Festival of India

The Festival of India is coming to Toronto and everyone’s invited to join the celebrations. With its roots steeped in the vibrant culture and traditions of ancient, spiritual India, the festival draws nearly 40,000 participants every year. This unique, two-day event, presented by Toronto’s famous Hare Krishna Centre, provides a feast for the mind, body, and soul!

Rocking Mantra Meditation down Yonge!

If you have ever experienced the power of mantra meditation, then prepare to encounter it on a thrilling new level!  Weekend festivities kick off with a parade on July 16th at 11:00am that cruises down Yonge, beginning at Bloor and continuing south to Queens Quay. During the parade, three 40-foot tall floats will be hand-pulled by participants amidst energetic singing, drumming, and dancing.

Explore India’s Spiritual Roots on Centre Island

After the parade on Yonge Street, celebrations continue at Centre Island for the remainder of the weekend with a massive, colourful, and free festival!  The biggest highlight is the free vegetarian feast served to all who attend! The festival also features a stunning music, dance, and drama showcase, a South Asian Bazaar, cultural exhibits, a children's area, face painting, and much more!

An Arts and Culture Extravaganza
The Festival of India’s Arts and Culture Showcase presents a beautiful and soul-riveting array of devotional music, dance, and drama from the ancient subcontinent! The line-up presents all the spiritual allure and elegance of melodies and choreography that were once commonplace in ancient India.  With a line-up of internationally acclaimed artists and performers, the festival’s arts and culture programme promises a unique and unforgettable weekend of sublime sounds and enchanting performances.

Yoga Meltdown

Celebrated as a “festival within a festival”, on Sunday July 17th, the Fourth Annual Yoga Meltdown will present Toronto with an opportunity for relaxation and rejuvenation at a free outdoor yoga festival. Presenting the authentic, spiritual depth of yoga, Yoga Meltdown will feature free yoga classes, vegetarian cooking demonstrations, mantra meditation circles, Ayurvedic demonstrations, and stage performances.