Thank you to everyone who attended and those who helped spread the word throughout your communities and networks.
This year’s programme stretched over three weekends in venues across the city and showcased a captivating array of productions meticulously curated to ignite the imaginations of very young children and their grownups.We’re excited to welcome you and yours to the 2026 WeeFestival!
Week 1 | May 1 – 3
May 2 | 12h Opening Dance Party ! Celebrate together our Opening Week
May 2 | 15h30 Join Krysta Sero as she shares her favourite books by Indigenous authors and illustrators! Krysta Sero is a Kanien’kehá:ka woman of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, living in Toronto. She is a mother, an Early Childhood Educator, and an Indigenous Knowledge Resource Teacher.
Week 2 | May 7 -10
At Meridian Arts Centre
…And the Ideas Soar
Dates: May 8 – 10
Ideal for ages 2-5 years
Greenwin Theatre, Meridian Arts Centre
Baby Loves Music
Dates: May 8 – 10
Age Range: For ages 0-12 months
Upper Gallery, Meridian Arts Centre
Hello Hands & Feet
Dates: May 7
For Neurodivergent children (ages 3 – 8)
Greenwin Theatre, Meridian Arts Centre
May 9 – 10am to 2pm Free Portrait Sessions
On May 9, child photographer Melanie Gordon will be joining us at the Meridian Arts Centre with her beloved Mighty Minis—Free 10-minute portrait sessions. Book your spot
At Spadina Theatre – Alliance Française de Toronto
Holiday Weekend – May 16-17
Celebrate the holiday weekend with a music-filled programme at Small World Music Centre
Before or after a show, cross the hallway to experience a new work in progress!
Cooo
For 6 months +
Saturday – 10h & 11h15
Avoou
For 6 months +
Sunday – 10h & 11h15
Capoeira Criança Brincadeira
All ages
Saturday and Sunday – 13h
Among the Trees
For 1-3 years
Saturday and Sunday – 10h45 & 12h15
Be the first to see a new work in progress!
Exclusively for School Groups
Sponsor a show!
Let us know who you’d like to dedicate the show to and we’ll acknowledge your gift and share your dedication following the performance!
We’re thrilled to offer Baby Loves Music, a special performance created for the very very youngest from artists from Ireland, completely free in order to welcome over 100 infants as our newest WeeFestival fans.
You can help by sponsoring one of the 9 performances with a gift of $250.
The festival extends its reach with tours to Aurora and Hamilton in partnership with the Aurora Cultural Centre and Hamilton’s Kinderfest