Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest '26

Get ready to taste the eats and feel the beats on Saturday, June 6th, 12pm-6pm at the 2026 Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest!

Spanning 10 vibrant blocks outdoors along Queen Street East between the Don Valley to just past the world-famous De Grassi Street.

This year, the 12th Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest, hosted by the Riverside BIA will feature:

• 50+ local eateries and shops along Queen Street East serving food tasters, sidewalk sales, and specials
• Destination points at five local street closures along Queen East and two local parks including local markets, beer garden, culinary delights, family-friendly activities, and entertainment
• FREE activities: live music, magic shows, face-painting, food/drink specials, giveaways and more!

Queen Street East will remain open throughout the festival.

Check out the agenda for activities, locations, times and info. Get your FREE tickets here to us know you're coming and receive festival perks and opportunities to your inbox!

Big thanks to our 2026 festival sponsors: Hullmark and Baird McGregor Insurance Brokers LP

This year's Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest is happening alongside Riverdale ArtWalk at Jimmie Simpson Park.

Info: Come experience our main stage on Broadview! The festival main stage will feature incredible local acts: Samba Toronto (12-1pm), Opening Ceremony with Jenny Blackbird (1-1:30), Danforth Dance Arts (1:30-2pm), Chinatown Lion Dancers (2-2:45pm), Tumako (3-3:45pm), The Shop (4-4:45pm) and Reggadiction (5-6pm) to get you moving. You can experience it all from our audience seating or enjoying a brew beside the stage in the Eastbound Beer Garden (behind Starbank). PLUS, get some good eats from Link Haus Sausages and Animal Liberation Kitchen!

Info: Drop by anytime for festival tips and information, enter our prize raffle, and more! Lost or Found something? Come report it here or email [email protected]

Info: Browse and shop from local makers, crafters, artists and culinary delights in Riverside Common (657 Queen E). Vendors include Hey July Boutique, It’s About Beauty, Naturally Bon, Purrfectly Playful, Zero Cocktail Bar, to name a few.

Info: Come enjoy free, accessible programming, hosted by Pride Toronto and friends at Joel Weeks Park (10 Thompson St) as part of Riverside Eats & Beats! Bringing together queer members and allies for fun and festivities, featuring DJs & Musicians, Drag Bingo, Drag Queen and Drag King performances!

Info: Meet adorable pets, learn about upcoming events, and ways to support Toronto Humane Society.

Info: Enjoy the Pirate Life ship, plus meet the pirates, free face painting, balloon sword play, and more fun!

Info: Make a ‘World in a City’ themed button and learn about the new collaborative mural coming this summer to Riverside!

Info: Enjoy large format games, prizes, and fun for everyone with Spiniko from 12pm-6pm. Plus, check out the Sensory Stations at Oma Chiropractic & Wellness (1 Munro), learn The Art of Handcrafting Accessories with Orikrea, and make your own smoothie with our smoothie-making bicycle!

Info: Bring the whole family to Saulter St for free showtimes with Magic Mel (12-12:30, 1-1:30, and 4-4:30) and Chad Solomon's Rabbit & Bear Paws: The Way, Interactive Indigenous Puppet Show (2-3pm). Plus from 12-5pm, there will be lots of interactive kids’ activities on Saulter Street hosted by the Queen/Saulter Library including bubbles, rainbow crafts, button making and a make-your-own Pride Parade sign (materials will be provided). There will also be a meet and greet with the Chinatown Community Lion Dancers (4:30-5:30pm). AND, join the Ralph Thornton Community Centre on Saulter for tasty treats and fun, free activities for kids!

Info: Come by for gardening tips, and stay to enjoy drinks and snacks on our garden patio!

Info: Come by the Good Food Market at Fontbonne Ministries (791 Queen E) for fresh, affordable produce proudly sourced from FoodShare — supporting healthy food access and stronger communities.

Info: Feed your stomach and soul on McGee St with a FREE community BBQ (12-3) by Nell & Natasha’s Real Estate Homeward Brokerage, with live music on the patio by Chris Scian (12-2) and The Don Valley Stompers (2-5), plus face painting, crafts and more fun.

Info: Come hang out and meet our amazing community. Stop by 9am-3pm: tour the studio and try a class. All classes on June 6th are free for anyone’s first time!

Info: Find a variety of amazing sidewalk sales, fun activities, samples and promos all along Queen East from Davies to Empire Avenue! From Street Food Fiesta at El Cazo (780 Queen E) to Tastes of Tabule (810 Queen E), there is so much to taste, shop and enjoy!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

M4M 1H1, M4M 1H1, Toronto, Canada

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