All day. All ages. All in. The next must-attend art event has arrived.
AGO All Hours, May 25 from 10:30 am to 1 am.
Join us for AGO All Hours, a new way to experience the museum. Channeling the intergenerational vibe of a classic Toronto block party, the seasonal event offers something for everyone, from engaging and interactive special installations and art-making activities to artist projects, marquee performances and more.
Check out the highlights below and plan your morning, afternoon and night at the museum.
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AGO All Hours is included with admission.
AGO ALL HOURS IS ALWAYS FREE FOR AGO ANNUAL PASS HOLDERS, AGO MEMBERS & VISITORS 25 AND UNDER.
AGO Annual Passes are on sale now and become active May 25.
MORNING
En Plein Air Drawing
10:30 am – 4:30 pm | Grange Park
Pack a picnic lunch and join us outdoors for plein air drawing in Grange Park! We’ll draw and sketch, guided by tips from the AGO’s studio instructors. Pending weather.
Kalpna Patel and Cam Lee
10:30 am – 4 pm | Walker Court
Discover an art playground in the heart of the museum, with hopscotch, hula hoops, inflatable sculptures and music led by Toronto artists Cam Lee and Kalpna Patel.
Grange Park, Then and Now.
11 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 4 pm | Library
Drop by the library to see how Grange Park has changed over the past 150 years!
Raccoon on the Loose!
10:30 am – 4 pm | Education Commons
Create raccoon masks or shadow puppet raccoons in an interactive art making activity led by artist Emily May Rose.
Mindful Makers
10:30 am – 1 am | Community Gallery
This drop-in makers’ space encourages you to make unexpected sculptures out of ordinary materials, like paper, wood and packing materials.
Choose Your Own Art Adventure
11 am – 4 pm | Gallery-wide
Grab one of our themed art mix tours as you enter the museum and explore the AGO Collection. Warning: the Foodie tour may make your stomach growl.
AFTERNOON
Hatecopy
4 pm - 5 pm | Walker Court (Main Stage)
Artist and author Hatecopy (Maria Qamar) takes the stage to discuss art and community.
Warehouse Jacks
5 pm – 8 pm | Education Commons
Learn House dance styles and techniques, led by House Dance crew Warehouse Jacks.
Artist Pop-Up Talks
Various times | Gallery-wide
Join local artists Winnie Truong (11:30 am), Basil AlZeri (2:30 pm), Nyle Miigizi Johnston (3:30 pm) and Diane Borsato (7:30 pm) as they each lead a conversation that explores a work in the AGO Collection.
Music in the Galleries
5 pm – 8 pm | Various Locations
Enjoy soft touches of classical and acoustic sounds from the exceptional artists of the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Studio Sampler
Noon to midnight | Gallery School
Sample painting and printmaking in this all ages drop-in studio facilitated by AGO instructors
EVENING
Zaki Ibrahim
8 pm | Walker Court (Main Stage)
Juno and two-time Polaris-nominated singer-songwriter Zaki Ibrahim returns to the AGO for an unforgettable performance.
DJ Dre Ngozi
9 – 11 pm | Walker Court (Main Stage)
Thanks to her roots in the Caribbean and West Africa, Dre spins a wicked musical tale of sounds, from hip-hop, island riddims, and afro-vibes to global house and electronic energies.
DJ Chippy Nonstop
11 pm – 1 am | Walker Court (Main Stage)
Chippy Nonstop got her name for a reason. She is an audacious, undeniable party-starter with a penchant for travelling the world and always bringing her unique energy.
Youth Council Stage (Baillie Court)
8 pm – midnight
An all-star line-up of local performers including DJ Gonnie Garko, Dijah SB and Haviah Mighty liven up the Youth Council Stage. Art-making activities include friendship bracelets, fortune-teller catchers and glow sticks.
Danah Rosales
11 pm Dance Mob | Walker Court
Staying up late has its rewards. Dancer and movement artist Danah Rosales takes over Walker Court in the wee hours for a vogue performance with guest appearances by Toronto's Kiki Ballroom girls.
Studio Sampler Bar
5 pm to midnight | Gallery School
Paint and sip! Stop by our pop-up studio sampler bar for a glass of wine and learn various painting and printing techniques.
Life Drawing
7 – 11 pm | Betty Ann & Fraser Elliott Gallery, Level 1
Explore the human form and join us for drop-in life drawing with nude model. Facilitated by an AGO instructor.