Roncesvalles Polish Festival

September 19 & 20, 2026

Roncesvalles Village, Toronto

 

Toronto’s Polish street festival returns for its 20th anniversary, celebrating food, music, and culture in the heart of Roncesvalles.

 

Festival Hours
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Free admission to the public, all ages welcome

 

Hello, Cześć!

Come celebrate Roncesvalles Village and the unique heritage of this neighbourhood at the Roncesvalles Polish Festival. Returning September 19 and 20, 2026, this milestone 20th edition builds on the festival’s rich history, featuring fan favourites like polka and pierogi, alongside an exciting focus on a broader range of local artists, musicians, and, of course, incredible food.

Located in one of Toronto’s most vibrant, unique, and creative communities, the festival pairs old world charm with the energy of today’s Roncesvalles Village. Visitors can enjoy a diverse selection of global cuisines from local eateries, exceptional shopping, and quality services, along with live performances by talented artists and musicians, and family friendly activities.

Whether it’s your first visit or a returning tradition, we look forward to welcoming you to Roncesvalles Village. Cześć!

Presented by the Roncesvalles Village BIA, representing more than 270 local businesses, the festival has been a cornerstone of the community for over 20 years, serving more than 16,000 residents and welcoming visitors from across the city and beyond.

150
Local Shops, Boutiques, Merchants
40
Restaurants, Cafes, Bakeries, Bistros, Bars
4
Stages
40
Performances
90
Vendors + Exhibitors
6
Beverage Gardens + Extended Patios
20
Buskers
2
Family Zones - Amusement Ride Area's

Polish Heritage Month is May!

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The Legislative Assembly of Ontario established month May as the Polish Heritage Month in Ontario. So called Bill 18 was introduced as a private bill by MPP Christine Hogarth. The bill received Royal Assent on December 9, 2021 by The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell.

Ontario is home for over than half million people with Polish heritage. The Polish community is one of the most numerous groups in Ontario. This great group of Canadians of Polish origin has been participating in building Canada for generations to enrich its culture and heritage and become integral part of its multicultural community. Poles raise their children as part of the Canadian community and with respect to its values. Most of the Canadian families with Polish origin want to raise their descendants also in acquaintance with the language, culture and traditions of the country of their ancestors. By proclaiming the month of May as Polish Heritage Month, the Province of Ontario recognized great impact that Polish Canadians have had on Ontario’s history, culture and community.

Polish Heritage Month will be celebrated each May, commemorating Constitution Day in Poland –  the implementation of the first democratic and progressive constitution in Europe on May 3rd, 1791. This is one of the most important dates in Poland’s  history and marks the centuries log struggle for freedom and independence by the Polish people. Polish Heritage Month is an opportunity to bring closer to Ontarians of all ages and backgrounds Polish history and traditions. Ontario is a proud region of many cultures and proclaiming May as Polish Heritage Month is reflecting core values of its habitants.

More information: https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-42/session-2/bill-18

(Source: https://www.gov.pl/web/canada-en/polish-heritage-month-in-ontario#:~:text=By%20proclaiming%20the%20month%20of,Ontario’s%20history%2C%20culture%20and%20community & https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/s21037)

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2026 Entertainment Schedule

 

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Saturday September 19th, 2026

Roncesvalles Polish Festival on Roncesvalles Ave.
11:00AM to 11:00PM

Main Stage

Presented By:

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Located near Wright Avenue

11:00 AM DJ
12:00 PM MIRON
2:00 PM OPENING CEREMONY
3:30 PM BLUES & PLUS
5:00 PM ANNA CYZON
6:20 PM DR. DRAW AND THE STRANGE PARADE
6:20 PM ANNA CYZON
7:30 PM MR. SYSTEM & WIOLETTA MARKEWYCZ
9:30 PM KOMPOT

*Schedule is subject to change without notice

Scotiabank Polkamania Stage

Presented By:

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Located near Westminster Avenue

11:00 AM DJ
12:00 PM NON-STOP STOMPERS
1:00 PM A VILLAGE SOUND
2:00 PM NON-STOP STOMPERS
3:00 PM A VILLAGE SOUND
4:00 PM SEVEN
5:00 PM DJ
6:00 PM NEW VINTAGE POLKA BAND
7:00 PM SEVEN
8:00 PM NEW VINTAGE POLKA BAND
9:00 PM SEVEN
10:00 PM NEW VINTAGE POLKA BAND

Garden Stage

Presented By:

Garden Stage
Located near Garden Avenue

11:00 AM MAJESTYS CANADIAN SHIP YORK BAND
12:00 PM 7TH TORONTO REGIMENT ROYAL CANADIAN ARTILLERY BAND
1:00 PM THE REGIMENTAL BAND OF THE QUEENS OWN RIFLES OF CANADA
2:00 PM BIAŁY ORZEŁ POLISH SONG AND DANCE ENSEMBLE FROM TORONTO
CRACOVIA POLISH FOLD DANCE ENSEMBLE FROM LONDON
HARNASIE POLISHHIGHLANDERS DANCE GROUP
3:45 PM ŁOWICZ POLISH FOLKLORE ENSEMBLE OF EDMONTON
4:45 PM ZORZA SONG & DANCE ENSEMBLE
5:00 PM WHITE EAGLE FOLK DANCE ACADEMY FROM MONTREAL
6:00 PM RADOSC-JOY VOCAL/DANCE ENSEMBLE
SOKOŁY FOLK DANCE/VOCAL GROUP
7:00 PM LECHOWIA POLISH-CANADIAN DANCE COMPANY

