Festivals coming up in Toronto in February 2025

It may be the shortest month of the year, but Toronto still manages to pack in the festivals in February, which is Black History Month. Art, music, culture and food are all being celebrated during these 28 days.

Here are festivals coming up in Toronto in February.

Toronto Black Film Festival

Check out this fest showcasing empowering Black films that also includes a market and live music.

When: Feb. 12 to 17
Where: Multiple venues and online

KUUMBA30

The 30th edition of this interdisciplinary festival celebrates Black futures through music, theatre, dance and spoken word.

When: Feb. 1 to 28
Where: Harbourfront Centre

Winterlicious

This prix fixe dining festival at restaurants across Toronto starts at the end of January and lasts for two weeks in February.

When: Jan. 31 to Feb. 13
Where: Multiple venues

Wavelength Winter Festival 2025

Hear everything from punk to hip hop to indie folk at this series with multiple nights of music.

When: Feb. 27 to Mar. 1
Where: St. Anne’s Parish Hall

Allen’s Steak Festival

Red meat lovers, rejoice: this annual festival of steak is back at a local Toronto pub.

When: Feb. 4 to 23
Where: Allen’s

Winter Stations

This outdoor art exhibit encourages people to get outside during the chilly winter months.

When: Feb. 17 to Mar. 17
Where: Woodbine Beach

Rhubarb Festival

Canada’s longest-running genre-bending arts festival is back for their 46th year of entertainment.

When: Feb. 12 to 16
Where: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

IllumiNite

Glowing art installations are lighting up the winter night in one Toronto neighbourhood.

When: Feb. 14 to Mar. 2
Where: Downtown Yonge

Winter Chocolate Show

The fifth edition of this chocolate show features tastings, seminars and a market.

When: Feb. 8
Where: Appel Salon in the Toronto Reference Library

Sweet City Fest

This festival will have live music, workshops, photo ops and of course a market with lots of sweet treats.

When: Feb. 11 to 23
Where: Stackt

I Heart Beer and Taco Festival

Sample tons of tacos and beer at this huge event.

When: Feb. 15
Where: Enercare Centre

Winter Craft Beer Festival

Sip beer in the snow at this annual celebration of craft brews.

When: Feb. 22
Where: Roundhouse Park