ROM After Dark: Summer Solstice

The Hottest Night Under the Sun.

  
ROM After Dark is the popular after-hours adult (19+) event series that features curated music, visual arts, performances, and distinctive food and drink.

Celebrate the first days of summer and National Indigenous Peoples Day at RAD: Summer Solstice—an eclectic line-up of live performances, epic DJ sets, and a sure-to-be iconic dance floor. Plus, you’ll have full access to all our exhibitions including the summer blockbusters Earth: An Immersive Journey and Wild Cats. 

Tickets on sale now!
^{Ticket includes one complimentary beverage ticket*, free coat check, and access to the entire Museum.} 

Performances

• DJ Classic Roots: An award-winning producer, DJ, and a proud member of the Long Lake 58 First Nation, Classic Roots’ music skillfully blends First Nations melodies with electronica to create a distinctive sonic tapestry that defies genre boundaries 
• Sultry Solstice burlesque and drag performance with Bébé Lala, ArraKiss, Miss Savage Moon and Anita Bannock
• KIMIWAN’s Indigenous R&B Showcase: DJ KIMIWAN will captivate the audience both solo and in collaboration with three talented artists: Natasha Fisher, Hoop Dancer Beany John and Kara Jade, also known as Ra11n. Together, they infuse their unique musical backgrounds and styles, promising an electrifying and unforgettable performance
• Fawn Big Canoe: a DJ whose epic house sets have been the soundtrack to everything from underground queer raves to Indigenous Peoples Day at Fort York 
• Indigenous Folk Showcase: Evan Redsky and Lacey Hill slow things down with a relaxing and atmospheric folk set

Plus, the Indigenous Learning team at ROM will be hosting workshops throughout the Museum! 

^{_{*Drink ticket will be issued to ticket holder upon building entry. Please drink responsibly.}}