8th Annual International Peace Festival

INTERNATIONAL PEACE FESTIVAL

• Date: October 10th , 2026 - 5PM to 1 AM
• Location: St Lawrence Great Hall - Toronto, ON

The INTERNATIONAL PEACE FESTIVAL (internationalpeacefestival.com) returns to Toronto in September 2026 for its 8th edition — an innovative perspectives on peace as promoted through the arts, music, and international and Canadian cinema, special events featuring some of the biggest names in film, music, painting, sculpture, and photography and IPF’s Cultural Exchange.

The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on September 21. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.

The International Peace Festival is proud to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Nations University - Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH). Through this meaningful partnership, we will host this awards ceremony recognizing five exceptional young leaders whose innovation, leadership, and unwavering commitment are making a significant impact in advancing UNU-INWEH's water sustainability initiatives.

Together, we are celebrating the next generation of changemakers who are helping to build a more sustainable, peaceful, and resilient future.

This event on Oct 10th is in partnership with UNU-INWEH.

AGENDA

5:30 – 6:30 - Reception, Hors d'oeuvres, Networking.

6:30 – 6:45 - Opening Ceremony, Land acknowledgment, Introduction of honorary guests

6:45 – 7:15 - Entertainment

7:15 – 7:45 - Key Note speakers

7:45 – 8:15 - Entertainment - Dancer, Singers

8:15 – 8:45 – Awards

8:45 – 9:15 - Entertainment - Dancer, Singers

9:15 – 9:45 – Awards

9:45 – 12:00 - DJ & Networking.