2026 Amphitheatre Unplugged

Mississauga Arts Council and Mississauga Celebration Square have partnered to return Amphitheatre Unplugged!

Taking place every Wednesday night in August (August 5, 12, 19, 26), 8 PM - 9:30 PM. Amphitheatre Unplugged are free open mic events held in the Amphitheatre at Mississauga Celebration Square. The event features up to 7 performers, including musicians, dancers, poets, comedians, and more. To learn more about Amphitheatre Unplugged, visit macarts.ca/amphitheatre.

Want to perform at Amphitheatre Unplugged?

Please fill out the short application below, including your:

Contact Information
Your preferred performance date
A short bio (max. 150 words), what you will be performing, and your social media handles.
A video or audio recording of you performing (submit as a link)
A headshot of you (for promotional purposes)

FAQ:

If selected to perform, you will receive an email containing your date/timeslot, and further important details
Each performer gets a 7-minute time slot (or the equivalent of two songs)
Mics and other audio equipment will be provided. No backline is available; please bring your own instruments if applicable

Terms:

While we appreciate applications from all of those who are interested, only those who are selected to perform will be contacted. Priority will be given to those who have not performed at Amphitheatre Unplugged before in order to give opportunities to all to perform.

This event will be recorded/photographed and may be used for program-related marketing for Mississauga Arts Council and/or Mississauga Celebration Square.

This is a family-friendly event, and as such, your performance must be suitable for all ages.

For more information, please visit: macarts.ca/amphitheatreunplugged

Questions? Please contact Sherri Parliament, MAC's Communications Manager & Music Strategist at sherri@macarts.ca. Please allow up to two business days for a response.

Your Full Name

First NameLast Name

Artist/band name (if applicable)

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Mailing Address (Street Address, City, Postal Code)

Please select your preferred performance date:

Have you ever performed at Amphitheatre Unplugged Before? (priority will be given to those that have not performed at Amphitheatre Unplugged before in order to give opportunities to all to perform).

Digital platforms (please submit as a link not as a social media handle)

Please provide a link to a video or audio recording of you performing.

Please provide a short bio about you (max 150 words).

0/150

Please tell us what you will be performing (max 50 words).

0/50

Please upload a headshot of you (to be used for promotional purposes).

If selected to perform at Amphitheatre Unplugged, I understand and give permission to Mississauga Arts Council and Mississauga Celebration Square to photograph and record my performance and participation at the event to use for the material of my likeness for promotional purposes.

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