The top 5 music festivals in Toronto this spring

Music festivals in Toronto for spring 2019 are bursting with sound as NXNE returns to venues, parking lots, and parks, and Canadian Music Week overflows with homegrown talent. Some lineups are yet to be announced, but look forward to a season of great music.

Music festivals

Date

About the Event

Location
- Canadian Music Week
  
  May 6-12
  
  Canadian Music Week
  
  Canadian talent from all over the country is flocking to music venues all over the city for a one-week festival showcasing over 800 acts worth catching.
  
  Multiple Venues
- Jewish Music Week
  
  May 26 - June 2
  
  Jewish Music Week
  
  From Israeli pop to Yiddish theatre music, this festival serves as a celebration of all Jewish music with a week of performances happening all over.
  
  Multiple Venues
- Cosmo MusicFEST
  
  June 1
  
  Cosmo MusicFEST
  
  A full day of music is on at this massive annual festival with performances, an instrument expo, shopping, kids zone, food trucks and a beer garden.
  
  Cosmo Music
- NXNE
  
  June 7-16
  
  NXNE
  
  North by North West takes over once again with city-wide performances, ending with a massive street festival along Yonge Street.
  
  Multiple Venues
- Open Tuning
  
  June 8
  
  Open Tuning
  
  Seaton Village is ready to rock with a full day of local musicians performing everywhere from porches to parks, with everyone welcome to come listen.
  
  Seaton Village
Lead photo by
Matt Forsythe