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Mississauga’s Biggest Night in the Arts!

Celebrate Mississauga’s creative excellence at the 2026 Mississauga Arts Awards (The MARTYS).

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, join the Mississauga Arts Council at the Mississauga Convention Centre for an unforgettable evening honouring the city’s top creative talent across all arts disciplines – music, visual arts, dance, film, and so much more.

The evening kicks off at 6:00 PM with red-carpet photos, cocktails, and live music. At 7:00 PM, enjoy a delicious three-course dinner and an inspiring awards ceremony. The night will feature exciting live performances by past MARTY Award winners. All are welcome!

A woman stands on stage at the 2024 MARTY Awards holding a crystal trophy in her left hand, and a microphone in her right.

Tickets for the 2026 Mississauga Arts Awards

Date
Thursday, June 18, 2026

Time
6 PM Red Carpet Reception
7 PM Dinner and Awards Show

Location
Mississauga Convention Centre (75 Derry Rd W)

Dress Code
Semi-formal, business formal, or a creative, dressy look

About the MARTYS

The Mississauga Arts Awards (The MARTYS) celebrate outstanding individual and organizational contributions to the arts and cultural activity in our city. Each year, we recognize honourees whose work transforms and advances our communities through art. In 2026, we celebrate 31 years of the MARTYS, the city’s most distinguished red-carpet event for recognizing established and emerging artists.

The Artistic Excellence Awards honor both Emerging and Established artists in their specific disciplines, while the Community Arts Awards recognize individuals committed to our arts community, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, Hazel McCallion Volunteer of the Year Award, Laurie Pallett Patron of the Arts Award, and more.

Take Centre Stage

Show Your Support at the MARTYS!

Join us as a sponsor of the 2026 MARTY Awards – Mississauga’s biggest celebration of individual and organizational contributions to the arts.

Your sponsorship directly supports local artists, and shines a spotlight on Mississauga’s thriving creative community. Whether you want to take a leading role in bringing the MARTYS to life, step into the spotlight to present an award on stage, or contribute to help artists attend the celebration, there are many impactful ways to align your brand with arts and culture at the MARTYS.

MARTYS News

Submit your Nomination for the 2026 Mississauga Arts Awards!

Submit your Nomination for the 2026 Mississauga Arts Awards!

MAC is excited to announce that nominations are now OPEN for the 2026 MARTYS! The deadline to submit…

Drumroll, please…21 Outstanding Winners Revealed at the Historic 30th Anniversary of the Mississauga Arts Awards (The MARTYS)!

Drumroll, please…21 Outstanding Winners Revealed at the Historic 30th Anniversary of the Mississauga Arts Awards (The MARTYS)!

Welcoming a sold-out audience of 500 arts leaders and supporters, the milestone 30th Mississauga Art…

Finalists, Community Arts Award Winners & Special Award Winner named for the 30th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS)!

Finalists, Community Arts Award Winners & Special Award Winner named for the 30th Annual Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS)!

Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is pleased to announce 69 finalists, 3 Community Arts Award winners, …

2025 MARTY Award Winners

Two individuals pose on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards with a MARTY trophy.
A group of people stand on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards. Two of the individuals near the centre hold a MARTY trophy.
A woman speaks at the podium on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards. She smiles and holds a MARTY trophy.
Five people stand on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards. A woman in the middle holds a MARTY trophy.
Two people pose on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards. One of them holds a MARTY trophy.
A group of people stand on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards. One of the individuals in front holds a MARTY trophy.
Two people stand on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards. A woman holds a MARTY trophy.
Two women post on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards, together holding a MARTY Award.
Four people stand on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards. Two people on the left hold a framed Certificate of Artistic Excellence.
Two people stand on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards. Together, they hold a MARTY trophy.
Two people stand on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards. Together, they hold a MARTY trophy.
Two people stand on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards. The woman on the left holds up a MARTY trophy.
Two people stand on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards. The man on the right holds a MARTY trophy.
Two people stand on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards. Together, they hold up a framed Certificate of Artistic Excellence.
Two people stand on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards. Together, they hold up a framed Certificate of Artistic Excellence.
Two people stand on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards. Together, they hold up a framed Certificate of Artistic Excellence.
Two people stand on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards. Together, they hold up a framed Certificate of Artistic Excellence.
Two people stand on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards. Together, they hold a MARTY trophy.
Two people stand on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards. Together, they hold up a framed Certificate of Artistic Excellence.
Two people stand on stage at the 2025 MARTY Awards. Together, they hold up a framed Certificate of Artistic Excellence.

Champion Sponsor

Logo for Century Audio Visual in purple and green.

Award Sponsors

Laurie Pallett
Mississauga Arts Council Board of Directors

Logo for the Art Gallery of Mississauga. "AGM" is featured in a sleek sans-serif font. Underneath, it reads "Art Gallery of Mississauga"
Logo for Bell Canada.
Logos for Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga and Luxe Convention Centre

Friends of the MARTYS

Logo crest for the Peel Police Service Board.

Interested in sponsoring the 2026 MARTY Awards?