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MAY – SEPTEMBER

One City. Five Saturdays. A Thousand Reasons to Celebrate.

What To Expect

This summer, STACKT market becomes the heart of Toronto’s cultural scene. Over the span of 5 weekends, the BACKYARD Festival Series celebrates diversity, creativity, and community through live music, food, art, and local makers. From food to local artisan markets, family-friendly activities, and live performances – every event offers a unique way to connect with Toronto’s vibrant spirit.

From
May-Sep
2025
Third
Saturday
EVERY MONTH
ENTRY
Free
RSVP BELOW
FEATURING
10+
Performances
Festival Schedule
A Five Part Series Celebrating Community and Culture
  • May 17
    Asian Night Market

    Honouring Asian Heritage Month with 50+ vendors, live performances, and culture-forward experiences.

    Performance Schedule:

    6:00-6:30PM: Chinese Lion Dance
    7:00-7:30PM: Navillera Toronto Korean Dance Compnay
    8:00-8:30PM: Folklorico Filipino

    RSVP
  • June 21
    Pride Celebration

    Celebrate Toronto’s LGBTQIA2S+ community with a vibrant day of drag, DJs, queer-owned vendors, and pure joy. It’s a joyful collision of self-expression, community, and culture.

    Learn More
  • July 19
    The Cookout

    Celebrating the Black and Afro-Caribbean community with reggae, BBQ, live music and more.

  • August 17
    MadeInTO

    A marketplace for Toronto’s best creators, innovators, and artists.

  • September 14
    PlayDate

    A festival day for kids—magic, dance, face painting & fun for the whole fam.

Location

STACKT market

28 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario

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Festival Partners
A huge thank you to our partners for helping us bring this festival to life and making it unforgettable.