Once the warm weather hits, the city is in full swing. There are so many amazing events coming up it’s hard to choose what to go to. We’ve rounded up the MUST-attend events for this May:
1. Operanation
Operanation blends party and performance, making it a perfect night out for arts enthusiasts and the opera-curious. This year’s theme is “Into the Stars”, which will transform Toronto’s Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts into an Ancient Roman celebration inspired by the upcoming world premiere of Rufus Wainwright’s Hadrian.
Date: May 17
Location: The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
2. TasteMaker Toronto
The historic Kiln Building in the Evergreen Brick Works is transformed into a foodie wonderland for two days of dining, drinking, and entertainment.
Date: May 18 – May 19th
Location: Evergreen Brick Works
3. RIB FEST at Yonge & Dundas Square
Free entry to check out the BEST RIB TEAMS IN CANADA! Wash it all down at our Craft Beer Market featuring the top brewers from across Ontario! With over 35 different beers on tap you won’t leave thirsty.
Date: May 18
Location: Yonge & Dundas Square
4. Spring Sessions of Toronto’s Festival of Beer
It’s the same people behind Toronto’s Festival of Beer! Enjoy beer, rood and #cottageVibes on the May Two Four Long Weekend. 19+
Date: May 19-20
Location: Fort York
5. Electric Island
Toronto’s underground summer electric music festival at Hanlan’s Point, with previous artists like Maceo Plex, Sven Vath, Nina Kravitz, Ben Klock, Sasha, and more.
Date: May 22 – September 4
Location: Toronto Islands
6. Outside Looking In
Cheer on Indigenous youth performers from across Canada, as they perform the latest dance moves to the hippest music!
Date: May 26
Location: Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
7. Wavelength at Doors Open Toronto
Three Free Concerts in Heritage Buildings + Bike Tour between venues led by Bike Pirates starting 10:30AM from Corktown Common (south of Adelaide/Eastern & Bayview)
Date: May 27
Location: 2701 Queen Street East
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What other exciting events are going on this May? Let us know in the comments.
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