The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is throwing a birthday party like no other — and you’re invited! To celebrate its monumental 125th anniversary, the AGO has lined up a summer-long celebration packed with parties, art experiences, and community engagement, running May 15 to September 25, 2025.
The festivities kick off on May 15 with a sold-out after-hours bash featuring DJ Clymaxxx and live performances by students from The Royal Conservatory of Music. If you didn’t snag a ticket, don’t worry — there’s plenty more in store!
🖼️ Iconic 125
Running all summer, this special feature spotlights 30 beloved works from the AGO’s collection. Each piece comes with fresh curatorial insights and visitor perspectives.
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🍸 AGO Speakeasy at The Grange
Sip on AGO-inspired cocktails in the historic Grange House library, transformed into a chic speakeasy. The experience runs Wednesdays and Fridays in May, June, and September, with limited spots available.
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💡 Art Rate Monitor (returns July 8)
Experience art in a whole new way with the Art Rate Monitor, which uses wearable tech to capture your emotional reactions to artworks — a high-tech twist on traditional gallery-going.
👉 Find out how it works
🎨 Art Bash!
The grand finale arrives on September 25 with Art Bash, the AGO’s legendary fundraising gala. Expect bold installations, fabulous outfits, and a toast to the next 125 years of art in Toronto.
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As the AGO looks ahead to the opening of the Dani Reiss Modern and Contemporary Gallery in 2027, this milestone summer reminds us why it remains one of Canada’s most beloved cultural institutions. Don’t miss this celebration — 125 years in the making.
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