July 18 – July 27 is the 20th anniversary of The Beaches International Jazz Festival and it promises to be bigger and better than ever! Over 1 million visitors are expected to take in performances by more than 700 artists.

July 18 – July 20 the action will be at Woodbine Park, located at the corner of Northern Dancer Boulevard (situated between Coxwell and Woodbine Avenues) and Lake Shore Boulevard East. Come early to reserve your place. There will be a special area available for people who use wheelchairs/scooters. Follow the link below for the complete line-up and schedule at Woodbine Park.

July 24 – 26 is time for Streetfest, which takes place along a 2 km stretch of Queen St. East. It is absolutely FREE and there will be live performances by 50 bands - Big Band, Swing, Dixieland, Smooth, Post-Bop, Afro-Cuban, Fusion, Funk, R&B, and Soul. Follow the link below for the line-up and schedule at Streetfest.

July 26 – July 27 the action will be at Kew Gardens with plenty of FREE continuous concerts on the main stage. Come early to stake out your place. Bring along a blanket or chair and stay a while. There is a licensed lounge just a stone’s throw a way in case you work up a thirst. There will be a special area available for people who use wheelchairs/scooters. For a complete schedule and line-up at Kew Gardens follow the link.

Leave your car at home and take the TTC. The congestion and street closures will make driving and parking a nightmare. Take the 92 Woodbine South Bus from Woodbine Subway Station or the 22 Coxwell Bus from Coxwell Station or the 501 Queen St Streetcar east from the Queen or Osgoode Subway Stations. If you do decide to drive please make note of these street closures: During Streetfest taking place on Thursday July 24th, Friday July 25th, and Saturday July 25th Queen Street East will be closed from Woodbine Ave. to Beech Ave. from 6:00 PM - 11:30 PM nightly.