RAINBOW DREAMS

An immersive wellness experience 

By Hiromi Tango

With research support from Dr. Emma Burrows
Presented by Luminato Festival

Wednesday, June 4 - Friday, July 25
Brookfield Place, Bay Adelaide Centre, First Canadian Place

FREE

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The Experience

Amid the rush of the day, find a moment to pause, play, and reconnect. Three vibrant, site-specific environments—each infused with Hiromi Tango's signature rainbow aesthetic—invite you to explore pathways toward well-being. These installations are designed to spark joy, movement, and reflection, reminding us that mental health is an active, creative practice. 

Internationally acclaimed artist Hiromi Tango brings her transformative vision to Toronto for the first time in North America. Drawing from her extensive body of work, these environments feature designs uniquely inspired by Toronto's striking glass towers and dynamic energy, offering spaces of color, playfulness, and mindfulness. In collaboration with neuroscientist Dr. Emma Burrows, Tango transforms the rainbow into more than just a symbol—it becomes a practice, nurturing the most valuable space we own: the one square foot between our ears. 

MOVE with Rainbow Wheel at Brookfield Place: Step into Wheel, where movement becomes meditation. As your motion sets a spinning rainbow in motion, discover how physical activity can create moments of presence and clarity. 

WONDER with Rainbow Garden at Bay Adelaide Centre: Immerse yourself in Garden, a whimsical landscape of oversized rainbow flowers and interactive elements. This gentle wonderland invites you to embrace playfulness as a source of joy and renewal. 

PAUSE with Rainbow Calm at First Canadian Place: Experience Rainbow Calm, where Lake Ontario inspires a sanctuary for stillness. rest in soft seating pieces designed to inspire stillness and comfort, and for finding quiet moments to notice the beauty that surrounds us. 

Throughout the festival, join special activations, guided meditations, creative workshops, and gentle movement sessions that offer new ways to engage with these nurturing spaces. 

Join the Rainbow Dream and let your truest colours shine.

Lead Artist - Hiromi Tango

Research Support by Dr. Emma Burrows

Sound Artist, Rainbow Dreams - Henry Collins

Origami Artist, Rainbow Garden - Alex Yue

On-Site Rainbow Ambassadors - Trixie & Beever

Production Manager + Associate Designer, Rainbow Calm - Lisa Quail

Meditation Instructors, Rainbow Calm - Vee Sharma

Yoga, Rainbow Wheel - Bareket Kezwer

Jaybird Pilates - Breanne Charter, Dylan Johnson

Fabrication - 16Tonnes

Accessibility Consultation by The Disability Collective

Produced by Adam Barrett

Hiromi Tango’s core team (Australia):

Designers : Steven Thomasson and Kitty Taube

Rainbow Flowers Fabrication methodology : Stainless Aesthetics ( Mike Mooney )

Artist liaison : Henny Scott and Molly Green

Writing : Wendy Mansell

Textile : Kim Best and Ayuko Oba

General Support : Craig Walsh, Reiko Tango, Kimiyo Tango, Mikiyo Walsh

Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (June 4 – 27)
Brookfield Place,181 Bay St., Toronto, ON 

Move with Rainbow Wheel at Brookfield Place: Step into Wheel, where movement becomes meditation. As your motion sets a spinning rainbow in motion, discover how physical activity can create moments of presence and clarity.

Our Rainbow Ambassadors will be onsite to help you take your turn inside the rainbow wheel, moving your way to stillness.

Rainbow Wheel will move to First Canadian Place (June 30 – July 11) and Bay Adelaide Centre (July 14 – 25). 

ACTIVITES

Jaybird Pilates

Thursdays (June 5, 12, 19; July 3) 

7:30 am - 8:15 am 
Brookfield Place,181 Bay St., Toronto, ON 
 

Jaybird is about experiencing the present moment. They are a contemporary movement studio that believes in shedding the layers that hold us back, forgetting outside perceptions, and letting go of expectations. What better way to do that than to join one of their unique classes led by experienced movement teachers in the most unique location possible - the iconic Allen Lambert Galleria at Brookfield Place, rendered in rainbows. Classes led by Breanne Charter and Dylan Johnson. 

