Provocation
Ideas Festival 2024
A new public square of spirited discussion, debate, and exploration of what is and what could be.
A Festival of Discovery
Provocation tackles difficult topics through vibrant public discussion, art, theatre, film, music, storytelling, and more.
About the Festival
Provocation brings together disparate voices working for positive change. Since our launch in Toronto in 2022, we're expanding our reach into new communities.
Art, Performance, and Dialogue
From large-scale projections to intimate conversations, we create interactive sites that host the unexpected.
Past Events
In 2022, 2023 and 2024, we brought together leaders in fields like community and public health, justice, technology, media, and governance with acclaimed artists whose work challenges our conventional perspectives.
Get Involved
Be a part of the Provocation Ideas Festival as a volunteer, organizational partner, or corporate supporter.
