Series Season: 2024

Harbourfront Centre’s Visual Arts exhibitions present unconventional works from celebrated contemporary visual artists, and this fall, we are thrilled to welcome a group of exceptional new works to Gallery 235, the vitrines and south hallway. Join us on Thursday, September 12 for the opening reception of our Fall 2024 exhibitions. We welcome outstanding artists – the group […]

Part of the larger exhibition, Elaborate. Celebrate the marvel and resilience of an organism that endures for centuries

ASC2NT is coming to Canada for the very first time this November! Get ready to experience an unforgettable tour filled with electrifying performances, incredible music, and memories that will last a lifetime!

Colours sing as the human portrait encapsulates the potential beauty and vibrancy within.

Celebrate the work of five stunning artists and the fascinating story of decorated ceramics.

Explore the drama of daily life, emotion and imagination.

Louise Bennett-Coverley, affectionately known as Miss Lou, was a towering figure and beloved icon in Jamaican culture. Known for her pioneering work in preserving and promoting Jamaican patois and folklore, Miss Lou’s contributions have left an indelible mark on generations, both in Jamaica and abroad. To honour her rich legacy, please join us on her […]

Have you ever wondered how poetry can feel like a warm hug on a rainy day? Join us as we explore the world of the legendary Jamaican icon Miss Lou, the Queen of Jamaican poetry. In this workshop, explore how she turned everyday Jamaican life into captivating verse, using humour, wisdom, and a lot of […]

Miss Lou was a towering figure in Jamaican culture, known for her pioneering work in preserving and promoting Jamaican patois and folklore. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on generations, both in Jamaica and abroad. To honour her legacy, Harbourfront Centre is proud to house the Miss Lou Education and Learning Centre. Join us on […]

Maurice Gordon and his group Pimento Groove, along with guest singer Mel Dube and poet and writer Mello Ayo, will take you on an exciting and rhythmic journey through songs, stories and wisdom, all wrapped in the rich tapestry of Jamaican language and culture that is synonymous with Miss Lou.  Be a part of this […]

As humans continue to put pressure on the planet, what does nature’s revenge look like?

Embark on a musical journey with Jacob’s Ladder, a visionary band reshaping the landscape of contemporary Jewish music fused with traditional American Roots. Based in Boston, their captivating debut album, Beit El, is a testament to their innovative spirit, blending Eastern European Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jewish traditions with the heartfelt rhythms of rock, WestAfrican beats, […]

dance Immersion is thrilled to announce the return of their national showcase presentation! The 2024 National Showcase of Canadian Blacks in Dance features a vibrant lineup of artists from across generations and cities, including Vancouver, Calgary, Montréal, Ottawa, and Toronto. On October 5th and October 6th come to Harbourfront Centre to witness an exhilarating journey […]

Led by multi-instrumentalist Eyal El Wahab, El Khat performs on custom, homemade “junkyard” band instruments to create mesmerizing, otherworldly, retro-futurist sounds rooted simultaneously in tradition and modernity. This innovative concert, drawing influence from Yemeni folk and pop records of the 1960s, is not to be missed!

An epic program of Yiddish big band arrangements created by Roman Britschgi and Andreas Pranzl for the one and only Josh “Socalled” Dolgin. The program is performed with the 19-piece Toronto Jazz Orchestra under Josh Grossman’s direction, which was initially premiered in North America by Ashkenaz in 2021.