Sauga Arts HUB

Jazz Rangers featuring Dionne R. Grant at the Hyatt Mississauga
2025-12-31 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Hyatt Place Hotel Toronto/Mississauga, 5787 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Z 2H7, Canada
We are kicking off the evening with jazz in the lobby, featuring Dionne Grant, before the late-night festivities.

DREAM SCAPE – New Years Eve at Luxe
2025-12-31 18:00 - 2026-01-01 02:00 | Luxe Convention Centre, 5787 Hurontario St, Mississauga, Ontario, L5R 4B4, Canada
Luxe Convention Centre is introducing a new kind of New Year’s Eve experience for Mississauga – an elevated evening that brings together live performances, immersive art, and a curated 5-stage culinary journey, all designed to celebrate the city’s culture and community.

Date: December 31, 2025
Time: Doors open 6:00 PM · Program begins 7:00 PM
Location: Luxe Convention Centre, Mississauga
Tickets & details: nyeluxe.ca – Use promo code MAC15 for an exclusive discount.

NYE 2026, Fireworks presented by Tim Hortons
2025-12-31 20:00 - 2026-01-01 00:00 | Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C9, Canada
Ring in 2026 at Celebration Square with new beats and timeless moments.
Mississauga’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration returns with a lineup featuring global sounds and emerging Canadian artists. The night kicks off with an interactive K-Pop spotlight and culminates in a breathtaking fireworks finale presented by Tim Hortons.
saugaLIVE Stage Performances
The night ignites with a high-energy dance party featuring Montreal’s East2West, one of Canada’s most recognized K-Pop dance crews, bringing the power and precision of Seoul’s biggest stages straight to Mississauga. At 9:00 p.m., families and early-night revelers can join in the Junior Confetti Countdown, a fun and colourful moment to welcome the New year early – without slowing down the party.
The momentum keeps building with back-to-back performances from some of the most exciting names in pop and electronic music. Hometown’s rising pop artist, CMAGIC5, takes the stage with feel-good anthems and powerhouse vocals. Then, Alex Kade, who fuses anime culture and EDM into a vibrant futuristic set brings the pulse of Tokyo nightlife to the Square.
Closing out the night is UK-based group, Say Now, whose genre-blending sound and electrifying stage presence promise an unforgettable countdown performance as the clock strikes midnight – just before the spectacular fireworks show lights up the sky, presented by Tim Hortons.
NYE 2026 Schedule*
Hosted by Scotty Willats and Dhanung Bulsara. Skating rink open until 11: 00 p.m.

8:00 p.m. – K-Pop Dance Party feat. East2West
9:00 p.m. – NYE Junior Confetti Countdown
9:15 p.m. – CMAGIC5
9:55 p.m. – Pop Re:Play feat. East2West
10:00 p.m. – Alex Kade
10:55 p.m. – Pop Re:Wind feat. East2West
11:00 p.m. – Say Now
Midnight – Fireworks, presented by Tim Hortons

* Subject to change

Winter Break at PAMA: Warmth & Wonder- Storybook Studio Times
2026-01-02 10:30 - 16:00 | Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives, 9 Wellington St. East, Brampton, Ontario, L6W 1Y1, Canada
Enjoy cozy crafts and stories that will transport you to imaginative worlds, a cheerful way to spend a snowy day!  PAMA’s Art Educators look forward to sharing their favourite childhood tales. Gather in the cozy story corner for a reading and then get creative with a craft inspired by each day’s fairy tale fun.
Drop-in Program Included with General Admission.
Click here to learn more.

Jazz Rangers at the Hyatt Missisauga
2026-01-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Hyatt Place Hotel Toronto/Mississauga, 5787 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Z 2H7, Canada
The Jazz Rangers instrumental trio is out for an evening of casual jazz favourites at the Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga.

Why Do You Create? Exhibition – Visual Arts Mississauga
2026-01-12 - 2026-02-09 | Visual Arts Mississauga, 4170 Riverwood Park Ln, Mississauga, Ontario, L5C 2S7, Canada
Why Do You Create? 2026 Juried Exhibition provides artists with an opportunity to reflect on the motivations and significance behind their creative practices. This exhibition also served as a platform for Ontario artists to present their work alongside their peers, while offering art enthusiasts the chance to discover the exceptional talent within the visual arts community.
This year’s show features a carefully curated collection of 38 artworks, selected by jurors: Jieun (June) Kim, Kulwant Singh, and Stephanie Schirm. Each piece offers a unique perspective on the exhibition theme, revealing the personal stories that inspire the artists’ expression.
Opening Reception: January 23, 7-9 PM
In-Person Exhibition:
Hallway Gallery | January 12 – February 8
White Studio | January 23-25
Click here to learn more.

