06/18/2026
Come show your team spirit this summer in North York! ⚽️☀️
North York Arts in collaboration with Reel Asian invites community members of all ages to join us for the City Summer Soccer Celebration, a three‑day series of arts and culture activations inspired by the global excitement of the soccer season.
This non‑consecutive festival brings together local artists, partners, and neighbours for creative experiences that blend sport, storytelling, and community pride.
⭐️ Gibson House Museum - June 13th and 27th
🎨 NYA will host three different local artists each day at the Gibson House Museum. Visitors of all ages can drop-in to enjoy soccer‐themed art activities to take home such as:
🎏 Flag Making
⚽ Soccer Ball Keychain Making
👕 Jersey Decoration
🎨 Watercolour Painting Station
🖌 Acrylic Painting Station
✨ Soccer Doll Crafting
🎥 Reel Asian will be showcasing a curated screening of short films by local artists and The
Animation Project participants inside Gibson House.
⭐️ Mel Lastman Square - June 20th
North York Arts and Reel Asian are partnering with Yonge North York BIA to present a special,
free community event to celebrate the festivities of the soccer season.
🎥 Watch a community outdoor screening of the beloved film "Bend It Like Beckham."
⚽ Join the community in watching the live soccer match between Germany and Ivory Coast.
🎨 Get creative and show your team spirit by getting hands-on in a variety of free,
soccer-themed art activations.
🍿 Family DJ show, inflatable bouncers and much more!
This event brings arts, sport, and storytelling together to celebrate cultural identity, teamwork,
and power of representation on and off the field.
Bring your friends and family along for the festivities of the soccer season. We can't wait to see
you there! 😎⚽️
The Soccer City Celebration is supported by the City of Toronto, Yonge North York, and Reel Asian.
