#1 Music Event (up from #4)
The 10-day festival draws an audience of more than 500,000 to its 40 locations throughout Toronto and hosts upwards of 1,500 Canadian and international musicians. TD Bank is the title sponsor. Next: June 20-29, 2014
#2 Music Event
North by Northeast, or NXNE, increased fan attendance by 20 percent in 2013 and featured performances from acts including the National, Billy Talent, and Ludacris over its seven days. NXNE marks 20 years in 2014. Next: June 2014
#3 Music Event (up from #5)
Free performances by Demi Levato, Serena Ryder, and Psy, as well as a star-studded red carpet, brought screaming teenage fans to hip Queen Street West for the 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards this summer. Next: June 15, 2014
#4 Music Event (up from #7)
The east end festival celebrated 25 years in 2013. Nearly one million people enjoyed a street party and free and ticketed events at four venues in the Beaches neighbourhood. Next: July 18-27, 2014
#5 Music Event (up from #6)
Hosted by Kathleen Edwards and Shad, the 2013 Polaris Music Prize gala included performances by short-listed artists Whitehorse and Metric and awarded the $30,000 prize to reclusive rockers Godspeed You Black Emperor. Next: September 2014
#6 Music Event
Canadian Music Week focuses on the business of music but also showcases more than 1,000 bands at 60 venues over five nights. Next: May 6-10, 2014
