Polish Festival

Roncesvalles Polish Festival is a free, family-friendly street festival celebrating the Polish heritage of Toronto’s Roncesvalles Village alongside the neighbourhood’s broader arts, food, and community life. Presented by the Roncesvalles Village BIA, which represents more than 270 local businesses, the event has been a community fixture for over 20 years and welcomes residents and visitors from across Toronto and beyond. Its 2026 edition is scheduled for September 19 and 20, with activities along Roncesvalles Avenue.

Visitors can explore Polish and international food from local restaurants and street vendors, shop at neighbourhood businesses and artisan stalls, and enjoy performances across four stages. Entertainment includes polka, live bands, Polish folk music, dance, and choir performances, alongside DJs and buskers. The festival also features cultural displays, beverage gardens, extended patios, family zones, amusement rides, children’s activities, and a pierogi-eating contest. With free public admission and programming for all ages, Roncesvalles Polish Festival offers a lively way to experience Polish culture and discover the local businesses, performers, and community that make the village distinctive.