Unity Fest '26

Canada’s national Hip Hop festival is BACK for its 19th year!

Experience COUNTLESS ways to Explore Culture, Expand Knowledge, and Express Yourself

This isn’t just another Unity Fest… this is the beginning of a new era.

This year, we’re building momentum as we head toward a major milestone - 20 years of Unity Charity building resilience in over half a million underserved and equity deserving youth, through FREE hip hop programs.

You don’t want to miss this one!

  • Dance battles & exhibitions
  • Live musical performances and DJs
  • Marketplace & local food vendors
  • Community Partner Activation

Vibes for all ages, all day!

Explore Culture:
Whether you’re fully immersed or first-time curious, come take in the culture! You already know, it’s a community vibe. Bring a friend, bring the kids, and tap into the energy that’s been building and evolving for nearly two decades. This is where we honour the roots while stepping into what’s next.

Expand Knowledge:

Take a mini workshop, chop it up with industry experts and artists, and tap into what’s shaping Hip Hop from coast to coast. From new voices to OGs, this is where knowledge gets passed, connections get made, and the future starts to take form.

Express Yourself:

Witness some of the best that Canadian Hip Hop has grown: dance battles, live performances, and a bustling marketplace. Get a glimpse of where we’re headed.

So what you sayin’!?
Pull up for the start of something bigger.

Unity Fest ‘26. The next era starts here

Run of show
Event NameDescriptionTime
Harbourfront Concert Stage
Breakin’ The Cycle: Breaking Battle - PRELIMSToronto's best b-boys and b-girls go head-to-head in an epic 1 vs 1 showdown. Winners move on to the finals to battle for cash and respect. Don't miss the action—it's gonna be lit!1:30pm - 2:00pm
Breakin’ The Cycle: Open-Styles Battle - PRELIMSToronto's top dancers face off 3 vs 3, repping the illest street styles! They’re battling all the way for the cash and the big W. You don’t wanna miss this heat!3:00pm - 4:30pm
Artist Showcase!Experience power packed performances from Unity’s own Spoken Word artists and Rappers, along with special guests.4:30pm - 6:00pm
Breakin’ The Cycle: Breaking Battle - Top 16 - FinalsToronto's best Breakers go head-to-head in an epic 1 vs 1 battle finale 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Breakin’ The Cycle: Open-Styles Battle - Top 8 - FinalsToronto's top dancers face off 3 vs 3, repping the illest street styles for this year’s top spot6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lakeside Terrace
Interactive Hip Hop workshops and exhibits!Come join us for amazing workshops by Unity’s Premier Street Art and Hip Hop artists. See them perform and learn a few tips and tricks from the best in town!12:00pm - 5:00pm

UNITY Fest Sponsors

From 2025
Toronto Arts Council
RBC Foundations
Scotiabank
Ontario
Ontario Arts Council
Canada Council for the Arts
Employment and Social Development Canada
Sherrard Kuzz LLP
Canada
Nancy & John Embry

Nancy &
John Embry

Sponsor our next event
If you are interested in joining Unity Fest as a sponsor, please contact us at mahad.s@unitycharity.com

Testimonials

I went on stage, scared and confused, and one of their performers came up to me and said “you know why you are here, because you have a lot to say, so here is the microphone!” All of a sudden, I heard only the crowd. I could breathe air in my lungs, feeling the confidence as I exhaled. It was the greatest experience and a total confidence booster.”
— UNITY Youth
Having a dedicated space that’s really well curated, or built or facilitated can make all the difference in [...] how willing and able you are to practice your art.
— UNITY Youth
Always a source of joy and tolerance and being in the moment with it, it felt really good to have that kind of community to back me up whenever I wanted to explore things, whenever I wanted to question things, whenever I wanted to show off my art form or learn from my missteps. Having that kind of safety net made me feel very comfortable and it was really one of the best things to happen to me during this phase of my life.
— UNITY Youth