Cultura is a free family friendly outdoor festival presenting Music, Art, Food, and Film every Friday evening in July.
Cultura celebrates Toronto’s rich diversity, featuring world-renowned musicians, tasty international street food, explosive buskers, interactive art activities, and evening film screenings under the stars.
Co-presented by Councillor John Fillion and North York Arts, Cultura serves to benefit the local community.
Presenting Partner:
Date: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020
Time: 6pm – 11pm
Place: Mel Lastman Square
Address: 5100 Yonge St, North York
Price: Free
Fanny Martin | NYA Producer
John Filion | Founder
Derek Andrews | Music Consultant
Brant Matthews | Busker Consultant
Lila Karim | NYA Executive Director
Melissa Foster | NYA Program & Outreach Director
Cecilia Garcia | NYA Program & Volunteer Coordinator
Rachel Birnberg | NYA Development & Communications Coordinator
Kavita Gurm | NYA Communications Assistant
Stay tuned for 2020 volunteer opportunities!
Photos taken by Kayla Wondergem
Fanny Martin – Producer
2020 Cultura Festival Lineup
Stay tuned for details!
Cultura Festival History
Cultura Festival 2019
Dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019
Featured Music: Lemon Bucket Orkestra, The Circle Music Band, Delhi 2 Dublin, Arsenals 100% Kick-Ass Ska
Featured Busker: Nemesis, Hoop You LED Glow Show, The Greg Tarlin Juggling Show, Fireguy Show
Featured Film: Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse, The Breadwinner, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Incredibles 2
Co presenting Partners: North York Arts, City of Toronto
Secondary Stage Sponsor: TD Bank
Presenting Sponsors: Sorbara Development Group, North York Centre
Partnering Sponsors: TO Live, Longos
Supporting Sponsor: St. Louis Bar & Grill
Cultura Festival 2018
Dates: July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018
Featured Music: Sharon Riley and the Faith Chorale, Persian All Stars: Amir Amiri and Friends, Songs of Leonard Cohen, The Lemon Bucket Orchestra
Featured Busker: The Fire Guy, Mike Wood, Isabella Hoops, Mighty Mike
Featured Film: Wonder, The Post, Lion, The Greatest Showman
Co presenting Partners: North York Arts, City of Toronto
Main Stage Sponsor: TD Bank
Government Partners: Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF)
Cultura Festival Donors: Arthur Dalfen
Presenting Sponsors: Sobara Development Group
Supporting Sponsors: North York Centre, St, Louis Wings
About Us
North York Arts (NYA) collaborates with artists, arts organizations, and partners to develop, strengthen, and promote cultural programming and initiatives for North York communities
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North York Arts
5040 Yonge St.
Toronto, ON, M2N 6R8
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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