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Each June, the Luminato Festival transforms theatres, parks and public spaces across the city and creates a home for artists to play, share and create.

The World Comes to Toronto to Celebrate Creativity
The Luminato Festival was born out of Toronto’s cultural and creative energy and has become one of the preeminent arts festivals in North America. It’s an event for art-lovers looking to change their outlook on the world.
5 Things to See at Luminato 2019
With dozens of thought-provoking and beautiful events and exhibits taking place across the city, narrowing down which ones to check out is difficult. Here are five that should not be missed.1. Maada’ookii Songlines

Taking place by Toronto’s waterfront, the Maada’ookii Songlines is a massive choral event with 200 singers from 11 diverse choirs, four soloists and a fusion Indigenous ensemble. This choral experience, all composed by Juno Award-nominated Cris Derksen, will tell a tale of history and promise.
June 23 at Harbourfront Centre, Lakeside
2. House of Mirrors

June 7 to 23 at Harbourfront Centre, East Campus
3. True North

Explore Toronto’s basketball scene by watching a documentary series following five of the city’s top players as they chase their dreams of becoming NBA superstars. With Canada becoming an increasingly popular recruiting ground for NBA players, this documentary will showcase the impact basketball has made upon these young and talented players and the strong community of family and coaches rallying behind them in support.
June 15 at Harbourfront Centre, Studio Theatre
4. Flowers for Kazuo Ohno (and Leonard Cohen)

June 19 to 22 at Bluma Appeal Theatre
5. Forget Me Not

June 5 to 23 at Joey & Toby Tanenbaum Opera Centre