Around The World Pop-Ups
June 11 - July 19, 2026
Live Music / Art / Dance / Food Tours / Walking Tours /Workshops / Cultural Ceremonies & More
From June 11th to July 19th, we hosted a curated series of interactive workshops, global food tours, live music, and outdoor markets in the heart of Cabbagetown. Read our final report to learn more.
Choose Your Journey
🗺️ Cultural Expeditions
Immerse yourself in Cabbagetown’s history and diversity through Historical Walking Tours, Indigenous Drum Circles, and multicultural music and dance.
🎨 Artisan Outposts
Discover local treasures at a Pop-Up Market, join an Open Air Sketching session, or learn a new craft at a Plant Propagation workshop.
🍴 Global Bites
Embark on a curated Food Tour through local venues or experience an Eritrean and Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony.
🎭 Street-Side Wonders
From Story time and kid’s entertainment, to film screenings and more, the street is our stage.
Event Calendar
Location: Accross Cabbagetown. Select a date on the calendar for details or view the full listings below.
Cost: Free / Paid / Register. View events to confirm.
Celebrate the grand finale of Cabbagetown’s Around the World Pop Ups with a whimsical, neighbourhood-wide street spectacle.
Come experience the culture, history and sights of one of Toronto's oldest neighbourhoods on a guided walking tour. Price: Free!
Join Jennifer Kruk on the Dixon Hall lawn for an energetic outdoor family dance party packed with music, sing-alongs, face painting, games, prizes, and interactive fun for all ages from 3:00–7:00 PM. Price: Free!
Join The Children’s Book Bank for lively multicultural storytime in Cabbagetown, where expressive read-alouds, audience participation, and vibrant stories bring families and community together through the joy of reading. Price: Free!
Bring the whole family to a wonderful experience of stories, creativity, and fun at Kumon!
On July 12th, sip and Savour the delicate brewing process of East African coffee, presented by Shalom Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurant. Price: Free!
Join the Spirit Wind Hand Drum Collective for a powerful and uplifting Indigenous drumming circle filled with songs and storytelling. Price: Free!
Step into an intimate night of soul, jazz, and alt-R&B as rising artist Seyblu brings her hypnotic vocals and genre-blending sound.
Bring the whole family to a wonderful experience of stories, creativity, and fun at Kumon!
Vibrant acoustic musical performances light up Cabbagetown for an hour of culture, art and liveliness. Price: Free!
Participants are invited to slow down, connect, and engage in meaningful conversation while learning and listening to enchanting melodies. Price: Free!
Come experience the culture, history and sights of one of Toronto's oldest neighbourhoods on a guided walking tour. Price: Free!
In this natural setting, artists of all levels of experience can pick up new skills while observing the lush greenery of the gardens. Price: Free!
Explore the flavours of the world with a guided tasting tour through Cabbagetown. Price: $22.90.
Experience a wildly entertaining night of comedy, chaos, and pop culture trivia with QE Trivia’s interactive live show.
Come collaborate in a day committed to art and all of its joys. Bring any kind of art you wish to work on, or simply come and learn. Price: Free!
On June 28th, sip and Savour the delicate brewing process of East African coffee, presented by Shalom Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurant. Price: Free!
Vibrant acoustic musical performances light up Cabbagetown for an hour of culture, art and liveliness. Price: Free!
Beginner artists and expert designers alike can join this on-location community drawing session. Price: Free!
Come experience the culture, history and sights of one of Toronto's oldest neighbourhoods on a guided walking tour. Price: Free!
Join us for a screening of acclaimed Canadian film Queen of My Dreams, which will be shown in the homely Stout Irish Pub. Price: Free!
Bring the whole family to a sweet afternoon of stories, creativity, and fun at Buds and Blossoms Daycare! Price: Free!
Bloom into spring with a workshop detailing how to grow, nurture and maintain a collection of plants. Presented by Friends of Allan Gardens. Price: Free!
Explore the flavours of the world with a guided tasting tour through Cabbagetown. Price: $23
Experience a vibrant set of dances that celebrate Filipino Heritage Month, followed by free to join dance workshops. Price: Free!
Find your next cool outfit, colourful trinket or favourite band at Double Take's Pop Up Market! Price: Free!
Bring your bike to receive a variety of repairs and tune-up tips from experienced facilitators. Price: Free!