AccessFest by Access Now

Access Fest 2025 hosted by Spencer West

AccessFest is a one-day, fully accessible festival celebrating inclusion, community, and culture. Organized by AccessNow, it takes place on Saturday, May 31, at David Pecaut Square in downtown Toronto.

Event Highlights:

  • Comedian Courtney Gilmour
  • ASL performer Matt Maxey
  • Content creator Taylor-Lindsay Noel
  • Music producer Mattmac
  • Rock singer Martin Deschamps
  • Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officer, Stephanie Cadieux
  • Engaging discussions led by community leaders and storytellers
  • MapMission Tours: Interactive explorations of Toronto’s accessibility landscape
  • Interactive art installations

Accessibility Features:

The festival is designed with inclusivity in mind, offering accessible transit options, barrier-free design, ASL interpretation on stage, and chill-out zones for sensory breaks.