The Heartland Singers | Open Audition 2026
2026-01-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Westminster United Church, 4094 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 1J5, Canada
🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉
Here’s a resolution for you in 2025… sing more 🎶✨
If singing has been on your heart, this is your sign. 💖
Join the Heartland Singers for Open Auditions on January 12 and kick off the New Year by trying something new, building confidence, and making music with an incredible group of women.
📝 Registration is required — once registered, you’ll be able to select your audition time.
👉 Register here: https://form.jotform.com/253446253373256
Ring in the New Year with harmony, joy, and a resolution you’ll actually love. ✨

Seniors & Youth Connect – Empowering Generations Through Movement
2026-01-13 04:30 - 18:00, 2026-01-20 04:30 - 18:00 | Creditvale Mills, 1555 S Parade Ct #1535, Mississ
Join Studio.89 for an 8-week journey of fun, creativity, and intergenerational connections with their Seniors & Youth Connect program!
They are now accepting applicants for Cohort 2 of their Empowering Generations Through Movement series.
Happening every Tuesday from Jan 13th – Feb 17, 4:30-6:00pm.
Located at 1535-1555 South Parade Court
Weekly activities + an exciting field trip!
First come, first serve.
To register, email us your full name, phone number, and email, and indicate which cohort you’d like to join.
Please note: You may register for only one cohort to ensure everyone has a chance to participate.
Contact: syc@studio89.org

Jay Boehmer’s Queen Street Four at The Rex
2026-01-14 17:00 - 19:00 | The Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar, 194 Queen St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1Z1, Canada
Join Jay Boehmer’s Queen Street Four at The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar (194 Queen Street West, Toronto) on Wednesday, January 14 from 5-7 PM. Event is pay as your wish.

Seniors & Youth Connect – Impact Arts Program
2026-01-15 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-01-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Creditvale Mills, 1555 S Parade Ct #1535, Mississ
Join Studio.89 for an 8-week journey of fun, creativity, and intergenerational connections with their Seniors & Youth Connect program!
They are now accepting applicants for their Impact Arts Program.
Happening every Thursday from Jan 15th – Mar 5, 4:30-6:00pm.
Located at 1535-1555 South Parade Court
Weekly activities + an exciting field trip!
First come, first serve.
To register, email us your full name, phone number, and email, and indicate which cohort you’d like to join.
Contact: syc@studio89.org

Jazz Rangers featuring Iris Moon at the Hyatt Missisauga
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Hyatt Place Hotel Toronto/Mississauga, 5787 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Z 2H7, Canada
The Jazz Rangers welcome Iris Moon back for another evening of vocal hits at the Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga Centre.

Figurative Expressions
2026-01-16 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-23 09:30 - 12:30 | Visual Arts Mississauga, 4170 Riverwood Park Ln, Mississauga, Ontario, L5C 2S7, Canada
We’re a group of artists who meet Friday mornings at Visual Arts Mississauga Riverwood (VAM) and draw the figure.
There is no instruction. The drop-in cost is $25 per session which runs from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also pe-pay for 9 sessions at a cost of $200 and get one session free. We run a fall, winter and spring semester consisting of 9 sessions each. You can pay by cash during a session or e-transfer to figurativexpressions2010@gmail.com.
We change up the posing times each week. Week 1 is short poses ranging from 1 minute gestures up to 5-30 minute poses. Week 2 is 1 minute gestures to longer 10-60 minute poses. Week 3 is one long 3 hour pose- (some of use bring in the paints for the long pose). Then we start the weekly rotation again.
It’s a diverse, relaxed, friendly group from beginner to professional artists. We provide easels, tables and drawing horses, you bring whatever medium you’d like to work with.
We begin drawing around 9:30am but you should arrive 10-15 minutes beforehand to get set up. Help with setting up the room is appreciated (moving tables) as is putting the room back to the way we found it after (moving tables). Also, don’t forget to switch that mute button on your phone while we’re all drawing away- Thanks.
We’re at the room at the far end of the hall when you enter VAM and turn left.
Visual Arts Mississauga
4170 Riverwood Park Lane
Mississauga, ON L5C 2S7
Hope to see you there.

