About TKF
The Toronto Korean Festival | 토론토 한인 대축제
Since 2001, the Toronto Korean Festival (TKF) has been held annually at Mel Lastman Square in North Toronto and has become one of Canada’s leading Korean cultural events. Formerly organized by Korean Canadian Business Association, the festival is now continued by the newly established Korean Canadian Arts & Culture Festival Association, welcoming visitors to experience Korean food, music, products, and culture.
The Korean Canadian Arts & Culture Festival Association, a non-profit organization, was founded in
2026. With the motto, “Bridging Korea and Canada Through Culture,” the Korean Canadian Arts &
Culture Festival Association is dedicated to connecting Korea and Canada through art and culture. By
sharing traditions and fostering creativity, the organization aims to inspire mutual understanding and
build lasting community connections through festivals, performances, and educational programs that
celebrate Korean heritage and contemporary arts in Canada.
OVERVIEW
The Toronto Korean Festival aims to establish Willowdale in North Toronto as a key cultural hub and
celebrate the global rise of Korean culture, driven by K-dramas and K-pop. Since the pandemic, the
festival has featured Korean food, goods markets, traditional performances, and K-pop concerts.
In 2025, over 100,000 people attended the festival to celebrate, learn about, and experience Korean
culture. The 2025 festival continued to showcase Korean culture through K-pop, K-dance, K-food, and
K-beauty. Popular events such as the K-pop Singing Show, Dance Contest, and Chimaek (chicken +
beer) Garden returned, along with performances by idol groups, dance teams, and fusion bands.
TKF 2026 promises even more excitement, with artists from Korea and Canada, and is expected to
attract over 100,000 visitors.
A TASTE OF KOREA
Over 20 food and snack booths will showcase a wide variety of traditional Korean and fusion dishes, letting you savor the unique flavors Korea is famous for.
Crowd favorites like Korean hotdogs, Tteokbokki (떡볶이), Bingsu (빙수), and much more will be ready to delight your taste buds!
Following the success of last year’s bibimbap pavilion, this year we are excited to introduce new culinary experiences that celebrate the rich diversity of Korean cuisine.
Don’t miss our special “KIMCHI” section, where you can learn the art of making your own kimchi, and the “Chimek Garden,” featuring the ever-popular combo of Korean Fried Chicken and Beer, along with other refreshing alcoholic beverages.
We warmly invite you to come and experience these delicious highlights firsthand!
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