2025 Toronto Chinatown Festival

25 Years of Celebration: Toronto Chinatown Festival Returns!

Get ready to celebrate 25 years of culture and community!

The Toronto Chinatown Festival is back and bigger than ever—join us for a weekend of Summer Fun in the heart of Chinatown!

🗓️ August 9 (Sat) | 12 PM – 11 PM

🗓️ August 10 (Sun) | 11 AM – 8 PM

📍 Spadina Ave (St. Andrew St. to Sullivan St.)

Festival Highlights:

🌏 Multicultural Performances

🦁 Lion & Dragon Dances

🌮 International Street Food Galore

🎁 Lucky Draw Prizes

🎤 Saturday Night Special Guest: Alice Lau 劉雅麗

Hong Kong stage and screen icon, Alice Lau is an award-winning actress and singer known for her soulful voice and breakout role in I Have a Date with Spring. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the main stage!

🗓️ Stay tuned—the full festival program and performance schedule drops soon!

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Features & Attractions

Dragon Dance & Lion Dance

Lion dance brings good fortune and prosperity to the community. The Toronto Chinatown Festival will feature lion dance as part of the Opening Ceremony.

Cultural Performances

A mix of traditional and modern Asian dance groups, bands, musicians, and other artists are invited to perform during the festival. Not only will the performances be a feast to the eye, but they will also prove to be culturally educational.

Multi-Cultural Street Food

There will be multicultural street food vendors selling treats from all over Asia. These authentic street snacks are a taste into all the different cultures that the Toronto Chinatown Festival has to offer.

Saturday Night Special Guest:
Alice Lau 劉雅麗

Chinatown Festival Mural Walking Tour

Join the Mural Walking Tour at the 25th Toronto Chinatown Festival and discover breathtaking murals inspired by the four great Classical Chinese Novels: Dream of the Red Chamber, Outlaws of the Marsh, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and Journey to the West.

August 9 & 10, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Meet at 222 Spadina Avenue

Led by renowned Chinese culinary and culture expert Professor Leo Chan, this free walking tour offers a rich dive into Chinese arts, history, and storytelling.

Alice Lau: "A Date with You” Gala Dinner

An unforgettable night awaits!

Celebrate the magic of music, nostalgia, and star power at the Alice Lau: A Date with You” Gala Dinner — happening Tuesday, August 12 at Dim Sum King Seafood Restaurant!

Featuring Hong Kong superstar Alice Lau 劉雅麗 in an intimate live performance, with special appearances by Hiu-Wah, Gala Host Meilin Ma, and music producer Ray Chan.

📍 Venue: Dim Sum King Seafood Restaurant (3rd Floor, 421 Dundas Street West)

📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 starting at 7:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets:

VIP Table (10 seats): $1,280 CAD
Regular Table (10 seats): $1,080 CAD
Individual Ticket (shared table): $888 CAD per seat

🎁 Grand Lucky Draw:

Two grand prizes including:

Round-trip airfare for 2 to Shanghai
Premium guided Shanghai tour (conditions apply; sponsored by Chinatown BIA & Jacco Tours)

See Terms & Conditions below.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Toronto Chinatown Festival about?
Toronto Chinatown Festival is an annual festivity started back in 2000. This year, the Toronto Chinatown community will be celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Do you have to register for the Chinatown Festival?
The Toronto Chinatown Festival is a FREE festival for everyone to attend, therefore no registration is needed.

Where is the festival being held? Is the venue generally accessible?
The venue is accessible by foot only. The festival will be held on the west side of Spadina Avenue, between St. Andrew Street and Sullivan Street.

Does the subway system serve this area?
You may take the 510/310 Spadina streetcars to get to the festival location. Get off at the Dundas/Spadina intersection. You can also take various available alternatives to visit your favourite Toronto Chinatown spots, such as bus services, the 505 Dundas streetcars, or the 501 Queen streetcars.   For more information about this project, visit here.

Will washrooms be available, especially disabled spots?
Washrooms are available at two locations: the corner of Spadina Avenue and St. Andrew Street, and the corner of Spadina and Grange Court.

Will water trucks be available?

A water truck is available for water refills at Spadina Avenue and Willison Square.