Public Pier
About the event
Public Pier brings arts, food, music, dance and Silo Nights to Toronto's waterfront this fall
Free-to-attend and running Fridays and Saturdays from September 18 to October 3, Public Pier is turning Marina Quay West (539 Queens Quay West) into a free day-to-night cultural destination - featuring music, dance, food, public art and immersive nighttime projections
Public Pier reimagines one of the city's most iconic waterfront spaces, transforming the pier into a vibrant destination for culture, gathering and public life
Free-to-attend and open to everyone, enjoy day-to-night experiences on the waterfront including:
Food and drink - The Super Yummy Market brings together curated bites and fresh flavours, alongside local craft beer and beverages from Great Lakes Brewpub
Live DJs - Local DJs, including CYRO Sounds, Introspkt and Nabz, soundtrack the pier from the afternoon into the evening
Dance workshops - Free, beginner-friendly sessions invite visitors to discover their rhythm through styles ranging from salsa to line dancing
SILO NIGHTS, curated by OCAD University – As night falls, the Canada Malting Silos will be illuminated with immersive artworks by local and international artists
Public Trust - The Canadian debut of artist Paul Ramírez Jonas’ interactive public artwork that invites Torontonians of all ages to make promises to themselves, and their community—not just as inhabitants of the city, but as co-authors of its future *Public Trust at Marina Quay West from Sept. 17 through Sept. 20 only
Public Pier Marina Quay West, 539 Queens Quay West, Toronto *located beside Toronto Music Garden, across from the Canada Malting Silos
September 18-19, September 25-26 and October 2-3, 2026 Fridays: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays: 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Free and open to all Discover full schedule and programming details at PublicPier.ca
Public Pier is a collaboration between The Bentway, Harbourfront Centre, OCAD University and the Waterfront BIA, with the Toronto Port Authority as lead sponsor.
