Franco-Fête

Dear friends,

The Franco-Fête de Toronto is much more than just an event—it’s a true moment of reunion, pride, and human warmth. Every year, when it arrives, it feels like it breathes new life into the Francophonie in our city, reminding us of our cultural richness and uniting us in an unforgettable festive atmosphere.

The Franco-Fête de Toronto is also far more than a simple festival: it’s a vibrant burst of culture, joy, and sharing that lights up the city and brings together the entire Francophone and Francophile community. At the heart of Franco-Fête is a celebration of diversity and inclusion. Through dynamic performances featuring emerging talents and iconic musical figures, interactive activities, and welcoming spaces, it builds strong bonds across generations—honouring our Francophone heritage while inspiring new waves of artists and French-language enthusiasts.

This is a festival where we sing at the top of our lungs, dance without inhibition, and share laughter with strangers who, for one evening, become friends. The artists on stage transport us with their music and lyrics that resonate deeply, proving that Francophonie is vibrant, creative, and without borders.

But beyond the shows and celebrations, Franco-Fête is also a reminder of what binds us: our language, our traditions, our shared history. It’s that feeling of belonging, of seeing the Francophonie shine, and knowing that we are part of something bigger.
Every smile exchanged, every conversation in French, every shared moment shows that our community is alive, dynamic, and proud.
And when the festival ends, it leaves behind a unique energy—a spark of passion that stays with us long after the final applause. We leave with our hearts full of memories, songs still on our lips, and above all, with an irresistible urge to relive that magic again and again.

Thanks to Les Forains, an extraordinary management team, and a one-of-a-kind Board of Directors—whose unwavering commitment, hard work, and love for the Francophonie have turned a dream into reality. This year’s programming is a beautiful reflection of that!

Franco-Fête is a powerful symbol—a true mosaic of emotions and shared experiences that makes our community shine with incomparable brilliance.

Thanks to you—the audience, volunteers, artists, partners, and everyone who contributes in one way or another—this festival continues to grow and thrive. Your support, your enthusiasm, and your love for Francophone culture are the true force that drives Franco-Fête.

So let’s celebrate together. Let’s enjoy every note of music, every burst of laughter, every conversation that reminds us why we are so proud to be part of this beautiful community.

Thank you for being part of this adventure, and long live the Franco-Fête de Toronto and all that it brings us! 💙🎶
Looking forward to celebrating with you on June 20, 21 and 22!

Karine Barrass
President of the Franco-Fête de Toronto

Our history

LA FRANCO-FÊTE DE TORONTO

First knows as “Semaine Francophone”, La Franco-Fête was created in 1983 by the French Committee of Toronto.

1995

The Festival was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1995 under the name: Franco-Fête de la Communauté urbaine de Toronto.

2012

30th anniversary

2015

Pan Am Toronto 2015 – Part of the Francophone cultural program of the Games.

2022

40th anniversary

President – Karine Barrass

Exiting President – Abel Maxwell

Vice-President – Charles Jean Sucsan

Secretary – Clément Moudiongui

 

Treasurer – Julie Laliberté

Administrator – Fernand Ackey

Administrator – Félix Corriveau

 

Our mission

A FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE THE FRENCH COMMUNITY

The mission of La Franco-Fête de Toronto has always been to give the Francophones, Francophiles and Anglophones of the region a place to gather and celebrate the diversity of francophone culture.

This year, La Franco-Fête will present its inaugural Toronto Festival of International Francophonie. This new initiative will allow Franco-Fête to ensure the vitality of Toronto and Ontario’s francophone culture by presenting social and cultural programming that reflects this rich community, thanks to the many partnerships with the francophone media outlets of the region, community associations and school boards.

This festival will allow us to, even more than ever, create a gathering place that is without borders, open and inviting, one that will allow us to present francophone culture in all its richness and diversity.

Our mandate

  • To coordinate and organize non-profit French-language social and cultural activities within the City of Toronto;
  • To promote and coordinate the organization of these activities within the framework of events representative of the French-speaking community;
  • Foster a sense of belonging to the region’s French-speaking community by encouraging the active participation of all age groups;
  • Maintain links with other similar associations and other francophone cultural events and festivals in Canada.

They played at la Franco-Fête de Toronto!