Red Like Fruit
Audio Description: June 4, 8 PM
ASL Interpretation: June 11, 8 PM
Michael Young Theatre
Red Like Fruit by Hannah Moscovitch explores power, memory, and complicity in the post-#MeToo era. A journalist investigates a high-profile case of domestic violence, leading to an unsettling journey into her own past and the questions that arise when truth and trust collide.
Nigamon/Tunai
Audio Description: June 7, 2:30 PM
Ada Slaight Hall
Nigamon/Tunai brings together Émilie Monnet (Anishinaabe-French) and Waira Nina (Inga) in a profound performance that bridges Indigenous cultures from the North and South. Through song, movement, and rich soundscapes, this intimate experience explores resistance, solidarity, and the sacred connection between land and people.
Immersed by Justin Gray
Pre-Show Audio Primer Available: June 7, 8 PM
TD Music Hall
A groundbreaking audio-visual experience from JUNO Award-winning bassist and producer Justin Gray. Created using Dolby Atmos immersive audio, this event places listeners in the center of a three-dimensional orchestra, where music isn’t just heard—it moves around you.
Luminato at Harbourfront
Audio Described Tours: June 13, 6 PM; June 15, 10 AM
Harbourfront Centre
Luminato takes over Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre from June 4–22, with a weekend takeover from June 13–15. By day, explore Terceradix Luminarium, an immersive world of light running throughout the festival, and First Breath by Luke Jerram (June 4–8), a glowing tribute to new life. By night, experience South Asian rhythms from the Tawoos Initiative, Indigenous artists presented by Miigwech Collective, and Latin beats from Lula Music & Arts Centre.
Hamlet
Captions: June 13, 7 PM; June 14, 7 PM; June 15, 2 PM
ASL Interpretation: June 14, 7 PM
Harbourfront Centre Theatre
Peruvian director Chela De Ferrari reimagines Hamlet with eight incredible actors with Down syndrome, giving Shakespeare’s most famous work new relevance. Their fearless performances dive into existential questions, offering a joyful celebration of human dignity and individuality.
A Glimpse of Quincy
ASL Interpretation: June 13, 8 PM
Relaxed Environment: June 13, 8 PM
Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage
Celebrate the late great Quincy Jones with Grammy Award-winning artist Larnell Lewis. This tribute showcases iconic hits from The Dude, Back on the Block, and more. A vibrant celebration of Jones’ unparalleled influence on jazz, R&B, and beyond.
Rainbow Dreams
Audio Described Tour: June 14, 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Brookfield Place
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.
HANS: My Life in Fairytales
Sensory Friendly: June 14, 3 PM; June 15, 11 AM
ASL Interpretation: June 15, 3 PM
Audio Description: June 15, 3 PM
Relaxed Performance: June 15, 3 PM
Young People’s Theatre
As the world celebrates Hans Christian Andersen’s legacy 150 years after his passing, HANS: My Life in Fairy Tales brings his life and stories to vibrant life through puppetry, video, and clowning. With a mix of humor and heart, this world premiere brings Andersen’s beloved tales to a new generation, celebrating the timeless magic of storytelling and imagination.
Last Words: Conversations in Cemeteries
Audio Described Tour: June 18, 8 PM – 11 PM
York Cemetery
As night falls, step through the gates of one of Toronto’s historic cemeteries, drawn by the glow of soft, saturated light and distant music. Here, among centuries of stories etched in stone, an extraordinary evening unfolds. In this intimate gathering, historians bring the past into vivid focus, while contemporary voices share profound personal insights about mortality, meaning, and what it truly means to live. Together with fellow seekers, you’ll explore the conversations we rarely have—about death, grief, legacy, and the unknown.
An Oak Tree
ASL Interpretation: June 20, 7:30 PM
Relaxed Performance: June 21, 2 PM
Active Listeners: June 21, 2 PM
Audio Description: June 22, 2 PM
Jane Mallett Theatre
Tim Crouch’s hypnotic An Oak Tree offers a fresh theatrical experience where a father, mourning his daughter, meets the hypnotist responsible for her death. Each performance pairs Crouch with a different guest artist, who has never read the script before, making every show a uniquely rejuvenating experience. A mesmerizing exploration of loss, transformation, and the mind’s power.
What the Day Owes to the Night
Audio Description: June 21, 8 PM
Bluma Appel Theatre
In What the Day Owes to the Night, twelve men move from raw power to spiritual grace in a hypnotic blend of capoeira, martial arts, and street dance. Choreographed by Hervé Koubi, this stunning performance explores identity and connection through dynamic, athletic movement.
To book tickets, reserve audio description devices, and/or request specific seating arrangements, email access@luminato.com. More information is available at luminatofestival.com/accesshub.
