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21 things to do in Toronto for the 2024 Labour Day long weekend
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Things to do in Toronto for the 2024 Labour Day long weekend include the 75th edition of the annual Canadian International Air Show, a huge free music and food festival and Usher's huge return to the Scotiabank Arena.
There are also a slew of festivals happening across the city, like Buskerfestin the Beaches, Kensington Fest in Kensington Market and the first-ever installment of Leaside's Viva La Leaside Festival.
For more ideas, check out our previous roundup for the weekand be sure to head over to our events section for complete listings.
Here's our roundup of things to do in Toronto this weekend.
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Top Picks
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Location
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T.U. Jazz Fest
August 30 - September 2
T.U. Jazz Fest
Jam out to the sounds of some of Canada's best emerging jazz musicians while you savour flavours from an international food market.
Mel Lastman Square
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75th Canadian International Air Show
August 31 - September 2
75th Canadian International Air Show
Back for their 75th year soaring over Toronto, the Canadian International Air Show is taking to the skies once again this weekend.
Marilyn Bell Park
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Usher: Past Present Future Tour
September 2
Usher: Past Present Future Tour
Legendary R&B icon, Usher, makes his epic return to the Scotiabank Arena for two toe-tapping nights.
Scotiabank Arena
Comedy
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Location
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Break Point Comedy - Grand Slam Edition
August 30
Break Point Comedy - Grand Slam Edition
This frequently sold-out comedy show is back for their final Grand Slam of the year, where you can laugh along as the city's best comics take each other down.
Comedy Bar
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Late Night Comedy: Labour Day Edition
September 1
Late Night Comedy: Labour Day Edition
Featuring some of the most established comedians in Toronto, this show is the perfect late night laugh for all of the night owls out there.
Bar Cathedral
Dancing
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Location
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Do You Love House 40 Year Party
August 31
Do You Love House 40 Year Party
Do you love house? Then this huge dance party at the Wiggle Room is the place you'll want to be this weekend.
Wiggle Room
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You Dey Whine Me?!
August 31
You Dey Whine Me?!
Afro-Ceribbean grooves are keeping the summer vibes rolling all night long at the Drake Hotel.
Drake Hotel
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September 1
House music and rare groove classics are spinning on Sunday night at Hush Hush to celebrate your much-needed long weekend.
Hush Hush
Events you might want to check out
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Location
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August 31
More than 20 vendors are gathering at the Annex Hotel to show off their exquisite selection of vintage, streetwear and emerging brands.
The Annex Hotel
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222 Underground Market at Aura
August 31 - September 1
222 Underground Market at Aura
It's the last summer market of the year for 222 Underground Market, featuring a live DJ, tattoos and goodies from more than 70 local artists.
Aura Concourse Shopping Mall
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SPIN's Deflation Party: Pre-Labour Day Edition
September 1
SPIN's Deflation Party: Pre-Labour Day Edition
Ping pong to your heart's content at Toronto's ultimate pre-Labour Day bash, with free games, popcorn and welcome shots plus epic drink specials.
SPiN Toronto
Festivals
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Location
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Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy
August 30 - September 2
Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy
You won't believe your eyes as jaw-dropping buskers and street performers flood Woodbine Park in support of Epilepsy Toronto.
Woodbine Park
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Kensington Fest
August 31
Kensington Fest
Support Kensington's local businesses and artists at this lively, speakeasy-themed street festival with live music, food, drinks and vintage clothing.
Tapestry Toronto
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KOVVLAND
August 31
KOVVLAND
Local food and live performances are just two of the best parts of this day-long festival at STACKT that's open to visitors of all ages.
Stackt Market
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Viva La Leaside Festival
August 31 - September 1
Viva La Leaside Festival
Get a front row seat into the history of Leaside at the community's first-ever street festival featuring live music, local art, food and exhibits.
Motorista Studio
Music
Date
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Location
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Discmen x The Garrison
August 30
Discmen x The Garrison
Toronto-based cover band Discmen are filling the airwaves at the Garrison with all of your favourite hits of the 90's and 00's.
Garrison
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Wallows - Model World Tour
August 30
Wallows - Model World Tour
Alt-rock trio Wallows bring their melancholy melodies to Budweiser Stage on Friday night.
Budweiser Stage
Ongoing events
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Location
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CNE 2024
August 16 - September 2
CNE 2024
It's the last weekend to try all the wild foods and hair-raising rides at the CNE for 2024.
Exhibition Place
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Electric Island
May 18 - September 1
Electric Island
This summer-long electric music festival series is wrapping up with one final blow out at Fort York on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.
Fort York
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Promise Cherry Beach
July 1 - September 2
Promise Cherry Beach
Toronto's hottest outdoor daytime rave is winding down for the season with one final instalment on Labour Day that's sure to be the best one yet.
Cherry Beach
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Ashkenaz Festival
August 27 - September 2
Ashkenaz Festival
Back for a 14th year, venues across Toronto will come alive with celebrations of Jewish music and arts, with everything fromklezmer and Yiddish styles to Sephardic, Mizrachi, and Falasha.
Multiple Venues
Lead photo by
Hector Vasquez
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