Week at a Glance

This year the Muhtadi International Drumming Festival celebrates its twelfth anniversary. We invite you to join us in downtown Toronto for a week of festivities from June 2-5, 2011.

All events are free, thanks to our sponsors!


Launch Reception

Thursday June 2, 2011
7 PM: show
Artscape Wychwood Barns
601 Christie St. @ Benson

Performances by:

  • Muhtadi & The World Drummers

~   Cash Bar


Parade of Drums

Saturday June 4, 2011 – 10 AM
Ramsden Park to Queen’s Park

Performances by:

  • Muhtadi and the World Drummers
  • and many more!

Come dance in the streets to the energetic beat of the drum!


12th Annual Muhtadi International Drumming Festival

June 4 & 5, 2011 – 12 – 8 PM
Queen’s Park North, Toronto

This is the main event and what you’ve been waiting for! Two full days of drumming and celebration of the rhythms of percussion.

Events include:

  • Drumming groups from many cultures
  • Food and craft vendors
  • Kids’ area
  • Drum workshops
  • Health village, and
  • Lots of dancing!

Come out and watch, dance and drum along with us! Better yet, be an active partner – volunteers are needed and welcomed throughout the festival.

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