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

2:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Final Entry

8:00 PM sharp

We Strongly Recommend

• Arriving before 6:00 PM
• Arriving early to experience the full DJ line up
• Allowing additional travel time due to traffic and security screening
• Having a 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

The Primary Event Site Access Point is located on the south corner of Commissioners Street and Don Roadway.

Recommended Ways to Arrive

• Rideshare services (Uber, Lyft, Taxi)
• Public transit (TTC) — four routes service the surrounding area: 114 Queens Quay East · 72/72C Pape · 83 Jones · 325 Don Mills
• Water taxi
• Bike Share — additional stations and capacity will be available nearby
• Walk, if possible

Designated Rideshare Drop-Offs

There are two designated rideshare drop-off locations:

• 160 Don Roadway — north of the intersection with Commissioners Street
• 185 Villiers Street

There will be a strong police presence in the area and vehicles will be denied access to any other drop-off location.

Primary Parking Location

185 Villiers St.

Secondary parking (not recommended): 80 Commissioners St · 20 Polson St · 176 Cherry St. These lots are further from the site, will be slow to clear after the event, and should be used only as a last resort.

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
• K-9 unit at entry and exit points
• 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

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. Compliance will be monitored by festival staff and law enforcement throughout the event.

There will be police present at the parking locations, the 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
• Physical search / pat-down
• K-9 unit screening

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

Taraka — Gordo × Francis Mercier has a strict no re-entry policy. Guests may only access the event grounds via the entrances corresponding with their access type or accreditation (if applicable), or as otherwise directed by the Event Organisers outside the venue.

Inside the venue, guests holding a wristband must ensure it is available for inspection at the request of the Event Organisers and/or law enforcement at any time.

Ticket Holder Check-In & Entry

General Admission (GA)

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

VIP Standing & Backstage Standing

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

Wristbands

VIP Standing

Wristband gives access to the VIP standing platforms.

Backstage Standing

Wristband gives access to the Backstage standing area and the Table Service & Backstage Washrooms.

• Wristbands will be issued during check-in.
• Wristbands must remain securely attached throughout the event.
• Lost, damaged, removed, or transferred wristbands may be deemed invalid.
• Security reserves the right to deny access to any areas without a valid wristband.

Payment & Billing

Guest Expectations

To ensure an exceptional experience for all guests:

• Respect all event staff, security personnel, and fellow attendees.
• Follow instructions from event personnel.
• Remain within designated event areas.
• Observe all venue policies and event regulations.

The event maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward disorderly, aggressive, unsafe, or illegal behaviour. Guests who violate event policies may have privileges revoked and may be removed from the venue without refund.

Code of Conduct

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests:

• 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.
• 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, the 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), and more.

Important Policies

• No outside food or beverages permitted.
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available through licensed bars and service staff.

This is a cashless event. Please bring a valid debit or credit card, or a mobile payment method. Gift cards are not accepted.

Dress Code

Guests are encouraged to embrace an elevated summer event style.

Recommended Dress Code

• St. Tropez Chic
• Flat shoes recommended — best to avoid high heels
• Light jacket recommended

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 of the event and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your needs wherever possible and operationally feasible.

Weather Policy & Event Operations

Taraka 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.

By attending the event, guests acknowledge that outdoor events are subject to changing weather conditions and operational decisions made in the interest of public safety.

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 two dedicated exit points:

• Primary exit — walkway alongside Biidaasige Park towards Don Roadway
• Secondary exit — walkway alongside Biidaasige Park towards Cherry Street

• 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 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
• 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.

By entering the event, guests acknowledge these conditions and agree to conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner while attending the event.