Case Studies

Partnering with Luminato

As Canada’s premier multi-arts festival, Luminato Festival Toronto offers the ultimate platform for companies interested in an arts and culture partnership. We work with leading brands to create customized opportunities that not only align with your business priorities but also have meaningful community impact. Whether you're looking to bring your CSR commitments to life, connect with key stakeholders or access uniquely curated hosting experiences, Luminato is your all-in-one partner.

Luminato is a Toronto-based festival with global reach and impact. Since the inaugural festival in 2007, Luminato has:

Attracted nearly 12 million festivalgoers


Hosted 4,500+ performances featuring 18,000+ artists from over 40 countries


Presented 88 World, 28 North American and 51 Canadian premieres

Commissioned 123 new works


Generated over $1.3 billion in economic impact



Contributed to Toronto’s reputation and vitality as a globally admired creative hub

Luminato 2024 at a Glance

710,000

Audience

Count

101

Performances

89 Outreach Activities

548 Million

Media Impressions

470 Media Stories

About Our Audience

69% female, 28% male, 3% non-binary


44% of our audience is under the age of 45


47% of attendees identified as members of an IBPOC community


79% of surveyed audience members were “proud that Toronto can host an event like Luminato”

Ways to Partner

Luminato can offer a range of alignment opportunities for authentic brand integration. We will work collaboratively with you to identify the best partnership approach to deliver maximum impact and value.

1

Support a Festival Program

Align with the festival programs to position yourself at the centre of unique arts and culture experiences. Through your support, you will be integrated within a multi-faceted marketing and advertising campaign.

  • Case Study: Loblaw

    To celebrate the creativity of food, President’s Choice and Luminato collaborated on an activation entitled “1000 Tastes of Toronto”. Attendees were asked to write about their favourite food memory or Toronto restaurant on a plate as part of a visual installation that anchored the popular food event of the same name.


    The activation showcased the diversity of the President’s Choice brand, engaged attendees in a meaningful experience and showcased Summer Insider products to help drive sales. Loblaw amplified this Luminato-debuted program at other sponsored properties across Canada.

  • Case Study: L’Oréal Canada

    As our Partner in Creativity, Luminato worked with a range of brands within the L’Oréal Canada family to develop strategic activations that authentically connected with priority audiences, created dynamic digital content and garnered PR coverage.


    A cornerstone of our partnership was our collaboration with iconic beauty brand Lancôme on special projects that expressed the intersection of art and beauty through a transformative contemporary art experience presented at Luminato.

  • Case Study: Manulife

    Manulife Financial was a long-standing supporter of the Luminato Volunteer Program that offered meaningful engagement with the Festival program, with a particular focus on learning and enrichment opportunities for our diverse, committed and enthusiastic volunteers. Manulife outfitted the volunteer lounge with green and white furniture and a phone charging station as well as supplied the Manulife branded t-shirts, lanyards and backpacks.


    Manulife received logo recognition on the Info Kiosk at the Festival Hub, prominent recognition and integration within the digital program communication as well as recognition at the post-festival Volunteer Appreciation party.

2

Hosting Experiences

Luminato offers exceptional hosting experiences, creating unforgettable moments through thoughtfully curated events in unique settings. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, we offer experiences that can be tailored to your needs.

3

Festival Activation

Activating at Luminato provides a dynamic stage for a one-of-a-kind platform for brands to innovate and push the boundaries of traditional marketing. With access to a diverse, culturally engaged audience, brands can unleash their creativity, experiment with bold marketing initiatives or new product launching, and craft memorable, immersive experiences that build authentic connections and seamlessly integrate into the heart of the festival.

4

Year-Round Events

Luminato can collaborate with you to design bespoke events outside of the festival period, crafting unique experiences that reflect your brand's vision and objectives. Whether it's a tailored cultural event or an exclusive engagement, our expertise and creative approach ensure that your event stands out and delivers memorable impact year-round.

To explore partnership opportunities, contact Partnership@luminato.com

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