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Thursday, June 18
 

7:00pm EDT

AliaNIGHT at the Movies!
Thursday June 18, 2026 7:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Astro Theatre
Join us for an evening of film & music by Inuit at Astro Hill Theatre on June 18 at 7:00 PMThis special Pisiit Film Night brings together powerful Indigenous voices through three unique screenings: Zacharias Kunuk's Unikkaat Sivunittinnit (Messages From the Past), a work-in-progress documentary on Pisiit by Charlotte Qamaniq, and Johannes Ujo Müller's acclaimed documentary Erfalasorput (Our...
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Thursday June 18, 2026 7:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Astro Theatre 505 Astro Hl Ter, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0

9:00pm EDT

Jam Cafe with Alianait!
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00pm - 11:59pm EDT
Storehouse

Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00pm - 11:59pm EDT
Storehouse
 
Friday, June 19
 

12:00pm EDT

Black Heart Concert
Friday June 19, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Black Heart Cafe
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
12 PM IVAANA & LAURA
1 PM ZAC RYAN
2 PM JENS JEPPESEN
Artists
avatar for Ivaana Kristiansen Olsen

Friday June 19, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Black Heart Cafe 1405 Masak Ct A, Iqaluit, NU X0A 3H0

12:00pm EDT

Inuuteq Storch Exhibition - Necromancer
Friday June 19, 2026 12:00pm - Friday July 31, 2026 5:00pm EDT
Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum
Inuuteq Storch (b. 1989) lives and works in Greenland. He is a graduate of the International Center of Photography in New York and of Fatamorgana school of photography in Copenhagen. Inuuteqs work is wide in genres (own photography and archive work and methods) but the content has common in being about the identity of Kalaallit from Greenland. He has exhibited in Greenland, Denmark, The United...
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Friday June 19, 2026 12:00pm - Friday July 31, 2026 5:00pm EDT
Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum 212 Sinaa St, Iqaluit, NU X0A 2H0

3:45pm EDT

Pool Party!!
Friday June 19, 2026 3:45pm - 6:00pm EDT
Aquatic Centre
Probably the most fun event of the festival.... ALIANAIT KICK OFF POOL PARTTY w/ Andachan / Mister and DJ Cookies 

Friday June 19, 2026 3:45pm - 6:00pm EDT
Aquatic Centre 900 Niaqunngusiariaq, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0

7:00pm EDT

Tupiq / Main Stage - Alianait Big Top Tent
Friday June 19, 2026 7:00pm - 10:15pm EDT
Festival Tent
Main Stage Opening Line Up! Alianait is proud to present an all Indigenous main stage to showcase artists from Nunavut / Sápmi / Nunavik. The night will open with Qulliit and Pisiit presentation, then move to a blend of rock and hip-hop with Arviat's own Jacob Okatsiak, then Hilda and Tuomas from Sápmi will bring their truly unique blend of electronic music and traditional Sami joik. To end the...
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avatar for Hildá Länsman & Tuomas Norvio

Hildá Länsman & Tuomas Norvio

Experience the powerful meeting of ancient Sámi joik and modern electronic soundscapes with Hildá Länsman & Tuomas Norvio at Alianait Arts Festival 2026. Raised in a family of reindeer herders and joikers in Ohcejohka, Sámi artist Hildá Länsman joins forces with Finnish producer... Read More →
avatar for Jacob Okatsiak

Jacob Okatsiak

ᔭᐃᑲᑉ ᐅᑲᑦᓯᐊᒃ, ᐃᓪᓚᓂᑯᑦ “Drake of Nunavut”, hip-hop... Read More →
avatar for Naja P

Naja P

Naja P is an Inuk singer-songwriter from Greenland. She sings in Kalaallisut and writes songs about identity, love, emotions, strength, and self-worth. Her music mixes soft songs with strong energy. Her first EP, Naasunnguusunga, won Album of the Year and Release of the Year at the... Read More →
Friday June 19, 2026 7:00pm - 10:15pm EDT
Festival Tent 1 Ring Road, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0

10:30pm EDT

Beatrice Deer & Terry Uyarak at Lounge
Friday June 19, 2026 10:30pm - 11:59pm EDT
Aqsarniit Lounge

Friday June 19, 2026 10:30pm - 11:59pm EDT
Aqsarniit Lounge
 
Saturday, June 20
 

10:00am EDT

Alianait Craft Fair!
Saturday June 20, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Festival Parking Lot
Iqaluit is the craft fair capital of the world! Join us Saturday to see some of the best Inuit and Indigenous artists showcasing their handmade work! Come support local artists!


