Toronto May Festivals

Toronto Jewish Film Festival

May 01 to May 11 
The largest of its kind in North America, Toronto's Jewish Film Festival attracts an audience of over 30,000 people and showcases feature films, documentaries and shorts on Jewish culture, heritage and identity. The festival aims to breaks through racial barriers and stereotypes while educating audiences on the diversity of the Jewish experience across the world.
Telephone: 1 416 324-9121



May 02 
Toronto's CONTACT Photography Festival began in 1997 and currently draws over 1,000,000 people to over 200 venues across the Greater Toronto Area. Five hundred photographers from Toronto, across Canada and the rest of the world exhibit a variety of work at the festival which is the largest of its kind in North America.
Address: Various Venues Toronto ON
Telephone: 1 416 539-0829


May 02 
The Village Day Festival is a day full of music, kids activities, tasty treats and more. There will be bands, magic shows, mini golf, free popcorn and cotton candy, and a Charity BBQ. The village-long sidewalk sale will delight shoppers with bargains galore. Admission is free. Don’t forget to enter to win one of six shopping spree giveaways. Proceeds raised go to Sunnybrook Foundation. On Yonge Street between Yonge Boulevard and Lawrence Avenue.
Address: Yonge Street betweenYonge Boulevard and Lawrence Avenue Toronto ON


May 06 to May 10 
Toronto's most popular clubs and music halls throw open their doors to industry insiders and the general public to create an electrifying musicfest of discovery. Over 1000 artists – 60 venues – 5 nights – one wristband. Check it out and start your planning. Make it a goal to discover 100 great bands you've never heard of… and don't miss out on the ones you love. Buy Your Tickets. Buy Your Wristbands. There's a little something for everyone.
Telephone: 1 905 858-4747



May 17 to May 19 
Come one, come all to the most exciting show on earth! This Victoria Day weekend, Zero Gravity Circus, dazzling daredevils, amazing acrobats, hilarious buskers and more take over Harbourfront Centre.
Telephone: 1 416 973-4000


HarbourKIDS: The Toronto International Circus Festival 


May 17 to May 19 
Featuring extraordinary circus artists from around the world, the Toronto International Circus Festival features outdoor stages, rain or shine.

Visitors to the festival will experience side-splitting comedy, eye-popping acrobatics and mind-bending daredevil stunts! The show features world-class acrobats, unicyclists, fire-eaters, stilt walkers, live musicians, face painters, balloon sculptors and more.




May 24 to May 25 
This holiday-oriented show gives dog lovers a chance to find the perfect toys, fashion, treats and accessories made exclusively for their four-footed friends. Dogs are encouraged to attend and can participate in many activities including Breakfast with Santa, Best Costume Contest and Stupid Dog Trick Contest.
Address: Direct Energy Centre Toronto ON
Telephone: 1 416 234-9663
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May 28 to Jun 01 
Clowns, mimes, bouffons, physical comedians and other performers from across Canada unite to provoke, disturb and treat you with that mysterious and delightful art form known as clowning.
Address: 6 Noble St. just west of Queen W and Dufferin Toronto ON





May 29 to Jun 07 
Canada’s biggest ten-minute play festival is back and it’s bigger than ever! Featuring 16 exciting new plays by a diverse array of playwrights, this festival is Toronto’s only chance to experience the thrilling genre of the ten-minute play. The InspiraTO Theatre Festival kicks off at the Alumnae Theatre for a limited run. 

Tickets: $12 - $17
Address: Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St Toronto ON
Telephone: 1 416 978-8849