Still Summer, Still Fun: Toronto Events This August
Celebrate summer in Toronto with music, memories, and must-see August events! Featuring some of my summertime musical favourites—HAIM, Simple Minds, and Skydiggers—soak up the soundtrack of the season, then discover 10 exciting things to do in the Big Smoke this month.
Make the most of August with these exciting events happening in Toronto.
After you hear all these summery songs 🎶, click on the list of events in Toronto 📍... or as some say it… the Big Smoke 🌆. This heat 🔥 is definitely living up to its name!
Did you know I’m your Summer Girl? ☀🍌
That’s right... Danna Bananas here, your go-to gal for funny, quirky, and “I didn’t know I needed this” kind of stuff. And what better way to keep the sunny vibes going than with a little musical magic?
Hit play on HAIM’s “Summer Girl” below while you browse... because summer’s not over until the last banana peel drops. 🎶
In my last blog post, I mentioned Tears For Fears is one of my favourite 80's bands. Well, here's another: Simple Minds:
It has a dreamy, atmospheric feel that captures a nostalgic, romantic vision of summer. It evokes “hazy August evenings” and “the bittersweet end of the season.”
It’s essentially a new wave love letter to summer... more golden sunset than midday sunshine.
Fast forward to the summer of 2025... I saw Simple Minds, Modern English, and Soft Cell. I even reconnected with a long-time friend I hadn’t seen since my twenty-something days. He and I talked about parent care and honouring our parents, both of whom had recently passed.
Under the original video is Simple Minds performing the exact same song. I guess I should post this, especially after hearing a journalist say, “When you record concerts, you’ll never play them again.” Touché… Hear hear! I couldn’t agree more. 😉:)
Toronto, June 18th!
Summer...
Here's another summer video by the Skydiggers (saw them in Peterborough in the 90's): I Will Give You Everything. Although, not specifically a summer tune.
"I will give you everything that you’ve ever wanted... With this promise I will bring you home again…”
These lines deliver a sense of longing and devotion, but don’t explicitly evoke summertime imagery... no sun-soaked scenes or breezy moods. The track remains meaningful, yet more emotionally grounded than seasonally bright.
For a full lineup of what's happening around the Toronto/Greater Toronto Area this August... festivals, foodie fests, open-air shows, and so much more... check out Now Toronto’s guide to 10 events to visit in the Big Smoke:
Here's a sneak peak:
It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley
Date: August 15 to 16
Location: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
Admission: $15
