Provocation
Ideas Festival 2026
A new public square of spirited discussion, debate, and exploration of what is and what could be.
A Festival of Discovery
Provocation tackles difficult topics through vibrant public discussion, art, theatre, film, music, storytelling, and more.
About the Festival
Provocation brings together disparate voices working for positive change. Since our launch in Toronto in 2022, we've expanded to Stratford, Ontario and are preparing to bring this community-driven model of imagination and civic engagement to more places that want to dream and build together.
Art, Performance, and Dialogue
From large-scale projections to intimate conversations, we create interactive sites that host the unexpected.
Past Events
Beginning in 2022, we brought together leaders in fields like community and public health, justice, technology, media, and governance with acclaimed artists whose work challenges our conventional perspectives.
