Last Update: 10 July 2025

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. 

(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 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.

SummerWorks at Union  (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, we may take shelter inside Union Station until the inclement weather clears or passes. If inclement weather conditions persist, this presentation will be cancelled. 

There is no scheduled rain date for this presentation.

Switching Regent(s)  (Regent Park)

This presentation will move forward in mild conditions. 

In the case of more severe weather conditions, this presentation will be moved indoors to the Daniel Spectrum building, across the street.

There is no scheduled rain date for this presentation.

FreeSteps – NiNi  (The Esplanade)

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. Patrons will be encouraged to catch the following two (2) performances at Evergreen Brick Works. 

FreeSteps – NiNi  (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 may move indoors to the Young Centre BMO Atrium. This location change will either be communicated in advance on SummerWorks social media channels or at the event site.

If an outdoor or indoor presentation is not possible, this presentation will be cancelled.

FreeSteps – Grand Canyon  (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 may move indoors to the Young Centre BMO Atrium. This location change will either be communicated in advance on SummerWorks social media channels or at the event site.

If an outdoor or indoor presentation is not possible, this presentation will be cancelled. 

The Fat Last Supper – Community Meal  (Regent Park)

This gathering will move forward in very mild conditions. 

In the case of more severe weather conditions, this gathering will be moved indoors to the Daniel Spectrum building, across the street.

There are no scheduled rain dates for this gathering.

This Moment  (Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre and surrounding locations)

The outdoor portion of this presentation will move forward in very mild conditions. 

In the case of more severe weather conditions, this presentation will be moved indoors to the other indoor studio spaces within Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre.

There are no scheduled rain dates for this presentation.

Phalanx: Revival  (Victoria Memorial Square Park and surrounding locations)

This presentation will move forward in very mild conditions. 

In the case of more severe weather conditions, this presentation will be cancelled, and patrons will be encouraged to attend the second performance on August 16th (as applicable). 

There are no scheduled rain dates for this presentation.

FUN& – 35th Festival Closing Party  (Factory Theatre Studio & Courtyard)

The outdoor portion of this presentation will move forward in very mild conditions.

In the case of more severe weather conditions, this gathering will be moved indoors to the Studio Theatre at Factory Theatre.