Luminato returns with the 2026 theme PLAY, bringing bold public art, performance, music, interactive programming, and creative experiences across the city. A strong pick for families, art lovers, and anyone looking for fresh ways to experience Toronto through imagination and culture.

One of Ontario’s largest outdoor arts, crafts, and music festivals, Kempenfest features nearly 300 jury selected artisans, antiques, live entertainment, a Kids Village, and waterfront community fun. A great summer event for families, makers, and creative day trippers.

A major urban art festival in the heart of Saint-Laurent Boulevard, featuring murals, public art, music, and city wide creative energy. Strong fit for visual art, street art, illustration, colour, and creative exploration.

Art Battle® is a high energy, live painting tournament where 12 artists compete in a fast-paced "paint brawl" to turn blank canvases into finished works in just 20 minutes. Held in major cities across Canada, the event features three intense rounds where the audience circles the easels to watch the creative process up close before voting for their favourite pieces via a mobile app.

A 12 day summer arts festival with 150+ plays, Kids Fringe programming, outdoor fun, and community performances. Good fit for families, storytelling, creative play, and accessible local arts.

A bilingual anime, manga, gaming, and Japanese pop culture convention. Good fit for illustration, character design, fan art, youth creativity, and visual storytelling.