REGISTER HERE 

Rainbow Yoga with Bareket Kezwer

Wednesdays (June 11, 18 July 2, 9, 16) 

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Brookfield Place,181 Bay St., Toronto, ON 
 

Step into an immersive sanctuary of light and colour—and treat yourself to a rejuvenating evening of mindful movement. Guided by yoga teacher and artist Bareket, this practice is designed to soothe the nervous system, release tension, and cultivate inner spaciousness. 
 

Each session offers a grounding flow that weaves together breathwork, sun salutations, balancing postures, and restorative rest. Through slow, intentional movement, you’ll explore how presence and playfulness can support mental clarity, emotional balance, and a deeper sense of connection. 
 

Inspired by the vibrant energy of Rainbow Dreams, this class invites you to turn inward while feeling held by the surrounding art—reminding us that healing is a creative process. As we move and breathe together, we remember that healing happens in community, when we share space with care and compassion. 

Suitable for all levels, with options to modify throughout, these sessions are an open invitation to pause, reflect, and let your colours shine from within. DRESS CODE – Rainbows, of course! 

REGISTER HERE 

Walking Tours of Rainbow Dreams

Throughout June and July

Join artist Hiromi Tango on Saturday, June 7 at 9:00 am for a guided walking tour of all three Rainbow Dreams installations. Experience her vibrant, immersive works across Toronto as she shares personal insights into the healing power of colour, community connection, and the inspiration behind each unique creation. 
 
Then, throughout June and July, meet other Rainbow Dreamers, including local artists and members of the Luminato Programming & Accessibility teams, as well as special guests from the world of placemaking, mental health, and beyond to explore Rainbow Dreams. 

Saturday June 7, 9:00 am – Starts at First Canadian Place, led by Hiromi Tango
Saturday June 14, 9:00 am – Starts at First Canadian Place, led by Luminato Access Program
Saturday June 21, 9:00 am – Starts at First Canadian Place, led by Trixie and Beever
Wednesday June 25, 9:00 am - Starts at First Canadian Place, led by Luminato
Wednesday July 2, 12:30pm - Starts at Brookfield Place led by Luminato
Wednesday July 9, 12:30pm - Starts at Brookfield Place, led by Luminato
Wednesday July 16, 12:30pm - Starts at Brookfield Place, led by Luminato

Deaf Led Movement 

Brookfield Place 
Saturday, June 21, Satuday July 12 · 11am - 12pm EDT 

Join Courage Bacchus for a dynamic, Deaf-led movement workshop that nurtures mind and body. Through expressive, inclusive motion, participants will relieve stress, boost mood, and foster connection. This empowering hour promotes mental well-being, self-expression, and community healing—no prior experience needed, just a willingness to move and feel. 

This event is intended for the Deaf community, and will not be interpreted, but all are welcome with that in mind (and heart). 

REGISTER HERE 

Monday - Sunday 
Bay Adelaide Centre - 22 Adelaide St. West, Arnell Plaza and East, West, North lobbies 

Wonder with Rainbow Garden at Bay Adelaide Centre: Immerse yourself in Garden, a whimsical landscape of oversized rainbow flowers and interactive elements. This gentle wonderland invites you to embrace playfulness as a source of joy and renewal.

ACTIVITES

Origami Flower Making

Monday - Friday (June 4 - 20) 
11:00 am - 2:00 pm 
Bay Adelaide Centre, 22 Adelaide St. W, Toronto, ON

The repetitive, focused nature of origami can help improve concentration and mindfulness, warding off intrusive thoughts and promoting a sense of calm. Join Hiromi, Luminato volunteers, and local Origami Artist, Alex Yue, each weekday in the Bay Adelaide East Tower. Make your own individual bloom and help us grow a playful garden to fill the forest floor in our Rainbow Garden. 

