Last Update: 28 July 2026

SummerWorks is committed to upholding the health and safety of artists and audiences.

SummerWorks may postpone or cancel an outdoor performance or event, due to unsafe conditions caused by heavy rain or other kinds of inclement weather. Postponements and/or cancellations will occur no earlier than 10:00 AM on the performance/event day, or one hour before the scheduled performance/event start time.

(NOTE: some performances/events may move forward in light rain or mild conditions, so please prepare appropriately for these weather scenarios.)

If the weather forecast is uncertain, all required artists, staff members, and volunteers will be present at the outdoor venue to assess the safety of the performance/event site. A decision will be confirmed one (1) hour prior to the performance/event time. In the event of a postponement or cancellation, an announcement will be delivered onsite by a SummerWorks team member, followed by updates on social media.

In the case of a thunderstorm or other kinds of severe weather while onsite, SummerWorks team members will enact our Thunderstorm Response Plan. In the case of lightning within the surrounding area, all work must pause for thirty (30) minutes onsite. All artists, staff members, volunteers, and audience members will be instructed to take shelter in designated areas. 

Additional information about rain dates or alternate performances will be communicated onsite (if known) and/or by updates on social media. 

(NOTE: In some cases, we may defer to our venue partner or presenting partner, to follow their onsite inclement weather protocols and procedures.)

For ALL outdoor events, please stay hydrated by bringing your own bottled water and snacks to the site. We strongly encourage a hat or head covering, as well as sunscreen. If you begin to feel unwell at any time during the event, please connect with a SummerWorks staff member or volunteer onsite.

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SummerWorks at Union: Lemon Bucket Orkestra (Union Station)

This presentation will move forward in very mild conditions at the discretion of the Union Summer staff/team. 

In the case of more severe weather conditions, audience members may take shelter inside Union Station until the inclement weather clears or passes. If inclement weather conditions persist, this presentation will be cancelled. 

The Upheld Present (Evergreen Brick Works)

This presentation will move forward in very mild conditions. 

In the case of more severe weather conditions on Saturday, August 8th, audience members will be encouraged to attend the performance on Sunday, August 9th.

In the case of more severe weather conditions on Sunday, August 9th, the performance will move indoors to the BMO Atrium at Evergreen Brick Works.

Free Touch (Evergreen Brick Works)

If there is inclement weather, this presentation will occur underneath the roof of the Evergreen Brick Works market area, and it will likely move forward in most weather conditions. 

In the case of severe weather, the presentation will be cancelled, and audience members will be encouraged to attend the Lisgar Park performances on Saturday, August 15th.

Switching Regent(s) Jam ‘n’ Toast (Regent Park)

This presentation will move forward in mild conditions. 

In the case of more severe weather conditions, this presentation will likely move indoors to the Daniel Spectrum building across the street. No outdoor shoes will be allowed. The indoor studio space holds a maximum of 40 people.

Festivals are Scary: River Walk by the Lake (Canada Square at Harbourfront Centre)

This presentation will move forward in very mild conditions. 

In the case of more severe weather conditions, this presentation will be cancelled, and there are no scheduled rain dates for this presentation.

An Elder’s Journey in Re:verse (Toronto Music Garden)

This presentation will move forward in very mild conditions. 

In the case of more severe weather conditions, this presentation will be cancelled, and there are no scheduled rain dates for this presentation.

Free Touch (Lisgar Park)

This presentation will move forward in very mild conditions. 

In the case of severe weather for both performances, the presentation will be postponed and audience members will be encouraged to attend a rescheduled presentation on Sunday, August 16th in the Factory Theatre Courtyard from 6:00–8:00 PM.