Lemon Bucket Orkestra

Toronto’s only Balkan-Klezmer-Gypsy-Party-Punk Super-Band! Back by popular demand to open up the Cultura celebrations in their inimitable style.

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Nemesis

Beatboxer Scott Jackson and Electric Violinist Dr. Draw combine their talents to form Nemesis! Watch below for a sample of what you'll see on the Main Stage.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse

Miles Morales is a New York teen struggling with school, friends and, on top of that, being the new Spider-Man. When he comes across Peter Parker, the erstwhile saviour of New York, in the multiverse, Miles must train to become the new protector of his city.

Di Zhang is an emerging yangqin virtuoso active in Toronto’s music scene, who performs with many ensembles (Toronto YueFang Ensemble, Toronto Chinese Orchestra, Melody of Bamboo Ensemble). A rare chance to see her, solo and close-up, with her beautiful Chinese dulcimer.

Dr. Draw 

Dr. Draw is known as the first violinist to venture from rock and classical into electronic music culture. His style is difficult to describe as his history with music and culture spans an eccentric lifetime. From playing for royalty in Prague to creating near chaos at the Toronto Beaches Jazz Festival to playing luxury brand events like Chloé and Dom Pérignon, Dr. Draw inspires kudos wherever he plays. 

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Scott Jackson

Scott Jackson lives in a world built by sounds. A door hinge’s squeaky creek, a snare drum’s darting snap, a helicopter’s chopping blades; these are the intricacies he’s made his craft. Internationally renowned as a master of sound and ceremony, Scott Jackson is a beatboxer birthed by hip hop but who stretches the art form’s appeal at every turn. 

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Dazzling Darren 

Dazzling Darren will wheel out his cycle collection just for the Cultura crowd! Watch him ride the most unlikely contraptions, from a tiny to a huge unicycle, a century-old Penny Farthing and many more!

TDots Naansense

Tdots Naansense is a Toronto based food truck created by the catering company H&H sachet. They are diversifying flavour and brining Indian cuisine to the streets.

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The Circle Music Band

The Circle Music band is a Toronto-based, Persian music band founded in 2011, offering a unique style of music as fusion of jazz and psychedelic rock with elements of traditional Eastern instruments. The Circle Music Band focuses on classical and contemporary Persian poetry. More about The Circle Music Band!

Hoop You LED Glow Show

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The Breadwinner 

Based on the bestselling middle-grade novel by Deborah Ellis, The Breadwinner is an animated feature film set in 2001 in Kabul. It follows the empowering story of a young girl named Parvana who must cut off her hair and disguise herself as a boy to become the breadwinner for her family when her father is imprisoned.

Padideh Ahranjad and Ali Massoudi

Recent immigrants to Canada, Padideh Ahrarnejad & Ali Massoudi have over 25 years of experience as professional musicians and educators in their native Iran. Padideh Ahrarnejad plays and teaches Tar, a plucked-string instrument central to Persian music, and Ali Massoudi performs on a wide variety of percussion instruments. Their program of Persian music is based on the traditional Radif. 

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Delhi 2 Dublin

 The Vancouver-based electronic ensemble has developed its own decisive genre they refer to as "Subcontinental Pop,” bringing their South Asian influences into the world of Western pop music. And now, with the release of their new single, “Home (Everywhere I Go),” and forthcoming album, We Got This, Delhi 2 Dublin is poised to take their sound from the main stage to mainstream radio.

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The Greg Tarlin Juggling Show

Former Canadian Juggling Champion Greg Tarlin will be bringing the thrills and the laughs with his comedy juggling show! Greg will combine some serious skills with some danger and some laughs. He can juggle just about anything... don't get too close or he just might juggle you.

Ralph Breaks the Internet

Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope risk it all by traveling to the world wide web in search of a part to save her game, Sugar Rush. They’re in way over their heads, so they must rely on the citizens of the internet.

Moskitto Bar

Moskitto Bar started with the connection of three talented artists playing in the woods at Ontario’s OM Festival, while the mosquitos fed on them. Since them many other talented musicians joined them to share their passion for music and mixing cultures. They will bring you on a musical journey around the world so get on board and enjoy the ride.

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Skittle the friendly Giraffe

Skittle the friendly giraffe and the zookeeper Savannah White will stroll the festival site greeting visitors and posing for photos.

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Golden Grill

Golden Grill is a Toronto based food truck specializing in Korean and Latin cuisine. On the menu you’ll find bulgogi burgers, kimchi grilled cheesesteaks and chicken poutine.

”Ska-tisfaction” is guaranteed when ARSENALS hit the stage with their signature blend of Jamaican Ska, Rockysteady, Reggae and “Ska-terized” Pop music. This 6 piece Toronto based band features “Comfort” on lead vocals and “Dizzy Minott” on slide trombone. They’ve performed with Toots and the Maytals. Ziggy Marley, Derrick Morgan, Ernie Smith, Ken Boothe, Skatellites Lord Tanamo, The Slackers. The Toasters, War, Bounty Killer and many more.

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Fireguy Show

For over 15 years Fireguy has had a burning desire to entertain the world with its most fascinating element. Brant Matthews aka Fireguy is based in Toronto Canada and has performed in countries all over the world. Fireguy is an expert in fire eating, juggling and breathing and enlightens his audiences with energetic expertise.

Incredibles 2

In Incredibles 2, Helen is called on to lead a campaign to bring Supers back, while Bob navigates the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life at home with Violet, Dash and baby Jack-Jack—whose superpowers are about to be discovered. Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything.

Charmie 

Discover one of Toronto’s musical gems through the passionate R&B and pop-soul of 23year old singer/song writer Charmie. Born in Haiti, Charmie began exploring her gift for singing at the young age of nine.  As a self taught musician, she excels at playing guitar, piano, bass, and drums.  Her contemporary style of music is a unique fusion of Rhythm & Blues and Pop Soul.  Known for connecting with her audiences, Charmie's words go straight from her heart to yours. 

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Charlie Chapss

Charlie Chapss will be engaging in a 2 hour 'walk about' and will be available for photos and general fun! As an impersonator, Charlie Chapss perform silently with expressions being the mode of communication and connectivity.