Are you feeling the heat from the hot summer and need a quick indoor getaway?
Cool down at Toronto’s various art exhibitions, ranging from immersive, digital installations to funky, eye-catching pop art displays!
We have selected ten must-see exhibitions for this summer which will leave you with deep thoughts, new perspectives, and loads of imagination!
Home Game: Toronto Loves Basketball
Location: 225 Queens Quay West
When: Now – Oct. 12, 2025
Come celebrate the cultural impact basketball has had on Toronto, through this art exhibition hosted by the Harbourfront Centre. This exhibition showcases the deep roots of basketball in the city, highlighting historical moments such as the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 NBA championship win, the rise of Toronto Tempo WNBA team, and many other milestones dating back to 1891.
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Bubble Planet
Location: 30 Hanover Rd.
When: Now – Aug. 31, 2025
Experience this one-of-a-kind bubble exhibition for its fun and youthful appeal! This immersive experience will take you through a pastel-coloured universe filled with various holographic and sensory-friendly attractions. Make sure you purchase tickets in advance for this popular Toronto experience, so you can unleash your inner child!
For more information, click here.
Pancakes and Booze Art Show
Location: 783 College St.
When: July 18, 2025
This international art show is coming to Toronto in July to showcase artwork from 100-plus local artists. With live DJs, fresh pancakes being served with alcoholic beverages, and most importantly, fresh talent being unleashed — this exhibition is expected to be a big hit in the city this summer!
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Yayoi Kusama’s INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM – LET’S SURVIVE FOREVER
Location: AGO | 317 Dundas Street West
When: Now – May 2026
Visit the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) for the renowned contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama’s groundbreaking interpretations of infinity. From mirrored spheres to infinite amounts of silver orbs, this internationally-acclaimed exhibition is receiving much praise for its futuristic take on modern art.
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Rough and Ready: A History of the Cowboy Boot
Location: Bata Shoe Museum | 327 Bloor Street West
When: Now – October 2026
Howdy, friends! If you’re looking for a completely new experience, this western-inspired exhibition is one to look forward to! Here, you will get to learn about the history behind cowboy boots and how it is a defining piece of footwear behind the labour and leisure, freedom, and resistance of North American history.
For more information, click here.
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
Location: 30 Hanover Rd.
When: Now – September 2025
Immerse yourself in the Titanic exhibition, which is coming to Toronto this summer! With 200 artifacts on site, this exhibition will allow you to explore the reconstruction of the tragic Titanic shipwreck, starting from the ship’s luxurious guest suites to visuals replicating the disasters which led to the sinking of the ship.
For more information, click here.
The New Immersive Van Gogh: The Next Chapter
Location: 1 Yonge St.
When: Now – Sept 1, 2025
Van Gogh is back for another summer in the city, but this time— for an even more grand experience! With light displays of one of the world’s most renowned artists’ work, this display will make you feel like you’re literally a part of his paintings. Do not miss out on this staple Toronto activity!
For more information, click here.
Joyce Wieland: Heart On
Location: AGO | 317 Dundas Street West
When: Now – January 2026
Visit the AGO for this playful exhibition curated by Joyce Wieland’s art from Toronto in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. This iconic display explores themes about feminism, nationalism, and ecology—through her work in textiles, collages, prints, and drawings.
For more information, click here.
MOCA x Heritage Toronto: Visualizing the Junction Triangle
Location: MOCA Toronto | 158 Sterling Rd.
When: July 27, 2025
Get to know The Junction Triangle—the Toronto neighbourhood where MOCA is located, through this historical art exhibition. You will get a walkthrough of the neighbourhood’s churches, bridges, and its famous names from this area to witness their legacy.
For more information, click here.
Kensington Market Rooftop Parking Garage
Location: 100 McCaul St.
When: July 10 & 11, 2025
International students attending the Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCAD) are showcasing an exhibition of the foreign student experience, called “Neither Here Nor There.” The displays follow the artists’ emotions between the two worlds where they reside — combatting identity shifts and disconnection while being at their home away from home.
For more information, click here.
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