Toronto Beaches Jazz Fest: 38th Year, Global Sounds

0:00Toronto's Beaches International Jazz Festival is back for its 38th year, kicking off across four weekends this July and aiming to draw nearly a million fans, like always. This citywide bash mixes jazz with global sounds, turning streets and parks into live music hubs mostly for free. The setup stays simple, head to spots like Jimmy Simpson Park or Woodbuying Park, grab a spot and vibe out. Most shows run evenings, blending food, dance and performances that spill into the night. Fans have made this a staple event, packing venues year after year and turning neighborhoods into party zones. It's grown into one of the city's biggest draws, celebrating music from Latin beats to guitar wizards. This year highlights include salsa explosion, the second weekend, street dancing takeover on Queen Street East, late July, and a special ticketed guitar. Show by Johannes Linstead, mid month. More acts and details drop soon. Mark those July dates, Toronto,

1:01get ready to groove under the summer sky as the festival lights up the beaches once more. That's your Canada News Today update. AI powered and always on.