World Stage
The Festival’s signature stage features outstanding headline entertainment, multicultural performances and music from around the world. Schedule coming soon.
Friday August 7
6-7 PM: Now in Stereo
7-8 PM: Opening Ceremonies
8-9 PM: Sham Blues
9-9:30 PM: Music to My Ears
9:30-10:30 PM: Paul Langlois of The Tragically Hip
10:30-11:30 PM: EIPHNH
11:30-12:00 AM: Music to My Ears
Saturday August 8
12-1 PM: Turkwaz
1-2 PM: Chris ODAY
2-3 PM: Sham Blues
3-4 PM: From Smyrna with Love
4-5 PM: SeyBlue
5-6 PM: Tete
6-7 PM: Yiannis Kapoulas and Ena K’Ena Ft. Elena Louca
7-8 PM: Daniel Monte
8-9 PM: Yiannis Kapoulas and Ena K’Ena Ft. Elena Louca
9-10 PM: Sarah Louis Jean
10-11 PM: CMagic5
11-12 AM: N’Riko
Sunday August 9
12-1 PM: Lori Lamarche
1-2 PM: Friends from Work
2-3 PM: Junior Miller Band w/ Rasta Phil
3-4 PM: Roze
4-5 PM: Oday and Co.
5-6 PM: Kibra
6-7 PM: Nostos Ensemble
7-8 PM: Sonaali
8-9 PM: Tarafi – Greek Rebetiko
9-10 PM: Turkwaz
RBC Showcase Stage
Experience an exciting lineup of multicultural performances celebrating the diversity of Toronto and Canada.
Friday August 7
6-7 PM: Ryunosuke Yamazumi
7-8 PM: Sonic Mirage
8-9 PM: Ryunosuke Yamazumi
9-10 PM: Sarah Louis-Jean
10-11 PM: Freestyle Soccer Montreal
11-12 AM: Bernard Épeau
Saturday August 8
12-1 PM: Ryunosuke Yamazumi
1-2 PM: Freestyle Soccer Montreal
2-3 PM: Bernard Épeau
3-4 PM: Effie Star Duo
4-5 PM: Ferhan Trio
5-6 PM: Ryunosuke Yamazumi
6-7 PM: Bernard Epaud Ft. Abigail
7-8 PM: The Serotones
8-9 PM: Nourah
9-10 PM: Freestyle Soccer Montreal
10-11 PM: Bernard Épeau
11-12 AM: Ferhan Trio
Sunday August 9
12-1 PM: Nourah
1-2 PM: Matthew Rizk
2-3 PM: Ferhan Trio
3-4 PM: Emerging Bouzouki Students
4-5 PM: Sonic Mirage
5-6 PM: Matthew Rizk
6-7 PM: Ferhan Trio
7-8 PM: Sonic Mirage
8-9 PM: Matthew Rizk
9-10 PM: Nourah
Greek Stage
Celebrate the Festival’s roots with outstanding Greek singers, musicians and traditional dance performances throughout the weekend.
Friday August 7
6-7 PM: Greek Isle Inspired DJ set
7-8 PM: DYO FONES
8-9 PM: Elena Iliadi Band
9-10 PM: YIAMAS
10-11 PM: Elias Papoutsis Duo
11-12 AM: Greek Isle Inspired DJ set
Saturday August 8
12-1 PM: Dimitra Kahrimanidis Trio
1-2 PM: Emerging Bouzouki Students
2-3 PM: Dimitra Kahrimanidis Trio
3-4 PM: Elena Iliadi Band
4-5 PM: YIAMAS Music
5-6 PM: Stacey Zaikos
6-7 PM: Anastasia Kakagiannis Band
7-8 PM: DYO FONES George Athina
8-9 PM: Elena Iliadi Band
9-10 PM: Nostos Ensemble
10-11 PM: Elias Papoutsis
11-12 AM: Nerria and band
Sunday August 9
12-1 PM: Minas and band
1-2 PM: Dimitra Kahrimanidis Trio
2-3 PM: Elias Papoutsis
3-4 PM: Nostos Ensemble
4-5 PM: DYO FONES George Athina
5-6 PM: Stacey Zaikos
6-7 PM: Emerging Bouzouki Students
7-8 PM: Elena Iliadi Band
8-9 PM: Stacey Zaikos
9-10 PM: Veneta and Band
OLG Lets Dance Stage
Travel around the world without leaving the Danforth.
Every program begins with a 15-minute cultural performance, followed by 15 minutes where the audience is invited to learn the dance and participate.
Whether you’ve danced before or not, everyone is welcome to join in the fun.
Friday August 7
6:00 – 6:30PM: Danforth Performing Arts (Greek)
6:30 – 7:00PM: Spicy Vindaloos (South Asian)
7:00 – 8:00PM: DZouk (Brazilian)
8:00 – 8:30PM: Sakuramai (Japanese)
8:30 – 9:00PM: Spicy Vindaloos (South Asian)
Saturday August 8
12:00 – 12:30PM: Toronto Revellers (Caribbean)
12:30 – 1:00PM: Sarah Louis Jean
1:00 – 1:30PM: Toronto Revellers (Caribbean)
1:30 – 2:00PM: Balia Boogaloo (Latin)
2:00 – 2:30PM: Drey Dance Academy (Cuban)
2:30 – 3:00PM: Toronto Revellers (Caribbean)
3:00 – 3:30PM: YMT Lion Dance (Chinese)
3:30 – 4:00PM: Sakuramai (Japanese)
4:00 – 4:30PM: KDSSC (Korean)
4:30 – 5:00PM: Balia Boogaloo (Latin)
5:00 – 5:30PM: Levendia-X (Greek)
5:30 – 6:00PM: Drey Dance Academy (Cuban)
6:00 – 6:30PM: Egyptian Dance Academy (Egyptian)
6:30 – 7:00PM: Sakuramai (Japanese)
7:00 – 7:30PM: DZouk (Brazilian)
7:30 – 8:00PM: DZouk (Brazilian)
8:00 – 8:30PM: Levendia-X (Greek)
8:30 – 9:00PM: Nirkoda (Israeli)
9:00 – 9:30PM: Sarah Louis Jean
Sunday August 9
12:00 – 12:30PM: To Be Announced
12:30 – 1:00PM: ShumdeSalsa (Cuban)
1:00 – 1:30PM: Nirkoda (Israeli)
1:30 – 2:00PM: To Be Announced
2:00 – 2:30PM: Balia Boogaloo (Latin)
2:30 – 3:00PM: ShumdeSalsa (Cuban)
3:00 – 3:30PM: Levendia-X (Greek)
3:30 – 4:00PM: Ensemble Topaz (South Asian)
4:00 – 4:30PM: Balia Boogaloo (Latin)
4:30 – 5:00PM: Nirkoda (Israeli)
5:00 – 5:30PM: Levendia-X (Greek)
5:30 – 6:00PM: Ensemble Topaz (South Asian)
6:00 – 6:30PM: Egyptian Dance Academy (Egyptian)
6:30 – 7:00PM: Yasmina Ramzy Arts (Middle Eastern)
7:00 – 7:30PM: Ensemble Topaz (South Asian)
7:30 – 8:00PM: Levendia-X (Greek)
8:00 – 8:30PM: Egyptian Dance Academy (Egyptian)
8:30 – 9:00PM: Oorja Danceworks (South Asian)