Sankofa Square · Toronto

Anatolia Fest

Toronto’s celebration of Turkish heritage: music and dance, crafts and regional art forms, Turkish coffee and baklava, on the city’s central square.

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3rd edition: September 20, 2026
On the square: Sankofa Square, Toronto
Next edition: Follow @anatoliafestca

A dancer in a red costume and white fur hat mid-leap on the main stage, a Turkish flag hanging from the DJ table below. — The main stage, September 20, 2026

Our story

A dream, a square and three editions

Anatolia Fest began as a dream to bring the colours, flavours and stories of Türkiye to Toronto. Our first festival, in 2016, and our second, in 2017, created unforgettable memories and brought our community together around art, culture, and taste.

In 2026 it came back as a reunion and a celebration of heritage — on the same square, now called Sankofa Square. Proudly hosted by Kütüphane, the festival shares authentic cultural experiences with Toronto and beyond.

About the festival

A full day on the square

Culture • Art • Taste

Live stage performances, traditional arts, authentic Turkish cuisine and family-friendly activities — free and open to everyone in the heart of downtown Toronto.

Two performers in turquoise costumes hold red parasols on stage, a Turkish flag draped between them.

Culture: Music and dance on the main stage

Live performances through the afternoon and into the evening: folk dance in regional costume, music, and a square full of people joining in.

An ebru (marbling) table with trays of water, brushes and jars of paint, three women standing behind it.

Art: Crafts and regional art forms

Traditional arts and cultural experiences, from ebru marbling and hand-painted ceramics to the Erdeniz Şen Photo Competition.

Visitors chat at a vendor stand laid out with trays of baklava.

Taste: Turkish coffee, baklava and more

Authentic Turkish cuisine from the festival’s food vendors, with Turkish coffee and baklava never far away.

September 20, 2026 · Sankofa Square

We created the space. You brought it to life.

After many years, Anatolia Fest returned to the heart of Toronto. Seeing the square fill with people — and culture, art, food and music bring them together — made every month of work worth it. Thank you for making Anatolia Fest what it was.

See the highlights from 2026 More on Instagram

Three dancers in red-and-gold costumes perform on stage in front of a Turkish flag.

Dancers in white and red perform on stage while the audience in front films on their phones.

A Turkish flag waves above performers in traditional dress crossing the square, billboards behind.

Visitors dance together in the open middle of the square, red umbrellas behind them.

Sankofa Square filled with visitors, red market umbrellas and the Yonge Street billboards behind.

Get involved

Help shape the next Anatolia Fest

The festival is made by businesses, cultural groups, volunteers and partners from Türkiye and Canada. Tell us how you’d like to take part and the team will get back to you.

A group of performers in traditional Anatolian costumes pose in front of a Türkiye tourism banner showing Galata Tower.

For businesses and institutions

Partner with Anatolia Fest

Sponsorship, partnership and in-kind support make the festival possible: a full day of Turkish culture, art and taste in the heart of downtown Toronto. Tell us about your organization and the team will find the right way to work together.

Start a partnership conversation info@anatoliafest.ca

With thanks to the supporters of Anatolia Fest 2026

Turkish Airlines
Türkiye GoTürkiye

A cultural initiative by Kütüphane

Erdeniz Şen Photo Competition

Identity & Belonging

A photo competition in memory of the late Ambassador Erdeniz Şen, for the stories of the Turkish community in Canada. The theme for 2026: Kimlik ve Aidiyet.

About the competition