YVM | NO EMPTY SPACES
50,000 SQ.F OF ART

Presented by INK Entertainment & Taglialatella Galleries
In partnership with Bloor-Yorkville
ALL INITIATIVES ARE FREE

2025 PROGRAMMING HIGHTLIGHTS

AUGUST 23 - 24, 2025

Toronto’s most dynamic art and muralism festival returns from August 23–24, 2025 with the third edition of its theme, No Empty SpacesYorkville Murals transforms Yorkville Avenue—stretching from Bellair Street to Hazelton Avenue—into a vibrant, interactive cultural playground.

Visitors can expect a weekend packed with creativity and connection: large-scale murals, inflatable art, immersive installations, live painting, thought-provoking art talks, high-energy dance battles, pop-up shops, music, and a lively evening block party. Every moment offers something new, encouraging culture lovers to return again and again throughout the weekend.

Presented by Taglialatella Galleries and INK Entertainment, and held in partnership with the Bloor-Yorkville Business Improvement Area, Yorkville Murals builds on the neighborhood’s legacy as a cornerstone of Toronto’s early 20th-century art scene. Designed as a safe, self-guided experience in the heart of the city, it’s the perfect way to close out the summer in style.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes, the event will run rain or shine.
We’re accessible via Bay St or Avenue Rd stations.
Parking is available at Green P on Yorkville Ave (before Bellair).
Yes, this is a family-friendly event.
Access to the street, park, and Block Party is free. The Wellness Event, VIP Area, and After Parties are ticketed experiences.
The Street Party features interactive activations along Yorkville Ave, while the Block Party is a lively space with music, food, drinks, and entertainment.
Yes. Yorkville Avenue, Cumberland Park, and the Block Party are all wheelchair accessible. For the Cumberland Parkade, wheelchair access is available via the Cumberland Street entrance, where you’ll find an elevator for easy access to all levels.
Drinks will be available on Yorkville Ave, and both food and drinks can be found in our Block Party area.
Washrooms are located on the 3rd floor of the Cumberland Parkade.
Yes, you’ll find water refill stations in the Block Party area.
Yes, alcohol can be consumed at our Appleton Rum installation, 99 Yorkville Ave – Murals Courtyard activated by Herradura and within the Block Party area.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
Yes, leashed pets are welcome.
Tickets will be available through our official microsite, which will launch closer to the event date. Stay tuned for the link!

ASOMDWOEE Inflatable by Yaw Tony

Dates: August 23 & 24
Times: 9am-9pm
Location: 96 Yorkville Ave

A surreal takeover is happening on Yorkville Ave! This colorful inflatable by a Toronto-based artist brings a dreamlike character to life, paying homage to the artist’s deep love for surrealism. Don’t miss this bold, larger-than-life installation lighting up the street!

Dove Lounge

Dates: August 23 & 24
Times: 9am-9pm
Location: 112 Yorkville Ave

Dove is bringing comfort and care to Yorkville Murals with a relaxing lounge experience for all festival visitors. Stop by to unwind, enjoy free beverages, and pick up some samples from this beloved brand. It’s the perfect spot to recharge during the festivities!

Lincoln Sanctuary

Dates: August 23 & 24
Times: 9am-9pm
Location: 110 Yorkville Ave

Enjoy luxury and performance, artfully balanced. Lincoln is bringing a premium experience to Yorkville Murals with exclusive test drives, custom keychains, refreshing popsicles, and a few unexpected surprises. Visit us on Yorkville Avenue and discover what happens when innovation meets elegance.

Art installation by Nick Bodoin

Dates: August 23 & 24
Times: 9am-9pm
Location: 108 Yorkville Ave

"Seeing yourself reflected in others, dissolving the illusion of separation" is a powerful installation where the artist invites you to become one with the painting, intertwining your presence with the character. Come experience this immersive artwork in person!

Dates: August 23 & 24
Times: 9am-9pm
Location: 106 Yorkville Ave

The amazing UK brand is back with a unique capsule collection for YVM — but hurry, only 200 shirts are available! Check out the beautifully designed display on-site showcasing this highly anticipated drop. Remember, purchases are in person only! Don’t miss out!

