Emancipation Day marks the end of slavery in the British Empire on August 1, 1834 and in 2022 Canada designated the celebrations as a national historic event. In Toronto we also celebrate Emancipation Month throughout August.
Looking toward harbourfront from a Toronto Ferry
Island Soul, produced by Harbourfront's Arinola Olowoporoku, includes both free and ticketed events over the weekend featuring live dancehall, Soca, and reggae performances, to multidisciplinary arts, comedy, film, fun family activities along with the food of the islands. You can take in comedians, DJs and musicians throughout the day and night. You can also take part in drumming workshops and visit the shops in the marketplace and food vendors as well.
Event Highlights provided by Harbourfront include:
Comedy Night with Trixx and Friends - Aug. 1 at 8pm, tickets starting at $30
North America’s top comedians hit the stage for an evening of hilarious stand-up with Canadian comedy legend Trixx, who brings his boundary-pushing humour and bang-on commentary on pop culture, relationships and being Black in Canada.
Empress Mash Up Rayzalution Band - Aug. 3 at 4pm Free
Di empress dem ah mash up di place! Empress Mash Up is an all-female reggae jam session featuring four dynamic solo artists with distinct styles of reggae, dancehall and R&B backed by a seven-piece reggae band.
Johnny Osbourne and Hardcore Band - Aug. 3 at 7pm Free
Johnny Osbourne, the “Dancehall Godfather” and living legend of classic hits like “Buddy Bye” and “Water Pumping,” is bringing his best Jamaican reggae and dancehall to Island Soul for a night of rhythm and soul.
The Clash! Dj Starting from Scratch vs the Recipee Band - Aug. 3 at 8:30pm Free
A head-to-head mash-up of sound-crushing sets with The Recipee Band and DJ Starting from Scratch. Hosted by “Canada’s King of Comedy '' Jay Martin, expect an explosive musical rivalry onstage where the crowd chooses the victor.
Etana - Aug. 4 at 7:30pm Free
Jamaican singer and songwriter Etana returns for a live outdoor performance, bringing her trademark soul-soaked sounds and honey-laced vocals, where she will play a setlist of her reggae fan favourites infused with R&B.
From Jamaica to Toronto with love Jay Douglas - Aug. 4 at 9:30pm Free
JUNO Award nominee, music producer and band leader of The Jay Douglas All-Star band, Jay Douglas brings his reggae rhythms to the stage. From his roots in Montego Bay, Jamaica, his soulful voice and energetic stage presence make him a standout in the reggae music scene.
Event Highlights provided by Harbourfront include:
Comedy Night with Trixx and Friends - Aug. 1 at 8pm, tickets starting at $30
North America’s top comedians hit the stage for an evening of hilarious stand-up with Canadian comedy legend Trixx, who brings his boundary-pushing humour and bang-on commentary on pop culture, relationships and being Black in Canada.
Empress Mash Up Rayzalution Band - Aug. 3 at 4pm Free
Di empress dem ah mash up di place! Empress Mash Up is an all-female reggae jam session featuring four dynamic solo artists with distinct styles of reggae, dancehall and R&B backed by a seven-piece reggae band.
Johnny Osbourne and Hardcore Band - Aug. 3 at 7pm Free
Johnny Osbourne, the “Dancehall Godfather” and living legend of classic hits like “Buddy Bye” and “Water Pumping,” is bringing his best Jamaican reggae and dancehall to Island Soul for a night of rhythm and soul.
The Clash! Dj Starting from Scratch vs the Recipee Band - Aug. 3 at 8:30pm Free
A head-to-head mash-up of sound-crushing sets with The Recipee Band and DJ Starting from Scratch. Hosted by “Canada’s King of Comedy '' Jay Martin, expect an explosive musical rivalry onstage where the crowd chooses the victor.
Etana - Aug. 4 at 7:30pm Free
Jamaican singer and songwriter Etana returns for a live outdoor performance, bringing her trademark soul-soaked sounds and honey-laced vocals, where she will play a setlist of her reggae fan favourites infused with R&B.
From Jamaica to Toronto with love Jay Douglas - Aug. 4 at 9:30pm Free
JUNO Award nominee, music producer and band leader of The Jay Douglas All-Star band, Jay Douglas brings his reggae rhythms to the stage. From his roots in Montego Bay, Jamaica, his soulful voice and energetic stage presence make him a standout in the reggae music scene.
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