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In Photos: Beaches International Jazz Festival’s StreetFest brings out big crowds, music to Queen Street East

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July 28, 2025
Big crowds came out along Queen Street East last Thursday, July 24, night for the Beaches International Jazz Festival’s annual StreetFest celebration. Photo by Abby Russchen.

The always popular StreetFest, a highlight of the annual Beaches International Jazz Festival brough out big crowds to Queen Street East last week.

StreetFest took place on the nights of Thursday, July 24; Friday, July 25; and Saturday, July 26.

Dozens of musicians performed along Queen Street East between Woodbine and Beech avenues as the road was closed and opened up to music fans to stroll along, dance and enjoy the performances.

Abby Russchen was at StreetFest on Thursday night, and these are some her photos:

The Metro Big Band performs on Queen Street East during StreetFest on July 24. Photo by Abby Russchen.
The Etobicoke Jazz Band in performance during StreetFest last Thursday night along Queen Street East. Photo by Abby Russchen.
Fans dance to the music from the Etobicoke Jazz Band during StreetFest on Thursday night. Photo by Abby Russchen.
The 96k band performs on Queen Street East during last Thursday night’s StreetFest. Photo by Abby Russchen.
Music fans take in a performance during StreetFest on Queen Street East last Thursday night. Photo by Abby Russchen.
Nina Volcan perform on Queen Street East Thursday night during StreetFest. Photo by Abby Russchen.
Music fans enjoy a performance during the Beaches International Jazz Festival’s StreetFest on Thursday night. Photo by Abby Russchen.
Bone Yard perform for the crowed during StreetFest on Thursday night along Queen Street East. Photo by Abby Russchen.
Attendees walk along Queen Street East Thursday night during StreetFest. Photo by Abby Russchen.
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