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EnlighTEN x Global Toronto Music Festival
Saturday, September 28–Sunday, September 29, 2024
Join us as we mark our 10th anniversary with a weekend of festivities presented in partnership with Small World Music. From free performances by musicians showcasing global traditions to delicious food and a special cake-cutting ceremony, don’t miss the most exciting celebration this year.
Over the past decade, the Museum has brought together hundreds of artists from across the world, sparking intercultural connection and collaboration. As a partnership with the Global Toronto Music Festival (GTMF), EnlighTEN x Global Toronto Music Festival is a vibrant celebration of our shared commitment to bridging cultures through the arts.
Produced by Small World Music, GTMF is a city-wide event that transforms venues across Toronto into interactive hubs featuring curated live musical performances, industry talks, and networking events. GTMF transcends live concerts — it fosters a collaborative space to reimagine the music industry, acting as a bridge between Canada and the world and connecting underrepresented artists to curious audiences and industry professionals.
Find out more about the Global Toronto Music Festival events and other venues on their web site.
Explore the full schedule, learn more about the artists, and sign up for a festival workshop below!
Schedule
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Aga Khan Museum Aga Khan Park Ismaili Centre, Toronto Family Tent GTMF Main Stage
Saturday, September 28
10 am–9 pm | Gallery Hours | $20 Light: Visionary Perspectives | FREE Museum Collections Gallery
12–4 pm | Face Painting | $5 | Aga Khan Park
12–9 pm | Family Activities | Family Tent
12–9 pm | Quiet Space | Education Centre
12–5:30 pm | Silent Disco | Ismaili Centre, Toronto
12–9 pm | Pop-Up Café | Atrium
12–11 pm | Food Trucks | Aga Khan Park
12–2 pm | Object Spotlight | Museum Collections Gallery
12:30 pm | SWM Artist 1 | Family Tent
12:30 pm | TD Pop-Up Performance | Ismaili Centre, Toronto
12:45 pm | Opening Ceremony | GTMF Main Stage
1 pm | Aphrose | GTMF Main Stage
1:30 pm | Turkwaz | Atrium
1:30 pm | Workshop | $15 | Education Centre
2 pm | Lara Wong and Melon Jimenez| GTMF Main Stage
2:30 pm | SWM Artist 2 | Family Tent
2:30 pm | TD Pop-Up Performance | Ismaili Centre, Toronto
3 pm | Bubble Show | Aga Khan Park
3 pm | International Artist | GTMF Main Stage
3:30 pm | Mahni | Atrium
3:30 pm | Workshop | $15 | Education Centre
4 pm | Harmz | GTMF Main Stage
4:30 pm | Kuné | Family Tent
4:30 pm | TD Pop-Up Performance | Ismaili Centre, Toronto
5 pm | Bubble Show | Aga Khan Park
5:30 pm | The Rosh RIDDIMS Band | Atrium
5:30 pm | Workshop | $15 | Education Centre
6:30 pm | SWM Artist 4 | Family Tent
7 pm | Julian Taylor | GTMF Main Stage
7 pm | Bubble Show | Aga Khan Park
7:30 pm | Moskitto Bar | Atrium
7:30–9 pm | Silent Disco | Ismaili Centre, Toronto
8 pm | Soleil Launière | GTMF Main Stage
8 pm | TD Pop-Up Performance | Ismaili Centre, Toronto
9:30 pm | Headliner | GTMF Main Stage
9:30 | Eduardo Guerrero and HAT featuring Bageshree Vaze and Vineet Vyas | Atrium
Sunday, September 29
10 am–7 pm | Gallery Hours | $20 Light: Visionary Perspectives | FREE Museum Collections Gallery
12–4 pm | Face Painting | $5 | Aga Khan Park
12–7 pm | Family Activities | Family Tent
12–7 pm | Quiet Space | Education Centre
12–5:30 pm | Silent Disco | Ismaili Centre, Toronto
12–6 pm | Pop-Up Café | Atrium
12–7 pm | Food Trucks | Aga Khan Park
12–2 pm | Object Spotlight | Museum Collections Gallery
12:30 pm | SWM Artist 1 | Family Tent
12:30 pm | TD Pop-Up Performance | Ismaili Centre, Toronto
1 pm | Daby Touré | GTMF Main Stage
1:30 pm | Polky | Atrium
1:30 pm | Workshop | $15 | Education Centre
2 pm | Yao | GTMF Main Stage
2:30 pm | Njacko Backo | Family Tent
2:30 pm | TD Pop-Up Performance | Ismaili Centre, Toronto
3 pm | Bubble Show | Aga Khan Park
3 pm | International Artist | GTMF Main Stage
3:30 pm | Flamenco Arabia | Atrium
3:30 pm | Workshop | $15 | Education Centre
4 pm | Wild Black | GTMF Main Stage
4:30 pm | SWM Artist | Family Tent
4:30 pm | TD Pop-Up Performance | Ismaili Centre, Toronto
5 pm | Bubble Show | Aga Khan Park
5:30 pm | Workshop | $15 | Education Centre
6 pm | Solara: ICMF Humber Students Performance | Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium
Workshops
Spark your creativity and take home a masterpiece of your own in one of our festival workshops!
All workshops are located in the Education Centre and run daily throughout the festival.
Lantern Making: patterns and shadows
1:30–2:30 pm | $15 (materials included) | Open to all ages
Join us for the Lantern Making workshop where you’ll explore the beauty of Islamic art and patterns. Inspired by our Iznik tiles (AKM583) and Anila Quayyum Agha’s A Thousand Silent Moments (Rain Forest) – Green 2024, you will use parchment to decorate and craft your own unique lantern. This workshop offers a creative opportunity to delve into artistic techniques and design while making a beautiful, personalized lantern. Suitable for all skill levels.
Painting with Light: introduction to cyanotype
3:30–4:30 pm | $15 (materials included) | Ages 6+
Did you know that you can create stunning photographic designs without a camera? Explore the fascinating world of cyanotype photography in this hands-on workshop inspired by Ala Ebtekar’s Thirty-six Views of the Moon, on display in the Museum’s newest exhibition Light: Visionary Perspectives. In this workshop, you work with light-sensitive materials to make striking blue-tinted images by arranging objects and patterns and letting natural light bring your designs to life. Suitable for all skill levels.
Reflective Tiles: discovering metal embossing
5:30–6:30 pm | $15 (materials included) | Open to all ages
Explore the art of metal embossing in this hands-on workshop. Discover the basics of this technique, draw inspiration from the unique patterns in our Museum Collections, and experiment with your own designs. By the end of the workshop, you will create a beautifully embossed metal tile to take home. Suitable for all skill levels
Please Note: Both children and caregivers need tickets for the workshop. Caregivers must supervise their children during the workshop to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.