Huntsville Festival of the Arts

Festival Fringe

NUIT BLANCHE NORTH 2026

NUIT BLANCHE NORTH

A signature summer event in the region, Nuit Blanche North (NbN) is a bold and interactive multi-arts street festival that transforms Downtown Huntsville into a vibrant hub of artistic discovery. For one night only, from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM, audiences will experience a captivating lineup of contemporary artistic activities, performances, and installations presented in unexpected public and private spaces throughout the downtown core.

Presented with generous support from TD Bank Group , NbN invites both artists and audiences to explore, discover, debate, and participate in contemporary art in new and engaging ways.

CALL FOR ARTIST PROPOSALS

The Huntsville Festival of the Arts invite artist proposals for the 14th annual Nuit Blanche North: a bold interactive multi-arts street festival in downtown Huntsville Ontario on July 18, 2026.

Submission Deadline: April 24, 2026

This year’s theme, Into the Wild, explores “wild” as both landscape and state of being. We invite artists to examine the untamed—within nature, ourselves, and the spaces we inhabit—where control and chaos, restraint and release, and order and freedom intersect. Priority will be given to projects that encourage audience participation and connect to the Muskoka/Parry Sound region.

Key Details

  • Location: Downtown Huntsville (Main St., Minerva St. to River Mill Park)
  • Time: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Open to: Individual artists and collectives (all disciplines, all experience levels)
  • Project Type: Site-specific, free to the public
  • Support: Insurance provided; limited travel support available

All projects must meet safety requirements and local regulations and will be selected through a jury process.

CLICK HERE FOR FULL APPLICATION GUIDELINES

NUIT BLANCHE NORTH 2026

Downtown Huntsville
July 18, 2026 8:00 PM

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A PLATE, A PINT & A PLAY

A YEARLY TRADITION! COMING JANUARY 12-14, 2026!

Join us at the Huntsville Brewhouse for a night of theatre, food and fun! The ticket includes a dinner seating where you get a choice of one item from a select menu accompanied by a 16oz. pint or a 5 oz. glass of house red or white Wine. Following dinner, you’ll be entertained by four ten-minute plays presented by local directors and actors.

Tickets are $45 and on sale at The Great Vine. CASH ONLY.
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN PERSON ONLY.
Last dinner seating at 6:15 after Dinner at 5:00pm.

THE PLATES
(ticket includes your choice of one item below along with a 16oz pint or 5 oz. glass of house red or white wine)

Smashed Cheeseburger
smashed chuck patty, smoked cheddar, mixed lettuces, seasoned tomato, diced onion, pickle, thousand island dressing, brioche. With fries.
Fried Tofu Burger (V)
pickle brined tofu, seasoned breading, plant-based Thousand Island, sweet pickled zucchini, diced onion, plant-based brioche. With fries.
Fish and Chips
atlantic cod, double cooked fries, creamy coleslaw, lemon, house tartar sauce.
Buttermilk Mac & Cheese
pilsner, buttermilk bechamel, 4 cheese blend, garlic bread crumbs
Double-Garlic Caesar Salad
house caesar dressing, romaine hearts, bacon lardons, grana padano, crispy capers, sourdough crouton

THE PLAYS

Hot Frida
Written & Directed by Earl Sacrey
Performed by Niki Cutting and Cassidy Dunlop

Elbows Somewhere
Written by Lauren Rodrigues
Directed by Skye Clark
Performed by Drew Hutcheson, Laura Lynn Martin & Nick Kulchar

Life of an Angry Cop
Written by Dyanna Jacklin
Directed by Veronica Leonard
Performed by Aussa Penniall & Parres Allen

Parent-Teacher Interlude
Written by Alberta Robinet
Directed by Sarah Vanasse
Performed by Alberta Robinet and Sarah Vanasse

A PLATE, A PINT & A PLAY

Huntsville Brewhouse, 59 Main St E #1a
January 12, 2026 7:00 PM
January 13, 2026 7:00 PM
January 14, 2026 7:00 PM

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GROUP OF SEVEN OUTDOOR GALLERY TOURS

EXPLORE THE LEGACY OF SOME OF CANADA’S GREATEST PAINTERS!

EVERY TUESDAY (6PM) & SUNDAY (1PM) THIS SUMMER!

The Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery is a year-round, free public art exhibition featuring 103 recreations of iconic works by the Group of Seven and Tom Thomson. The Main Gallery in downtown Huntsville showcases 38 striking murals displayed on the exterior walls of local buildings.

This summer, take a deeper look.
Join us for a 30-45 minute guided tour every Tuesday at 6pm and Sunday at 1pm in July and August. Our knowledgeable guides will share the stories behind selected murals, the artists who created them, and their powerful connection to Muskoka’s landscape and Huntsville’s artistic heritage.

Want to get hands-on?
Stay after the tour for a 60-minute painting class led by a local artist. You’ll receive all materials—paint, brushes, and an 8×10 canvas—and step-by-step guidance to create your own Group of Seven-inspired masterpiece.

📍 Start Location: Tom Thomson Statue, Town Hall
🟢 Rain or Shine | Walking involved | No refunds within 48 hours

GROUP OF SEVEN OUTDOOR GALLERY TOURS

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
July 1, 2025 6:00 PM

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