
Colour… For the End of Time - The Gryphon Trio
Imagine if two or more of your senses were somehow linked together - if you could see colours when you hear sounds.
Fiddle and the Drum / Etudes / the second detail
"...the most exciting thing I've ever done" - Joni Mitchell
Luminat'eau: Carnival H2O
In a magnificent finale to the 2008 Luminato Festival, this weekend-long water carnival transforms the heart of Toronto’s waterfront into a joyous riot of creativity and celebration to enrapture all of your senses.
Luminato First Night
The world famous Count Basie Orchestra and jazz prodigy Nikki Yanofsky set the tone for the whole 10 days. See, Hear, Feel, Move, Share, and Go, Go, Go!
Mark Morris Dance Group - All Fours/Violet Cavern
Be sure to experience this rare opportunity to feel the dynamic power of one of the world’s most spectacular ensembles.
Mark Morris Dance Group - Liebeslieder Waltzes / Grand Duo
An exploration of love in its many forms.
Mark Morris Dance Group - Mozart Dances
“A masterpiece. . .one of Mr.Morris’ grandest achievements.” –The New York Times
Mikel Rouse - Dennis Cleveland
Pioneering composer, director and performer Mikel Rouse turns the banalities of TV into a poetic lament for the American soul.
Mikel Rouse - Failing Kansas
Mikel Rouse’s “Counterpoetry” seeks answers to an incomprehensible crime.
Mikel Rouse - The End of Cinematics
Can film still challenge us? Can a communal cinematic experience still change our lives, or have corporate agendas hijacked an industry that once aspired to art?
Nitin Sawhney: A Throw of Dice
Composer and cultural prodigy Nitin Sawhney and Members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra breathe new life into a classic of Indian cinema.
Nitin Sawhney: Video Game Workshop
A unique workshop on a composer's approach to scoring video games.
Nunavut - Kronos Quartet with special guest Tanya Tagaq
Adventures beyond musical frontiers – and a world premiere.
OLG Music Stage at the Distillery
Trinity Square will play host to the OLG Music Stage featuring Divine Brown, Quartetto Gelato, and the Alex *Cuba All Stars who will perform in the open air on Friday and Saturday night, and on Sunday afternoon.
Opening Weekend Celebrations
Luminato 2008’s historic kick-off takes over the city with 20 acts on 3 stages – don’t miss this jam-packed weekend of excitement for the whole family!
Queen Street Celebration
As part of Luminato’s free public opening weekend, revisit the sights and sounds of a legendary era in Toronto's popular culture.








