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Open Canvas Music & Arts 2026 City Tour
Two days of music, art, and community across Toronto waterfront and downtown venues
Dates
Aug 15–16
Cost
FREE + Ticketed
Where
Toronto
Multi-venue
2 Locations
Open Canvas City Tour brings together music, visual art, and community across two distinct Toronto venues. Day 1: free outdoor celebration with 11+ artists at Trillium Park’s waterfront. Day 2: immersive three-floor takeover at 225 Geary with ticketed shows, intimate studio sets, gallery exhibitions, and workshops. Everyone deserves art.
🎵 Live music & DJs 🎨 Visual art & gallery 🏫 Creative workshops 🌳 Waterfront + Downtown
💡 Two festivals, two experiences: August 15 is free and outdoor at Trillium Park. August 16 is ticketed with indoor/outdoor venues, studio performances, and workshops at 225 Geary. Come for one day or both.
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✨ Why This Festival Matters
Open Canvas is built on three core pillars: music, visual arts, and accessibility. The organization exists specifically to make art and music available to everyone — reducing financial, social, and cultural barriers. When they say “everyone deserves art,” they mean it. Their City Tour brings that mission to life across two very different Toronto experiences.
Day 1 at Trillium Park is free and community-focused — you can bring your friends, your family, a blanket, and spend a Saturday afternoon on the waterfront with emerging Canadian musicians. Day 2 at 225 Geary is intimate and immersive — gallery exhibitions, studio performances, three-floor takeover with workshop exploring what it takes to create authentically in a noisy world.
Whether you’re looking to discover new artists, connect with Toronto’s creative community, or just spend a day surrounded by music and visual art, Open Canvas creates spaces where art feels personal, accessible, and real.
📅 Two Days, Two Experiences
Open Canvas City Tour spans two locations and two distinct experiences. Attend one day or both — each offers its own energy and lineup.
Saturday, August 15 — Trillium Park (FREE)
Location: Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Blvd W
Admission: FREE (reserve ticket on Eventbrite)
Lineup: Ladji Mouflet · Clover County · The Wild Child · Leiia · Heyssis · June Jissle · Nicholas Nothing · So Perfect · Thais · Store Credit · Lo$
Vibe: Outdoor, community-focused, waterfront, daytime to evening
Sunday, August 16 — 225 Geary Avenue (TICKETED)
Location: 225 Geary Ave (multi-floor venue)
The Root Down Studio (Basement): Intimate recorded sets · Dominique Way · Aeyls · More
Main Floor: Division 88 Studios gallery · Late-night live sets · Dunaway · Lizard Time · Martin Ses
Outdoor Stage: Kubla with five-piece band + Kadjha Bonet (psychedelic soul headliner)
Bonfire (Upstairs): Creative workshop led by psychiatrist/psychotherapist Eloise Ballou — exploring how artists hear their creative signal through the noise
Vibe: Intimate, gallery-style, multi-room, workshops, experimental
🎵 Featured Artists
Open Canvas showcases independent, emerging, and established musicians across electronic, soul, R&B, psychedelic, and experimental genres. The 2026 lineup celebrates Toronto’s diverse music scene and features artists who are true to themselves and ambitious in their craft.
Ladji Mouflet Clover County The Wild Child Leiia Heyssis Sook-Yin Lee Kubla Kadjha Bonet + many more
Full lineup: Visit opencanvas.social/music for the complete artist roster and set times.
🚗 Venues & Getting There
Day 1 — Trillium Park (Waterfront)
955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 3B9
Easy access by car (parking available), TTC streetcar, or bike. Beautiful lakefront setting with stunning skyline views. Bring a blanket and sunscreen.
TTC Access: King Streetcar stops near the park. Parking is available on-site and in nearby lots.
Day 2 — 225 Geary Avenue (Downtown)
225 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2C1
Located in downtown Toronto, easily accessible by car, streetcar, or bike. Multi-floor venue with gallery space, studios, and outdoor stage.
TTC Access: Close to Dundas West streetcar and various transit routes. Street parking and nearby lots available.
📍 Directions to Trillium Park 📍 Directions to 225 Geary
💡 Tips for a Great Experience
🎟️ Reserve your Trillium Park spot on Eventbrite. While Day 1 is free, reserving guarantees entry. Just go to eventbrite.com and search Open Canvas City Tour.
🌞 Day 1 at Trillium Park: bring a blanket and sunscreen. It’s outdoor and waterfront — comfortable clothes, hydration, and sun protection make a big difference.
🎵 Discover artists outside your usual taste. Open Canvas is about discovery. Check the full lineup and show up for performers you’ve never heard of — that’s where the magic happens.
🏫 Don’t miss the Bonfire workshop on August 16. Psychiatrist Eloise Ballou leads a session on creative practice and hearing yourself through the noise. It’s a unique, introspective experience.
🎨 The gallery and visual art installations are part of the experience. Take time to walk through Division 88 Studios and explore the visual art alongside the music.
❓ Common Questions
Is Trillium Park Day 1 actually free?
Yes, completely free. Just reserve your spot on Eventbrite to guarantee entry. There’s no ticket cost, no hidden fees — Open Canvas believes everyone deserves access to art.
Can I attend just one day?
Absolutely. Day 1 and Day 2 are completely separate experiences with different lineups. You can attend one, the other, or both depending on your schedule and interests.
What’s the best way to get between the two venues?
Both venues are in Toronto and easily accessible by TTC, car, or bike. Trillium Park is on the waterfront (Lake Shore Blvd), and 225 Geary is downtown. They’re roughly 4–5 km apart depending on your route.
Do tickets go on sale in advance or at the door?
Details on August 16 ticketing are on the official Open Canvas website and Eventbrite. Reserve early for Day 1 Trillium Park; check opencanvas.social/tickets for Day 2 specifics.
Is the festival accessible?
Open Canvas is committed to accessibility and reducing barriers to art. Both venues have multiple indoor and outdoor spaces. For specific accessibility questions or needs, contact Open Canvas directly through their website or Instagram.
What if it rains on August 15?
Check the Open Canvas social media closer to the date for rain contingency plans. Trillium Park does have some shelter areas. Open Canvas will provide updates if weather impacts the outdoor schedule.
Details may change — always confirm on the official Open Canvas website before heading out. Everyone deserves art.

Location

Get DirectionsTrillium Park & 225 Geary Avenue, 955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON, M6K 3B9

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