Day Festivals in Canada

Carimas Festival is a cultural celebration held in Montreal, Canada, showcasing Caribbean traditions. It is known for its colourful parade featuring music, dance, and elaborate costumes, creating a spirited display of Caribbean culture.

The Outskirts Music Festival is a one-day outdoor event in Saskatoon, Canada, that showcases a blend of country, rock, and alternative-leaning musical acts. The festival transforms the SaskTel Centre grounds into a vibrant prairie-sky concert experience featuring major international headliners and local talent.

The Beaches International Jazz Festival is a music festival that takes place in the Beaches community of Toronto. As one of Canada's largest free jazz festivals, it is distinctive for hosting concerts in several parks and along a two-kilometre stretch of Queen Street East.

Bella Coola Music Festival is an annual summer event in the remote Bella Coola Valley of British Columbia, Canada. It promotes cultural exchange, community pride, and environmental stewardship in one of Canada's most isolated communities.

Caribana (Toronto Caribbean Carnival) is a Caribbean festival held each summer in Toronto. As North America's biggest Caribbean Carnival, it draws over a million attendees to enjoy live concerts, cuisine, and a grand parade with masqueraders dancing to Soca, Calypso, and Reggae music.

Goderich Celtic Roots Festival is an annual event in Goderich, Ontario, celebrating Celtic music, craft, and culture. In addition to the three-day festival, it includes a week-long Celtic College for adults and a Celtic Kids Camp, offering instruction in music, dance, and crafts.

Lost in Dreams Vancouver is an immersive electronic music festival curated by Insomniac that showcases melodic dubstep, future bass, and vocal-driven dance music. Making its Canadian debut at Tradex, the event offers a dreamlike atmosphere featuring emotive performances and high-energy production from world-renowned artists.

Francouvertes is a music festival held annually in Montreal, Quebec, showcasing emerging Francophone and Indigenous musical artists from Canada. The festival distinguishes itself through an evaluation system where both an industry jury and the public have an equal share in determining the finalists.