Arts

Nuit Blanche Toronto 2007

Xtra.ca's coverage of the all-night art festival

By Chris Dupuis • October 24, 2007 8:00 pm EDT

LADIES OF THE NIGHTLESS CITY. The lines between performers and spectators blurred on Church St during Nuit Blanche. Credit: Nicola Betts photo

Sep 29 marked the second annual all-night art festival, Nuit Blanche. Thousands of people crowded into various Toronto neighbourhoods for the event.

Xtra.ca’s videographer Chris Dupuis was there.

For more on Nuit Blanche, check out Xtra.ca’s previous coverage.

Nuit Blanche festival guide
Lite-Brite
Photo gallery
Red-light district

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