Thank you for purchasing tickets. Please review the information below carefully before attending the event. Following these guidelines will help ensure a safe, smooth, and enjoyable experience for all guests.

Important Arrival Information

Arrival Window: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Final Entry: 8:00 PM sharp

We Strongly Recommend

• Arriving before 6:00 PM
• Arrive early to experience the full DJ line up including Jimi Jules and Gatano
• Allowing additional travel time due to traffic and security screening
• Having your ticket and valid photo ID ready before reaching the entrance

Please note that guests arriving later in the evening may experience extended wait times and delayed entry due to increased attendance volumes and security procedures.

Transportation & Parking

Due to limited parking availability, guests are strongly encouraged to use:

• Rideshare services (Uber, Lyft, Taxi)
• Public transit (TTC)
• Water taxi
• Walk if possible

Event Site Access Map — access points, parking, rideshare drop-off & restricted areas

Designated Rideshare Drop-Off

185 Villiers Street. (There will be strong police presence and vehicles will be denied access otherwise.)

Parking Locations (approx. $30 plus tax)

• 185 Villiers St.
• 20 Polson St.
• 176 Cherry St.

Please note: Guest drop-offs on Cherry Street are prohibited. Four TTC routes service the surrounding area. Additional Bike Share stations and capacity will be available nearby. Drop-off and parking at other locations are not permitted.

Security, Safety & Event Compliance

The safety of all guests is our highest priority. The event site will have:

• Uniformed police officers throughout the venue
• Police presence at entry and exit points
• Active roaming security teams
• On-site EMS and medical personnel
• Dedicated Guest Services staff

See Something, Say Something

If you witness suspicious, unsafe, or disruptive behaviour, immediately notify event staff, security personnel, or Guest Services. All guests must comply with instructions provided by event staff, security personnel, police officers, and emergency responders at all times. Failure to comply may result in removal from the event without refund.

Restricted Areas

Biidaasige Park

There is NO ACCESS to the venue from Biidaasige Park. Biidaasige Park is STRICTLY off-limits to event attendees and will be actively monitored and patrolled by police and security personnel.

Biidaasige Park is a culturally and environmentally significant public space that reflects Indigenous history, stewardship, and ecological restoration along Toronto’s waterfront. To help protect this newly established park and its sensitive natural areas, guests are asked to remain within designated event and pedestrian zones and not enter or walk through the park.

We appreciate your cooperation in respecting this important community space. Please note that compliance will be monitored by festival staff and law enforcement throughout the event. There will be police present at the parking locations, walkways to the venue, and the venue itself.

Entry Requirements

Age Requirement

This is a 19+ event. All guests must present:

• Valid government-issued photo identification
• A valid event ticket

Entry Screening

All guests will undergo: ticket scanning, full security screening, bag inspection, metal detector, and physical search / pat-down.

Entry may be denied to anyone who:

• Appears intoxicated
• Displays disorderly behaviour
• Refuses security screening
• Possesses prohibited items
• Creates a safety concern

No Re-Entry Policy

Black Coffee Toronto has a strict no re-entry policy. A Ticket Holder or Accredited Person may only access the event grounds via the entrances corresponding with their Ticket type or Accreditation (if applicable), or as otherwise directed by the Event Organisers outside the venue. Inside the venue, Ticket Holders must ensure that their Ticket is available for inspection at the request of the Event Organisers and/or law enforcement at any time.

There will be police present at the parking locations, walkways to the venue, and the venue itself.

Ticket Holder Check-In

Site Map — entrances, general admission & VIP check-in

General Admission (GA)

• No wristband required
• Entry through main gates
• Ticket scan required
• ID required
• Security screening required
• No re-entry permitted

VIP Standing & Backstage VIP

• Scan tickets and collect wristbands at designated VIP check-in points
• Entry through designated VIP entrance
• ID required
• Security screening required
• No re-entry permitted

Code of Conduct

• Treat fellow attendees, staff, performers, and neighbours with respect
• Follow all event signage and designated pedestrian routes
• Use only designated entry and exit points
• Remain within approved event grounds
• Smoke only in designated smoking areas
• Follow all instructions from event staff, security, police, and emergency personnel

The event maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward harassment, aggressive behaviour, disorderly conduct, illegal activity, and unsafe behaviour of any kind. Violations may result in immediate removal without refund. There will be police present at the parking locations, walkways to the venue, and the venue itself.

