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'Golden Rez Dog.' Photo by Philippe Latour. iPhoto caption: 'Golden Rez Dog.' Photo by Philippe Latour.

SummerWorks Performance Festival announces 2026 lineup, including a wealth of international offerings

Creations from Denmark, Hong Kong, Iran, Mexico, and beyond feature in this year’s SummerWorks Performance Festival programming.

By Liam Donovan / Jun 23, 2026
iPhoto caption: A promo shot for the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival. Photo by Robbie Harper.

Toronto Fringe reveals 2026 programming

Summer is on the horizon, and that means the Toronto Fringe Festival is too. The annual event’s 38th edition spans 13 days and features 123 shows in 27 venues across the city.

By Liam Donovan / Jun 3, 2026
iPhoto caption: Amaka Umeh, Astrid Van Wieren, and the Ensemble in 'Narnia.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.

TAPA unveils 2026 Dora Award nominees 

The general theatre division is tightly contested. The Welkin, Rogers v. Rogers, Through the Eyes of God, and Le malentendu (a.k.a. The Misunderstanding) are tied for the most nominations, with five each.

By Krystal Abrigo / Jun 1, 2026
Lunchbox Theatre's new home. Photo by Hugh Short. iPhoto caption: Lunchbox Theatre's new home. Photo by Hugh Short.

Calgary’s Lunchbox Theatre announces 2026-27 season — and a new home

After nearly two decades at the base of the Calgary Tower, North America’s longest-running lunchtime theatre will now reside in an arts and culture hub called cSPACE Marda Loop. 

By Liam Donovan / May 29, 2026