BRAMPTON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Downtown Brampton is all set to come alive to the dazzling sights and sounds of the very spirited South Asian culture. Vibrant Brampton is celebrating their 10 year Summer festival on July 18 and 19. Organized by the non-profit group Arts and Culture Initiative of South Asia (ACISA), the 10 annual Vibrant Brampton SummerFest presented by TD in association with WOW Mobile Boutique will bring a fun-filled outdoor family festival to Gage Park in Brampton.
The two-day FREE outdoor festival will kick off on July 18, with an international Punjabi singer, Miss Pooja, popularly known as “Queen of Bhangra” promising to make you sway to the Punjabi music. A Guinness Book of World Record holder, Miss Pooja has over 4500 songs and over 350 albums to her credit. Some of her blockbusters “Siti Mar Ke”, “Nakhreya Mari”, “Aashiq” “Sohnea” and “Second Hand Jawani” from the Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan movie Cocktail will be some of her many numbers to be featured at the festival. Punjabi youth sensation Zora Randhawa, who has super hit numbers like “Woofer”, “Inch”, and “Wonderland” will also co-headline the same day along with Punjabi power couple duo Preet Brar and Kamal Brar. Over 50 local GTA artists will also perform on the opening day of the festival.
The finale of the outdoor festival on July 19 promises to bring an eclectic mix of programming that will include high-energy performances by multiple Bollywood Playback Singers, including Ananya Chakraborty, the finalist of ZEE Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.
For Pakistani music lovers, there’s another feast – Amanat Ali, who has lent his voice for the famous movie “Dostana” featuring Priyanka Chopra, John Abraham, and Abhishek Bachchan. He also has notable appearances on the prestigious platform of Coke Studio Pakistan.
Bengali music lovers have Sanchita Bhattacharya from Kolkata, India to captivate the audience with her melodious voice. The Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs winner has grown up to become this musical force, all set to light up the centre stage on the 2 day of the festival.
In addition to Punjabi and Bollywood celebrities, there will be a Gujarati “Garba” segment headlined by none other than Pramesh Nandi, also known as the Garba King of Canada.
According to the curators of the festival, Ricky Bajaj, Sandeep Prabhakar, and Arpan Banerjee, over 150 Canadian and international artists are being featured in the 10 edition of the festival.
Families are in for a treat at this year’s festival! The KIDZ ZONE offers a range of interactive and immersive activities designed especially for children and youth, including the ever-popular free face painting and Community Arts Project, available on both days. To engage attendees of all ages, the festival also features free hands-on dance workshops in Bollywood, Bhangra, and Salsa. Food lovers can explore the Food Bazaar, serving over 100 mouthwatering dishes from local vendors and restaurants. Meanwhile, shoppers can browse the MEGAMART, showcasing local artisans selling clothing, jewelry, handicrafts, and unique gifts. Best of all, admission and parking are completely free!
The festival is presented by TD Bank in association with WOW Mobile Boutique, supported by a host of sponsors including Scotties Face Tissues, Lazeez Shawarma, and CAD Immigration. 2025 funders include the City of Brampton, Canadian Heritage, Ontario Arts Council, and Celebrate Ontario.
ACISA, as a non-profit group, also hosts annual Visual Arts of South Asia (V.A.S.A) arts festival - www.vasaartsfestival.ca for visual art lovers, ROOT’D Fest - www.rootdfest.ca, a unique modern music festival catering to Millennials and Gen Z.
Festival Schedule at a Glance:
July 17: 6 pm – 10 pm: Greet & Meet Gala & Press conference @ Queen’s Manor Event Centre.
July 18: 5 pm – 10 pm: Watch Miss Pooja, Zora Randhawa, Preet Brar and Kamal Brar, and over 50 other artists perform live at the FREE Outdoor Festival @ Gage Park, Brampton. Enjoy scrumptious food, interactive Kidz Zone, explore Brampton, and shop local.
July 19: 10 am – 10 pm: Watch Ananya Chakraborty, Amanat Ali, Sanchita Bhattacharya, Pramesh Nandi, and 100 Canadian artists perform live at the FREE Outdoor Festival @ Gage park, Brampton. Enjoy delicious food, interactive Kidz Zone, explore Brampton, and shop local.
ABOUT ACISA The Arts & Culture Initiative of South Asia (ACISA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cross-cultural understanding by bringing diverse communities together to celebrate life, culture, art, and tradition.
ACISA’s mission is to highlight the richness and diversity of South Asian art forms by showcasing local talent and providing artists with a platform to reach broader audiences. The organization aims to break cultural barriers, foster participation from all communities across Canada, and create opportunities for people to experience the many facets of South Asian arts and culture. By showcasing a heritage that continues to evolve while embracing Canadian values, ACISA promotes the philosophy of diversity and inclusion throughout Brampton and beyond.