Picnic Fridays

Fridays (June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18) 
11:00 am - 1:00 pm 
Bay Adelaide Centre, 22 Adelaide St. W, Toronto, ON

Join us on Friday afternoons for a relaxing picnic in Arnell Plaza—a chance to slow down, connect, and recharge. Surrounded by the Rainbow Garden, we’ll enjoy the calming benefits of fresh air, sunshine, and good company. Spending time outdoors can reduce stress, lift your mood, and boost creativity. Bring a lunch you’ve prepared yourself and a non-perishable food item that will be donated to the Food Hub. Whether you come to unwind, share stories, or simply soak up the sunshine, you’ll leave feeling lighter. Everyone is welcome—let’s nourish our minds, bodies, and community together in the gentle warmth of a summer afternoon. 

DRESS CODE: Dress in your favourite colour, or dress in the entire rainbow! And hey, why not make your picnic extra beautiful by bringing your beautiful blankets and that picnic basket that’s been hiding away all winter! 

Meet a Rainbow Elder

June 13 In partnership with The 519 

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

Bay Adelaide Centre, 22 Adelaide St. W, Toronto, ON

Intergenerational relationships foster connection, reduce isolation, and promote mental wellness—especially vital in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, where chosen family and mentorship are key. Rainbow Elders offer guidance and history, while youth bring energy and affirmation, creating mutual resilience, combating stigma, and strengthening identity across generations. 

Join 2SLGBTQIA+ Elders from The 519 50+ program and ask your questions in a fun format, part musical chairs and part human library, all fun!

Daily Chess Matches

Daily from June 4 - July 25 
10:00 am - 6:00 pm 

Bay Adelaide Centre, 22 Adelaide St. W, Toronto, ON

Chess is thought to have originated in the the 6th Century AD and has been played by people from all walks of life around the world in the hundreds of years since. The Rainbow Garden will include a large-scale chess set, available for self-directed games each day from 10am - 6pm Chess has been shown to support improved memory, better problem solving and has the potential to reduce the risk of dementia so keep those synapses firing while you enjoy a game. 

Monday - Sunday 
First Canadian Place: 100 King St. West, Lobby

Pause with Rainbow Calm at First Canadian Place: Experience Rainbow Calm, where Lake Ontario inspires a sanctuary for stillness. rest in soft seating pieces designed to inspire stillness and comfort, and for finding quiet moments to notice the beauty that surrounds us.

ACTIVITES

Daily Breath

Monday – Friday (June 4 – 22) 
12:30 pm (10 - 15 minutes) 

First Canadian Place, 100 King St W, Toronto, ON 
 

Each breath is an opportunity to reset. Join us in the calming cool-hued Rainbow Calm each day to pause, reflect, and breathe. Led by community members, Luminato volunteers, meditation practitioners, artists and others each weekday of the festival. This will be a brief pause at midday to help you approach your busy afternoon with a renewed sense of space. 

Guided Meditation

Wednesdays (June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16)  

4:00 pm (45 minutes) 

First Canadian Place,100 King St W, Toronto, ON 
 

Join Hiromi and local meditation practitioners for a 45-minute meditation in the lake-side-sunrise inspired Rainbow Calm. Guided meditation offers scientifically proven benefits, including reduced stress, anxiety, and depression, improved focus, emotional regulation, and sleep quality, and lower blood pressure. It boosts immune function, aids in pain management, and enhances self-awareness. Studies also show positive behavioural changes, making it a powerful tool for mental and physical well-being. 

REGISTER HERE

Audio Described Tour

An Access Guide and Venue Guide are available HERE 

To book a spot on one of our Audio Described tours, please contact our Access Concierge service at (437) 776-1569‬ or access@luminato.com.