1. Luminato

#1 Art & Design Event
The annual festival celebrating art, theatre, and music, Luminato drew capacity crowds to more than 100 events this past summer. Next: June 14-23, 2013
The annual festival celebrating art, theatre, and music, Luminato drew capacity crowds to more than 100 events this past summer. Next: June 14-23, 2013
Photo: Courtesy of Luminato
2. Scotiabank Nuit Blanche

#2 Art & Design Event
Last year, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche took over the city with 130 all-night art installations, including one that had guests soaring over Nathan Phillips Square from one zipline to another. Next: September 29, 2012
Last year, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche took over the city with 130 all-night art installations, including one that had guests soaring over Nathan Phillips Square from one zipline to another. Next: September 29, 2012
Photo: Courtesy of City of Toronto
3. Art Toronto

#3 Art & Design Event
In 2011, Art Toronto had a record number of V.I.P. guests—or collectors—attend the fair, generating $15 million in sales. Next: October 26-29, 2012
In 2011, Art Toronto had a record number of V.I.P. guests—or collectors—attend the fair, generating $15 million in sales. Next: October 26-29, 2012
Photo: Arash Moallemi
4. Doors Open Toronto

#4 Art & Design Event (up from #5)
In 2012, Doors Open Toronto had more than 135 historic and architecturally significant buildings open for tours and attracted new sponsors CityTV and Omni. Next: May 25-26, 2013
In 2012, Doors Open Toronto had more than 135 historic and architecturally significant buildings open for tours and attracted new sponsors CityTV and Omni. Next: May 25-26, 2013
Photo: Courtesy of the City of Toronto
5. Contact Photography Festival

#5 Art & Design Event
This year, the Contact Photography Festival explored the theme “Public” with exhibitions, installations, and events across the city. Next: May 2013
This year, the Contact Photography Festival explored the theme “Public” with exhibitions, installations, and events across the city. Next: May 2013
Photo: Courtesy of Contact Photography Festival