GARDEN SQUARE
Garden Square opened in 2006, along with The Rose, as one of downtown Brampton’s premier public spaces. In June 2015, Garden Square underwent a revitalization including the installation of a 24’ x 14’ LED screen. Regular programming kicked off that summer and continues each year from May to September featuring emerging artists, family-friendly movie nights, live music, and learning demonstrations. The Square is also home to the City of Brampton’s annual National Indigenous Peoples Day, Pride in the Square, New Year’s Eve Concert, and community events and celebrations throughout the year.
In June 2018, The City of Brampton completed its first Culture Master Plan, recognizing Garden Square as a cultural hotspot in downtown Brampton. The City will continue to invest in Garden Square, strengthening its position as a gathering space that brings Bramptonians together, ignites civic pride and acts as a catalyst for creativity through arts and culture programs, events, and community-focused activities.
Garden Square continues to support Brampton’s 2040 Vision 7: Arts and Culture, representing a mosaic of artistic expressions and production through the many events and programs produced at the core of the city.
VISIT OUR GARDEN SQAURE AND SPECIAL EVENTS PAGE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUMMER 2023 PROGRAMMING
PUBLIC USE AND FACILITIES
The Square is a smoke-free and safe space for all to enjoy. We ask for your cooperation in maintaining a welcoming environment.
Security staff are on-site during programming and events, and monitor downtown during non-programmed hours.
The Square has free public WiFi available, as well as seating and shade underneath patio umbrellas.
For events and programming, Garden Square has outdoor washrooms located in The Rose’s roundabout situated at 1 Theatre Lane. Washrooms are also located inside City Hall and are open during operating hours.
There are a number of amenities adjacent to Garden Square, including restaurants, shops and businesses, banks, and attractions like PAMA, Gage Park, and the Brampton Libraries.
Garden Square is located near the Brampton GO terminal and is on Brampton Transit lines. The Brampton Downtown Transit Terminal is located two blocks north of Garden Square, at the corner of Main St. and Nelson St.
GET ON THE SCREEN
The screen in Garden Square is used with events held in Garden Square, but may also be used for content to be aired when no events are taking place. Content in rotation and special presentations on the screen are curated by the Garden Square programming team and the Sport Tourism office, including professional sporting events.
Content, including artistic work and community information, such as short films and videos, moving images, animation, and digital and interactive art can also be submitted for consideration. For more information about screen content submission, refer to the LED Screen Guidelines and Form or email garden.square@brampton.ca.
The Square has free public WiFi available, as well as seating and shade underneath patio umbrellas.
The screen plays a repeating automated rotation of all current content; the length of the rotation varies depending on the amount of content. The frequency and timing of when content will play cannot be pre-determined. To rent Garden Square for an event, or for exclusive, scheduled use of the screen for a public presentation, submit an event Request Form. For more information about venue rental, email rentaladmin@brampton.ca.
BECOME A VENDOR - FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE VENDOR CALLOUT: FRIDAY NIGHTS, JULY 7 TO AUGUST 25
Performing Arts Brampton is now accepting applications for retail and food vendors interested in participating in the Friday Night Live concert series on various Fridays from July 7, 2023 to August 25, 2023. Concerts will feature a new genre of music and vibe each week performed by emerging talent, as well as established headliners from across the GTA. Applications are due Friday, June 9, 2023, and vendors will be notified by June 19, 2023. Priority will be given to Downtown Brampton businesses.
Interested in participating? Apply here!
BECOME A VENDOR - FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE INDIGENOUS VENDOR MARKET CALLOUT: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Performing Arts Brampton is now accepting applications for retail and food vendors interested in participating in the Friday Night Live concert on Friday, September 1, 2023 Featuring Adrian Sutherland and Mimi O'Bonsawin in Garden Square. This concert is presented in partnership with The Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund. We are looking for Indigenous businesses who sell food, products, and art, as well as Indigenous community organizations who would like to display/distribute information.
Interested in participating? Apply here!
BOOK THE SQUARE
Garden Square is committed to providing opportunities for local community groups and businesses to showcase and celebrate culture and creativity. The City of Brampton will work with community and commercial presenters to provide the expertise required for a successful event.
Proposals for activities and events in Garden Square will be considered by the City of Brampton on an ongoing case by case basis, based on:
- Suitability of the space for the proposed activity
- Availability of the venue based on existing programming
- Resources available to execute the event or activity
Contact Garden Square garden.square@brampton.ca in advance of submitting a request form to discuss venue availability. Costs for the use of Garden Square are listed in the User Fee By-law 380-2003.
Pop-Ups
Pop-Ups do not require extensive technical support or set-up, and must conform to one of the two (2) types of activations listed below. The City of Brampton reserves the right to determine whether the scope of a proposed event exceeds the capacity of the Pop-Up Program.
Applicants must select only one (1) of the following options:
- Ground: Includes the use of the Garden Square space. Facility equipment and screen use for pre-programmed content are also available.
- Movie: Includes the use of the screen and all required support staff. Facility and technical equipment are also available.
Pop-Ups:
- Can use up to three (3) 10’x10’ tents
- Do not have the exclusive use of Garden Square; other activities and events may take place simultaneously
- May include modest performances or presentation on an 8'x8' stage or the ground.
