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Nuit Blanche

Proposals for art projects are now being accepted for the Open Call and Independent Projects programs.

Returns October 4, 2025

Toronto’s free all-night celebration of contemporary art transforms public spaces into extraordinary landscapes from 7 p.m. on October 4 to 7 a.m. on October 5.

The 2025 theme, Translating the City, invites artists, curators and audiences to consider how cities can be reimagined, communicated and felt through art. The event will feature three unique exhibitions, projects presented by cultural institutions and a multitude of independent works by local artists.

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Two people seen from above draw and write on a curved wall

Propose an Artwork

Crowds of people sit on two opposing orange grand stands.

2025 Theme & Artistic Team

Forever Bicycles artwork by Ai Wei Wei

Past Projects

About Nuit Blanche

Nuit Blanche is the Toronto’s annual all-night celebration of contemporary art, produced by the City of Toronto in collaboration with Toronto’s arts community. Its locations, theme, curation and artists change from year to year, with a selection of projects extended after the event. Since 2006, this award-winning event has featured almost 1,600 art installations by approximately 5,800 artists and has generated over $489 million in economic impact for Toronto. Browse past art projects.