DESIFEST presented by TD: Celebrating 20 Years

DESIFEST 2026 — 20th Anniversary

Toronto's longest running South Asian music festival

Presented by TD

June 19–20, 2026

Sankofa Square, Toronto (formerly Yonge-Dundas Square)

Free Admission

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TWO DAYS. ONE STAGE. TWENTY YEARS.

FRIDAY JUNE 19 | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Bollywood Remix

The classics, flipped. Your favourite Bollywood and Punjabi tracks remixed live by DJs, bands, and genre-bending artists who refuse to stay in one lane. Expect Afrobeats colliding with filmi bass lines, hip-hop verses over dholak rhythms, and soca energy that'll have the whole square moving. And when the night peaks, the whole square comes together for a live Bhajan Jam — thousands of voices, one chant, under the lights. This isn't your parents' Bollywood night — but they're going to love it too.

SATURDAY JUNE 20 | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Bollywood Unplugged

12 hours. One stage. Every sound that shaped us. From morning qawwali and classical fusion to afternoon Bollywood anthems, a 20-year DESIFEST medley performed by the artists who grew up on this stage, and an evening of live bands that'll take you from Ranjha to the dance floor. Bring the family early, stay for the party late. Food vendors, kids zone, and a crowd that knows every word.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

-Live performances from emerging and established South Asian artists

-DJs spinning Bollywood remixes, desi beats, and global sounds

-Food vendors serving flavours from across the subcontinent

-Kids activities and family zone all day Saturday

-Art installations and cultural showcases

-Giveaways, raffles, and exclusive DESIFEST merch

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TICKETS

General Admission — FREE

Full access to both days of the festival.

Includes raffle entry for a limited-edition DESIFEST t-shirt.

Supporter Ticket — $5

Same access, bigger impact. Your $5 helps fund artists and future festivals.

Includes raffle entry for 1 of 20 exclusive swag bags (valued at $100 each).

VIP Experience — $100

Premium front-stage seating

One complimentary meal

Exclusive VIP swag bag

Backstage access + artist meet and greet

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Twenty years ago, we built a stage because nobody else would. This June, we celebrate two decades of music, culture, and community — and you're invited.

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Sankofa Square, 1 Dundas Street East, Toronto, Canada

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