Soccer’s biggest event comes to Toronto from June 11th, 2026 to July 19th, 2026 and the city is abuzz, preparing for visitors for the tournament. Are you coming for the tournaments but not sure of what to do when your team isn’t playing? Delicious Discoveries has compiled some ideas for things to do, right here in the city.
1. Attend a Festival
Toronto truly comes alive in the summertime, and we have many festivals for you and your friends or family.
NXNE (North By Northeast) is one of Canada’s biggest music festivals/conferences. This year, NXNE features over 300 artists in 30+ venues across the city. With a wide array of musicians spanning genres, there’s something for every music fan packed into these five days.
NXNE takes place June 10th to June 14th, 2026. Passes are available online here.
Luminato Festival celebrates its 20th year this year, transforming Toronto with incredible art experiences. This festival features installations and works in music, opera, theatre, public art, magic & circus, and so much more. Luminato “lights up” Toronto from June 3rd to June 28th, 2026. Learn more about Luminato here.
Toronto Jazz Festival kicks off in Bloor-Yorkville, an area of Toronto with a rich history in the arts and music scenes. Since 1987, Toronto Jazz Festival has come together to showcase the best talents in jazz. The festival has featured over 1500 musicians playing across the city. This year’s festival runs from June 19th to June 28th, 2026.
Ticketed shows and information is available online here.
Toronto Fringe Festival is Ontario’s largest performing arts festival. It’s “a platform for innovative theatre and performance”. Fringe Festival gives independent artists an opportunity to have their work seen by audiences, and audiences a chance to see some great theatrical works that might have flown under the radar. They have a handy “How to Fringe” guide, too.
Toronto Fringe Festival runs from June 30th to July 12th, 2026. Passes and information can be found here.
2. Pride Toronto
Pride Toronto is Canada’s largest Pride celebration, and the second largest in the world, hosting over 3 million attendees across events and installations. There are events across the city throughout the entire month of June in celebration of Pride Month, but the parade and main Pride Toronto programming takes place from June 25th to June 28th, 2026. Head to Pride Toronto’s website to learn more.
3. Catch a Toronto Tempo game – Toronto’s FIRST WNBA team!
“Toronto wants WNBA”, a sign read at a 2023 WNBA exhibition game between the Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky at Scotiabank Arena. The day that tickets went on sale, the 19,800-seat arena sold out. Now in 2026, the WNBA has expanded and Toronto has its first-ever WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo. The pre-season begins at the end of April, and the Tempo’s inaugural season kicks off in May, through to September.
Tickets and game schedules are available online here.
4. Visit Toronto’s many galleries and museums
Toronto is a loud and boisterous city with so many things happening at once, sometimes it’s nice to escape into the quiet of a museum or an art gallery. Of those, Toronto has a few options for you to have a quiet afternoon. While the Royal Ontario Museum and Art Gallery of Ontario are very well known, there are a few others worthy of visiting!
Ontario Science Centre’s interim waterfront installation at the Harbourfront Centre
MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art)
5. Of course, get off of the beaten path and enjoy a food and walking tour experience with Delicious Discoveries!
With tours through St. Clair West, and the Riverside & Leslieville neighbourhoods, you’ll see where the locals go to watch the matches. Gift vouchers are available, so you can secure a voucher now and decide on your tour day when you’re taking a break from the soccer festivities! Learn more and book your tour HERE.
Toronto’s match schedule is as follows:
Friday, June 12 (3 PM ET): Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Wednesday, June 17 (7 PM ET): Ghana vs. Panama
Saturday, June 20 (4 PM ET): Germany vs. Côte d’Ivoire
Tuesday, June 23 (7 PM ET): Panama vs. Croatia
Friday, June 26 (3 PM ET): Senegal vs. FIFA Playoff 2 Winner
Thursday, July 2 (Round of 32): Teams TBD
All the details are available on the official website.