UpFRONT Festival 2026
Presented by TO Live
Curated by TKMF Productions
August 14-16
Scott Street & Berczy Park
UpFRONT Festival of Indigenous Arts, Music and Culture
A free outdoor festival featuring Drezus, Crystal Shawanda, Tom Wilson Tehohahake Trio, and more. Join us for three days of extraordinary music, dance, puppetry, an artisan market, and more.
TKMF Productions is proud to partner with TO Live for the 3rd straight year to bring UpFRONT Festival to life.
Event Programming
Métis Jigging
Inuit Drum Dancing
Pow Wow Dance
Lacrosse
Hoop Dancing Workshops
Pow Wow Boot Camp
2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
11am-9pm: Artisan and Food Market
Celebrate, learn about and support the rich traditions of Indigenous artisans at this outdoor market. From beautiful beadwork to stunning visual arts, hand crafted jewelry to traditional and modern garments, the market has so much to discover. Enjoy this opportunity to meet the talented artists hear their stories and learn their techniques firsthand.
Then, go on a culinary adventure at the vibrant food market.
Cash required or preferred for sales. ATMs are available on site but may experience long wait times.
5pm-9pm: Live Music
5 p.m.: Mississauga Credit First Nation Youth Performance
5:25 p.m.: Manitou Mkwa Singers
6:05 p.m.: Lacey Hill
6:45 p.m.: Derek Miller
7:40 p.m.: Susan Aglukark
Schedule subject to change.
TKMF gratefully acknowledges our supporters
