Two days. Hundreds of performers.
One stage you won’t forget.
Everything you need to plan the weekend: where, when, what’s on and how to get there.
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5500 Rose Cherry Place, Rink 3
Mississauga, Ontario
Two days, one weekend. Exact dates and hours are announced with the Carassauga festival calendar.
One passport, every pavilion, all weekend. Kids 12 and under free with an adult passport holder.
The lineup
Continuous performances, food service and cultural activities across both days.
Passport stamping, first plates of the day and a drum line to set the tone.
Back-to-back choreographed sets from the GTA’s best studios.
Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Odissi.
Tabla, sitar, flute and contemporary fusion acts.
Yoga demonstration, fashion walk, storytelling and live art.
The loudest hour of the day. Bring your energy.
Announced in spring 2027.
Open floor until close at 11 pm.
Kids’ dance-along, henna and face-painting while the kitchens fire up.
Bhajans, ghazals and harmonized ensembles.
Round two of the weekend’s most-requested sets.
Garba, Bihu, Lavani and regional folk alongside classical pieces.
Every performer back on stage for the grand finale.
Thank you, Mississauga. See you next year.
Performances
Over 100 artists across six categories, all experience levels, all in 15-minute sets.
Bollywood, classical, folk and contemporary ensembles with choreographed routines.
Solo and group singers performing classical ragas, devotional bhajans and popular songs.
Tabla, sitar, flute and modern fusion performances.
Vocal ensembles with harmonized arrangements of traditional and contemporary pieces.
Individual performers showcasing specialized talent in dance, music or cultural arts.
Yoga demonstrations, live art, storytelling, fashion and interactive performances.
Keeps the program moving and the audience leaning in.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Apply to perform
Authentic, region by region
Over 30 food and cultural vendors, hand-picked so the chaat tastes like Mumbai and the dosa tastes like Chennai.
- Indian street-food favourites
- Regional cuisine from across India
- Traditional snacks and sweets
- Artisan vendors, textiles and cultural items
Getting there
Fifteen minutes from Square One. Free transit for passport holders.
Ample on-site parking at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre. Follow signage for festival lots; fees may apply.
Show your Carassauga Passport and ride MiWay buses and festival shuttles free during festival hours.
Wheelchair access, accessible washrooms and designated seating. Service animals welcome.
Climate-controlled indoor venue, comfortable seating and kids 12 and under free with an adult passport.
weekend.
Spring 2027. Dates drop soon; follow us so you’re first to know and we’ll see you at the dhol line.