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Provocation

Ideas Festival 2024

A new public square of spirited discussion, debate, and exploration of what is and what could be.

  • Thank you for your participation & support, Toronto and Stratford.

    If you missed this year's Toronto and Stratford  events, video & images from many of the panels and performances are now available.

    Experience Provocation 2023
  • Learn more about the Provocations Ideas Festival


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A Festival of Discovery

Provocation tackles difficult topics through vibrant public discussion, art, theatre, film, music, storytelling, and more.


About Us

About the Festival 

Provocation brings together disparate voices working for positive change. Since our launch in Toronto in 2022, we're expanding our reach into new communities.


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 Art, Performance, and Dialogue

From large-scale projections to intimate conversations, we create interactive sites that host the unexpected.


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Past Events

In spring 2022, we brought together leaders in fields like community and public health, justice, and governance with acclaimed artists whose work challenges our conventional perspectives. 


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Be a part of the Provocation Ideas Festival as a volunteer, organizational partner, or corporate supporter.


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