Come mix, mingle, and dance under the Gardiner with friends and neighbours. Groove to beats from local DJs Lucie Tic and Fawn Big Canoe, take a break for eats from your favourite food trucks, and check out our just-opened public art exhibition Softer City.

The evening culminates with a massive collective line dance, led by local queer line dancing icons SPURS. Grab your dancing shoes, try something new, and maybe even meet a summer bff!

A $20 ticket to the Opening Night Party helps keep our other summer programming free for everyone!

What to expect:

- A lively, celebratory party with food trucks and bar service – surrounded by artwork

premiering as part of a new outdoor exhibition, Softer City.

- The Bentway is wheelchair accessible.

- The party will happen rain or shine!

- Universal and All-Gender Washrooms available on site.

- The event is all-ages; photo ID is required to purchase alcohol.