LUMINATO AT
SANKOFA SQUARE
Friday, June 12, 2026
Sankofa Square, 1 Dundas Street East
FREE
SUPPORTED BY
About the day
Luminato Festival takes over Sankofa Square to electrify the city’s busiest intersection. Live performances and shocking feats will stop locals and tourists in their tracks to stare in awe. The full day affair will also have games and arts activities for all ages.
Luminato at Sankofa Square features performances from Quebec’s Camion d'Intervention Artistique - CIART, a spectacular aerial circus show on a fire truck, and Brazil’s Mal Perdedor (Bad Loser), a hilarious clown show that integrates archery, opera, and circus arts.
The day will also host an epic performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 performed by The Toronto Symphony Orchestra with Toronto Mendelssohn Choir livestreamed into Sankofa Square's digital screens. By the final movement, choristers from across the city will flood Sankofa Square to sing the finale of Ode to Joy together.
Come to
Luminato at Sankofa Square and witness the city transform into a space of exploration and play.
FEATURED EVENTS
Ode To Joy
Mal Perdedor (Bad Loser)
Camion d'intevention Artistique - CIART
SCHEDULE
Access Measures: An Access Guide and Venue Guide are available HERE
To find out more information, please contact our Access Concierge, Emily Maxwell at (437) 776-1569 or emaxwell@luminato.com
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 1:00 PM | Vendor Market |
| 3:00 PM | Mal Perdedor (Bad Loser) |
| 4:00 PM | Camion d'intevention Artistique - CIART |
| 7:30 PM | Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Livestream from Roy Thomson Hall |
| 8:15 PM | Ode to Joy |
Getting to Sankofa Square
Your guide to arriving and exploring with ease.
Sankofa Square is located in the heart of downtown Toronto at the intersection of Yonge Street and Dundas Street West. Whether you’re arriving by TTC, car, bike, or on foot, getting here is easy and convenient. Once you arrive, on-site signage and staff will help guide you and ensure you find the event space with ease.
By Transit
Take Line 1 on the TTC to TMU Station (formerly Dundas Station), which exits directly onto Yonge Street beside Sankofa Square. From Union Station, it’s just two stops north.
You can also arrive by streetcar: the 505 Dundas stops at Yonge Street, steps from the Square, while the 506 Carlton, 501 Queen, and 504 King streetcars all stop within a short 2–5 minute walk. Plan your trip using the TTC Trip Planner.
By Car
There are several paid parking lots near Sankofa Square, including garages and surface lots along Yonge Street, Dundas Street West, and nearby downtown streets such as Victoria Street and Bond Street. Allow extra time on busy event days, as parking in the area can fill up quickly. Use GPS to find: 1 Dundas Street East, Toronto, ON M5B 2R8.
By Bike
Bike parking is available around Sankofa Square, including racks along Yonge Street, Dundas Street West, and nearby side streets. Dedicated bike lanes on Dundas Street and Richmond/Adelaide Streets provide convenient cycling routes from across downtown. Need a bike? Use Bike Share Toronto—there are multiple stations just steps from the Square.
On Foot
Sankofa Square is a 10–15 minute walk from Union Station. Head north on Yonge Street, and you’ll arrive at the Square. Enjoy the city sights along the way!
