Rhythms of Canada Festival | June 28–July 3, 2022

Rhythms of Canada Festival 2022

Date: June 28–July 3, 2022

Celebrate the diverse tapestry we call home at the Rhythms of Canada Festival at the Aga Khan Museum, Aga Khan Park, and The Ismaili Centre, Toronto!

Join us for an enthralling and immersive local arts and culture experience packed with a variety of activities for all ages, including live performances, a souk-style Festival Market filled with unique finds by local artisans, food trucks that showcase Toronto’s worldly palate, and special performances by world-renowned artists.

Activities and Entertainment Lineup

(Advanced tickets for FREE events are available for a $5 fee)

Enjoy FREE admission to the Permanent Collection Gallery and $10 admission to the IMAGE? The Power of the Visual exhibition for the duration of the festival

Reserve admission tickets

Get a discounted Rhythms of Canada Pass by reserving all four ticketed evening performances by Marta Elena Orchestra, Zaki Ibrahim, K'NAAN, Meesha Shafi, JoSH, and Stitching the Beat as well as free admission to the IMAGE? The Power of the Visual exhibition (discount automatically applies when all performances are added to your cart).

Learn more about our performances

Tuesday, June 28

Clay tile making and tessellating workshop | $10 | 10 am–12 pm | Reserve tickets

Drop-in family activities: colouring, weaving, flower and percussion making | FREE | 10 am–4 pm

Pop-up performances | FREE | 5–10 pm

Festival souk | 5–10 pm

Screening of SUPERFAN: The Nav Bhatia Story with a special appearance by Nav Bhatia | FREE | 7 pm–8:30 pm | Reserve tickets

Wednesday, June 29

Clay tile painting workshop | $10 | 10 am–12 pm | Reserve tickets

Drop-in family activities: colouring, weaving, flower and percussion making | FREE | 10 am–4 pm

I Am... Digital Storytelling Project presentation by Toronto Metropolitan University | FREE | 4 pm | Reserve Tickets

Pop-up performances | FREE | 5–8 pm

Festival souk | 5 pm–10 pm

Thursday, June 30

Chess tournament | All ages | FREE | 1–3:30 pm | Reserve tickets

Festival Souk | 5–10 pm

Pop-up performances | FREE | 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm

Marta Elena Orchestra | $30 | 7:30 pm | Reserve tickets

Friday, July 1 (Canada Day)

Drop-in family activities: colouring, weaving, flower and percussion making | FREE | 10 am–4 pm

Festival Souk | 10 am–10 pm

Band of the Royal Regiment of Canada | FREE | 11 am, 12 pm, 1:30 pm

Canada Day ceremony | FREE | 11:30 am

Haneen Women Choir | FREE | 2 pm

Family Tour: Birds in the Museum! | FREE | 1–2 pm; 2:30–3:30 pm

Retrospect by Little Pear Garden Dance Company | FREE | 3:30 pm, 4:45 pm | Reserve tickets for 3:30 pm | Reserve tickets for 4:45 pm

Pop-up performances | FREE | 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm

Saturday, July 2

Drop-in family activities: colouring, weaving, flower and percussion making | FREE | 10 am–4 pm

Festival Souk | 10 am–10 pm

Clay tile making and tessellating workshop | $10 | 10 am–12 pm | Reserve tickets

Pop-up performances | FREE | 11 am; 12 pm; 1 pm

Magic show | FREE | 12 pm; 3 pm

Family Tour: Birds in the Museum! | FREE | 1–2 pm; 2:30-3:30 pm

Under the Tent presentation by Toronto Metropolitan University | FREE | 4 pm

Pop-up performances | FREE | 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm

Meesha Shafi | 8:30 pm | JoSH | 10 pm | $30 | Reserve tickets

Sunday, July 3

Drop-in family activities: colouring, weaving, flower and percussion making | FREE | 10 am–4 pm

Festival Souk | 10 am–10 pm

Clay tile painting workshop | $10 | 10 am–12 pm | Reserve tickets

Magic show | FREE | 12 pm; 3 pm

Pop-up performances | FREE | 12 pm; 1 pm; 3 pm

Family Tour: Birds in the Museum! | FREE | 1–2 pm; 2:30-3:30 pm

Jadoo Entertainment pop-up | FREE | 11:30 am; 1 pm; 2:30 pm

Jadoo Entertainment dance workshop | $10 | 4-5 pm | Reserve Tickets

Pop-up performances | FREE | 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm

Stitching the Beat (featuring fashions by Shabi's and performances by kLoX and Jadoo Entertainment) | $30 | 7:30 pm | Reserve Tickets

Getting to the Museum
The Museum is easy to get to by public transit. From downtown, take the 100A from Broadview station, the 25B, or the 925 from Pape station. From the north, take the 925 bus southbound on Don Mills Rd (route begins at Steeles). Use the TTC's Trip Planner to plan your route.

The Museum is accessible by car via Don Mills Rd, Eglinton Ave East, or the Don Valley Parkway (DVP). Take the Wynford Dr exit.

Bicycle parking is available free of charge.

Be a part of the celebration

Calling all local artisans! To be a part of our souk-style market, email your completed general vendor form to [email protected].

We’re looking for the best flavours in the city! If you'd like to be a part of our festival palate, email your completed food vendor form to [email protected].

The deadline to apply is June 12, 2022.