Toronto is living and breathing all things FIFA — but we can’t miss out on fun and serious things happening around the city.
Listen, I love the World Cup as much as the next person, but there’s more to the city than just showing off sports outfits, aggressively yelling at the players on the screen and passing around the ball.
Toronto’s a hub for art and expression — with plenty of opportunities to meet new people and try out new experiences.
So, we’ve rounded up some of the events happening around the city that you haven’t noticed because of all the World Cup hype.
Cabbagetown’s Around The World’s pop-ups
The Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area (BIA) is currently hosting a series of interactive workshops, cultural food tours, live music and more from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
From an outdoor screening by the Regent Park Film Festival to walking tours around the neighbourhood, the opportunities for fun are endless. You can check out the full schedule here.
Toronto’s Fringe Festival
Looking to support a grassroots, charitable organization that benefits youth, emerging artists, BIPOC individuals, people with disabilities and more? Then, make sure not to get sucked into the FIFA World Cup madness and miss your opportunity to attend the Toronto Fringe Festival happening June 30 to July 12, 2026.
Toronto Fringe calls itself the “creative match-maker” by connecting artists with audiences. In less than two weeks, over 1,200 artists will participate in performances across the city ranging from drama to dance and more.
Check out the festival’s itinerary and how to attend here.
The Blue Jays are still clearing the stadium
So you might be going to the FIFA Fan Festival, Nathan Phillips Square or one of the other affordable and free viewing spots across the city that we shared. While these places are packed to the brim, the Toronto Blue Jays are still playing.
Matter of fact, the Blue Jays are currently third in the American League East — one of the six divisions in Major League Baseball.
Stricter protocol has come into effect from RentSafeTO
Starting June 15, RentSafeTO’s colour coding system officially went live. RentSafeTO is a bylaw enforcement program that makes sure landlords of larger buildings adhere to safety standards.
Rental buildings will now have signs of varying colours that indicate the building’s ranking and livability. So while we’re all focused on FIFA, we’re missing the strides that community members and organizations are making to enhance the lives of Torontonians.
The Green Line’s most recent Action Journey “Toronto’s Housing 101” dove deep into defining housing terms, your rights as an owner and a renter, plus some tips on how to get your housing journey back on track.
Pedestrian Sundays
Hosted by the Kensington Market BIA (KMBIA), this street festival happens every Sunday from 12 a.m. to 7 p.m. So don’t spend all your time at The Bentway and STACKT Market for the watch parties, venture out to Kensington to experience music, art and good food.
And they’re currently looking for volunteers so it’s a fun way to meet new people and enjoy the sun.
Oh, and did you even notice that the Toronto Raptors were eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs?
Did we miss something on the list? Shoot me an email at aia@thegreenline.to, so I can add it to the next.
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