Here are six exciting LGBTQ+ performers participating in this year’s Toronto International Buskerfest in the city’s east end…
Things are about to get quirky. Toronto’s annual Toronto International Buskerfest is set to return to Woodbine Park from August 29 through September 1, bringing along with it some of the most interesting performers from around the globe. This year, the festival’s programme boasts an impressive list featuring several must-see LGBTQ+ performers.
In addition to an international line-up of incredible Buskers, expect a weekend filled with food trucks, a beer garden, a family fun zone, nighttime programming and much more! Buskerfest is spontaneous, outrageous, fun, and fabulous but it is also a charitable event that is run and founded by Epilepsy Toronto. In fact, Buskerfest is the only festival in the world that is set up to benefit a specific charity. All proceeds from the festival support Epilepsy Toronto.
Click here for the full 2025 Buskerfest programme and read on for more on six amazing LGBTQ+ performers you can catch during the four-day extravaganza.
Kyle Sipkens and Jake Rice
www.incirque.com
Kyle Sipkens, the founder/owner of INCIRQUE, was the first OUT performer in the North American Busker circuit. For over two decades, he has worked as an award winning professional street performer, actor, circus artist, and entrepreneur teaching classes. This year, Kyle and fellow INCIRQUE performer Jake Rice will be performing highly interactive acts at the Buskerfest.
Julia Perron in Plaf!
www.juliaperron.net
Julia, a 2018 graduate of the École de cirque de Québec, began her career singing before moving on to theatre, improvisation, and dance. Julia finally found the circus world and was able to bring all of her strengths together under a single medium. And, while the German wheel remains her main feat of strength, she also excels in hula hoop, clowning, fire manipulation and singing.
Bonnie Scott from Mutts Gone Nuts
www.bonniebrendascott.com and www.muttsgonenuts.com
Bonnie Scott is a two-time World Champion in Freestyle Flying Disc and the 2nd Place Champion of the 2022 Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge. Bonnie, and a few furry friends, will be appearing at the 2025 edition of Buskerfest along with Mutts Gone Nuts.
Malê Carvalho from Hala on Stilts
www.halacircusarts.com
Get your stills ready! Performer Malê Carvalho will perform at the 2025 edition of Buskerfest this weekend along with Toronto’s high-class circus entertainers Hala on Stilts.
Molly Kewl from What The Busk!
This weekend Molly Kewl will take on the 2025 edition of Buskerfest in Toronto. Who is Molly? Well, according to the internet Molly Kewl is the smartest dumb*ss you’ll ever meet. The hairiest uncanny valley girl! Pop so sweet you get a toothache.
Sequoia Erickson, Josef Hayden Silberer and Robin Kadirgamar
www.makealittlechaos.com
Are you ready for an awesome shadow puppet show? Watch for Sequoia Erickson, Josef Hayden Silberer and Robin Kadirgamar from Little Chaos Co. at the 2025 edition of Buskerfest.
The 2025 Toronto International Buskerfest will be held at Woodbine Park in Toronto (1695 Queen Street East, at Coxwell Ave and Eastern Ave) from Friday August 29 thru Monday September 1. For more information visit, torontobuskerfest.com.
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