KUUMBA is Toronto’s largest and longest-running Black Futures Month festival, held every February at Harbourfront Centre. In 2025, it marks its 30th anniversary with a vibrant lineup of music, dance, theatre, wellness workshops, and cultural events that honor Black creativity, history, and community.

🔗Explore KUUMBA Festival 📍 Location: Harbourfront Centre, Toronto 📅 Dates: February 1–28, 2025

Caribana is North America’s largest Caribbean carnival, lighting up Toronto with vibrant parades, music, dance, and cultural celebration. Held from July 31 to August 4, 2025, this iconic festival features masquerade bands, steelpan competitions, and electrifying parties that honor Caribbean heritage and joy.

🔗Explore Caribana Festival 📍 Location: Exhibition Place & Lakeshore Blvd, Toronto 📅 Dates: July 31 – August 4, 2025

Afro Fusion is a signature program of the Fall for Dance North Festival, running October 15–18, 2025 at the Bluma Appel Theatre in Toronto. Curated by Esie Mensah, this electrifying showcase blends traditional and contemporary African, Afro-Latin, and street dance styles—featuring global artists like Dickson Mbi and Sekou McMiller. It’s a powerful celebration of movement, heritage, and transformation.

🔗Explore Afro Fusion Festival 📍 Location: Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St E, Toronto 📅 Dates: October 15–18, 2025

The Afro Music Festival Toronto 4.0 returns on August 1, 2025, bringing together lovers of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and African rhythm for a vibrant day of music, culture, and connection. Headlined by Nigerian sensation Seyi Vibez, this family-friendly event features live performances, food vendors, and a celebration of African creativity.

🔗Visit the official website 📍 Location: LW Outdoor Ground, 4611 Steeles Ave W, North York, ON 📅 Date: August 1, 2025