About Us

Luminato Festival transforms the people, places, and possibilities of Toronto with extraordinary art experiences. Every June we present bold, playful, and of the moment art for all to enjoy. Distinctly Toronto, proudly Canadian and totally Global, we welcome the world to explore our streets, stages and stories. Encounter our city like never before. 

WHO WE ARE

 A festival of extraordinary art experiences. 

OUR PURPOSE

To light up Toronto with art, culture and creativity. 

OUR MISSION

We transform the people, places, and possibilities of Toronto with extraordinary art experiences. 

OUR VISION

A thriving, connected and inspired city. 

OUR INVITATION

Encounter Toronto like never before. 

Our Values

By consistently upholding our values, together we seek to build a positive, ambitious culture at Luminato that is professionally rewarding and personally enjoyable.

  • Integrity

    We encourage the fairness, trust, and transparency that are essential for rewarding interactions internally, within our communities, and with our artists and audiences.

  • Collaboration

    We embrace the diverse thoughts and voices of our communities and work together to create an open and safe environment.

  • Creativity

    We empower and welcome the innovation that will shape our bold visions for the future.

  • Excellence

    We embody an unwavering commitment to greatness across our programming, staff, and collaborators.

  • Respect


    Above all, we respect each other.

Fostering a Culture of Empathy, Inclusivity and Safety

Luminato Festival Toronto seeks to foster an inclusive and secure environment that extends to everyone involved in the festival, including our audiences, artists, staff, volunteers, and other collaborators. 


We are committed to creating spaces which warmly embrace our city’s diversity as we strive to design more equitable experiences for people from historically marginalized communities. 


We champion the rights of all individuals to enjoy freedom of speech and expression, recognizing its centrality in the creation of great art. 


We ask individuals to treat others with dignity and respect and to collaborate with us in building an atmosphere of safety and inclusivity. 


We strongly urge all those involved in the festival to actively embrace this responsibility, acknowledging our collective duty to foster a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. 

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