Toronto 
Events Description
The 20th year of the BIG on Bloor Festival returns with in-person pedestrian takeover of car-free Bloordale!
To mark its 20th anniversary, BIG on Bloor will debut CEREMONY, a major new curatorial feature that transforms a neighbourhood side street into an immersive public art environment.
Inspired by multicultural wedding traditions, CEREMONY presents a series of interactive installations and live performances that explore themes of connection, ritual, and collective celebration. The project invites audiences to move through a rotating program of artistic interpretations drawn from global matrimonial customs.
As a signature anniversary initiative, CEREMONY expands the festival’s long-standing commitment to inclusion and artistic innovation, with a focus on equity-deserving artists and cross-cultural exchange. The project also continues BIG on Bloor’s mandate to animate public space in ways that are participatory, accessible, and community-driven.
Festival attendees are invited to experience CEREMONY at this year’s BIG on Bloor not just as spectators, but as wedding guests.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : Free
All welcome. Always free.
How to get tickets?
At the door: Free
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Saturday, July 18 to Sunday, July 19, 2026
Saturday, from Noon to Midnight
Sunday, from Noon to 7pm
Venue & Address
Bloordale Village, 1140 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6H 4E6
Wheelchair accessible
Free Parking
Street Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
