#FIRSTLOOK: BREAKTO RETURNS TO SCARBOROUGH TOWN CENTRE JULY 4, 2026

Break TO returns to Scarborough Town Centre (STC) on Saturday, July 4th, transforming Centre Court into a live showcase of Canada’s vibrant breaking scene. A jam-packed program includes a full day of battles, performances and music with Canada’s leading breakers as part of its 2v2 Breaking Battle, delivered in partnership with Break TO.

Building on momentum from last year’s launch, the 2026 event introduces a broader roster of dancers and an expanded program designed to spotlight both emerging and established talent. With competitors from near and far, the event is expanding as a platform for high-caliber competition and community connection.

The event attracted over 100 contestants this year, setting the stage for a full slate of battles and live performances, with dancers competing for a $3,400 prize pool. Special guest appearances, including Canadian Beatbox Champion Scott Jackson, will add to the energy, bringing together multiple elements of hip-hop culture under one roof.

Some of the names expected:

• Scott Jackson – Canadian Beatbox Champion
• Emma Masiak – 3x Red Bull BC One Canada B-Girl Champion
• Samuel Cyr – 3x Red Bull BC One Canada B-Boy Champion
• Onton See – Break TO Founder, Red Bull BC One Canada 2024 Champion
• Konatsu Yamasa – Break TO Co-Founder, Red Bull BC One Canada 2025 B-Girl Champion
• Adrian Bernard (event MC) – CBC Breaking Commentator, Paris 2024 Olympic Games

WHAT

STC 2v2 Breaking Battle in partnership with Break TO.

WHERE

Scarborough Town Centre’s Centre Court, 300 Borough Dr, Scarborough, ON M1P 4P5

WHEN

Saturday, July 4, 2026

12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Preliminaries

3:00 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.

Judges Showcase with Scott Jackson

3:10 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.

Top 16 Compete

4:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m

Top 8​Compete

4:20 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

Top 4​ Compete

4:35 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Simply Swagg Dance Studio – FreshFactory Toronto Showcase

4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Scott Jackson Main Showcase

5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Finals

5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Prize Award Ceremony

6:00 p.m.

Event Close

WHO

Local and international dancers will compete, judged by Emma (Stray Path),
Mass (Stylez Corrupt) & Vany (Supernaturalz).

DJ Benny Lava and Canadian Beat Box Champion, Scott Jackson, will perform.

The event will be emceed by Switch B.

#FOOD: SCARBOROUGH TOWN CENTRE HOSTS MABUHAY SCARBOROUGH: FILIPINO FIESTA

For the first time ever, Scarborough Town Centre (STC) is celebrating the vibrancy and traditions of Filipino culture with Mabuhay Scarborough: Filipino Fiesta, a three-day event, in collaboration with Scarborough Spots, bringing together community, creativity and cultural expression from June 5 to 7, 2026.

Rooted in the diversity of Scarborough, home to one of the country’s largest Filipino communities, the event highlights the traditions, talent and stories of this rich culture through immersive experiences, local vendors and live programming. Shopping centre guests are invited to explore a curated Filipino market, enjoy cultural performances, capture moments at a custom Jeepney (traditional Filipino commuter vehicle) photo installation and take part in a live podcast recording by Tita Salita, a popular Filipino-Canadian podcast star.

“This event recognizes the scale and significance of Scarborough’s Filipino community. Scarborough Town Centre is in the heart of a vibrant and diverse community and this event reinforces STC’s role as a cultural hub,” said Karen Calibuso-Kwa, Marketing Manager of Scarborough Town Centre. “Mabuhay Scarborough: Filipino Fiesta is an open invitation for guests of all backgrounds to come together, discover and celebrate Filipino culture through shared experiences, storytelling and meaningful connection.”

Event Highlights:

June 5 – Official Launch

A full-day market experience celebrating Filipino culture, community and creativity, featuring local vendors (including Jollibee and Potato Corner) and a life-size Jeepney photo installation.
Time: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

June 6 – Celebration Day

Hosted by Kayla-Marie Williams, Jesse Asido from Scarborough Spots & STC

A dynamic day of cultural programming with live performances, music and interactive experiences alongside the vendor market.
Time: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Market break: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM)

Live Celebration Event (2:00 to 3:00 PM):
Performances by Folklorico Filipino Canada, Angela Apigo and CDS Breaking Sports.

June 7 – Final Market Day

A community-focused day with continued market programming, family-friendly activities and the Jeepney photo installation.
Time: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Live Podcast Recording (1:00 to 2:00 PM):
Featuring Tita Salita, a Filipina-Canadian podcast hosted by four Scarborough-based creators exploring identity, relationships and pop culture through a Filipino Canadian lens.

Scarborough Town Centre 

Scarborough Town Centre is the largest regional shopping centre in the eastern Greater Toronto Area, with more than 200 shops and services and 1.6 million square feet of retail space. Ranked as one of the top 20 performing shopping centres in Canada, Scarborough Town Centre welcomes 20 million shoppers per year. Located at HWY 401, between Brimley Road and McCowan Road. Scarborough Town Centre is managed by Oxford Properties Group and owned by AIMCo and Omers Realty. 

Oxford Properties Group  

Oxford Properties Group (“Oxford”) is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder. It builds, buys, and grows defined real estate operating business with world-class management teams. Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$82 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford’s owned portfolio encompasses office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, hotels and credit in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities, and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world’s most active developers with over 100 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario’s municipal employees.