Toronto’s official start to summer, in the heart of Little Portugal. 

Friday, June 09th → 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Saturday, June 10th → 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Sunday, June 11th → 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Formerly known as ‘Dundas West Fest’, 

the festival celebrates its 10th Anniversary this year. 

A celebration of music, arts, food, fun, and community along Dundas Street West- from Shaw Street to Lansdowne Avenue, covering 16 blocks in downtown Toronto.

We bring the neighbourhood together and draw visitors to the area to explore shops, food, and rich cultural diversity. 

See you at Do West Fest- where it all comes together!

*WHY THE NAME CHANGE?

As many of you know- light has been shed on the fact that the namesake for our beloved Dundas Street (Henry Dundas) was an 18th-century politician who delayed Britain’s abolition of slavery by 15 years. He also aided in the continued subjugation of Indigenous peoples in Canada in his role as British Home Secretary.  In July 2021, Toronto City Council voted 17-7 in favour of a motion to rename the street, along with subway stations, a library, Yonge-Dundas Square, and a number of parks. Although the city is still in the process of deciding the new street name, we feel it is exceptionally important to accurately display our values by removing ‘Dundas’ from the BIA and festival names promptly. Until the street is renamed, the event will be known as Do West Fest.

This change is significant to us as it marks a new chapter for the neighbourhood, of combined efforts in improving the area with true community spirit in mind.