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EnlighTEN x Global Toronto Music Festival

Saturday, September 28, 2024 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
Free

Join the Aga Khan Museum to mark its 10th anniversary with a weekend of festivities presented in partnership with the Global Toronto Music Festival (GTMF), produced by Small World Music. From free performances by musicians showcasing global traditions to delicious food and a special cake-cutting ceremony, don’t miss the most exciting celebration this year.

EnlighTEN x Global Toronto Music Festival (GTMF) is a vibrant celebration to bridge cultures through the arts. Throughout the weekend, the Aga Khan Museum will be an interactive hub featuring the spectatular GTMF Artists Showcase, curated live musical performances, workshops, family events, food trucks and industry talks.

Programming on site will include:

Daily: Face painting, family friendly performances, food trucks, TD Pop-Up performances, 10th anniversary cake-cutting ceremony Saturday at noon.

Saturday, September 28 (GTMF Showcase Performances)

  • 1 pm | Aphrose
  • 2 pm | Lara Wong and Melon Jimenez
  • 4 pm | Harmz
  • 7 pm | Julian Taylor
  • 8 pm | Soleil Launière
  • 9:30 pm | Special Performance by Eduardo Guerrero, HAT, Bageshree Vaze, and Vineet Vyas
  • Sunday, September 29
  • 1 pm | Daby Touré
  • 2 pm | Yao
  • 4 pm | Wild Black
  • 6 pm | Solara: Intercultural Music Fellowship Humber College Student Performance
  • Spark your creativity and take home a masterpiece of your own in one of our festival workshops! All workshops are located in the Education Centre and run daily throughout the festival.

Lantern Making: Patterns and shadows

Painting with Light: introduction to cyanotype

Reflective Tiles: Discovering metal embossing

Note: Please register in advance via the Aga Khan Museum website. Both children and caregivers require tickets for the workshop. Caregivers must supervise their children during the workshop to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Free admission to the Museum Collections Gallery all weekend, temporary exhibition, Light: Visionary Perspectives, is $10.

Visit our website for the full lineup of programming, Museum hours, and to purchase tickets.

Presenting Partners: Small World Music, Global Toronto Music Festival

Government Partners: Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, Government of Ontario and Government of Canada

Date & Time:

Saturday, September 28, 2024 - Sunday, September 29, 2024

Cost:

Free

VENUE:

Aga Khan Museum

77 Wynford Drive
Toronto, ON M3C 1K1 Canada

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