Made in Mississauga
Discover Mississauga
Mississauga is a place where cultures overlap in real time—on waterfront stages, in neighbourhood parks, and across busy streets that shift from everyday rhythm to festival energy without much warning. Situated on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Huron-Wendat peoples, the city’s identity is shaped by movement, migration, and a constant exchange of ideas and traditions.
On any given weekend, you might stumble into a music performance by the lake, a food celebration representing half the world’s cuisines, or a street event that spills from plaza to plaza. Between events, there’s plenty to explore—tree-lined trails, shoreline views of Lake Ontario, and cultural spaces that reflect the city’s global makeup—making Mississauga feel less like a backdrop and more like a rotating stage for everyday celebration.
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival brings a high-energy outdoor comedy experience to Mississauga, transforming parks and open public spaces into shared stages where audiences come together for live performances, summer evenings, and big laughs under the open sky.
Rooted on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Huron-Wendat peoples, the festival reflects Mississauga’s deep cultural diversity and its role as one of Canada’s most connected and globally influenced cities. It’s a place where community gatherings naturally evolve into large-scale celebrations.
Alongside nationally recognized comedians, the festival helps elevate emerging Canadian talent and contributes to the broader arts and events ecosystem across the Greater Toronto Area, reinforcing Mississauga’s reputation as a dynamic hub for culture, entertainment, and shared experiences.
We acknowledge that Mississauga is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Huron-Wendat peoples, and is part of lands that continue to hold deep cultural, spiritual, and historical significance for Indigenous communities. We recognize their enduring presence, stewardship, and contributions, and we honour the ongoing relationships Indigenous peoples maintain with these lands and waters today.
Learn about the Mississauga first nations