Saturday June 20, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Festival Parking Lot 1 Ring Road Iqaluit

11:00am EDT

Youth Music Show with Choirs and Bands!
Saturday June 20, 2026 11:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Festival Tent
Come support the next generation of singers in Iqaluit! All the school choirs will get together for the annual Choral Concert! 
Artists
avatar for Iqaluit Choirs!
Saturday June 20, 2026 11:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Festival Tent 1 Ring Road, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0

12:00pm EDT

Iqaluit Kuunga Show
Saturday June 20, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Sylvia Grinnell Pavillion/Iqaluit Kuunga Pavillion
One of the most special shows of the festival <3 down by the river at the Sylvia Grinnel Pavilliion w/ Naja P, Inuuteq and Jaaku, Terry Uyarak and more! 

Saturday June 20, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Sylvia Grinnell Pavillion/Iqaluit Kuunga Pavillion

12:00pm EDT

Black Heart Concert
Saturday June 20, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Black Heart Cafe
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
12 PM JOE DEKKERS-REIHANA
1 PM JACOB OKATSIAK
2 PM BEN ARNAQAQ

Black Heart Concerts continues w/ Ben Arnaqaq from Pang. Jacob Okatsiak from Arviat and our new friend Joe Dekkers-Reihana singing Maori tunes from Aotearoa (New Zealand!!!)

Saturday June 20, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Black Heart Cafe 1405 Masak Ct A, Iqaluit, NU X0A 3H0

12:00pm EDT

Saturday Festival Area Program
Saturday June 20, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Festival Parking Lot
Iqaluit Fish Preparation Program, Qajaq Building, Paint a RCMP Vehicle, Nunavut Government Wellness Programme, Nunavut Arctic College Give-Away
Saturday June 20, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Festival Parking Lot 1 Ring Road Iqaluit

1:00pm EDT

Pan Arctic Vision Try Outs
Saturday June 20, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Festival Tent

Saturday June 20, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Festival Tent 1 Ring Road, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0

2:30pm EDT

Afternoon Arts at the Tupiq!
Saturday June 20, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Festival Tent

Artists
avatar for Artcirq

Artcirq

One of Alianait's legendary acts, Artcirq will bring the big top tent to life on June 21. Get ready for great clowns, beautiful aerial acts, and a debut of our brand new Nanuq, which is sure to impress audiences. Artcirq blends traditional Inuit games, music, storytelling, and modern... Read More →
Saturday June 20, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Festival Tent 1 Ring Road, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0

3:00pm EDT

Community Drum Dance
Saturday June 20, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
We are so proud to share that theme for Alianait this year is Pisiit / Ayaya! Alianait will host a community drum dance and invite any and all interested singers to join! We have singers from across Indigenous lands coming to Iqaluit to sing along with an open invitation to anyone to sing/ drum / participate!
Saturday June 20, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

7:00pm EDT

Tupiq / Main Stage - Alianait Big Top Tent
Saturday June 20, 2026 7:00pm - 10:15pm EDT
Festival Tent
Saturday at Alianait will feature some of the top talents in the Circumpolar world! As always, we will open the show with Pisiit and Ayaya songs from across the north. Ivaana and Andachan will follow with music from their highly acclaimed collaboration. Then we will present the Alianait Lifetime Achievement Award in the Arts. After Tarrak will have his first full solo set in Iqaluit and will no...
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Artists
avatar for Andachan

Andachan

Andachan is a greenlandic producer and electronic musician. He has released several albums, EP’s and singles, is a trailblazer within greenlandic EDM, and has been nominated for several awards; including Koda Awards and Nordic Council’s Music Prize. Andachan kalaaliuvoq producereq... Read More →
avatar for Beatrice Deer Band

Beatrice Deer Band

Beatrice Deer is an acclaimed “Inuindie” pop artist from Quaqtaq, Nunavik, now based in Montreal. Singing in Inuktitut, English, and French, her music blends indie rock, folk, Inuit storytelling, and throat singing. She has released seven albums, including Little Songs, a revitalization... Read More →
avatar for Ivaana Kristiansen Olsen
avatar for Tarrak

Tarrak

Tarrak is a rapper who released his debut album FxGxS in 2016. His debut earned him Koda’s award for talent of the year in 2017, and the same year he received an award from Naalakkersuisut, the Government of Greenland. In 2019 Tarrak released his second album, Josef Tarrak, which... Read More →
Saturday June 20, 2026 7:00pm - 10:15pm EDT
Festival Tent 1 Ring Road, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0

10:30pm EDT

Alianait PRIDE! Celebration of Life and Love
Saturday June 20, 2026 10:30pm - Sunday June 21, 2026 1:30am EDT
Aqsarniit Lounge
Alianait PRIDE! Celebration of Life and Love. Come celebrate LOVE in an extremely hate free space <3. Songs from HH Suersaq, Hosted by Laakuluk Williamson, Dance party with Hildá Länsman & Tuomas Norvio, and Andachan! NO TICKETS only donations at the door :) 


Saturday June 20, 2026 10:30pm - Sunday June 21, 2026 1:30am EDT
Aqsarniit Lounge
 
Sunday, June 21
 

11:00am EDT

Bannock & seal skinning competition
Sunday June 21, 2026 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Alianait Festival Grounds
Bring your homemade bannock for judging! Bannock will be served at feast!

