It’s almost that time of the year again — the Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest is back for its 11th run on June 7, 2025, 12pm-6pm!
Last year’s installment was a special one because it was the much anticipated comeback after a long hiatus due to the pandemic. If you attended last year’s festival, thank YOU for making it a success.
With that said, our goal this year is to make Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest even better.

Are you ready to taste the eats and feel the beats again in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood?! Here’s everything you need to know about Riverside’s biggest event:
When is it happening?
Back for its 11th year, Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest 2025 is happening on Saturday, June 7, 2025, 12pm-6pm.
Where is it taking place?
Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest will span 10 blocks along Queen Street East between the Don Valley Parkway to just past the world famous De Grassi Street. It all happens just across the bridge from Downtown Toronto and includes 5 side street closures, 2 parks and 10 blocks of sidewalk sales. Queen Street East will be fully open to traffic/transit throughout the festival.
How much do tickets cost?
$0. Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest is a FREE public event open to everyone with lots of live music, entertainment and festivities to enjoy! The festival showcases what local businesses have to offer through food specials and shopping – please come support local! You can RSVP HERE
What can I expect at the event?
This year, the Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest will showcase:
- 50+ local eateries and shops along Queen Street East with food specials, sidewalk sales, and live entertainment
- Riverside’s family-friendly food outlets, retailers, and unique “small town in the big city” atmosphere
- Destination points at five street closures and two local parks including beer gardens, demos, and entertainment with free live music and activities
How do I get updates for the event?
Leading up to Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest, we’ll be teasing the cool vendors, amazing eats, and fun entertainment with a series of blogs so make sure to check out the Riverside Blog regularly. You can also follow @riverside_bia on Instagram so you’re always updated when a new blog drops!
In the meantime, let’s take a trip down memory lane and look at some of the highlights from last year’s Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest:









Photo credit: Pawelec Photo