Family Day Weekend, February 14 - 17, 2025
Downtown Port Hope, ON
A warm hug on a cold weekend, filled with live music, local food, arts, crafts and community.
hibernate Festival Is Coming
live music
Snuggle into some great venues in Downtown Port Hope and have your socks knocked off by some incredible performances in some mighty unique venues. Enjoy free live afternoons and ticketed shows in the evening. You'll find incredible, diverse Canadian music blended with some of our finest local artists too!
Arts, Crafts and Community
Free artistic programming throughout downtown Port Hope celebrating community in typical Cultivate fashion – with tonnes of fun! Everything from print making to candle making and you can even make some music while you're at it!
hibernate hunt
Family Day Fun
Join us for some simple family fun in Downtown Port Hope on Monday afternoon. Live music at the Lion's Centre in Port Hope between 12 - 4pm. Pay what you can.
hibernate eats
Live music
Feb. 14th, 15th and 16th
Three shows over three days in historic Downtown Port Hope.
SATURDay
Make your way back and forth between these two great venues and enjoy hours of free entertainment throughtout the afternoon of Saturday February 15th.
Ganaraska Brewing
Saturday February 15th
Saturday February 17th
Beamish House Pub
Saturday February 17th
Join us for this ticketed event in the Sculthorpe Theatre at The Capitol for a stunning concert with an award winning folk trio and local support.
More detail coming soon.
The Sculthorpe Theatre
Saturday February 17th
Sunday
In the afternoon head to Ganaraska Brewing Company for tons of free music all afternoon and into the night!
More details coming soon.
Ganaraska Brewing Company
Sunday February 16th
Ganaraska art and framing
Sunday February 18th
Tuck into the beautiful gallery that is Ganaraska Art and Framing for this ticketed show and watch a unique and beautiful show from an award winning artist.
Details coming soon!
Arts crafts & community
Sunday Feb. 16th
Weave your way through downtown Port Hope and join in on tons of FREE programming for the whole family scattered about some remarkable storefronts.
Details coming soon.
Family Fun Day
Monday February 17th
Come hang out with Hibernate! Join us at the Lion's Centre We've got some simple, feel-good fun for the whole family. Details coming soon!
Community
Hibernate is all about bringing people together! Stroll the streets, spark up a conversation and snuggle into a venue with someone you love or even just met. We'll get you in places you may have never been before, exposing you to the remarkable people and places of Port Hope.
Inclusivity
Cultivate sembraces inclusivity at its core, creating a vibrant space where diverse voices and perspectives flourish. With a celebration of art, music, and culture, it fosters a welcoming environment that promotes unity, acceptance, and the power of shared experiences. We are also committed to access for all - if you’d like a free ticket send us an email to info@cultivatefestival.ca and we’ll send you some with no questions asked.
Free Programming
Hibernate is a hybrid festival with free and paid events, but mostly they are free. With thos free events comes a commitment to accessibility. Attendees can immerse themselves in a vibrant cultural experience, enjoying diverse performances, workshops, and interactive artistic programming, all without any cost barriers. If you’d like a free ticket to a paid event, you can simply send us an email to info@cultivatefestival.ca and we would be happy to help as a part of our No Questions Asked policy.
downtown port hope
Beautiful, historic downtown Port Hope. Everything you could ever need in a 500 meter radius. Come see for yourself!
How else can you participate?
Help us create an unforgettable experience or showcase your local products!
Passes on Sale Soon!
Kids 18 and under are free with a ticket holding adult.
Young adults are around half price.
Weekend
Pass
- 3 day pass to Hibernate Festival including tickets to the kick-off concert on Firday night with the Cultivate Festival All-Stars, The Pairs concert on Saturday night and the Kaia Kater concert on Sunday night. Only 40 avaiable.
Friday Night Concert
- Kick-Off Concert at The Capitol Theatre featuring the Cultivate Festival All Stars and special guest appearances. More details coming soon.
Saturday Night Concert
- Passes to Saturday night concert at The Sculthorpe Theatre inside the Capitol Theatre featuring award winning folk trio The Pairs and local support. Only 80 tickets available.
Sunday Night Concert
- Passes to Sunday night concert at Ganaraska Art and Framing featuring award winning artist Kaia Kater and local support. Only 60 tickets available.
No questions asked
Cultivate Festival costs a lot to produce and we couldn't do it with out the support of ticket holders. Truly. We know, though, that it's not easy for everyone and we'd like to remove as many barriers as possible to the Cultivate experience. If you need a ticket and can't otherwise afford, click the link below and it's all yours. No questions asked.
Programming Partners
These community organizations are as dedicated to building healthy and vibrant communities as much as we are and we couldn’t be more proud to have them presenting unique, collaborative art experiences that strengthen the Cultivate Community.
SONG
Green Wood Coalition
Funding Partners
Sponsors
TD
Cameco
Port Hope Rotary
Quantrill Motors
Copeland Realty
Ganaraska Financial
Ste. Anne's Spa
Battlefield
Lauria
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