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Nuit Blanche

Proposals for Nuit Blanche 2026 are now being accepted for the Open Call and Independent Projects programs.

Returns October 3, 2026

Toronto’s free all-night celebration of contemporary art transforms public spaces into extraordinary landscapes from 7 p.m. on October 3 to 7 a.m. on October 4.

For the 20th anniversary, the 2026 theme, Tomorrow’s Memories, looks back to the artists, curators, communities and places that defined Nuit Blanche and hold its histories. This milestone edition offers both a reckoning and a reimagining, reflecting on not only where it has been, but on where it is now and where it might be going next.

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Tiger mascot has arm raised diagonally in a field in a sports stadium. There are other cat mascots on the field.

2026 Theme

Two people seen from above draw and write on a curved wall

Propose an Artwork

Forever Bicycles artwork by Ai Wei Wei

Nuit History

About Nuit Blanche

Nuit Blanche is Toronto’s annual all-night celebration of contemporary art, produced by the City of Toronto in collaboration with Toronto’s arts community. Its locations, theme, curation and artists change from year to year, with a selection of projects extended after the event. Since 2006, this award-winning event has featured almost 1,600 art installations by approximately 5,800 artists and has generated over $489 million in economic impact for Toronto. Browse past art projects.