- 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.
Art call – Community installation
InSpire Cambridge: A Celebration of the Arts Community Art Installation
We’re inviting the community to help create a large collaborative art installation made of 100–150 unique vertical pieces. Families, students, art groups, and individuals are all welcome. The installation will be on display June 19-20 in the City Hall Atrium at the event.
Use any materials: paint, collage, plastics, found objects, mixed media, etc. Think of it as your creative “spire” or column of inspiration. Works that are political, vulgar, hateful etc. will not be accepted. When installed together, these pieces will form a striking community-built artwork celebrating creativity in Cambridge.
Meet our volunteer organizers at Cambridge Farmers' Market on Saturday, May 2, from 7a.m.-1p.m. to learn more.
Art pieces can be dropped off for intake day on:
- Saturdays 9:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. from May 2 to June 6 at the Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre (56 Dickson Street)
- Thursday, June 11 between 9a.m.-5p.m. at City Hall
Want to get involved? Email cca@cambridge.ca
Local high school students
Our volunteer committee connects with Cambridge high schools to feature talented students in our student visual art showcase. Email cca@cambridge.ca to get involved in this great opportunity. Your work will be on display at City Hall.
Vendors
Are you a community group, local maker, crafter, artisan or creative and interested to have a booth on site at the event?
Email cca@cambridge.ca
Artist line-up
Artist applications have closed. The Artist schedule for the 2026 Celebration of the Arts event will be posted in May.
Please join us in congratulating the 2025 Winners & be sure to participate in the People's Choice Award for Visual Artist at the event
People's Choice Winner for Visual Art - Adult: Rae Azzopardi!
People's Choice Winner for Visual Art - Student: Chloe Tseng of Preston High School!
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!
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