Prohibited Items

The following items are not permitted:

• Weapons of any kind
• Illegal substances or narcotics
• Large bags, backpacks, or oversized purses
• Umbrellas
• Selfie sticks
• Professional cameras or recording equipment
• GoPros and similar recording devices
• Large hats or obstructive costume pieces
• Outside food or beverages
• Water bottles (including empty bottles)
• Any item deemed unsafe by security personnel

Security reserves the right to confiscate prohibited items and refuse entry where appropriate.

Food & Beverage

Food Vendors

• Food Dudes (2 locations)
• Sugar Daddy Doughnuts
• Rick’s Good Eats

Important Policies

• No outside food or beverages permitted
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available through licensed bars and service staff
• This is a cashless event

Please bring a valid debit or credit card, or mobile payment method. Gift cards not accepted.

Dress Code

Guests are encouraged to embrace an elevated summer event style.

• Recommended: St. Tropez Chic
• Flat shoes recommended — best to avoid high heels
• Please avoid excessively casual or inappropriate attire

Accessibility

The event site includes accessible entrances, accessible washroom facilities, and accessible routes throughout the event footprint. Guest Services personnel will be available to assist attendees with accessibility-related requests and provide information regarding accessible amenities during event operations.

As this is a temporary outdoor event, certain areas or experiences may have inherent accessibility limitations. If you have any accessibility questions or accommodation requests, please contact us in advance and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your needs wherever possible and operationally feasible.

Weather Policy & Event Operations

Black Coffee Toronto is an outdoor event and will proceed rain or shine. The safety of our guests, staff, artists, and event personnel remains our highest priority. In the event of severe weather or other unsafe conditions, event activities may be delayed, interrupted, suspended, evacuated, postponed, or rescheduled as determined by Event Management, public safety officials, emergency services, or other authorities having jurisdiction.

Guests may be required to follow instructions from event staff, security personnel, police, emergency responders, or venue management. Event operations will resume only when conditions are deemed safe.

No refunds, credits, exchanges, or compensation will be provided for delays, interruptions, suspensions, evacuations, postponements, or rescheduling resulting from adverse weather, public safety concerns, government directives, acts of nature, force majeure events, or other circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the event organizers. If a postponement or rescheduling becomes necessary, ticket holders will be notified with additional details as soon as reasonably practicable.

Departure Information

To ensure guest safety and efficient crowd movement, departures will be managed through a controlled exit process.

Exit Procedures

• Guests must ONLY exit through the 2 dedicated exit points
• Guests must follow staff directions and posted signage
• Staggered departures may occur in 10–15 minute intervals to assist with crowd management
• Biidaasige Park is STRICTLY off-limits to event attendees
• There will be police present at the parking locations, walkways to the venue, and the venue itself

Parking Notice

All vehicles must exit designated parking areas after the event concludes. Overnight or post-event parking is not permitted.

Guest Services

Guest Services will be available throughout event hours to assist with:

• Lost & Found
• Missing Person Assistance
• Guest Support Services
• Anti-Theft Monitoring & Response
• General Event Assistance

If you require assistance at any time, please visit the nearest Guest Services location or speak with an event staff member.

Outdoor Event Acknowledgement

By purchasing, scanning, or using a ticket to enter the event, guests acknowledge that this is an outdoor event taking place on temporary event grounds and that conditions may differ from those found in permanent indoor venues.

Guests understand that weather, ground conditions, temporary flooring, grass, gravel, asphalt, lighting conditions, event infrastructure, and pedestrian traffic may vary throughout the venue. Guests are expected to exercise reasonable care, remain aware of their surroundings, wear appropriate footwear, and follow all instructions provided by Event Management, security personnel, emergency responders, and venue staff.

We look forward to welcoming you and appreciate your cooperation in helping us create a safe, enjoyable, and memorable event experience for everyone.

Official After Party

It’s official — Jimi Jules headlines the official Black Coffee afterparty at Future, with Gatano. Get first access to tickets starting at $25.

Mon, July 6  •  11PM–4AM  •  Future Toronto

Future • Black Coffee Toronto • The Port Lands