- If you require accessible accommodations, please contact event staff prior to the event
- Accessible washrooms are available
- Accessible drop off area will be available off of Cambridge Street
- Bus routes are nearby. Use the Grand River Transit website to plan your route.
- Please note, evening events will use lighting that may be disruptive to people who are sensitive to light.
- For questions regarding accessibility for any event, contact Inclusion and Accessibility Services.
Cambridge Celebration of The Arts
Cambridge Celebration of the Arts takes place each year on Father's Day weekend. This year the celebration is expanding to a two-day festival! For more than 20 years, the event has showcased local artists and their visual, literary, and performing arts talent.
There are performing stages in Civic Square and Market Square, a literary stage inside Historical Galt City Hall and the visual art gallery is on display throughout the main floor of City Hall.
The event attracts approximately 5,000 people and features activities like crafts, giant games, vendors, exhibits, food and beverage vendors and so much more!
Mark your calendars & join us
Friday, June 19, 2026 | 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. &
Saturday June 20, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson Street
Enjoy local restaurants and market vendors on site. You will not want to miss Art Attic at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts in support of the Cambridge Arts Guild, be sure to drop in. The Cambridge Fire Hall Museum will be open for learning and fun. Visit the Cambridge 50+ Woodworkers Shop for a tour and information on woodworking.
Artist line-up
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Friday, June 19 - Main Stage |
Friday, June 19 - Market Stage |
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6:00 p.m. Cambridge Concert Band |
6:15 p.m. Mandy & Chris |
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6:40 p.m. Mayor’s Remarks |
7:15 p.m. Nick Bordman |
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7:00 p.m. The Riffs |
8:15 p.m. Monique Hansley |
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8:00 p.m. Nick Vokey Band |
9:15 p.m. Puneet Wagh |
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9:00 p.m. Conor Gains |
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Saturday, June 20 - Main Stage |
Saturday, June 20 - Market Stage |
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11:00 a.m. Fiddlesticks Girls |
10:15 a.m. Emily Hartman |
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12:00 p.m. Scantily Plaid |
11:15 a.m. Mathieu Preston |
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1:00 p.m. Young Daddy Run |
12:15 p.m. Madelena Byrnell |
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2:00 p.m. Innuendo |
1:15 p.m. Break (no programming) |
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3:00 p.m. Rebekah Stevens |
3:15 p.m. Steve Hodder |
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4:00 p.m. Matt Campbell |
4:15 p.m. Emi-Lee Small |
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5:00 p.m. Cambridge Symphony Orchestra |
5:15 p.m. Drew Rouse |
| Saturday, June 20 - Literary Stage |
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10:10 – 10:20 a.m. Ruth Thompson |
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10:20 – 10:30 a.m. Shannon MacKinnon |
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10:30 – 10:40 a.m. Steffan Williams |
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10:40 – 10:50 a.m. Nathaniel Voll |
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10:50 – 11:00 a.m. Dan Mquane |
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11:10 – 11:20 a.m. Randy Thompson |
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11:20 – 11:30 a.m. Katie Neil |
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11:30 – 11:40 a.m. Elaine Francis |
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11:40 – 11:50 a.m. Melissa Saulnier |
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12:15 – 12:25 p.m. Amanda Amaral |
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12:25 – 12:35 p.m. Aster Gralec |
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12:35 – 12:45 p.m. Paul Bender |
Community installation
InSpire Cambridge: A Celebration of the Arts Community Art Installation
Thank you to everyone in the community who helped to create the large collaborative art installation made of over 60 unique vertical pieces. The installation will be on display in the City Hall Atrium during the event.
What to expect at the celebration
- Over 50 professional, local and amateur artists showcasing their talents in music, poetry and visual arts
- Come hungry! Food vendors and restaurants will be on-site
- Two free parking lots are available - Beverly/Wellington Street Parking Lot & Cambridge City Hall Parking Lot
- Rain or shine event
- Enjoyment for all ages
- Free admission
- Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase from our beverage partner
Thank you to our sponsors!
Road Closure
Please note Dickson Street will be closed to traffic between Ainslie Street and Wellington Street beginning on Friday, June 19 at 7 a.m. until Saturday, June 20 at 11:59 p.m. The Farmers Market parking lot will be closed for the same duration.
Are you interested in volunteering at the event?
Volunteer shifts:
Friday June 19:
- Set up shift: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Event shift: 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday June 20:
- Set Up/Event: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Event Shift Half day: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Tear down crew: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The minimum age to volunteer is 13 years of age. Volunteer duties can include: event setup, takedown, information booth, volunteer helper, and event greeter. Volunteering with Celebration of the Arts is a great way to collect volunteer hours and give back to your community.
For all inquiries please email cca@cambridge.ca.
Follow our events team on Instagram @cambridgecelebrates and the City of Cambridge @cityofcbridge
