Paprika Theatre Festival 2026

Native Earth Performing Arts

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Toronto,

Description:

The Native Earth Performing Arts invites you to join the Paprika Theatre Festival 2026.

Paprika Festival is a 25-year-old performing arts company that offers emerging artists and arts administrators access to paid opportunities, mentorships, and hands-on labs to develop their artistic practices and gain professional experience in production, creation, and arts management. This work culminates in a performing arts festival of new work by young and emerging artists in the Greater Toronto Area.

This year’s Festival will showcase the work of the Directors Lab, Design Lab, Playwrights Unit, and Year 1 of the Indigenous Arts Program. Alongside these offerings: a full slate of free community programming, including an open mic, alumni staged reading, lemonade stand, and more.

You can learn more about this year’s artists and their work at www.paprikafestival.com/festivals/2026.

Tickets for Paprika are by donation