Toronto authorities will close Dundas Street West from Ossington Avenue to Lansdowne Avenue starting June 5, 2026, for the annual three-day Do West Fest.
The free, multi-block festival features live music, public art tours, and family programming along the Little Portugal corridor.
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The street closure takes effect at 10 a. m.
on Friday, June 5, and remains in place until 1 a. m.
on Monday, June 8.
The Green P parking lot at 1117 Dundas Street West will also be shut down to accommodate festival activations.
Festival operating hours span Friday from 6 p. m.
to 11 p. m.
, Saturday from 11 a. m.
to 11 p. m.
, and Sunday from 11 a. m.
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to 6 p. m.
Environment Canada reports that the outdoor event will proceed rain or shine, forecasting a high of 32 degrees Celsius on Friday and 27 degrees Celsius on Sunday, despite a 60 percent chance of Saturday showers.
Music and Art Highlights
The festival footprint centers around three musical stages.
The Lulaworld Stage showcases jazz, samba, and salsa, while the Transmit Stage features indie rock and electronic music.
The LiUNA Community Stage hosts local theatrical and dance performances. Both the Lulaworld and LiUNA stages incorporate Portuguese and Lusophone programming due to the festival location.
Guided public art tours of the Dundas West Open Air Museum murals are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.
m.
Dedicated children's crafts, games, and storytelling will run throughout the weekend at 1525 Dundas Street West.
Because on-site parking is unavailable, organizers recommend that attendees use local transit, bicycles, or rideshare vehicles.
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The Toronto Transit Commission operates the 505 Dundas streetcar directly through the festival zone, and multiple subway stations sit within a 15-minute walking distance of the venue.
