If you’re looking for ways to make the most of the final stretch of summer in Toronto, add The Well to your list. This downtown destination is buzzing with live music, rooftop experiences, fitness classes, dancing, and plenty of great food and drinks.
Here are eight summer events and activities worth checking out before the season ends.
Toronto Silent Book Club
July 30 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Calling all book lovers! Trade the busy coffee shop for an evening of quiet reading and community at Toronto Silent Book Club. Bring whatever book you’re currently reading, settle in with fellow readers, and enjoy dedicated silent reading time before connecting with other book lovers. It’s the perfect excuse to slow down and unplug for an evening.
Sunset Salsa Presented by Olé Cocktail Co.
Beginning August 1 | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Looking for a fun summer date night or an excuse to hit the dance floor? Sponsored by Olé Cocktail Co., The Well’s Sunset Salsa is bringing the energy every week with an evening of music, dancing, and Latin-inspired vibes in the heart of downtown Toronto.
Each event begins with a 45-minute salsa lesson from 5 to 5:45 p.m., making it perfect for beginners and experienced dancers alike, before DJs keep the party going with salsa, bachata, and cha-cha music until 9 p.m.
Guests can sip Olé cocktails and mocktails from the Pier Bar, grab tacos from Gus Tacos, and dance the evening away in The Court at The Well. Best of all, the event is free to attend on a first-come, first-served basis.
Live Jazz with the Toronto Jazz Collective
Till September 2 every Wednesday | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Summer evenings are even better with live music. Throughout August and into early September, the Toronto Jazz Collective will perform throughout The Well’s public spaces. Grab dinner on a patio, wander the outdoor promenade, or simply sit back and enjoy the music.
lululemon The Well x Sweat Series
Through September 13 | 9 a.m – 10 a.m.
If your ideal summer plans include staying active, the lululemon The Well x Sweat Series is back with free outdoor wellness programming. Designed to bring together movement, fitness, and community, these sessions are a great way to enjoy the warmer weather while trying something new and staying active.
Open Aera Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, All Summer Long | 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Midweek plans just got better. Every Wednesday, Aera transforms its rooftop into one of Toronto’s go-to after-work destinations with live music, cocktails, skyline views, and an energetic atmosphere. Maybe you’re heading there for happy hour or making a night of it, it’s an easy way to break up the work week.
The Well After Dark
Thursday to Saturday | 9 p.m. until Late
When the sun goes down, The Well keeps the energy going with The Well After Dark. Every Thursday through Saturday, visitors can enjoy late-night cocktails, shareable bites, curated music, and exclusive offers at some of the destination’s most popular restaurants and bars.
Grab drinks at Bridgette Bar, enjoy French-inspired fare at La Plume, sip tropical cocktails at Lulu Bar, catch the game over food and drinks at National, settle into the downstairs bar at The Dorset, or head up to Aera after 10 p.m. for rooftop cocktails and stunning skyline views.
Game Day at The Well
Heading to a Blue Jays game? Located just steps from Rogers Centre, The Well is the perfect place to kick off game day. Grab dinner, meet friends for drinks, or take advantage of convenient $15 flat rate downtown parking before first pitch. It’s also a great post-game destination to keep the celebrations going.
Well Fed Under $10
Available Daily at Wellington Market | 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Great food doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. The Well’s Well Fed Under $10 program at Wellington Market features dozens of delicious meals, snacks, and treats for less than $10, making it an easy stop for lunch, dinner, or a quick bite before your next event.
Choose from breakfast bagel combos at Bagels on Fire, crispy chicken burgers from BHC Chicken, grilled cheese combos at Cheezed, Nashville hot chicken at Chen Chen’s Nashville Hot Chicken, mini bowls from Doraji, poke bowls from Pokeworks, Caribbean comfort food from The Islands Caribbean Cookshop, Japanese hot dog combos from Japadog, fresh seafood rolls from Blue Claw, or finish your visit with Uncle Tetsu’s famous cheese tarts.
Looking to keep the summer fun going? After exploring everything happening at The Well, check out our roundup of Toronto’s best patio brunch spots for spring and summer for even more ways to soak up the season with great food, sunshine, and city views.
