OssFest Returns for 10th Edition on Ossington Avenue
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The hyperlocal street festival focuses on neighborhood businesses and local artists for its 2026 edition.
OssFest is returning to one of Toronto's busiest streets for its 10th edition, according to BlogTO. Scheduled for July 25 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., the free event will transform Ossington Avenue into a pedestrian-only zone between Queen Street West and Dundas Street West.
BlogTO reports that the festival emphasizes a hyperlocal approach by excluding food trucks. Instead, the event focuses on the existing bars, cafes, restaurants, and independent businesses located within the neighborhood, allowing them to spill out onto the street.
Live entertainment will be hosted on the festival's North Stage, with performances starting at 1 p.m. BlogTO lists the lineup of local artists as Brainfudge, Active Mirror, The Violet Archers, David B. Archibald, Blame Betty, Kunle, Reposadists, and Emma Campbell. The evening will conclude with a headlining performance at 8 p.m. featuring Tim Welch and Canadian rock singer Carole Pope.
Ossington Avenue will be shut to vehicles for the day along the festival stretch, according to BlogTO. BlogTO notes that specific closure timings will be released in the coming days.