Salsa on St. Clair

Name: Salsa on St. Clair
Start: 2026-07-12
End: 2026-07-13
Location: Toronto

Salsa on St. Clair is an annual Toronto festival celebrating Latin culture, food, and music. The 2026 edition, held on St. Clair Avenue W. in Toronto, was affected by a fatal shooting during the event period, leading to the cancellation of the festival’s Sunday activities and concerns from organizers about future involvement.

Date: Jul 12-13, 2026
Location: Toronto

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Event summary

Highlights

Annual celebration of Latin culture, food, and music in Toronto
Held in the St. Clair Avenue W. and Arlington Avenue area
2026 edition affected by a security incident and partial cancellation

Salsa on St. Clair is an annual cultural festival in Toronto that has celebrated Latin culture, food, and music since 2005. The event takes place in the St. Clair Avenue W. area near Arlington Avenue and is organized with community partners including the Toronto’s Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Area.

During the 2026 event period, a fatal shooting occurred in the festival area, resulting in two deaths and multiple injuries. Organizers cancelled the Sunday portion of the festival following the incident.

The organizers stated that continued involvement in the festival would depend on commitments to improved policing and security measures. City officials indicated a commitment to reviewing approaches to festival safety and working with organizers and community partners.

Practical details

Location described by the source: St. Clair Avenue; www.cbc.ca
Area for browsing nearby events: Toronto

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