Toronto’s annual Afrofest is not taking place in 2026, organizers say, citing capacity limits and related safety concerns at Woodbine Park. Multiple outlets report that the decision is tied to restrictions on the number of attendees the venue can accommodate. Global News adds that the city imposed new capacity limits at Woodbine Park, which affects how the event can be safely staged. City News Toronto similarly reports that limited capacity is a central factor behind the cancellation, with organizers pointing to safety considerations. The Winnipeg Free Press also frames the cancellation as resulting from capacity constraints and safety concerns. As a result, Afrofest does not proceed this summer, with organizers attributing the outcome to inability to host the festival within the revised capacity and safety parameters set for the event location. No alternative date or location is mentioned in the provided summaries.