About this Event
A Month-Long Global Celebration of Peace Through Culture
The International Peace Festival | Festival International de la Paix (IPF | FIP) 2026 is a month-long global celebration of peace, culture, education, diplomacy, and international cooperation taking place from September 21 to October 24, 2026.
Presented by the International Peace Alliance | Alliance Internationale de la Paix (IPA | AIP), the Festival brings together collaborating organizations, artists, filmmakers, performers, educators, diplomats, community leaders, and audiences through public programming in Canada and around the world.
Beginning on the United Nations International Day of Peace, the Festival promotes dialogue, cultural exchange, artistic excellence, and international understanding through international, Canadian, and global cultural programming, culminating in the Peace Ambassadors Awards Gala & Grand Ball.
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING
Celebrating peace through international exhibitions, performing arts, film, conferences, dialogues, and special events presented by collaborating organizations across six continents.
Opening Celebrations
September 21, 2026
The International Peace Festival officially opens on the United Nations International Day of Peace with opening celebrations in participating cities around the world and across five continents, launching the month-long Festival through ceremonies celebrating peace, culture, dialogue, and international cooperation.
Art Exhibitions
Discover exhibitions featuring painting, sculpture, photography, public art, heritage, and contemporary artistic expression exploring themes of peace, identity, memory, reconciliation, and global understanding.
Performing Arts
Experience performances celebrating artistic excellence through music, ballet, dance, opera, theatre, and other performing arts traditions from around the world.
Film Screenings
Explore Canadian and international films highlighting peacebuilding, human rights, reconciliation, sustainability, democracy, social justice, and cultural dialogue.
Conferences & Dialogues
Participate in conferences, lectures, panel discussions, public dialogues, and forums exploring peace, diplomacy, education, leadership, sustainability, and international cooperation.
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CANADIAN FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING
Discover Festival programming presented by collaborating organizations and cultural institutions across Canada's participating Festival cities.
Participating Festival cities include:
• Toronto
• Montréal
• Ottawa
• Vancouver
Additional Canadian communities may participate through collaborating organizations and Festival partners as programming continues to expand.
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INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL PROGRAMMING
Explore curated cultural programming presented by leading museums, galleries, orchestras, opera companies, ballet companies, theatres, cinematheques, universities, libraries, and cultural institutions throughout six continents during the Festival period.
Participating regions include:
• Europe
• Africa
• Asia
• North America
• South America
• Oceania
Throughout the Festival period, visitors can discover exhibitions, performing arts, film screenings, conferences, and cultural events presented by participating institutions around the world, celebrating artistic excellence while strengthening international dialogue, cultural diplomacy, and cooperation.
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PEACE AMBASSADORS AWARDS GALA & GRAND BALL
The International Peace Festival concludes with an elegant white-tie celebration recognizing outstanding achievements in peacebuilding, leadership, culture, and film.
October 24, 2026
Fairmont Royal York Hotel
Toronto, Canada
The Peace Ambassadors Awards Gala & Grand Ball brings together distinguished leaders, diplomats, artists, filmmakers, philanthropists, educators, business leaders, and members of the international community for an unforgettable evening celebrating peace through culture, leadership, and international cooperation.
The evening features the presentation of the International Peace Alliance | Alliance Internationale de la Paix (IPA | AIP) Peace Merit Awards, comprising three major award categories:
• Peace Cultural Awards
• Peace Leadership Awards
• Peace Film Awards
Together these awards recognize distinguished individuals, organizations, filmmakers, artists, and community leaders whose contributions have advanced peace, cultural diplomacy, international cooperation, and human development while helping to build a more peaceful, compassionate, and connected world.
Guests will enjoy an elegant evening of fine dining, cultural entertainment, international fellowship, and the Grand Ball inspired by the traditions of Europe's great formal balls.
The Peace Ambassadors Awards Gala & Grand Ball is a separately ticketed event.
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WHY ATTEND?
The International Peace Festival is more than a series of events. It is an international platform where culture, education, diplomacy, and the arts come together to inspire dialogue, strengthen understanding, and foster international cooperation.
Whether attending events in Canada or exploring programming presented by collaborating organizations around the world, participants become part of a growing international community committed to building a more peaceful, compassionate, and connected future.
REGISTRATION
Register to receive Festival announcements, programming updates, venue information, and special event notifications.
Some Festival events require separate registration or ticketing.
The Peace Ambassadors Awards Gala & Grand Ball requires a separate paid ticket.
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ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL PEACE FESTIVAL
The International Peace Festival | Festival International de la Paix (IPF | FIP) is a global initiative of the International Peace Alliance | Alliance Internationale de la Paix (IPA | AIP).
Through partnerships with cultural institutions, educational organizations, community groups, governments, and international collaborators, the Festival promotes peace through culture, education, diplomacy, artistic excellence, and international cooperation.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St W, Toronto, Canada
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