☮️ International Peace Festival 2026
11 days of global music, culture, and conversations for peace
Dates
Sep 21–Oct 2
Cost
Free–$45
Where
Toronto
Best For
All ages
Global music, theatre, workshops, and cultural conversations celebrating peace and justice. Artists and speakers from around the world converge on Toronto for 11 days.
🎵 Global music lineups
🎭 Theatre & performance
💬 Workshops & talks
🎬 Film screenings
💡 Many opening and outdoor events are free. Evening concerts range $15–$45. Book online early for popular shows.
What’s On
🎵 Opening Concert
Multi-stage outdoor opening celebration featuring international musicians. Usually free to attend. Dates and lineup announced closer to September.
🌍 Global Lineups
World, folk, jazz, hip-hop, and indigenous musicians from across the globe. Evenings feature ticketed concerts; daytime often free workshops and jam sessions.
🎭 Theatre & Performance
Staged plays, dance performances, and spoken word addressing themes of justice, resistance, and hope. Venues vary — check the schedule for locations.
💬 Workshops & Talks
Daytime workshops on activism, climate justice, music production, and cultural exchange. Free to low-cost; many are drop-in, some require registration.
🎬 Film Screenings
Documentaries and feature films on peace, justice, and social movements. Evening screenings with Q&A from filmmakers.
🤝 Community Events
Art installations, food markets, and community conversations at parks and public spaces. Many outdoor, free-to-attend events.
Essentials
🎟️ Ticketing
Free opening events; ticketed concerts $15–$45. Book online at the official website. Early birds save on popular shows.
📍 Venues
Multiple locations across Toronto — theatres, community halls, parks, and cultural centres. Check the schedule for specific venue addresses.
🚌 Transit
Toronto TTC connects all festival venues. Day passes and multi-day transit passes available through TTC.
👥 Family-Friendly
Daytime workshops and outdoor events are ideal for families. Many evening shows have age recommendations — check event details.
♿ Accessibility
Most venues are wheelchair accessible. Contact the festival for specific accessibility needs at individual events.
📱 Info
Full program usually released in August. Follow the festival social media and website for real-time updates and lineups.
Questions Answered
Why Go to International Peace Festival
Because Toronto deserves an 11-day reminder that music, theatre, and conversation can challenge injustice. This festival isn’t about polite entertainment — it’s about artists and activists using their platforms to build something better. You’ll hear musicians you’ve never encountered, attend workshops that shift your thinking, and leave knowing your money went to fund independent artists and grassroots organizers. In a culture saturated with commercialized festivals, this one keeps the focus on the work, not the brand. Come curious, stay inspired.
Details may change — always confirm on the official International Peace Festival website before heading out.
Location
Get DirectionsMultiple Toronto Venues, Toronto, ON, M5V
