Experience Mississauga’s Bustling Arts and Sports Culture LIVE this Season
A cultural canvas waiting to be explored
Mississauga brings world-class arts and sports action straight to you. Discover electrifying live performances and athletic events that engage and inspire—from cutting-edge concerts to high-energy sports competitions. Let’s explore what’s happening this season.
saugaLIVE at Living Arts Centre
Mississauga’s Living Arts Centre stands at the heart of the city’s cultural landscape. This 225,000 sq ft multi-use venue features three performance theatres and it also houses an exhibition gallery, seven professional art studios, and the LIVE! Restaurant. The Centre welcomes over 400,000 visitors each year and hosts a range of arts from symphonies and theatre to educational programming and community gatherings.
Upcoming Events at Living Arts Centre
REEL Thursdays, the curated film series presented in collaboration with TIFF Film Circuit, begins on Thursday, October 9, 2025, and runs monthly through May 14, 2026.
Tom Morello: A Night of Stories & Music arrives on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM—an electrifying one-man show blending guitar virtuosity with personal and political storytelling.
Shea Couleé Live, with opening acts Lemon and The Virgo Queen, is scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Digable Planets, celebrating 30 years of jazz-infused hip-hop, take the stage on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
The adaptive concert with ASD Band is scheduled for Sunday, November 30, 2025, offering an inclusive, family-friendly performance environment.
Later in the Year
Stars (performing Set Yourself On Fire) on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Jann Arden delivers holiday magic on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Broadsway: The Most Wonderful Time… Maybe! appears on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
The Living Arts Centre is truly an art connoisseur’s dream come true.
Meadowvale Theatre Highlights
Nestled within Mississauga’s growing Meadowvale neighbourhood, Meadowvale Theatre stands as a vibrant hub for community-driven performance and creativity. While deeply rooted in local culture, it punches above its weight by offering a stylish platform for music, theatre, and cultural showcases. The venue regularly hosts a diverse mix of events—from heartfelt instrumental tributes and family-oriented sing-alongs to dynamic cultural performances—always with an inviting, intimate feel that connects audiences directly with the performers. Here are just a few events you don’t want to miss:
- B‑Jazzed: One Moe Time appears here on Sunday, October 5, 2025—a tribute concert led by the B‑Jazzed series.
- The Canadian Arabic Orchestra: Sing‑Along takes place on Saturday, October 18, 2025—a cultural celebration inviting audience participation.
Watch Raptors905 Shoot Some Hoops
Catch the future stars of the NBA during the Raptors 905 home games throughout the season at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre. Check back on their website to find out when they are playing on home turf and to purchase tickets.
Curling Comes to Mississauga: 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Canada’s premier women’s curling championship comes to Mississauga from January 23 to February 1, 2026 at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre. The Scotties Tournament of Hearts is a ten-day event features 18 top teams and ticket packages (full-event, weekend, weekday) that go on sale this fall.
Mississauga’s curling community is strong and active, anchored by long-standing clubs like the Dixie Curling Club, the Humber Curlers, and the curling facilities at the Mississaugua Golf and Country Club. These clubs have nurtured local talent, built multi-generational participation, and kept the sport thriving in the city for decades. With this rich local tradition, Mississauga is ready to roll out the welcome mat for the best and brightest curlers from across the country.
Winter Action at the APIK Festival
Mississauga transforms into a winter sports playground from January 30 to February 1, 2026, when Celebration Square comes alive with APIK—an adrenaline-loaded, urban winter festival featuring ski and snowboard competitions, snowskate demos, DJ sets, and after‑parties. This is definitely one you don’t want to miss! And the best part? It’s completely free and open to the public. Experience mind-boggling tricks and flips right in the heart of Mississauga.
Book tickets early to reserve your seat for concerts, films, theatre, curling, and more. Bring groups to Raptors 905 games or make the most of curling package options. Experience energy, culture, and competition—right here in Mississauga. There’s something for every live-entertainment enthusiast.
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