UNCAGED E-Book Launch – Norma Fay Nicholson
2026-01-17 09:00 - 2026-01-18 00:00 | Online
UNCAGED, a new book by Norma Fay Nicholson, is a powerful and thought-provoking book that challenges society’s reflex to discipline Black and Minority youth through incarceration. This book calls for a reimagined approach to justice, grounded in accountability, community support, dignity and restoration.
To access UNCAGED, download Kindle on your phone to facilitate the purchase of Uncaged as an E-book for 99 Cents on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. – midnight.
Paperback copies are available here: https://a.co/d/6f6g5oI

Charting & Navigating Paths to Success
2026-01-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Visual Arts Mississauga, 4170 Riverwood Park Ln, Mississauga, Ontario, L5C 2S7, Canada
Sauga Plein Air Group, Visual Arts Mississauga and Cantoo City announce the first installment of the 2026 Emerging Artists Speaker Series.
Each session will feature a panel discussion with established professionals from the creative and visual arts sector. Panellists will share strategies for building a personal brand and identifying hidden opportunities in today’s landscape.
There is be a Q & A opportunity at the end with some light snacks and drinks, for a networking opportunity.
The guest Speakers will be Maria Iva, professional artists, instructor and Connie Munson, photographer, mixed media artist, writer.
The moderator will be Sherry Gu, CEO of Cantoo City online art supplies store.
http://www.cantoocity.com/
Click here to register!

Jazz Rangers live at the Port Credit Legion
2026-01-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Port Credit Legion, 35 Front St. N,, Port Credit, Mississauga, ON, L5H 2E1, Canada
One of our favourite vocalists, Dionne (www.dionnergrant.com) is joining us at the Port Credit Legion for a fun afternoon of music.

Maestro’s Fireside Chat: The Evolution of the Symphony Orchestra
2026-01-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, Mississauga, Canada
From its origins in the courts and churches of Europe to the powerful modern ensemble we know today, explore the evolution of the symphony orchestra across 400 years with Maestro Denis Mastromonaco. Set in the intimate glow of a candlelit theatre, this fireside chat traces how instruments, composers, and musical traditions have shaped the orchestra, and offers fresh insight into the innovations that continue to define symphonic music today.
Click here to learn more.

ROM at the Library: Embroidery in South Asia – What Fabrics Do We Value and Why?
2026-01-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Clarkson Library, 2475 Truscott Drive, Mississauga, ON, L5J 2B5, Canada
Join us for ROM at the Library, a series where museum exhibits and objects spark meaningful dialogue. Explore a theme, hear from others, and add your voice to the conversation. Come curious, leave connected!
Optional: bring an item that ties in with the topic to share your story with others (e.g., a memory, a photograph, an object, etc.).
Presented by ROM (Royal Ontario Museum)
Embroidery in South Asia: What Fabrics Do We Value and Why?
Fabric is the closest thing to you all day. Start by exploring the intricate, handcrafted beauty of South Asian textiles, such as the vibrant stitching of Phulkari and the resourceful, layered designs of Kantha.
The conversation will focus on personal value of handmade items in a fast-fashion world. How does recognizing the skill and story behind a single piece – whether its embroidery, a scarf, or a design on a blanket – change your relationship with your wardrobe and your home?
Whether handmade, machine-made, historical or current, bring your embroidered fabrics to the conversation to share with the group.
Click here to learn more and register.

Midday Melodies featuring Lim-Shanahan-Cho Trio
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Hazel McCallion Central Library, 301 Burnhamthorpe Rd, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3Y3, Canada
Recharge your mind and soul with a cozy midday concert series – your perfect lunch hour escape!
Come join us for the Midday Melodies Series! Get ready to enjoy a relaxing afternoon filled with beautiful music. Don’t miss this opportunity to unwind and appreciate some wonderful tunes.
Presented in partnership with The Chamber Music Society of Mississauga, the Music Performance Trust Fund.
Maker Stage, Hazel McCallion Central Library
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Click here to learn more.

2026 MARTYS Nomination Information Session
2026-01-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Join the Mississauga Arts Council for their 2026 Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS) Information Session taking place on January 22nd, 2026, 1 PM EST over Zoom!
The MARTYS are the Mississauga Arts Council (MAC)’s annual awards celebration, recognizing the outstanding contributions of both individual artists and arts organizations whose vital work transforms and advances the arts community in Mississauga.
Register via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Pqto5FJ0SmycoCWqeQOa5w?fbclid=IwY2xjawPbT35leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5YngyQ29jbWc4ZEEySlduc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHktrmzizQfYQXNF9xmqqL_nZJ_DWXp72bVYVpQ2nAo1uLVBYjQzWcmErSg8d_aem_f2V1jfDJ1BpRiDs5jXsmDQ#/registration

Jazz Rangers featuring Dionne R. Grant at the Hyatt Mississauga
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga Centre, 5787 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 2H7, Canada
For the first time in the New Year at Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga, Dionne Grant (www.dionnergrant.com) is joining us on the keyboard and vocals.

Open Mic and Paint Night with Speak Your Truth
2026-01-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives, 9 Wellington St. East, Brampton, Ontario, L6W 1Y1, Canada
Join PAMA and Brampton-based youth-led organization Speak Your Truth for an inspiring evening of performance, art and advocacy. Explore the exhibition Remember | Resist | Redraw: A Radical History Poster Project, which highlights histories that are often overlooked or marginalized in mainstream narratives. Enjoy spoken word and musical performances, meet new people and reflect on the themes of advocacy, community and resistance by creating your own artwork inspired by the exhibition and performances. Pay-what-you-can admission.
Click here to learn more and register.

