Ontario Culture Days

Ontario Culture Days Ontario arts & culture. Annual festival: Sept. 18 - Oct. 4, 2026. Adventure with ON Culture Guides. Arts and culture organizer?

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Did you capture a favourite moment from this year’s   festival? We’d love to see your photos from festival events, works...
10/08/2026

Did you capture a favourite moment from this year’s festival? We’d love to see your photos from festival events, workshops, performances, exhibitions, and more!

Please submit your images via wetransfer.com to [email protected]. Be sure to include the event title, location and photographer credit. Help us celebrate and shine a spotlight on Ontario’s incredible artists, creatives, and cultural communities! 💛



📷️ As the Flower Returns, Again – Courtesy of Mike Popovici Visuals

10/07/2026

Thank you all for attending the Festival this year!

With more than 1500 events across the province, our organizers and partners truly contributed to a great festival season.

While the festival may be over until next year, there will be more opportunities to participate in Ontario’s vibrant arts and culture scene — stay tuned!

If you’d like to stay in the loop, sign-up for our e-newsletter here: https://buff.ly/z7QVUbr

The province-wide Ontario Culture Days festival is made possible thanks to the foundational partnership of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of Ontario, and the Ontario Arts Council.

We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada, the City of Toronto, the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, Destination Northern Ontario, the City of Sault Ste. Marie’s Arts and Culture Assistance Program, Destination Northern Ontario, Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Tourism Partnership of Niagara, Tourism London, Ottawa Nightlife Office, Toronto’s Waterfront BIA, OLG, Inniskillin and Les Clos Jordanne.

Photo Credit: Zinnia Naqvi’s “Come As You Are Karaoke Night,” Courtesy of Museum London. Photographer: Angela Antonopoulos. Cultivating Indigenous Culture Through Songs and Stories, Courtesy of Niagara Falls Public Library. Micah Lexier’s “Dog Days of Ontario Culture Days,” Photos by Dave Van de Laar. Photo courtesy of Temiskaming Art Gallery. Kahvitauko at the Sault Ste. Marie Museum, Photo by Shelby Campbell. Natalie King‘s “As the Flowers Return Again,” Photos by Clea Christakos-Gee. Festival of Flowers 2026 at the Art Gallery of Algoma, Photos by Shelby Campbell. Jon Sasaki’s “Everything in Balance,” Photos by Dave Van de Laar. MEND @ “Plastiscapes,” Body Talk and Starlight Disco, Photos by KYLIEPRINTSINC. Jon Sasaki’s “Everything in Balance,” Photo by Dave Van de Laar.

There’s still time to join the celebration! Experience the final weekend of the   festival with free arts & culture even...
10/02/2026

There’s still time to join the celebration! Experience the final weekend of the festival with free arts & culture events happening province-wide.

Discover what’s happening this weekend:

⭐Natalie King’s “As the Flowers Return Again” with a performance by Dawn Redskye
⭐Nuit Blanche Toronto 2026
⭐Shibori Indigo Dye Bandanas at the Oakville Museum
⭐Make One Take One: Artist Trading Card Community Exchange at the Niagara Pumphouse
⭐Middling Ground: An Evolving Gallery / Une galerie en évolution with
⭐Textile Museum of Canada Free Access and Activities
⭐PumpkinFest at
⭐Dog Days of Ontario Culture Days in Oakville on Saturday, and Queens Quay, Toronto on Sunday

Click the link to discover the full lineup of events happening across the province till October 4: https://buff.ly/gJOs00D

Ontario Culture Days is a province-wide festival supported by foundational partners Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Arts Council.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Museum London. Photographer: Angela Antonopoulos; Installation shot of the Museum's Education Collection, image by Darren Rigo; Natalie King’s “As the Flowers Return” at HTO Park Oct 4, Photo by Sarah Hassanein (); Dawn Redskye Photo Courtesy of the Artist; PROTECT THE SACRED VOICE, Demian DinéYazhi’, 2025; Image Courtesy of the Niagara Pumphouse; Photo Courtesy of Town of Carleton Place - Culture & Recreation Department; Courtesy of Thinking Rock Community Arts; Niagara Pumphouse, Photo (c) 2026 Dave Van de Laar.

