Sep 4, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Times vary / All Day
Nathan Phillips Square
The 7th annual Toronto Dragon Festival (TDF) returns to Nathan Phillips Square from Friday, September 4 to Sunday, September 6, transforming downtown Toronto into a bold celebration of living heritage, multicultural energy, and future innovation.
Chaoshan Yingge Dance
The country’s newest UNESCO-recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage phenomenon.
Known for its thunderous drums, warrior spirit, synchronized choreography, and explosive energy, Yingge Dance has become one of China’s most celebrated cultural performances. Together with TDF’s signature high-energy lion dance, these heroic traditions promise an unforgettable showcase of strength, rhythm, and Chinese tradition at its most dynamic
Crowd Favourites
- Breathtaking high-pole lion dances and dragon dances with gravity-defying acrobatics
- A vibrant multicultural performance lineup celebrating Indigenous, South Asian, Caribbean, European, and global communities
- Magical Luminati Night Light Show and immersive Reflection Water Show
- A high-fashion runway
- Asian Street food and cultural booths offering tastes, crafts, and stories from around the world
NEW for 2026
TDF also steps boldly into the future with an interactive AI Innovation Showcase featuring Unitree’s G1 humanoid robots—the intelligent robots will stun audiences with fully autonomous kung-fu demonstrations, synchronized backflips, and dynamic martial arts routines.
Festival visitors will also experience AI-powered smart glasses, AI watches, robot dogs, and next-generation consumer technologies, creating a unique fusion of ancient tra
For more information, please go to the official website: www.dragonfestival.ca.
For booth info. please email info@dragonfestival.ca, or contact (647) 808-3881, (647) 298-7626.
Location: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto
Tags: all ages, family friendly, FREE Admission, Long Weekend