Jazz Festival is one that can’t be missed.

The festival kicks off with the East York Jam Fest (June 27–28) featuring performances from 15+ bands at East York Civic Centre, featuring all things rock, pop and indie.

The festival continues with the Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside Main Stage and Block Party (July 2–5) featuring performances from 40+ bands at the Jimmie Simpson Park Main Stage, as well as various locations along Queen St E (between Logan and Broadview Avenues).

The Beaches Jazz Latin Carnival (July 10–12) will return to Woodbine Park for its 5th year to showcase the lively melodies of salsa, merengue and cumbia.

An eagerly-awaited lineup of performances will take over Woodbine Park from Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19 at the TD Main Stage featuring bands from Turkey, Brazil and New Brunswick. Don’t miss our tribute to the 90s with Spice Girls tribute, July 18th.

Artists take to the OLG Main Stage from Friday, July 24–Sunday, July 26, kicking off with 3rd annual Groovin’ in the Park: a meeting of soul, funk, world and house music. Performances will showcase an array of recognized and up-and-coming artists, including Legends of Motown.

Crowd-pleaser and festival mainstay, StreetFest (July 23–25) returns with more than 100 artists and a drool-worthy lineup of gourmet food trucks from on Queen Street East between Woodbine and Beech Avenues. Calypso, R&B, fusion, Latin, blues and Cajun melodies, paired with unbeatable culinary offerings will ignite senses and entertain festivalgoers.