Drop-in to artist Timothy Yanick Hunter’s “Playing Pictures” on Friday, October 2nd from 6:30-9:30 PM. This installation...
09/29/2026

Drop-in to artist Timothy Yanick Hunter’s “Playing Pictures” on Friday, October 2nd from 6:30-9:30 PM.

This installation and performance work combines sound, images, and realtime improvisation — providing insight into Hunter’s creative practice. Join us for this exciting immersive experience and learn more here: https://buff.ly/cjFuqeC

Playing Pictures is made possible thanks to the City of Toronto, the Government of Ontario, and the Ontario Arts Council.

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council of the Arts.

Join in on the fun for the second weekend of the  !⭐FALLing In Love ⭐The 3rd Annual Lantern Parade and Dance ⭐Grape & W*...
09/25/2026

Join in on the fun for the second weekend of the !

⭐FALLing In Love
⭐The 3rd Annual Lantern Parade and Dance
⭐Grape & W**e Festival Grande Parade with
⭐Young Audiences @ OIAF .animationfestival
⭐Live In The Rotunda: KW Symphony Brass Quintet
⭐Sustainable Fashion Week Canada with .ca
⭐Zinnia Naqvi’s “Come As You Are Karaoke Night” with
⭐Dog Days of Ontario Culture Days @ Niagara Pumphouse (Saturday) and Quay East Park, Toronto (Sunday)

Click the link in the description to discover the full lineup of events happening across the province from September 18 - October 4!

Ontario Culture Days is a province-wide festival supported by foundational partners Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Arts Council.

Photo Credit: “Everything in Balance,” Photo (c) 2026 Dave Van de Laar; Quest Art School + Gallery Project Gallery. Photo by Kim-Eden Photography; The 3rd Annual Lantern Parade and Dance, Courtesy of undersea lanterns; Sustainable Fashion Week Guest Panel, Courtesy of Musey; Niagara Grape & W**e Festival, Courtesy of the City of Niagara; Image Courtesy of Ottawa International Animation Festival; Karaoke Image Courtesy of Bruno Emmanuelle, Unsplash.

Join in the interactive fun and learn from artists across the province during this   festival!  ⭐Film Journaling Worksho...
09/24/2026

Join in the interactive fun and learn from artists across the province during this festival!

⭐Film Journaling Workshop with Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival (Happening Today!)
⭐BZS: Art Workshops in the City of Brampton
⭐Caribbean Calypso! Play & Learn
⭐Loop Sessions SSM @ L'Echange Creatif
⭐Weaving Techniques
⭐Discover the Artist Within You: A Drawing Workshop at Halton Hills

Photo Credit: Anthony Trask Calligraphy, Photo taken by Alejandra Higuera; Photo Courtesy of Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival; “Caribbean Calypso”, courtesy of Kobo Town Band; Loop Sessions SSM, Image Courtesy of Loop Sessions SSM; Weaving Techniques, Courtesy of Quinte West; Discover the Artist Within You: A Drawing Workshop, Courtesy of Halton Hills.

Colour your city with artist Natalie King!Contribute your imagination to a gathering of plants, animals, celestial forms...
09/22/2026

Colour your city with artist Natalie King!

Contribute your imagination to a gathering of plants, animals, celestial forms, and q***r kin. Join Anishinaabe artist Natalie King to colour the sidewalks of Ivey Park, set to the musical stylings of Anishinaabe and Irish singer Dawn Redskye.

🔹 Natalie King’s “As the Flower’s Return Again”
📍 Ivey Park, 331 Thames Street, London, ON
📅 Sat, Oct 3, 12:00PM - 4:00PM

🔹 Performance by Dawn Redskye
📍 Ivey Park, 331 Thames Street, London, ON
📅 Sat, Oct 3, 2:00PM

This program is presented in partnership with the City of London. From art-making workshops to hands-on workshops, art installations and more, see more events in Forest City: https://buff.ly/xWlsNY7

The 2026 London Festival Hub is made possible thanks to producing partners the City of London and Museum London, and the partnership of Tourism London and OLG.

