Luminato in the Community

Luminato believes that the festival should be celebrated by everyone in the GTA (and beyond). We strive to create inclusive experiences and break down barriers to access the arts. Our community work ensures that as many people as possible can experience Luminato either by attending shows and events or participating in workshops and conversations.

Community Partnerships

We are partnering with many other organisations to amplify their programming, including dance Immersion, TO Live, The Toronto Symphony Orchestra, The Power Plant, YZD Northcrest, Jumblies, Community Music Schools of Toronto, Museum of Toronto and more. We are also bringing programming and workshops to the City of Brampton and to grassroots organizations in Scarborough. 



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Harbourfront Hub

Along with the incredible music on our stages this weekend will be filled with workshops and activations for all ages.

The Tawoos Initiative will be bringing back their tarot card and palm readers as well as a letter writing experience.

Lulaworld are bringing multiple percussionists from across Canada and the world to share a workshop for all ages, along with a hair workshop and crafting opportunities for kids.

Miigwech Collective will be sharing traditional medicines, a live mural painting, an Elders teepee and a Red Dress Installation.

We are partnering again with StreetARToronto to showcase some of the city’s finest graffiti artists . They will be live spray-painting city bins to go back into rotation to beautify our city with art and colour.



We welcome back Word on the Street who are joining us again this year with a new and fabulously curated book nook. You will be able to join us in our relaxed tent area and sit and read a book, get out of the sun, and meet with members of our access team to chat about Indigenous practices. If you need a weighted blanket, some earplugs, or just a place to recharge and hang out, this is the place.

TDSB

Last year, Luminato confirmed an exciting partnership with the Toronto District School Board that extends into 2027. Under this agreement, Luminato brings artist-led activities into local high schools each year (such as chorale, dance, storytelling and photography workshops). Our goal with this multi-year partnership is to encourage youth — the next generation of arts enthusiasts — to explore their own creativity and to engage with the ideas and themes raised during the festival.



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