The 8th annual IRIE Music Festival, also known as IRIE FEST, is one of Canada's most exciting annual celebrations of music and the arts. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Toronto, IRIE FEST 2009 offers programming at two great downtown locations: Nathan Phillips Square and Queen's Park.

IRIE Reggae Cruise

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

The first annual IRIE boat cruise will feature Reggae music, a cash bar and Caribbean cuisine. Enjoy a night of dinner and dancing while cruising Toronto Harbour. 7:00pm to 11:00pm. Admission: $60

Nathan Phillips Square

Friday, July 31st, 2009
IRIE Lunchtime Concert
Enjoy a tropical lunch and live entertainment. 12:00 to 2:00pm. Admission: FREE
IRIE Dance Party
Featuring some of Toronto's top DJs. 6:00 to 10:00pm. Admission: FREE

Saturday, August 1st, 2009
IRIE Salsa Samba
Enjoy hot Salsa and Samba featuring some of the city's best Latin Bands. 12:00 to 10:00pm. Admission: FREE

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
IRIE Gospel
Enjoy Gospel music on the Square. 12:00 to 10:00pm. Admission: FREE

Queen's Park

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

BYRON LEE'S DRAGONAIRES

The Dragonaires present a special tribute concert in memory of the great Byron Lee. Plus IRIE Taste of the Tropics food emporium offers a delicious mix of tasty delights to satisfy your hunger. 4:00 to 10:00pm. Admission: FREE

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009

GRAMPS MORGAN

Vocalist, keyboard player and member of the internationally aclaimed Reggae group Morgan Heritage will perform selections from his soon to be released solo project. Plus IRIE Taste of the Tropics food emporium offers a delicious mix of tasty delights to satisfy your hunger. 12:00 to 10:00pm. Admission: FREE

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

FAB 5

The legendary group perform their greatest hits and fan favourites. Plus IRIE Eco Day featuring workshops and demonstration on how to reduce our environmental footprint. 12:00 to 8:00pm. Admission: FREE