Winter Wondernight Sip & Paint Night
2026-01-22 20:00 - 22:30 | Nox Wine Bar, 151 Queen St S, #200, Mississauga, ON, L5M 1L1, Canada
Escape the winter hill—paint, sip & create art!.
Okay so I know it’s freezing outside and your couch is calling your name, but hear me out: what if I told you that January is THE perfect time to get cozy with us and paint something absolutely magical while drinking some wine, listening to music and enjoying great company. ALL the cozy vibes—snowy scenes, twinkling lights, and that “wait, I actually painted that?!” feeling.
Each person will be painting on a 12”x 16″ stretched canvas with acrylic paint which you get to bring home after the event. And guess what, NO painting experience needed!
Here’s the thing though, there are limited seats so grab your spots and book now.

Shaheer Zazai & Whyishnave Suthagar at the Art Gallery of Mississauga
2026-01-24 - 2026-04-13 | Art Gallery of Mississauga, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 2G6, Canada
Shaheer Zazai and Whyishnave Suthagar
Art Gallery of Mississauga
January 24 – April 12, 2026
Curated by Shannon Anderson, AGM Senior Curator
This exhibition brings together Toronto-based Afghan Canadian artist Shaheer Zazai and Mississauga-based Tamil-Canadian artist Whyishnave Suthagar. Both artists have created new bodies of work that engage with elements from their respective cultural heritage to create immersive, contemplative environments.
Shaheer Zazai’s installation, A Petal for a Petal, A Deed for a Deed—The Garden We Could Have Been, envisions a world where creation and destruction coexist. Expanding his ongoing exploration of the intersection between digital language and textile traditions, Zazai draws from the history of floral motifs in Afghan carpets and reimagines them at a monumental scale, through towering fabric scrolls and an illuminated ceiling mosaic. These darkly radiant blooms are not ornamental, but act as silent witnesses, emerging from the remains of a world burned by human neglect. Here, a garden of paradise becomes a garden of consequence, as floral sentinels rise in judgement of the destruction humans create and the warnings left unheard.
Whyishnave Suthagar’s project நினைவு | Ninaivu—What We Remember, What We Release turns toward intergenerational healing within the Eelam Tamil diaspora. At its centre glows a Kolam-inspired mandala, which draws upon traditional Tamil artistic motifs. Additionally, a series of Illuminated texts feature letters exchanged between first- and second-generation Tamil Canadian family members that recall memories of leaving Sri Lanka during its civil war and building a life in a new country. These works speak to the shared but differently experienced journey of diaspora: what is inherited, what is grieved, and what is cherished. At the heart of the space, visitors are invited to write letters of their own, becoming part of an intergenerational conversation that honours memory and fosters healing.
Funding for the Art Gallery of Mississauga is provided by the City of Mississauga, Canada Council for the Arts, TD Bank Group, Rama Gaming House, and Charitable Gaming Community Good.
Click here to learn more.

January DIY Studio Time
2026-01-24 13:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-25 13:00 - 16:30 | Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives, 9 Wellington St. East, Brampton, Ontario, L6W 1Y1, Canada
Explore exhibitions and connect over self-guided art projects that inspire creativity. Do-it-yourself studio time activities change every month.
Create your own museum in a box inspired by the objects found in PAMA’s exhibition PAMA Collects: Connections between us. Saturdays and Sundays, 1 – 4:30 p.m. Included with PAMA admission.
Click here to learn more.

Knights of Columbus Presents the Toronto All-Star Big Band
2026-01-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St, Burlington, Ontario, L7S 1T7, Canada
January 25 @ 2pm @ The Burlington Performing Arts Centre
Step back into an era when “swing” reigned supreme in Burlington. Come, join us and experience an afternoon of great swing music. Proceeds of the event will “Benefit” Burlington Food Bank, Compassion Society of Halton and the charitable work of the Knights of Columbus, Council 15920.
One of the most exciting bands around, the Toronto All-Star Big Band revives the spirit style of that golden age of the Big Bands. The 26-piece Toronto All-Star Big Band wows the crowds everywhere they perform. Much more than a concert! The Toronto All-Star Big Band recreates defining moments of the music of the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s. Tunes by Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, The Andrews Sisters and more… will bring back memories and make new ones.
Click here to get your tickets!

Jazz at the Legion
2026-01-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Port Credit Royal Canadian Legion, 35 Front Street North, Mississauga, Ontario, L5H 2E1, Canada
The band is back at the Port Credit Legion for another year of LIVE big band jazz.
