To mark its 20th anniversary, BIG on Bloor will debut CEREMONY, a major new curatorial feature that transforms a neighbourhood side street into an immersive public art environment.

Inspired by multicultural wedding traditions, CEREMONY presents a series of interactive installations and live performances that explore themes of connection, ritual, and collective celebration. The project invites audiences to move through a rotating program of artistic interpretations drawn from global matrimonial customs.

As a signature anniversary initiative, CEREMONY expands the festival’s long-standing commitment to inclusion and artistic innovation, with a focus on equity-deserving artists and cross-cultural exchange. The project also continues BIG on Bloor’s mandate to animate public space in ways that are participatory, accessible, and community-driven.
Festival attendees are invited to experience CEREMONY at this year's BIG on Bloor not just as spectators, but as wedding guests.

For Volunteers, tasks include helping the festival set up & tear down, aiding vendors in set up, monitoring game and art stations, aiding at the info station, ensuring the festival remains pedestrian only, and floating around to ensure everyone is safe and having fun!