Competition of who can skin a seal the fastest! Bring your own knife or ulu!
People who are interested can put their name in for a draw to skin a seal!
(Depending on if seals are caught in time)

Register on site at 11:00 AM

Winners will get various inuksiutiit!
Sunday June 21, 2026 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Alianait Festival Grounds Downtown Iqaluit!

12:00pm EDT

Black Heart Concert
Sunday June 21, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Black Heart Cafe
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
12 PM GISELA RUAN
1 PM ALLAN KANGOK
2 PM MAYA COOK


Last day of Black Heart Cafe concerts with local Iqaluit harpist, Gisela Ruan Guerrero, then Northern Haze & Kikkukia member Allan Kangoq, with folk musician Maya Cook closing off the stage for this year's alianiat black heart sessions!

Sunday June 21, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Black Heart Cafe 1405 Masak Ct A, Iqaluit, NU X0A 3H0

12:30pm EDT

Beatrice Deer Workout - For Free!
Sunday June 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Aquatic Centre
Limited space for 25! Register on site 15 minutes before! Free event!
Sunday June 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Aquatic Centre 900 Niaqunngusiariaq, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0

1:00pm EDT

Alianait! - National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations
Sunday June 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Alianait Festival Grounds
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with music in the big tupiq/tent:
Looee Aareak
Josef Tarrak
Aaju Peter Piqatingillu
Jacob Okatsiak
Naja P

Outdoor activities:
- Community Feast
- Inuit Games
- Giveaway from Northwestel
- Face painting for children
Artists
avatar for Community Feast!
avatar for Inuit Games
avatar for Jacob Okatsiak

Jacob Okatsiak

ᔭᐃᑲᑉ ᐅᑲᑦᓯᐊᒃ, ᐃᓪᓚᓂᑯᑦ “Drake of Nunavut”, hip-hop... Read More →
avatar for Naja P

Naja P

Naja P is an Inuk singer-songwriter from Greenland. She sings in Kalaallisut and writes songs about identity, love, emotions, strength, and self-worth. Her music mixes soft songs with strong energy. Her first EP, Naasunnguusunga, won Album of the Year and Release of the Year at the... Read More →
avatar for Tarrak

Tarrak

Tarrak is a rapper who released his debut album FxGxS in 2016. His debut earned him Koda’s award for talent of the year in 2017, and the same year he received an award from Naalakkersuisut, the Government of Greenland. In 2019 Tarrak released his second album, Josef Tarrak, which... Read More →

Sunday June 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Alianait Festival Grounds Downtown Iqaluit!

7:00pm EDT

Tupiq / Main Stage - Alianait Big Top Tent
Sunday June 21, 2026 7:00pm - Monday June 22, 2026 12:00pm EDT
Festival Tent
This year’s Alianait theme, Pisiit!! Traditional songs, drum dancing, performance art, and story telling celebrates the living voices of Indigenous cultures through music, storytelling, performance, and art. At Alianait Arts Festival 2026, Inuit artists from across Inuit Nunaat come together alongside Sámi and Māori participants in a vibrant cultural exchange that bridges generations,...
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Artists
avatar for Andachan

Andachan

Andachan is a greenlandic producer and electronic musician. He has released several albums, EP’s and singles, is a trailblazer within greenlandic EDM, and has been nominated for several awards; including Koda Awards and Nordic Council’s Music Prize. Andachan kalaaliuvoq producereq... Read More →
avatar for Artcirq

Artcirq

One of Alianait's legendary acts, Artcirq will bring the big top tent to life on June 21. Get ready for great clowns, beautiful aerial acts, and a debut of our brand new Nanuq, which is sure to impress audiences. Artcirq blends traditional Inuit games, music, storytelling, and modern... Read More →
avatar for Pisiit Project

Pisiit Project

This year’s Alianait theme, Pisiit!! Traditional songs, drum dancing, performance art, and story telling celebrates the living voices of Indigenous cultures through music, storytelling, performance, and art. At Alianait Arts Festival 2026, Inuit artists from across Inuit Nunaat... Read More →
Sunday June 21, 2026 7:00pm - Monday June 22, 2026 12:00pm EDT
Festival Tent 1 Ring Road, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
 

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