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BACKYARD: The Cookout
Date
July 25, 2026
Time
12:00 pm
Price
Free

Turn up the heat and taste the heart of Black and Afro-Caribbean culture with Part Three of our BACKYARD Series: The Cookout. From the smoky aroma of sizzling BBQ to the pulse of reggae and steel pan, this is your passport to Caribana.

Celebrate the rich flavours, rhythms, and traditions that bring us together. With every beat and bite, The Cookout serves up a joyful tribute to community, music, and culture. Whether you’re vibing to live sounds or sharing a plate with friends, this is the perfect summer prelude to Toronto’s biggest cultural celebration.

Come hungry, dance freely, and kick off Caribana season with soul.

Part Three of our BACKYARD series — where community, culture, and creativity come together.

Programming:

12:00 – 8:00 PM

Toon Goons Art Caricatures

Hidden Smirk Photobooth

The Domino Club

BACKYARD The Cookout: Vendor Market

1:00PM – 10:00 PM

The Cookout West Patio DJ Performances

1:30 – 2:00 PM

Tesharah (R&B)

2:30 – 3:15 PM

JOE HARRY + 4TH METRIC BAND

2:30 – 5:00 PM & 5:30 – 6:30 PM

DJ August

4:00 – 5:00 PM

FIRE CHRIS – FIRE PERFORMANCE

5:30 – 6:00 PM

Neema Children’s Choir/ Neema Child Project

5:00 PM – 5:30 & 6:30 – 7:00 PM

True North Steppaz