Massive three-day Pride kickoff party is taking over Toronto's Church-Wellesley Village

Someone ring the diva alarm, because Toronto's Church-Wellesley Village is about to get even more fabulous as Village Fest returns for its 11th year.

The celebration begins Friday, June 20 — Sunday, June 22, with live performances, a massive beer garden, and a gag-worthy lineup of drag royalty.

Don’t miss out on three full days of Pride energy in Toronto's most iconic 2SLGBTQ+ neighbourhood — this event is officially Toronto's biggest pre-Pride party!

Fierce queens stop the stage

Village Fest features a mixed line up of Toronto drag legends like Sofanda, Canada's Drag Race alum Jada Shada Hudson, and drag king Rico Rico — plus a spicy fashion show from the Men's Room.

You'll also see powerhouse vocalist Shahi, some of the finest go go dancers in the city, the hottest DJs, and some of your favourite Drag Race personalities.

All performances start at 7 p.m. and will feature a mixed line up of Toronto drag icons mixed with some of your favourite Drag Race personalities.

 

 

 

 

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Headliners include Canada’s Drag Race Season 2 icon Océane Aqua-Black, Canada’s Drag Race Season 2 finalist Gia Metric, and RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 fan-favourite and current All Stars Season 10 cast member Denali. 

Starting at 7 p.m., the first 200 people get in free! After that, cover charges apply for the headlining shows. The event is 19+ and first come, first served — so arrive early to grab your spot and be front row to tip the dolls.

Serving cold drinks and good times

Bask in the sun at the Church Street Beer Garden, located in the parking lot just across the street from Woody’s, in between Crews & Tangos and O’Grady’s, will be fully stocked courtesy of Mill Street Brewery and Smirnoff.

 

 

 

 

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Ready? Clear your weekend for one of Toronto's biggest Pride highlights and queen out during Village Fest. See you there, hunty!

Village Fest 2025

• When: Friday, June 20 – Sunday, June 22
• Where: Church Street Beer Garden — 512 Church St., Toronto
• Time: Doors open at 7 p.m. — first 200 people get in free, then cover charge applies.
• Tickets: Tickets will be available on site starting at $10.

This year's Village Fest promotional partners include: Pride Toronto, Smirnoff, Mill Street Brewery, 99.9 Virgin Radio, Graywood LTD Partnership, Cabbagetown Group Softball League, Elm Spa, Courtyard Marriott Downtown Toronto, Flash on Church, Woody’s, Pizza Pizza, Aussiebum, Out On The Street, The Men’s Room and Freshii.