Step into ARC World
An unforgettable one-day festival in the heart of downtown Toronto where you can immerse yourself in bold, contemporary Asian culture.
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
341 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1S1
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Connect with leading culture makers; artists, chefs, entrepreneurs, athletes, and creatives at the top of their game. Taste bold new flavours. Hear the sounds defining a generation. Watch stars shine in their element. And take home one-of-a-kind drops and exclusive merch. All in one epic day.
One day. 5 unique areas to explore. Discover ARC World.
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Schedule at a glance
(subject to change)
2nd Floor
8th Floor
Kerr Hall Upper Gym
6th Floor
Kerr Hall Upper Gym
Doors Open
10:30 AM
Doors Open
10:30 AM
Doors Open
11:15 AM
A Look Through The Lens
Ft. Cameron KoolMac Look
11 AM – 12 PM
Presented by Google Pixel
Showtime
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Fly Away with Jayesslee
Ft. Janice & Sonia Lee
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Presented by Turkish Airlines
Camera Eats First
Ft. Clement Leung, Wallace Wong, Jeanette Liu, Sylvia Nguyen
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Simu Liu & Jeremy Lin
On Resilience & Rising to the Top
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Doors Close
6:00 PM
Doors Close
6:00 PM
Doors Open
6:00 PM
ARC Hoops
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Doors Close
9:00 PM
* Seating is first come first serve
Celeb appearances
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Jeremy Lin
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Simu Liu
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AJ Rafael
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Alyssa Rafael
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Alexander Burriss & Roi Fabito
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Andrew Fung
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Jason Williams
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Nemo Zhou
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Koolmac
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Jason Ween
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Jeremy Wang
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MC Jin
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Mike Wu
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Matt Bonner
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Kenny L Song
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Alex Porat
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Baron Davis
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Ed Leung
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Jamaal Magloire
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Leenda Dong
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Janice & Sonia Lee
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Devo Brown
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Supinder Wraich
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Timothy Chantarangsu
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Sheldon Ho
ARC Eats Vendors
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A-Sha powered by Super Noodle Co.
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Chef Suman Ali
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DaanGo Cake Lab
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Good Behaviour
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Hong Shing
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Mineral
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Namwan
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Nguyen Food Stall
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Oven Theory
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Sisters & Co
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Tha Phae Tavern
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The Alley
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Yan Dining
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Yueh Tung
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Asian Munchies
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Eatable
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Lost in the Sauce
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Souperwell
ARC Market Vendors
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ArtketGoods
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Banana Games & Hobbies
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Bowl Cut Paper Goods
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Love Tempo
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Hey Fun Market
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Jollybeast
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![Kalamansi Collective]()
Kalamansi Collective
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Tuft Theory
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Wild Whimsy Woolies
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COVEN by Sonia Kang
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PapayaPann
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Raptors 905
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Toronto Tempo
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Hanabi Gems
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Picasso Bites
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Pin Boy Fresh
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Cloooodles
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Kiinoart
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LukyTCG
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No Style Esports
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Incendium Gaming
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HELLO.ANSON
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Green Buffalo Farms
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Asian Roots Collective
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Intuit TurboTax Business
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ATTA Technologies
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Dim Sum City
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Eternal Hair Studio
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ClawMeBaby
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KayTran Eyewear
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Mindzai
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Styll
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Koolmac x Google Pixel
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Vectored Studios
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Osume
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Chronic Ink
Previously known as the CCYAA Celeb Classic, ARC HOOPS presented by Google Pixel is our signature celebrity basketball game featuring superstar hoopers, such as Marvel superhero Simu Liu and NBA legend Jeremy Lin and other prominent celebrities. Stay tuned to see the lineup!
Doors open 6:00pm
Tip off 7:00pm
Formerly FreshFest, ARC EATS is a vibrant celebration of flavour, culture, and Asian cuisine. Connect with others through food and treat your tastebuds to delicious eats from award-winning local chefs and tastemakers.
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Formerly Youth Jam, ARC NEXT presented by TD is an action-packed variety show including dance performances from VYBE, The Mitchell & Ness Slam Dunk Showdown, and singing performances from the star of Netflix's Erin & Aaron Ava Ro + YouTube legends AJ and Alyssa Rafael.
Doors open 11:15am
Start time 12:00pm
ARC TALKS is an opportunity to hear from prominent Asian leaders in their fields while they share their personal stories, big ideas and real-world insights that will challenge, inspire and empower.
11:00am - A LOOK Through the Lense w/ KoolMac
1:30pm - Fly Away with Janice and Sonia Lee
3:00pm - Camera Eats First
4:00pm - Resilience and Perseverance with Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin
ARC MARKET presented by Intuit TurboTax Business is a unique experience for shoppers to explore creations from local Asian vendors, small businesses and makers.
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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*Early Bird offer - SOLD OUT
Be one of the first 2,000 ticket purchasers (of any ticket type) and receive 1 FREE Bubble Tea from The Alley — per ticket!
*Early Bird Offer available until June 27, 2025
ARC World General Tickets
(Does not include access to the ARC Hoops event)
This ticket gives you all-day access to:
ARC Eats
ARC Next
ARC Talks
ARC Market
Adult (13+): $18.88
Child (ages 3–12): $8.88
Children 2 and under: Free
ARC World Premium All-Access Tickets
(Includes access to the ARC Hoops event)
This ticket gives you access to everything in the ARC World General Ticket PLUS exclusive access to ARC Hoops, our signature celebrity basketball tournament (Note: ARC Hoops is general admission — seating is first come, first served!)
Price: $60 per person
Children 2 and under: Free, but must sit on a guardian’s lap during ARC Hoops (no separate seat provided)
