Leave a Legacy

For many of us, Luminato has a special place in our lives. Your reasons may vary – your joyful experience at a dance, theatre or musical performance, fond memories of a special event or simply your enthusiasm for the arts community of Toronto. Your personal reason may be the inspiration for a very important decision—leaving a legacy gift to Luminato.

Why Luminato?

Luminato Festival Toronto is an international multi-disciplinary arts festival dedicated to programming that cuts across traditional artistic boundaries. We facilitate the intersection of artists, spectators, and city-spaces to produce once-in-a-lifetime, inclusive experiences that highlight the very best of our city, region, and country. We believe that the arts are essential in building stronger, more connected communities, and that creativity can inspire and change the world. In our increasingly complex world, Luminato provides a creative sanctuary that reveals truths, prompts discussion, facilitates understanding and gives art a real-world context. 


Art has the power to reach through time and inspire the audiences of today and tomorrow. A legacy gift is your opportunity to do the same. Together, we can create a gift that is meaningful to you and helps Luminato deliver inspirational art and learning for generations to come. 


If you have already made a legacy or plan to make a future gift to the Luminato, we would love to hear from you. Please take a few moments to download our Legacy Commitment Form and send it back to us. 

The impact on the Arts Community

Since 2007, Luminato has made a significant impact on local and international arts communities. We have established ourselves as an arts and culture leader in Ontario and Canada. Luminato has:

  • Hosted 18 ground-breaking festivals, which has confirmed the Toronto Region’s position as a hub of artists and artistry
  • Attracted over 12 million audience members
  • Presented 4,500+ performances with the majority offered free to the public
  • Showcased 18,000+ artists​ - 83% Canadian
  • Hosted 88 World, 28 North American and 51 Canadian premieres;
  • Commissioned 123 works (over 80 from Canada) and facilitated the touring of over 25 of these productions​
    Trail-blazed the development of festival programming that is accessible across physical, social, and financial boundaries
  • Invested $10 million+ in Ontario’s arts and culture sector and generated $1.3 billion in economic impact

For questions or more information, please contact: 

Joyce Waquil
Development Manager 

Email: jwaquil@luminato.com