Cambridge Celebration of the Arts takes place each year, for one evening in June. 
For more than 20 years, the event has showcased local artists and their visual, literary, and performing arts talent. 

The event has two performing stages in Civic Square and Market Square, a literary stage inside City Hall Atrium and the visual art gallery is on display throughout the main floor of City Hall. The event attracts approximately 5,000 people to City Hall and surrounding area. 

Mark your calendars & join us

Friday, June 13, 2025

from 5-10 p.m.

at Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson Street. 

Enjoy local restaurants and market vendors on site. You will not want to miss Art Attic happening inside Cambridge Centre for the Arts, be sure to drop in. The Cambridge Fire Hall Museum will be open, you won't want to miss their Flames of Change photo exhibit on display! 

Artist Line Up

Performing Artists: 

Main Stage (Full Band): Civic Square 
ArtistTime

The MacQueens

Undercover

Empty Hours

Group Therapy & The OCD Horns

Cheryl Lescom & LTZ

5 - 5:45 p.m. 

6 - 6:45 p.m.

7 - 7:45 p.m.

8 - 8:45 p.m.

9 - 10 p.m.

Market Stage: McIntyre Square
ArtistTime

Ayesha Ahad

Avery Raquel

Felicia Chaves

Eunice Keitan

Sammy Duke

5 - 5:45 p.m.

6 - 6:45 p.m.

7 - 7:45 p.m.

8 - 8:45 p.m.

9 - 9:45 p.m. 

 Literary Artists: City Hall Atrium Stage

ArtistTime
Valerie Thomson 5:15p.m.
Marvin Colebrooke 6p.m.
Paul Bender 7:15p.m.
Dan McQuain 8p.m.
Shannon MacKinnon 8:30p.m.

 Visual Artists: Atrium and Bowman Room

Visual Artists

Alex Krajewski

Alyssa Death

Brenda Hummiford

Christina Grant/Rosemary Grant

Christine Campbell

Deb Flynn

Dina Rehanek

Ginny Carnevale

Jacqui Mason

Jessica Penney

Joe Lethbridge 

John Richer

Kat Looby

Katie Rawlings

Kendra Lightfoot

Kirit Mistry

Lisa Leskien

Maria Antoniv

Melissa Rempel

Olivia Brouwer

Pieter Zantinge

Rae Azzopardi

Steve Delahunty

Sumaira Tazeen

Tara Markov

Valerie Armada

Valerie Thomson

Vanessa Pejovic

Wayne Reardon

 Student Visual Artworks: Atrium and Bowman Room

Highschool Participant
Galt Collegiate Institute
Preston High School
Glenview Park Secondary School
Jacob Hespeler Secondary School

École Secondaire Catholique Père-René-De-Galinée

Southwood Secondary School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please join us in congratulating the 2025 Winners

People's Choice Winner for Visual Art - Adult: Rae Azzopardi!

People's Choice Winner for Visual Art- Student: Chloe Tseng of Preston High School! 


 What to expect at the celebration:

  • Over 50 professional, local and amateur artists shining their talents in music, poetry and visual arts
  • Come hungry! Food vendors and restaurants will be on-site. 
    • Joey Doggs
    • Bombay Sizzler
    • Cambridge Farmers Market
    • Greek Street Gyro
    • Cambridge Restaurant
    • Choun Kitchen
    • Donkey Kone Icecream
  • Two free parking lots are available - Beverly/Wellington Street Parking Lot & Cambridge City Hall Parking Lot
  • Rain or Shine event
  • Enjoyment for all ages
  • Free admission
  • Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase from our beverage partner Farm League Brewing

Farm League Brewing Logo

 Find your way around

Event Site Map

Event accessibility

  • If you require accessible accommodations, please contact event staff prior to the event
  • Accessible washrooms are available
  • Accessible drop off area will be available off of Cambridge Street
  • Bus routes are nearby.  Use the Grand River Transit website to plan your route. 

Sponsorship 

Thank you to our sponsors!

TD logo   TMMC logo

BIG logo 

Diva Petrolum logo   Racolta Jensen logo 

Volunteer

Are you interested in volunteering at the event? Apply Now

Volunteer for Cambridge Celebration of the Arts! This event showcases local artists and their visual, literary, and performing arts talent and has been held annually for more than 20 years. The minimum age to volunteer is 13 years of age. Volunteer duties can include: event setup, takedown, information booth, volunteer helper, and event greeter. Volunteering with Celebration of the Arts is a great way to collect volunteer hours and give back to your community.

Email the Recreation Coordinator or call 519-623-1340 ext 4277 for more information.

Committee Members

We are currently seeking a committee member for the position of Literary Arts Coordinator. If interested please email the Recreation Coordinator or call 519-623-1340 ext., 4277.

ResponsibilityName
Chair Les Kadar 
Staff Liaison/Recreation Coordinator Megan Hooper & Ashley MacSporran
Performing Arts Coordinators Dennis Napper & Kristine Dearlove
Promotions/Social Media Coordinators Deanna Wells
Visual Arts Coordinator Ingrid Talpak
Volunteer Coordinator Bill Ashwell
Literary Arts Coordinator Recruiting - email cca@cambridge.ca 
Vendor Coordinator

Rosalyn McKay

Youth Visual Arts Coordinator

Zenen Treadwell 

Traveling by bus

Visit the Grand River Transit (GRT) website for the best route and schedule that is right for you.

Accessibility

Please note, evening events will use lighting that may be disruptive to people who are sensitive to light. 

For questions regarding accessibility for any event, contact Inclusion and Accessibility Services.

Stay Connected

All inquiries please email cca@cambridge.ca

Follow our events team on Instagram @cambridgecelebrates and the City of Cambridge @cityofcbridge