Spectators will need to purchase an llume National Festival Pass for each day of the festival to access events. The Festival Pass is available for purchase at Aga Khan Museum either online or in-person. The Festival Pass will give spectators access to all festival events except the concert. Special discounted rates for families and members of the Aga Khan Museum.
A nominal entrance fee will be charged for attendees who only want to visit the National Visual Arts Gallery.
Please note that auditorium seating at the Aga Khan Museum is limited and seats for Film Festival screenings will need to be booked in advance and will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Spectators will also need to purchase tickets to the special Illume 2023 concert on Saturday November 11 at the Aga Khan Museum. Tickets are limited and will be available for sale shortly.
Our festival would not be possible without our dedicated volunteers! We welcome any Jamati member looking to help out and be part of the action.
Head to the volunteer registration page to sign up for roles including supporting registration, artist conceirge, providing nourishment to artists, or helping with the art gallery set-up/take-down, Flexible shifts are available to fit your schedule. Give a little time and get back tenfold in memories and community spirit!
For festival attendees, all the deets you need are right here at iiCanada.org/illume or on the iiCanada mobile App.
For participants, be sure to download The Ismaili app and login to your Illume registration profile to access your schedules and cohort information. The Ismaili App is available to download for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Time to charge those phones - you'll want the inside scoop right in your pocket!
If you lost an item, first check the main Lost & Found at the venue's Illume Help Desk. Volunteers there can also tell you if any venues have separate Lost & Founds run by their staff. Retrace your steps and ask at places you visited - between all of us, we'll help reunite you with your lost belongings!
No problem, you're welcome to have your friend's parents serve as your adult guardians for the festival weekend! They'll be responsible for your care and wellbeing throughout the event.
Please note minors must maintain a 3:1 ratio with guardians, and guardians must stay in the same room as their minors. Have an amazing time together!
Sadly, our furry friends are not allowed inside the Festival sites of the the Ismaili Centre Toronto and Aga Khan Museum, with the exception of service animals. All service animals must be wearing a vest.
You can find the calendar of events with the latest info on timing and locations here.
For more details on our feature events including our Opening Ceremonies and the Saturday Find Your Light Concert, check out iicanada.org/illume.
Sports schedules will be posted 7 days prior to festival weekend, and are subject to change. But don't worry, we'll keep iicanada.org/illume updated regularly as schedules are finalized.
Get ready for an epic weekend of celebrations and competitions!
Our Illume team is here to help! Please email us anytime at illume@iicanada.net. We'll get back to you promptly with an answer.
- Illume National Festival Weekend Pass that give you access to all festival events
- Transportation to/from Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Island Airport (YTZ) for arrivals and departures between November 9-12, 2023
- All internal transportation between the Pan Pacific Hotel only and festival venues of Ismaili Centre Toronto and Aga Khan Museum
- All meals including dinner on Friday evening, Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as breakfast and lunch on Sunday prior to the close of the festival.
- Illume Welcome Bag including exclusive Artist-only items
- Access to Masterclasses and the Speaker Series hosted by renowned artists and filmmakers within the industry
- **Shipping for Visual Arts pieces if desired by the artist.
** Visual artists are welcome to bring their piece with them to Toronto themselves if desired. If the piece requires shipping to Toronto, artists will be provided packaging instructions and all pieces from our region will be shipped from a central location. There is a field within the national registration for artists to provide sizing information to aid with shipping and curation of the gallery.
Please be aware that transportation to/from Toronto, as well as hotel accommodation are not included in the registration fee.
For visual arts, a picture of your finished artwork needs to be submitted within a week of the July 15 registration deadline. Files should be uploaded by midnight on July 22. Then bring your masterpiece to display at the regional gallery event happening in your area - be sure to watch for announcements on dates and locations!
For films, please submit your final cinematic gem by the registration cutoff on August 31. Time to put those directing skills to work!
We can't wait to see the immense talents of our Jamat brought to life on canvas and film!
Reach out to us at illume@iicanada.net and we will connect you with your region's Illume Arts lead.
We have arranged for dedicated rehearsal times for performing artists. Keep your eyes peeled for the event schedule which will contain the rehearsal times.
Details on artwork criteria like themes, maximum sizes, and submission process can be found here.
This page has everything you need to know to submit your masterpieces. Let your creativity shine!
Please refer to the submission guidelines for the Arts Festival available here.
Good news - we've got you covered! Just shoot an email to illume@iicanada.net and our team can help switch your registration.
Once the clock strikes 11:59pm PST, you must have uploaded your submissions for the visual arts (July 15) and film festival (August 31).
We are currently crossing the t's and dotting the i's. Check back regularly to view the final rosters of athletes and artists heading to Hamilton.
If you need to exchange your partiicipant t-shirt, please visit the registration desk at one of the festival venues. Our volunteers will do our best to find you the right size, should it be available.
Participant Fee within Ontario | $450 |
| Participant Fee outside Ontario | $350 |
| Participant Fee for 2 sports within Ontario | $485 |
| Participant Fee for 2 sports outside Ontario | $385 |
| Coaches/Managers | $185 |
The registration fee supports:
- Participant experience
- Exclusive memorabilia item
- Apparel: 2 uniform tops for athletes | 1 apparel top for artists
- Transportation shuttles to and from Hamilton airport/public transit stations
- Transportation shuttles between venues
- Meals and snacks for the entire festival weekend (not all participants will begin competing Thursday)
- Breakfast -Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
- Lunch - Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
- Dinner - Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Welcome Package
- Opening Ceremonies
- Rental of equipment, venues and audio visual
- Purchase of awards, software, officials/judges and evaluators
- Food to nourish our volunteers
- Visual Arts will be at the Ismaili Centre Toronto
- Film Festival will be at the Aga Khan Museum
- Graffiti Wall Installation in the ICT Parking Lot (B2 Spot 45)
- Masterclasses will be at the Aga Khan Museum
- Pop-up performances, family activities and workshops will be held at both the Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre Toronto
Details of your travel plans will be collected during the National Registration process. If there is a change to your travel plans, please let your concierge know and share updated details.
Transportation will be available for artists and their guardians to/from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Island Airport (YTZ) for arrivals and departures between November 9-12, 2023.
During the Festival, transportation will be provided to artists, including minors with guardians, between the Pan Pacific Hotel only and festival venues of Ismaili Centre Toronto and Aga Khan Museum. We will try to accommodate any additional family members traveling between venues if there is excess capacity on shuttles.
We know that many artists have family and friends in the Toronto area who you may want to stay with. For those who would prefer hotel accommodations in Toronto, a special Illume rate of $179 + tax per night has been secured at the prestigious Pan Pacific Hotel if booked before Friday, October 6. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from the Ismaili Centre and Aga Khan Museum and can be booked by emailing rashida@globextravel.com directly and providing your travel details.