It has been a wild ride for
Taste of the Danforth but the street festival is back for 2026. The event billed as 'Canada’s Favourite Festival' stretches about 1.6km along Danforth Avenue from Broadview Avenue to Jones Avenue, ran from Friday to Sunday, August 7-9 and had almost two million visitors over the weekend.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow meets visitors
The festival started in 1994 to highlight the Greek restaurants of the area, cancelled due to Covid, returned in 2023, then shut down once more in 2024 and 2025, so it was nice to see it return. Attendees experienced the neighbourhoods music, culture and food along the important arterial road which was known as Greektown. "Taste of the Danforth has always been a celebration of Greek heritage. Today, it is also a celebration of Toronto’s diversity and Canada’s multicultural spirit."
This year's TOD had six experience zones and four free entertainment stages; World Stage, RBC Showcase Stage, Greek Stage and the OLG Lets Dance Stage.
Chair Tony Pethakas says: “Greek heritage will always be at the heart of Taste of the Danforth. At the same time, the Danforth has evolved, just as our city, province and country have evolved. Today the Festival reflects a diverse and inclusive Canada—with a dollop of tzatziki on top.”
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