Its budget isn’t what it was during its early years, but the multidisciplinary Luminato Festival, now in its 18th year, still offers up lots of eclectic art you won’t find anywhere else. Last year’s edition, among other things, included the premiere of a new production of that made it onto pretty much every critic’s best-of list in December. This year’s slate, though programmed without an artistic director in place (Aussie , takes over in 2025), looks equally promising.
Much of the lineup is free, including all of the Luminato in the Square events at the fest’s hub, David Pecaut Square (215 King St. W.).
Headliners there include Polaris winner (June 7), rapper K’naan (June 9) and opera superstar (June 16). And Atelier Sisu’s colourful, playful installation “Evanescent” is sure to be the Instagram opportunity of the fest, just as “Walk With Amal” was last year. The piece of “art-chitecture” will be on display at David Pecaut Square from Friday to June 16, moving to Arnell Plaza, Brookfield Place and First Canadian Place from June 19 through July 30.
With the addition of the Canadian premiere of which just opened on the weekend, these five buzzy shows and events are sure to light up your life this month. See for information. Miles Greenberg will be fighting unseen foes (located behind a robot-mounted camera) all day as part of “Respawn” at the Luminato Festival.
Feeling punchy these days? That’s nothing compared to what Miles Greenberg will be .
