10 result(s) for “Festivals”
ArohaFest’s Diwali Dhamaka brings a free, bilingual day of workshops, classical and folk dance, visual art and food vendors to the National Arts Centre on October 17, highlighting how India’s artistic traditions are finding new expression across Canada.
The Toronto Biennial of Art launched its three day public Convening on October 16, 2026, gathering artists, elders and community organizers for performances, shared meals and Indigenous led programming that organizers say reframes the city as a site of living knowledge and repair.
The cult holiday pop up Miracle Toronto will open two locations on November 20, combining kitsch holiday design, new food partnerships and fundraising for a Toronto women s shelter, a move organizers say reflects growing demand for seasonal experiential hospitality.
On October 14, Latincouver launched the eighth annual Latin American Heritage Month with a 20 day program of music, food, exhibitions and Día de los Muertos events that stretches beyond Granville Island into Burnaby and university and museum spaces, highlighting cross cultural exchange and community support.
The 30th Celtic Colours International Festival opened on October 9 and moves through October 17 with concerts, workshops and community meals that local organizers say are meant to put island culture and language at the center of the celebration.
As the Vancouver International Film Festival ends its 11 day run on October 11, 2026, the city is reflecting on a program that amplified Canadian storytellers, expanded festival audiences and underscored Vancouver's role as a hub for independent cinema.
A three part musical documentary by Métis Dene filmmaker Marie Clements is drawing audiences and discussion at the Vancouver International Film Festival on October 10, as the film reframes colonial histories through song, testimony and performance.
A post - Nuit Blanche online panel on October 9 brought artists, educators and community advocates together to discuss equity, disclosure and the future role of artificial intelligence in public art, responding to audience unease after the citywide overnight festival.
From Vancouver’s film premieres to Atlantic Canada fashion showcases and the final weekend of Culture Days, Canada’s arts calendar is packed with events and launches that reflect local storytelling and sustainable design. Here are the highlights for Monday, October 5, 2026.
The Ottawa Chinatown Mid Autumn Night Market reopens for a three day run starting September 25, 2026, bringing street food, lion dances, and community programming back to Somerset Street West and highlighting the neighbourhoods role as a centre for Chinese and pan Asian culture in the capital.