Hula Hālau
Kahiko (ancient) and ʻauana (modern) hula — chant, dance and the living traditions of Hawaiʻi.
Performers Wanted
Share your hālau on the AlohaFest stage.
For our milestone year, we're inviting hula hālau, Tahitian and Polynesian dance groups, and Pacific musicians to join the lineup — and help us celebrate ten years of Aloha in Toronto.
15,000+
Annual guests
20+
Cultural performances
15+
Hālau & groups
11hrs
11am–10pm stage
Free
All-ages audience
Why perform
One of the city's warmest stages.
AlohaFest Toronto is the city's first and only united celebration of Polynesian culture. Performing here puts your group in front of a welcoming, all-ages audience of 15,000+ — and alongside hālau and artists from across the GTA and beyond.
For many groups it's the highlight of the summer: a chance to share your art, grow your following, and be part of a community that lifts each other up in the spirit of aloha.
Who we welcome
From hula to ʻori — all of the Pacific.
Whether you're a long-running hālau or a brand-new group, we'd love to hear from you.
ʻOri Tahiti
Fast, powerful Tahitian dance and drumming that brings the square to life.
Polynesian & Pacific Dance
Sāmoan siva, Māori kapa haka, and the wider dances of the Pacific.
Musicians & Bands
Live island music — ʻukulele, slack-key, and Polynesian-inspired sounds for the main stage.
On the day
What performers can expect
- A professional main stage at Mel Lastman Square
- Sound & tech support with a stage manager
- On-stage introduction by the festival host
- A large, warm, all-ages audience
- A space in the AlohaFest ʻohana of performers
Set lengths and the running order are confirmed with each group as the 2026 program is finalized.
How it works
From application to the stage
Apply
Tell us about your group using the form below — it only takes a minute.
We'll be in touch
Our program team reviews submissions and reaches out about fit and scheduling.
Take the stage
We confirm your set time, share the run-of-show, and welcome you on July 25.
Apply to perform
Performer application
Tell us about your group and we'll follow up about performing at AlohaFest Toronto 2026.
Mahalo!
Thanks for your interest in performing at AlohaFest Toronto 2026. We’ll review your submission and follow up as we finalize the lineup.
Year ten · Saturday, July 25, 2026 · rain or shine
We'd love to see you on stage.
Help us make the 10th anniversary our biggest celebration of Polynesian culture yet.
Performer questions? Email performers@alohafesttoronto.com