Dates: 5/12/2026 - 5/16/2026
📍 Theatre: Aki Studio
Paprika Festival
585 Dundas Street East
Toronto, ON M5A 2B7
Tickets: PWYC
Paprika Festival is proud to announce programming for the 25th anniversary festival taking place May 12-16, 2026 at Native Earth’s Aki Studio in Toronto. Paprika Festival 2026 will include free community events, and presentations of new work from nine artists in the Directors Lab, Playwrights Unit, Indigenous Arts Program, and Design Lab 2026 cohort: Kéïta Fournier-Pelletier, Jane-Leigh Jamieson, Suleekha Hirsi, Gwen Gabriella Caughell, Melissa Avalos, Nicci Pryce, Kobena Ampofo, Vandana Maharaj, and saysah.
"It's hard to believe that Paprika has been supporting young and emerging artists for a quarter of a century! Since its humble origins as a teen theatre festival operating out of Tarragon Theatre in 2001, Paprika has since evolved to be the launching pad for over 160 professional arts careers, with alumni including Zaiba Baig, Joelle Peters, Bea Pizano, and Mitchell Cushman,” said Amanda Lin, Artistic Producer.
Native Earth Performing Arts will present seven works exploring connection and belonging, including the Canadian premiere of HAUNTED and the return of the Weesageechak Begins to Dance festival.
The 2025 Paprika Festival Creative Producers Unit has announced Neptune's With a Fish, a new work by doctor-turned-clown Srutika Sabu. Learn more about the performance here!
Native Earth Performing Arts has revealed its 2024/2025 season, featuring a lineup of new works and returning favorites that highlight Indigenous stories and voices. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
Experience the 23rd annual Paprika Theatre Festival, a crucial platform for emerging artists in Toronto. Learn more about the events and see how to purchase tickets.
Native Earth Performing Arts has announced its 41st season with eight projects including an audio play, live theatre and dance, festivals and collaborations, and the second year of the Animikiig Creators Unit.
Native Earth Performing Arts has announced its 40th anniversary season, featuring a remarkable lineup of Indigenous dancers, playwrights, and emerging artists from across Turtle Island.
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Comedy Tour 2026 The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres (10/23-10/23) |
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CRUSH CITY Comedy Bar Danforth (9/05-11/28) |
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SERENADES AND SWEETHEARTS 19 on the Park Stouffville (2/11-2/11) |
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An Improv Halloween - A Spooky Improvised Comedy! The John Candy Box Theatre (10/09-10/30) PHOTOS VIDEOS |
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All's Well Theatre Aquarius (1/27-2/13) |
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Get Down Tonight! Marsh Street Centre (10/14-10/17) |
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Valentine's Bachata & Social Dance Night | Access Ballroom Toronto Access Ballroom (2/13-2/13) |
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Moonstruck Comedy Bar (10/09-10/30) |
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Guys and Dolls Stratford Festival (4/22-11/14) PHOTOS |
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887 - Ex Machine / Robert Lepage The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres (12/10-12/13) |