It is a flagship initiative of Ontario Culture Days, a province-wide festival supported by the foundational partnership of the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Arts Council. We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

Photo credits: Natalie King's "As the Flowers Return" at HTO Park Oct 4, photo by Sarah Hassanein; Dawn Redskye Headshot, Courtesy of the Artist.

09/18/2026

The Festival kicks off today!

From today till October 4th, join us at over 1,500 free arts and culture events across the province, ranging from performances to workshops to interactive programming and so much more — there’s plenty to see and do!

The province-wide Ontario Culture Days festival is made possible thanks to the foundational partnership of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of Ontario, and the Ontario Arts Council.

We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada, the City of Toronto, the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, Destination Northern Ontario, the City of Sault Ste. Marie’s Arts and Culture Assistance Program, Destination Northern Ontario, Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Tourism Partnership of Niagara, Tourism London, Ottawa Nightlife Office, Toronto’s Waterfront BIA, OLG, Inniskillin and Les Clos Jordanne.

Find an event near you: https://buff.ly/SWrULhJ

Photo Credits: Photo Courtesy of the City of Thunder Bay; Paris Fashion Week 2025, Courtesy of Big Cityyy Arts; Art Activity photo credit Chad Kirvan.

The Ontario Culture Days festival begins this Friday, September 18th! To kick us off, we’re highlighting exciting progra...
09/17/2026

The Ontario Culture Days festival begins this Friday, September 18th!

To kick us off, we’re highlighting exciting programming from across the province happening this weekend:

⭐Jon Sasaki’s “Everything in Balance” - Contribute an object and attend!
⭐Clicking Around – A Photography Club: London Public Library with
⭐Shaw Festival Backstage Tours with
⭐Neighbour Night with
⭐Threads of Fun with
⭐Micah Lexier’s “Dog Days of Ontario Culture Days”

Click the link to discover the full lineup of events happening across the province from September 18 - October 4! https://buff.ly/GnGw479

Ontario Culture Days is a province-wide festival supported by foundational partners Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Arts Council.

Photo Credit: Birdsong, Carousel Players; Ami Holmes Photography; Gananoque Culture Days Hub 2025, Photo Courtesy of Joviss Visuals; Photo Courtesy of London Public Library; Courtesy of Richmond Hill Public Library; Derby Car, Courtesy of Scugog Arts; Shaw Festival, Photo by Peter Andrew Lusztyk.

Get ready to move during this year’s   festival, kicking off this Friday, September 18th! Catch an inspiring live perfor...
09/15/2026

Get ready to move during this year’s festival, kicking off this Friday, September 18th!

Catch an inspiring live performance, or lace up your sneakers for an interactive dance workshop at these events:

⭐️ CHAMPIONEES with and
⭐️ Experience the Rhythm of Irish Dance with .school and
⭐️ Arts and Culture Under the Lights with
⭐️ Vaughan Culture Days Kick off Event - Tibet Performance (Traditional Chinese Dance)
⭐️ Bharatanataym by Abhinaya School of Dance with
⭐️ Chinese Folk Dance by Oakville Oriental Arts Club with
⭐️ Brantford Culture Days on the Trails with
⭐️ Kaleidoscope with Meadowvale Community Church

Click the link to discover the full lineup of events happening across the province from September 18 - October 4: https://buff.ly/4gBffa5

Photo Credit: Photo by Jenna Centra, Courtesy of the Town of Oakville; Photo by Kendra Epik, Courtesy of Dance Together Project; Image Courtesy of Arts Milton; Image Courtesy of City of Thunder Bay; “Tibet Dance” Image Courtesy of East Roar Kids; Image Courtesy of Town of Oakville; Image Courtesy of Town of Oakville; Image Courtesy of City of Brantford; Image Courtesy of Meadowvale Community Church

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