Events

German visual artist Jorinde Voigt complements Stewart Goodyear: The Beethoven Marathon, with a captivating series of 32 sonatas for the eye.

Two remarkable literary talents share the stage to discuss their new novels and the art of straddling international borders

The cross-border conversation continues with American novelist Jim Lynch and British novelist Hari Kunzru

A trio of celebrated novelists unite to discuss their work and Canadian and American literary voices

Robert Wilson - Philip Glass’ landmark collaboration ranks among the greatest artistic triumphs of the 20th century.

Robert Wilson, Philip Glass and Lucinda Childs discuss their hugely influential masterwork Einstein on the Beach

Director and playwright Robert Lepage discusses his latest work, making its North American premiere at Luminato, with German journalist and critic Renate Klett

In what promises to be an inimitably lively post-performance discussion, physicists from the Perimeter Institute examine Einstein on the Beach

Chile’s Juan Esteban Varela opens your eyes to the remarkable possibility of experiencing magic without the benefit of sight.

Three of Latin America’s freshest new voices unite to discuss their region’s literary explosion and examine the border between writing and politics

The author of Trainspotting returns to the world of disenfranchised Edinburgh youth with the prequel Skagboys

An archetypal story of the redemptive power of love-told through a magical marriage of creativity and technology

Building upon the War of 1812 theme, the esteemed author and publisher shares his views on the state, and future, of Canada-U.S. relations

Family and friends gather to celebrate the life and work of one of Canada's most beloved singer-songwriters.

Luminato again unites with the Toronto International Film Festival to present films to enhance and enrich your Festival experience

Luminato again unites with the Toronto International Film Festival to present films to enhance and enrich your Festival experience

Luminato again unites with the Toronto International Film Festival to present films to enhance and enrich your Festival experience

The international bestselling author of Great House and The History of Love reads her new story, “A Garden is an Arrangement of Light”

Global conflicts, cultural clashes and personal battles all fuel Robert Lepage’s multi-shaded exploration of war

A delectable union, and a delicious celebration, of the city’s most creative chefs and diverse food scene

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author in conversation about his new novel, Canada

One of the world's most exciting contemporary dance companies turns empty space into an energized field of emotion.

Pianist Stewart Goodyear undertakes the Herculean challenge of playing all 32 Beethoven sonatas in a single day.

For the world premiere of his astounding new stage show, Banachek will perform psychokinesis, telepathy, precognition, clairvoyance, hypnotism, séances and, perhaps most astonishing, dermaoptics—the magic of sensing without sight

The New Yorker returns to Luminato for a wide-ranging discussion with novelist and short story master Annie Proulx

The New Yorker returns to Luminato for a colourful conversation about Canadian cuisine with Calvin Trillin and Adam Gopnik

The New Yorker returns to Luminato with an illustrious panel of theatre’s leadings lights who test the boundaries of contemporary performance

This debate will explore whether Canada is really under threat and if so, what can be done about it. Featuring Stephen Clarkson, Jack Granatstein, and moderator Michael Bliss.

For its third annual late-night partnership with Luminato, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra unfurls Shostakovich's epic Symphony No.11