ROM After Dark
Back 2 School

A DJ performing for a crowd at Royal Ontario Museum in the Currelly Gallery.

Date

Friday, Sep 26, 2025 19:30

Admission

ROM After Dark - Public (Ages 19+): $40.00 ROM After Dark - Member (Ages 19+): $36.00

Audience

Adults (19+)

About

Join us in celebrating this year’s Polaris Music Prize at ROM After Dark: Back 2 School with a night of nostalgia, dancing, epic performances and retro fun!

Throw it back with DJ sets, hands-on crafts, and photo ops that’ll take you back to your school days. Whether you were the class clown, the artsy kid, or something in between, everyone is welcome, and zero homework is required!

Program partnership with Polaris Music Prize

Performances

A man posing for the camera with a recorder being held in front of him.
Cadence Weapon

2021 Polaris Prize winner and genre-defying artist, Cadence Weapon will play an electrifying DJ set

A man posing in front of a blurred skyline.
Junia-T

Fresh from the studio, Junia-T hits the decks with soulful grooves and hip-hop blends.

A drumline full of men with drums hanging around their neck.
The Hitmen Drum Line

Marching band energy meets nightclub hype. This powerhouse percussion crew will get your heart pounding.

A DJ posing under a lamp light outside.
DJ Baby Q

The internet’s favourite DJ will spin a genre-mashing set. Expect viral sounds, outrageous energy, and a whole lot of pink.

Activities

Oversized Games: Test your schoolyard skills with giant Snakes & Ladders, Cornhole, and more oversized classics all around the Museum

Vintage Photo Zone: Smile! It’s picture day. Grab your friends and strike a pose for a retro-inspired school photo to take home.

Craft Corner: Get hands-on with throwback-inspired school crafts. Make something nostalgic with your friends.