Dates: August 23 & 24
Times: 9am-9pm
Location: 106 Yorkville Ave

Jewelry popsicles, T-shirts, and silver vibes — Steff Eleoff is serving up style with a twist. Don’t miss her stunning installation at YVM, where she reimagines a classic gelato cart into a sculptural showcase of her signature aesthetic.

Dates: August 23 & 24
Times: 9am-9pm
Location: 104 Yorkville Ave

This cool Toronto brand is paying homage to its creator, Joey Gollish, in a truly unique way — through a hologram installation! Want to know more? You’ll have to come see it for yourself.

Pool Talk by Hayley Axelrad

Dates: August 23 & 24
Times: 9am-9pm
Location: 104 Yorkville Ave

Classy and nonchalant — this massive installation invites you to lean in for a little gossip. Grab a colorful marker and leave your mark in this playful, interactive artwork. Let the walls do the talking!

Dates: August 23 & 24
Times: 9am-9pm
Location: 98 Yorkville Ave

Cool down with free samples from this delicious non-alcoholic drink brand — the perfect refreshment to keep you going during those hot festival days! Don’t miss your chance to sip and chill.

Ballooms POP-UP!

Dates: August 23 & 24
Times: 9am-9pm
Location: 98 Yorkville Ave

This trendy Toronto brand is back with a playful, Bottega-style activation that embraces all things vintage! Pop a balloon, win a prize, and enjoy the throwback vibes — it’s fun, fashionable, and full of surprises. Come experience it for yourself!

Yard Sale by Sage Barnes

Dates: August 23 & 24
Times: 9am-9pm
Location: 98 Yorkville Ave

Sage Barnes brings everyday objects to life in Yard Sale — a playful installation that mimics a garage, showcasing a new series of ceramics inspired by the familiar. Alongside this, discover a collection of fun illustrations based on people the artist spotted on the street. Presented by Taglialatella Galleries, this project is also part of Sage’s artist residency at Park Hyatt Toronto. Don’t miss this unique blend of humor, observation, and creativity!

Giant Chess with Knight Cap Chess Club

Dates: August 23 & 24
Times: 9am-9pm
Location: 96 Yorkville Ave

Enjoy a game of chess like never before with life-size chess boards provided by Knight Cap Chess Club. Step onto the board, make your move, and experience the game in a whole new way!

ASOMDWOEE Inflatable by Yaw Tony

Dates: August 23 & 24
Times: 9am-9pm
Location: 96 Yorkville Ave

A surreal takeover is happening on Yorkville Ave! This colorful inflatable by a Toronto-based artist brings a dreamlike character to life, paying homage to the artist’s deep love for surrealism. Don’t miss this bold, larger-than-life installation lighting up the street!

Appleton Estate Lounge

Dates: August 23 & 24
Times: 12pm-9pm
Location: 94 Yorkville Ave

Come enjoy a sip of rum in this licensed patio on Yorkville Ave, brought to life by the bold creative vision of Montreal-based artist XRAY. A vibrant space to relax, sip, and soak in the art. 19+ only — don’t forget your ID!

Block Party
Dates: August 23
Times: 11am-10pm
Location: 148 Cumberland Parkade

The celebrations run from 11AM to 10PM — get ready for a full day filled with art, music, and food!

Catch live art by Jarus and Secret Walls, and don’t miss the incredible inflatable sculptures by Jordan Sook and Dan Lam. It’s all happening at 148 Cumberland Parkade — and it’s free with RSVP!

Herradura Lounge

Dates: August 23 & 24
Times: 12pm-9pm
Location: 99 Yorkville Ave

Live DJs, free tequila, and a live mural by Mony Zak — it’s all happening in our iconic Murals Courtyard! Come immerse yourself in the art, music, and energy of the festival. Let the vibes take over!

Inflatables In The Park

Celebrate 40 years of the Bloor-Yorkville BIA with massive, eye-popping inflatables at Yorkville Village Park — open 24/7 from Aug 23–24! Perfect for all ages. Plus, don’t miss additional installations at Yorkville Ave & 148 Cumberland Parkade.

