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Afrofest 2026 cancelled due to capacity concerns
['Jimbo Jones', 'Trevor Popoff', 'Global News']
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Send this page to someone via emailToronto’s annual celebration of African music and culture will not take place this year, with organizers blaming the City of Toronto for a slow response time on new capacity restrictions at Woodbine Park.
In past years, the festival has featured musical acts and vendors representing different cultures from across the continent.
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This year, the city reduced the operational capacity limit of Woodbine Park from 17,000 to 5,000.
Organizers say the festival regularly attracts up to 40,000 people over the course of a single day.