Since 2015 · Toronto

A decade of Aloha

Toronto's first and only united celebration of Polynesian culture — the story of how a handful of hula hālau grew into one of the city's beloved summer traditions.

10
years of Aloha in Toronto
A milestone celebration

A decade of bringing the islands to the city.

What began as a handful of hula hālau sharing the stage has grown into Toronto's largest gathering of Polynesian culture — uniting dancers, musicians, makers and ʻohana from across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.

For our 10th year, we're going bigger: more hālau, more mele, more flavours, all in the heart of North York.

10
Years running
15+
Hālau & groups
15,000+
Annual guests
Free
All are welcome
A decade of Aloha

Ten years of sharing the spirit.

From a handful of hālau in 2015 to one of Toronto's beloved cultural festivals.

2015
The first AlohaFest
Hālau Hula I Ka Lā founds Toronto’s original united celebration of Polynesian culture at Mel Lastman Square.
2016–2017
A summer tradition takes root
Year after year, the festival grows into a North York staple of hula, mele, food and island makers.
2018
5,000 guests
The pre-pandemic editions grow the AlohaFest ʻohana to a milestone day of more than 5,000 attendees.
5,000 milestone
2020–21
Paused for the pandemic
Like gatherings everywhere, AlohaFest pauses — but the ʻohana stays connected and ready to return.
2022
The joyful return
The 6th AlohaFest comes back to the square, with special guest Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche of Hālau o Keikialiʻi.
2023
City recognition — and 10,000 guests
AlohaFest surpasses 10,000 attendees and is honoured by the City of Toronto for its role in the city’s cultural life.
10,000 milestone

Events like AlohaFest play an integral role in making Toronto a lively and welcoming city, one where everyone is welcome.

Councillor Lily Cheng, City of Toronto · 2023
2024
A weekend tradition
AlohaFest is now one of North York’s most anticipated summer celebrations, drawing families and visitors from across the GTA.
2025
More than 15,000 guests
The 9th AlohaFest fills Mel Lastman Square with over 15,000 attendees and island eats from vendors like Liko’s Hawaiian BBQ, The Night Baker and Biggies Hawaiian.
15,000 milestone
2026
Year ten — bigger than ever
For the 10th anniversary, the marketplace and stage run into the evening for the first time, 11am–10pm.
10th anniversary

Mahalo!

Thank you for your support over the last decade.

Our mission
To share the Aloha spirit with the Greater Toronto community — uniting the many hula hālau and Polynesian-inspired organizations to showcase the culture, art and dance of the Pacific.

— AlohaFest Toronto

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Lineup drops, behind-the-scenes from the square, and ʻohana moments all year round.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Mel Lastman Square

Join us for year ten

One day, one square, the whole Pacific. Mark your calendar and bring the ʻohana — admission is free for all.