SEPT 19 - 21
FRIDAY - SEPT 19th
Matthew Warnock Jazz Guitar Workshop THE LOFT (75 Huron St) 2:30-4pm FREE
Viewers are welcome to attend an afternoon workshop where guitarists from the US, Canada, the UK, and India, accompanied by a local jazz rhythm section, offer an opportunity to witness an exceptional music creation. Pre-registration not required.
HEADLINE CONCERT
MY SON THE HURRICANE ROBERTA BONDAR PAVILION (65 Foster Dr) 7:30pm FREE
My Son The Hurricane, The Rhythm Junction and afterparty till 1am with Flummoxx. Full bar offerings, available for purchase by Soo Falls Brewing
SSM Silent Book Club SAULT DOWNTOWN PLAZA (526 Bay St) 5-7pm FREE
Shhh… Bring your favorite book, settle in for two peaceful hours of reading together, with no assigned titles just quiet companionship and good vibes. This is a silent gathering, not a discussion. Come enjoy a shared reading experience in inspiring surroundings. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Strange Exhibits Walking Tour SAULT DOWNTOWN PLAZA (526 Bay St) 7-8pm FREE
Join our walking tour leader Rachel Silva on a free tour that will explore public art and the city's mural collection on a comfortable route downtown.
She SAULT THEATRE WORKSHOP (121 Pittsburgh Ave) 7pm
"She" is a raw and powerful new play that explores the hidden truths of intimate partner violence. Through haunting monologues, piercing dialogue, and moments of unexpected tenderness, it unravels the secrets we keep to survive - and the courage it takes to break free. This unforgettable production will challenge what you think you know about love, fear, and resilience. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
SATURDAY - SEPT 20th
Mosaic Market + Cultural Performances SAULT DOWNTOWN PLAZA (526 Bay St) 10am - 2pm. FREE
Come to the Downtown Plaza to visit the Soo Market and explore the offerings of additional artisan vendors!
During market hours performers will take the stage to share their culture with the community!
Strange Exhibits Walking Tour SAULT DOWNTOWN PLAZA (526 Bay St) 2-3pm FREE
Join our walking tour leader Rachel Silva on a free tour route that will explore public art and the City's mural collection on a comfortable route downtown.
Bookfolding SAULT DOWNTOWN PLAZA (526 Bay Street) 3-4pm FREE
A free event where people are encouraged to come together and experience the art of 'book folding'. Participants will work on their own projects (one of two designs). Materials are provided, session led by Lisa Parlow-Tucker. Come and join the group for craft and conversation!
She SAULT THEATRE WORKSHOP (121 Pittsburgh Ave) 7pm
"She" is a raw and powerful new play that explores the hidden truths of intimate partner violence. Through haunting monologues, piercing dialogue, and moments of unexpected tenderness, it unravels the secrets we keep to survive - and the courage it takes to break free. This unforgettable production will challenge what you think you know about love, fear, and resilience. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Vinyl Listening Party with DJ Seith THE RAD ZONE (721 Queen St E) 7-10pm FREE
A free event where people are encouraged to bring records out and pick songs to share on vinyl with everyone. If you don't have records, you can come and listen with us as well. Come discover some music you may have never heard before.
SUNDAY - SEPT 21st
IN DREAMS: A ONE DAY FILM FESTIVAL THE GRAND THEATRE (641 Queen St E) 11am-11pm
In Dreams is a one-day film event featuring four iconic films that dive into ghosts, dreams, mystery, and the creative mind — all on the big screen where they belong. All feature film - $8
GHOSTBUSTERS - 11am
SHORT FILM BLOCK - 1:40pm
DAVID LYNCH: THE ART OF LIFE - 3:40pm
VERTIGO - 6pm
NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET - 9pm
VIVID features the creation of large-scale public art combined with musical performances and professionally-led community programming that celebrates this powerful location as a meeting ground, and looks to the future of what we can become.
VIVID has continued to bring explosions of colour and artworks from world-renowned artists to Northern Ontario. This years edition features the Loft Workshop Series, Strange Exhibits Art Tour, our micro Film Fest and more!
Discover past festival installations in the gallery below - take photos of the murals and share them with the world! #vividartfest #outsideofexpected
A massive thank you to our 2025
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