SMOKED Festival

This autumn, Canada gets a brand-new reason to gather around the fire. If the season had a flavour, this would be it. SMOKED, a first-of-its-kind BBQ and live-fire food and music festival, is taking over STACKT market in downtown Toronto on September 27–28, 2025, serving up exclusive dishes from some of Canada’s most celebrated chefs and pitmasters, all set to a backdrop of live music and DJs that keep the energy high from the first bite to the last.

Produced by Nourish, SMOKED is part backyard cookout, part chef’s table, and part community gathering — created for food lovers who crave bold food, rich stories, and soul in every bite. Every plate and every pour gives back. All sample dishes (3–6oz) are $7.50, with $0.50 from each food plate donated to Feed Ontario. And for every drink sold, $0.50 is donated to Second Harvest, helping rescue surplus food and provide it to communities in need.

What to Expect at SMOKED:

This one-of-a-kind weekend brings together Canada’s best in BBQ and live-fire cuisine, featuring exclusive dishes, demos, live music and DJs, and immersive experiences. The confirmed lineup of chefs includes: Chef Dwight Smith – Toronto Chef Lawrence LaPianta – Cherry St. BBQ (Toronto) Chef Rob Yu – Yokai Izakaya (Vaughan) Chef Matt Basile – Co-Founder of Alchemy Grills (Toronto) Ryan & Jason Buising – Kumain Kitchen (Toronto) Chef Josh Abramson – Pampered Pig BBQ (Toronto) Chef Trevor Lui – Toronto restaurateur, cookbook author, and TV personality Chef Suman Ali – Toronto Chef Marissa Leon-John – Elle Jay’s (Montreal)

Event Schedule:

Saturday, Sept 27, 2025 – 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 19+ Only
Sunday, Sept 28, 2025 – 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 19+ Only

Ticket Information General Admission – $20 (plus fees)
Includes full access to the SMOKED festival with Canada’s top BBQ and live-fire chefs, local food vendors, and live music and DJs all evening long.

Bonus: The first 200 guests through the gates each day will receive a complimentary Nourish-branded tote gift bag filled with partner goodies and festival surprises. Food & Drink Pricing: All food and drinks are purchased via tokens, available on-site or in advance. All menu items are $7.50.

$0.50 from every food plate supports Feed Ontario, and $0.50 from every drink supports Second Harvest.

Location and Accessibility: SMOKED takes place at STACKT market, one of Toronto’s most unique outdoor venues. Located in the heart of downtown, it’s accessible by TTC, GO Transit, and nearby parking. The venue is fully accessible and designed with every guest in mind.