Anatolia Fest Toronto 2026: Free Turkish Culture Festival at Sankofa Square

Anatolia Fest returns to Toronto on Sunday, 20 September 2026, from 12:00 to 20:00 at Sankofa Square. The free, family-friendly festival celebrates Turkish culture through food, live music, cultural performances, traditional arts, hands-on activities and a Turkish book fair.

Anatolia Fest Toronto 2026: key details

What to expect at Anatolia Fest

The festival brings Turkish culture into the centre of Toronto with a mix of traditional and contemporary experiences. Sankofa Square’s official programme highlights Turkish cuisine, traditional arts, live music and cultural performances, hands-on activities and a Turkish book fair.

The organiser says visitors can expect Turkish coffee and baklava alongside music, crafts and regional art forms. The 2026 event is the third edition of Anatolia Fest, following earlier festivals in 2016 and 2017.

Why it is worth visiting for international residents

For newcomers and long-term international residents in Toronto, Anatolia Fest is an easy way to experience one of the city’s many diaspora communities without needing a full-day commitment or an expensive ticket. The central location also makes it practical to combine with other downtown plans.

The event has a deliberately welcoming, cross-cultural focus. You do not need to be Turkish or already familiar with Turkish culture to attend.

Getting there

Sankofa Square is in downtown Toronto, beside the Yonge–Dundas area and close to Dundas subway station. Because this is a central outdoor event, public transport is the simplest option for most visitors.

Do you need tickets?

The event is listed as free. As of our latest check on 20 September 2026, neither the official Sankofa Square event page nor the organiser’s website lists a ticket or registration requirement. Visitors should still check the official pages before travelling in case capacity arrangements or programme details change.

Official information

Babylon verified the event details against the official Sankofa Square event listing and the Anatolia Fest organiser website.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Anatolia Fest Toronto 2026?

It takes place on Sunday, 20 September 2026, from noon until 20:00.

Where is Anatolia Fest?

The festival is at Sankofa Square in downtown Toronto.

Is Anatolia Fest free?

Yes. The official venue listing describes the festival as free and family-friendly.

What will be at the festival?

Expect Turkish food, live music, cultural performances, traditional arts, hands-on activities and a Turkish book fair.

Last verified: 20 September 2026.