A thousand lanterns over the city hall pool.
Toronto hosts the largest Vietnamese community in Canada, and this stop shows it. Three days at Nathan Phillips Square feature the áo dài fashion show, a 1,000-lantern evening parade around the reflecting pool, and a dedicated Chợ Lớn market alley recreating Saigon's Chinatown district.
All programming included with festival admission. Cooking demos and tastings first-come, first-served.
| Day | Time | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | 4:00 PM | Gates open · Lion dance kickoff |
| Friday | 6:00 PM | Opening ceremony & lantern lighting |
| Friday | 8:00 PM | Live V-pop headliner — Main Stage |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM | Family zone opens · kids cooking class |
| Saturday | 1:00 PM | Chef Showdown — semi-finals (taste & vote) |
| Saturday | 3:00 PM | Áo dài fashion showcase |
| Saturday | 7:00 PM | Traditional music ensemble · Water puppetry |
| Saturday | 9:00 PM | Lantern night market & late-night eats |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM | Bánh mì brunch hour · cà phê cupping |
| Sunday | 2:00 PM | Chef Showdown finals · community awards |
| Sunday | 5:00 PM | Closing parade & thank-you ceremony |
60+ vendors at Toronto — here are a few highlights from the 2027 lineup.
Ossington's legendary late-night phở — finally outdoors and daylight-legal.
Hand-steamed rice rolls made to order, just like Hanoi's Old Quarter.
Montreal favourite joining the tour — their coconut-pandan soft serve is festival-famous.
Yes, but gate tickets are $3 more and weekend passes often sell out. We strongly recommend buying online in advance.
All venues are wheelchair accessible with accessible washrooms, viewing platforms at main stages, and quiet zones.
Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome in outdoor areas. Service animals always permitted.
Flavours of Vietnam runs rain or shine. A handful of demos move under cover in bad weather — check our social channels day-of.
Absolutely — roughly a third of our vendors offer vegetarian/vegan dishes, clearly marked at each booth.