Featuring works by:
birdO | Greg mike | Adam the Illustrator | Dalkhafine | Michelle Hoogveld

Free & fun for everyone!

Yorkville Murals - August 26th and 27th, 2023

Exhibition by Yaw Tony at Taglialatella Galleries

Dates: August 23 & 24
Times: 11am-7pm
Location: 99 Yorkville Ave

Toronto artist Yaw Tony presents COLour — a vibrant multimedia exhibition that weaves together his passion for folklore, storytelling, and surrealism.

His creative footprint spans the entire festival: from striking inflatables on Yorkville Ave to a large-scale mural at 148 Cumberland Parkade, and even the visual projections for the Yorkville Murals After Party.

Don’t miss this powerful and imaginative journey through culture and color!

Dates: August 23 & 24
Times: 24/H
Location: 60 Yorkville Ave

We’re starting things off with the Citrustype No. 4 mural by printmaker and painter Karen Kylaw — now on view at Four Seasons outdoor patio d|azur for the summer! Commissioned by Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, this vibrant piece blends nature and human experience, inspired by the lemon groves and sea tones of the French Riviera.

Dates: August 23 & 24
Times: 24/H
Location: 55 Bloor West

Ben Johnston takes over a main hallway of the Manulife Centre with BEYOND — a series of giant inflatable letters that transform the space. Visitors are encouraged to explore, moving around the floor-to-ceiling forms and uncovering a message that invites curiosity and deeper discovery.

Dates: August 23
Times: 10pm-2am
Location: 4 Avenue Rd

The hotel is spotlighting two incredible artists during the festival:

Sage Barnes is part of a month-long residency, using a vacant hotel space to create Yard Sale, now on view on Yorkville Avenue.

Yaw Tony is activating the hotel lobby with a vibrant installation and has also designed the visual projections for the Yorkville Murals After Party.

Dates: August 23 & 24
Times: 24/H
Location: 55 Bloor West

Ben Johnston unveils YOUANDME — a monumental 30-foot-tall installation made from chrome inflatable material. This immersive tower invites visitors to step inside and share a quiet, reflective moment with their loved ones. Striking and intimate, it's one of the largest and most captivating YVM projects to date.

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Anndore House - When Colours Collide by Ness Lee

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 24/H
Location: 15 Charles Street

In honour of our second annual partnership with Yorkville Mural Festival, the incredibly talented Ness Lee will be revamping her iconic “When Worlds Collide” mural on the side of our hotel. Think pops of colour and stunning artistry added to an already magnificent mural!

To celebrate, we’re shutting down Biscuit Lane on August 21st at 6:30pm once again and throwing a fun and upbeat street party filled with music by DJ Daria Romanova, hands-on art activations, drinks, snacks, photo-ops and of course, dancing!

Squish inflatable by Dam Lam

Dates: August 24 & 25
Times: 10am-7pm
Location: 90 Yorkville Ave

Instagram sensation Dan Lam’s tactile, technicolor sculptures use unconventional materials to playfully tread a line between allure and repulsion. Made of painted polyurethane foam and often covered in spikes, her blob-like pieces that appear to melt and drip have brought Lam hordes of social media fans.

Lam began experimenting with the possibilities of foam after receiving her MFA from Arizona State University, and she has continued to test its limits by scaling up. While her pieces appear otherworldly, Lam steadily draws inspiration from the everyday, taking cues from nature and the human body.

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W Toronto After Party

Dates and times: August 24
Times: 10pm-2am

W Toronto Hotel presents the Yorkville Murals After-Party. The city's most captivating art festival, Yorkville Murals is taking it from streets to beats with the 2024 After-Party, featuring sets from Greg Mike & Del Arte spinning all night long, W cocktails and curated artwork throughout the hotel. Join us in the Living Room, W's signature lobby bar.

Presented by W Toronto in partnership with Taglialatella Galleries Featuring Opening Artist GREG MIKE and DJ DEL ARTE Design by Curves