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 event was affected by a shooting incident on Saturday that resulted in two deaths and five injuries, and the festival was cancelled for Sunday. Organizers have raised concerns about future involvement without stronger safety commitments.

Date: Jul 12-13, 2026
Location: Toronto

+ Add ICS

Event summary

Highlights

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

Salsa on St. Clair is an annual cultural festival in Toronto that celebrates Latin culture, food, and music. The event has been held since 2005 and takes place around St. Clair Avenue W. and Arlington Avenue, with involvement from community organizations including the Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Area.

During the 2026 festival, a shooting occurred on Saturday in the festival area, resulting in two deaths and five injuries. The remaining Sunday programming was cancelled following the incident.

Organizers from TLN Media Group stated that they are seeking commitments for enhanced policing and security measures before continuing their involvement with the festival. The City of Toronto indicated it would work with police, organizers, and community partners on festival safety approaches.

Practical details

Location described by the source: St. Clair Avenue; ca.news.yahoo.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Toronto

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.