Illume 2023 is the first festival bringing our entire Canadian Jamat together to celebrate talent across both arts and sports.

Festivals are a place to gather, connect, celebrate, and be inspired — Illume 2023 is sure to do all of that, and more! From the qualifying events to the national festival, the next few months will be full of celebration, preparation, and excitement. And we can’t wait to share it all with you!

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For any questions, email us at illume@iicanada.net. 
Festival Program

With the Performing Arts and Sports festival in the books, we have planned an exciting line up of marquee events taking place at the Visual Arts and Film Festival this November 11-12 in Toronto!

Host Cities

Hamilton and Toronto will serve as the host cities for Illume 2023. Join us as we embark on an unforgettable journey in celebration of excellence in arts and sports.

Arts Festival

Highlighting the creative talent in our Canadian Jamat, Illume 2023 will feature three different art showcases. The National Performing Arts Showcase, held this past August in Hamilton and the upcoming National Film Festival and Art Gallery, taking place November 11-12, in Toronto.

Sports Tournament

Illume 2023 featured 18 different sports, including several new and exciting games like Pickleball, eChess & eSports, as well as classic favourites like Volleyball, Basketball, and Ball Hockey.

Get Involved

Whether you’re an athlete, an artist, a coach, a volunteer, or a spectator, there are many ways to take part in Illume 2023.