Guild Alive with Culture Art Festival 2025!
Saturday, July 26 | 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, July 27 | 10:00am to 5:00pm
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Saturday, July 26 | 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, July 27 | 10:00am to 5:00pm
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2025 Performance Lineup
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Councillor Paul Ainslie, Festival Chair
Ward 24, Scarborough-Guildwood
Saturday, July 26, 11:00am - 11:10pm
Festival Welcome
Ward 24, Scarborough-Guildwood
Saturday, July 26, 11:00am - 11:10pm
Festival Welcome
Jennie Town
Saturday, July 27, 11:10 - 11:30pm
Local Indigenous elder Jennie Town offers a ceremony to acknowledge the land and welcome visitors to the Guild Alive With Culture Arts festival.
Saturday, July 27, 11:10 - 11:30pm
Local Indigenous elder Jennie Town offers a ceremony to acknowledge the land and welcome visitors to the Guild Alive With Culture Arts festival.
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Scarborough Music Theatre 11:30 am Scarborough Music Theatre, along with our sister companies Scarborough Players and Scarborough Theatre Guild, have been entertaining local audiences for over 60 years at the Scarborough Village Theatre. Each season we bring you 3 musicals, a youth musical, 2 cabarets, a series of youth programs and camps as well as 8 plays from our sister groups. This year join us for The Sound of Music, Sondheim on Sondheim and Rent . For information about upcoming productions and how you can be involved - on stage, behind the scenes, or in the audience - visit our booth at the festival or our website at www.TheatreScarborough.com Geared Up
12:30 pm Geared Up is a Scarborough band performing all across the GTA. Formed in 2019 the band specializes in Rock, Funk, Disco and Country. Our band is composed of 5 seasoned musicians featuring Female vocalist, guitar, bass, keyboard, and drums. From the music of Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Loverboy, the Stones, Tom Petty, Santana and Melissa Ethridge to name a few. There is something for everyone to enjoy. Instagram: @gearedupband Impulse Steel Orchestra 2:00 pm Rooted in tradition yet always evolving. Impulse Steel Orchestra brings the vibrant rhythms of Trinidad and Tobago to life with the infectious sound of steelpan. They’re a cultural force dedicated to sharing Caribbean heritage through high-energy performances and community-based education. With a mission to inspire joy, connection, and cultural pride, Impulse Steel Orchestra is dedicated to preserving tradition while sparking new passion for steelpan music in every generation. Instagram: www.instagram.com/impulsesteelorchestra Port United Band 3:30 pm Port United Band (PUB) is a 5 piece Pop, R&B and Reggae cover band from the Port Union neighborhood in Scarborough. They consider themselves to be the Von Trapps of the east end with a reggae twist. Having performed at venues all over the GTA, their multi-layered harmonies, timeless repertoire and knack for engaging their audiences, guarantees a packed dance floor. From Sade, to Led Zeppelin to Cardi B, no genre is left uncovered. Instagram: @portunitedband Facebook: @portunitedband |
Closing Ceremony (5:00pm)- Local Indigenous elder Jennie Town
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Jennie Town
10:40 am
Local Indigenous elder Jennie Town offers a ceremony to acknowledge the land and welcome visitors to the Guild Alive With Culture Arts festival.
10:40 am
Local Indigenous elder Jennie Town offers a ceremony to acknowledge the land and welcome visitors to the Guild Alive With Culture Arts festival.
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Sonic Sqaure
11:00 am Need a break from exploring all the incredible artist booths at Guild Alive? Head over to the Greek Theatre for an energizing set from Sonic Square! This dynamic band delivers crowd-favourite hits from every decade in genres like rock, disco, pop, and country! It's all designed to get you dancing and singing along. With rich vocal harmonies, driving rhythms, and standout solos, Sonic Square brings the perfect summertime vibe for a fun-filled afternoon in the park. Facebook:www.facebook.com/sonicsquareband
Derrick Zuber Trio 12:30 pm Derrick Zuber is a Toronto based musician combining genres of rock, folk, country & blues in an eclectic mix to suit both his original music and his extensive list of cover songs. Derrick has released 3 studio albums since 2013 and is currently working on a praise & worship project titled •R•I•H•M• WORSHIP. His music is available on all major streaming platforms under both Derrick Zuber and •R•I•H•M• WORSHIP. Facebook: @DerrickZuber Instagram: @derrick_zuber X: @DerrickZuber SoundCrowd
2:00 pm All voice. No limits. Toronto’s dynamic a cappella collective, SoundCrowd, blends powerhouse harmonies, infectious energy, and boundless creativity. Founded in 2016 and led by Scott Pietrangelo, this auditioned ensemble performs everything from chart-topping pop to inventive contemporary arrangements. They’ve graced stages with Steven Page, wowed Carnegie Hall with Deke Sharon’s Total Vocal, and lit up local venues from Nathan Phillips Square to the Princess of Wales Theatre. More than just an ensemble, SoundCrowd is a vibrant musical community where singing, movement, and laughter collide in electrifying performances Facebook: www.facebook.com/soundcrowdtoronto Twitter: twitter.com/soundcrowd Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Kbpf7lwIfXa5kTv-t15BA Johannes Linstead - From Spain to Cuba
3:30 pm Johannes Linstead has received over 500 million streams and has been named Canada’s “Guitarist of the Year”. The JUNO nominated artist has become recognized internationally with seven Top-10 US billboard charting albums, and is one of the best-selling guitarists in Instrumental, Latin Jazz, and World Music genres. Johannes was recently named “Artist of the Year” in Los Angeles-based Academia Music Awards and in 2024 he will be inducted in their Hall of Fame. His music has been heard in countless hit TV shows, video games and even the Winter Olympics. The group consists of fiery Spanish guitars, grooving bass and soulful accordion. Facebook: @johanneslinsteadmusic Instagram: @johanneslinstead X: @johannesnews |
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Jennie Town - Closing Ceremony Local Indigenous elder Jennie Town offers a ceremony to acknowledge the land and close the Guild Alive With Culture Arts festival. |
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Address of the Festival:
Guild Park & Gardens 201 Guildwood Parkway, Toronto INTERACTIVE GOOGLE MAP LINK |