Outer Space Festival

Les Nuits Botanique 2026

Au cours des dernières années, The Barr Brothers s’est imposé comme certains des plus éminents fournisseurs de musique americana éclectique et moderne en Occident. Formé à Montréal, le trio est mené par les frères Andrew (batterie) et Brad Barr (guitare), avec Sarah Pagé à la harpe, dont le jeu novateur redéfinit l’instrument. Leur univers sonore riche emprunte au blues africain, au folk des Appalaches, aux rythmes maliens et au rock classique. Ils passent avec aisance des ballades solennelles aux improvisations inventives. À chaque concert, le groupe élargit son instrumentation, ajoutant au besoin basse, cuivres ou claviers, dans un équilibre entre rigueur et liberté. Ils livrent un spectacle aussi rigoureux qu’inspiré, où l’improvisation côtoie une finesse rare.

Created to mark the reopening of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School, this immersive outdoor production transforms the site through light, movement, and live music. Rooted in the Ohen:ton Karihwatehkwen (Thanksgiving Address), the performance honours Survivors while celebrating Indigenous cultural continuance, resilience, and renewal. Led by Artistic Director Santee Smith, Continuance builds on over a decade of artistic engagement at the site. Audiences will be immersed in breathtaking 3D projection, powerful choreography, and electrifying live music, with special guest appearances by Jeremy Dutcher (May 29 only) and Aysanabee (May 30 only). This is more than a performance - it's a gathering, a remembrance, and a reawakening. Continuance - Immersive Commemoration honours the legacy and voices of Survivors, recognizes the 10th anniversary year of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action, marks Kaha:wi Dance Theatre's 20th anniversary and two decades of sharing Indigenous storytelling, culture, and creativity and the Woodland Cultural Centre's 50th anniversary. Continuance - Immersive Commemoration is generously supported by Minister of Canadian Identity & Culture The Honourable Marc Miller, Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council, and donors The Barry and Laurie Green Family Charitable Trust, Brenda Wivell, National Bank, and anonymous.

Chris Lake