OLG DJ Zone

Presented By:

OLG DJ Zone
Located near Pearson Avenue

11:00 AM – 11:00PM DJ’S PERFORMING

 

 

Sunday September 20th, 2026

Roncesvalles Polish Festival on Roncesvalles Ave.
11:00AM to 7:00PM

Main Stage

Presented By:

Main Stage
Located near Wright Avenue

10:00 AM CHARB ARTS STUDIO
11:00 AM KOFFMAN ACADEMY OF DANCE
12:30 PM KRÓL MACIUS PIERWSZY
2:00 PM NON-STOP ILLUSION
3:30 PM TOM FRELEK
5:00 PM MIRON
6:00 PM POLANIE

Scotiabank Polkamania Stage

Presented By:

Scotiabank Polkamania Stage
Located near Westminster Avenue

11:00 AM DJ
12:00 PM POLKY
1:00 PM POLONEZ FOLK KAPELA
2:00 PM SEVEN
3:00 PM POLANIE
4:00 PM SEVEN
5:00 PM PIEROGI-EATING CONTEST
6:00 PM SEVEN

Garden Stage

Presented By:

Garden Stage
Located near Marion Street

11:00 PM PIPES & DRUMS OF THE TORONTO SCOTTISH REGIMENT
12:00 PM BAND OF THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF CANADA
1:00 PM 7TH TORONTO REGIMENT ROYAL CANDADIAN ARTILLERY BAND
2:00 PM HIS MAJESTYS CANADIAN SHIP YORK BAND
3:00 PM ŁOWICZ POLISH FOLKLORE ENSEMBLE OF EDMONTON
4:00 PM ZORZA SONG & DANCE ENSEMBLE
TATRY DANCE ENSEMBLE FROM OSHAWA
5:00 PM POLONEZ POLISH FOLK DANCE ENSEMBLE FROM HAMILTON

OLG DJ Zone

Presented By:

OLG DJ Zone
Located near Pearson Avenue

11:00 AM – 7:00PM DJ’S PERFORMING

Festival Features

Just some of the great things you can expect at the Roncesvalles Polish Festival!

Shop

Discover the many businesses that make Roncesvalles Village such a great place to shop! You can expect to see our local shops and merchants with side walk sales and street front displays.

Visit roncesvallesvillage.ca

Food

Over 40 local Restaurants, Cafes, Bakeries, Bistros, and Bars all offering sample plates, unique food items, and expanded street patios.

Visit roncesvallesvillage.ca

4 Stages

Main Stage
Scotiabank Polkamania Stage
Garden Stage
OLG DJ Zone

3 Beverage Gardens

Roncesvalles Village BIA Beverage Garden
Copernicus Beverage Garden
Great Lakes Brewery Gardens
Open during the entirety of the festival.

Bands

20+ Bands playing on 3 stages, all weekend long! A variety of music for all, including Polka, Euro Dance, Disco Polo, Local Band, Canadian Headliners, Brass Bands, Choirs, Elvis Tributes, 50’s & 60’s Tributes and more…

Polish Cultural Performances

Performances by Polish folklore, Polish dance, and Polish choir groups. Experience traditional Polish Culture.

Roncy Rocks Artisan Zone

Local artisans offering handmade and unique one of kind products.

TD Family Fun Zone

Featuring Reptilia Zoo

For Kids of all ages! Check out the reptiles and stay for the shows!

Presented by TD

Sidorova Inwood Bounce Park

At Marmaduke St. you will find bouncy castles for the little ones.

Presented by Sidorova Inwood Realty

Canine Circus sponsored by Dil Se Indian Restaurant & Bar

The Canine Circus
The World’s Greatest Show on Four Legs.
Experience the joy, laughter, & jaw-dropping
talent of our amazing canine stars. 

Presented by Dil Se Indian Restaurant & Bar

Kal Tire Roncy Letters - #RoncySign

A great photo op for you social media feed!
Kal Tire Roncy Letters – #RoncySign!
Check it out at Fern Ave. and Roncesvalles.

OLG DJ Zone

Enjoy the music all day at the Garden Stage – OLG DJ Zone 

Presented by OLG

Busker Zones

Talented local entertainers and performers, located in multiple spots along Roncesvalles Avenue, taking place all day long. 

Midway Zone

At Harvard Ave. you will find the Midway zone filled with Carnival games, amusement rides and so much more, bring the whole family and share a smile!

Cultural Displays

Polish Cultural Displays at St. Casmir’s Church Hall.

Vendors and Food Vendors

Vendors with unique products, as well as Food Vendors serving Polish and international cuisine located along Roncesvalles Avenue.

Pierogi-Eating Contest

PIEROGI-EATING CONTEST

Details Coming Soon!

Festival Map

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Roncesvalles Polish Festival could not be possible without our great sponsors.

Our Sponsors

The Roncesvalles Polish Festival sincerely thanks the ongoing funding and support by the Roncesvalles Village BIA, Roncesvalles Village Board of Management, Roncesvalles Village Marketing and Promotions Committee and all the Roncesvalles Village member businesses. We thank them for their ongoing support which makes this festival possible.

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Polonia Outreach

We invite Polish organizations and social groups to participate in the Roncesvalles Polish Festival. Witamy Państwa Serdecznie! Roncesvalles Polski Festiwal  września, Toronto, Ontario, Kanada Wspólnie z Roncesvalles Village BIA mamy …

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