One of the largest children’s festivals in Canada, Harbourfront Centre’s JUNIOR brings families together for a fun three-day festival tailored for young enthusiasts between the ages of 5 to 12.

Happening annually over the May long weekend, the multidisciplinary festival offers an exciting lineup of programming from across the world where children can take in theatre, dance, live performance, music, hands-on workshops, circus (and so much more!).

JUNIOR is all about inspiring curiosity and imagination in our little ones, where Harbourfront Centre’s campus transforms into a playground of entertainment, play and fun. It’s going to be a long weekend full of surprises and joy – join us!

Some Shows in the Festival Lineup

Sat, May 18 → Mon, May 20

Finding Home

from Ontario

Join us for Finding Home: A Salmon Story Upstream in a heartfelt and funny story on adolescence and what it feels like to grow up.

Sat, May 18 → Mon, May 20

Make Me Dance

from Norway

An immersive and fast-paced live dance show that encourages the audience to actively participate in the performance to share in the magical world of creativity.

Sat, May 18 → Mon, May 20

Robot Song

from Bendigo-Dja Dja Wurrung Country, Australia

What does it feel like to be different? Follow the story of a smart young girl and her journey of self-discovery and hope through animatronics.

Sat, May 18 → Mon, May 20

Yassama And The Beaded Calabash

from Ontario

Part theatre, storytime and dance for little ones, we follow Yassama, a brave young girl who saves her village from a major catastrophe.

Sat, May 18 → Mon, May 20

Afrique en Cirque

from Canada, Guinea

This is not your average circus. Cirque Kalabanté rolls into town with their absolutely awesome, high-energy modern circus of flips and tricks.

Sat, May 18 → Mon, May 20

BENCHED

from Denmark

A fusion of street and contemporary dance, five dancers catapult themselves across benches in an energetic, gravity-defying performance about life’s big and small questions.

Sat, May 18

Bollywood Dance

from Ontario

Broken Dance is back! Showcasing infectious choreography and South Asian music, this high-energy outdoor performance will have you dancing with Toronto’s most talented Bollywood dancers.

Sat, May 18 → Mon, May 20

Fay and Fluffy’s Storytime

from Ontario

Join ultra-magical Fay Slift and Fluffy Soufflé with a tickle trunk of dress-up costumes in a wholesome and comfy storytime, because reading is fundamental.

Sat, May 18 → Mon, May 20

Transhumance

from Ontario

Baaaaaa! A flock of friendly sheep comes from the farm to the city to graze and amaze in this mix of theatre and live performance.

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