Get ready to indulge in the rich flavours, vibrant culture, and island vibes of Trinidad and Tobago at the Trinbago Toronto Festival, the largest celebration of its kind in Canada, taking place this year from September 5 to 7 at Nathan Phillips Square. This dynamic festival is not just a feast for the senses—it is a powerful cultural movement that ignites community spirit while driving educational and economic empowerment for Caribbean youth.

"The Trinbago Toronto Festival is built on community – the Trinidad and Tobago diaspora and the friends we’ve made here in Canada. It’s proof of what happens when cultures connect, stories are shared and we work together to keep our traditions alive for the next generation." Says Petronilla Marchan, Palo Seco managing Director, Trinbago Festival organizer.

In its 4th year, the Trinbago Toronto Festival is more than a vibrant showcase of music, dance, culinary delights, fashion, and art — it’s a vital fundraiser presented by the Caribbean Scholarship Foundation (CSF), whose mission is breaking barriers and building bridges of opportunity through scholarships, mentorships, and empowerment programs. Every beat, every bite, and every brilliant moment at this celebration directly fuels these life-changing initiatives for the Caribbean diaspora across Canada.

This year’s festival promises an explosion of authentic taste and tradition, proudly billed as Canada’s largest Trinidad and Tobago food festival. Visitors will savor everything from mouth watering Doubles and Bake and Shark to rich Buss-up-Shut paired with savory Curry Duck. Classic favourites like Pelau, Callaloo, Corn Soup, and sweet treats await your discovery, prepared exclusively by top Trinbagonian chefs and culinary artisans.

New to the festival this year is the highly anticipated Stag Beer Garden and Angostura Rum Experience, a vibrant gathering spot celebrating Trinidad and Tobago’s iconic beer and rum brands—an ideal place to unwind, connect, and toast to island pride with friends and family.

Festival Hours:

• Friday, Sept 5 — 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

• Saturday, Sept 6 — 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• Sunday, Sept 7 — 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Admission is free — all are warmly invited to come lime, eat, drink, and rejoice in 63 years of Trinidad and Tobago’s Independence through a truly unforgettable weekend of culture and community celebration.

Join us in honouring tradition and shaping futures — because the Trinbago Toronto Festival isn’t just a celebration, it’s a movement that uplifts the Caribbean spirit in the heart of Toronto and beyond.