A guide to festivals in Saskatoon – includes free fun family festivals, music festivals, food festivals, arts and science festivals, international events, and more!
Click on the month below to go directly to the specific month’s festivals. Festivals that span two months are mentioned under the month which the festival begins. For example: Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival (June 30th through July 9th) is mentioned under the month of June.
January; February; March; April; May; June; July; August; September; October; November; December
Please verify all details from official websites.
For current weekend events, see This Weekend in Saskatoon.
January
Winterruption
Break up the winter chill with three days of live music at four venues throughout the city! Details
Varies
February
Nutrien WinterShines
WinterShines is one of Saskatoon’s must-attend winter events! Featuring an Ice Park, Ice Scultpure Garden, Winter Camp in the City, Soup Cook-Off and so much more! Details
414 Avenue B S, Saskatoon
Free & ticketed events
Heritage Festival of Saskatoon
Explore the rich diversity of Saskatoon from past to present through the variety of heritage and multi-cultural themed displays & interactive exhibits. Join the opening parade and be entertained with music and performances. Details
Free
March
Saskatoon Blues Festival
The Saskatoon Blues Festival, presented by Cherry Insurance, will open your eyes to the diversity and scope of that multi-faceted music genre known as “The Blues”. The Saskatoon Blues Festival features some of Canada’s best musical talent, along with International artists. During Festival week enjoy “The Blues” at various clubs, bars and coffee shops around the city. Details
Varies
April
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May
Saskatoon Entertainment Expo
The Saskatoon Entertainment Expo brings North American television and movie entertainers, as well as pop culture and comic book creators, under one roof. Details
Superfan 3-Day Pass – $169
Cinergie Festival
Cinergie Festival invites all cinema lovers and families to enjoy five great days of French-speaking movies from all around the world, all subtitled. Details
May 9 – 14, 2023
General Admission All-Access Pass $100
Vesna Festival
Delight yourself with the sights, sounds, and tastes of Ukrainian culture!! Details
General Admission + Meal Voucher $50
Science Rendezvous -Saskatoon
Let’s Talk Science, an award-winning, national, charitable science outreach organization will be partnering with Science Rendezvous for Canada’s largest celebration of science: the Science Rendezvous Festival. With over 300 events across 30 cities, this event will dazzle you with incredible feats of science, technology, engineering, and math. Hosted by your very own University of Saskatchewan! Details
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
May 13, 2023
Saskatchewan Marathon
Saskatchewan Marathon is a Boston qualifier and has running distances from 2.2K to 42.2K, youth and virtual options, too! Details
Race tickets: Varies; Spectator free
Ritornello Chamber Music Festival
A celebration of chamber music. Details
$10 – $45
June
Strata Festival of New Music
The Strata New Music Festival is an exciting three-day series of new music concerts, workshops, and socialization. Details
Varies
Dark Bridges Film Festival
The Dark Bridges Film Festival brings the best horror films from around the world to Saskatoon. Details
All Access Festival Wristband $60 – $90
Nutrien Children’s Festival
Enjoy children’s theatre, music, dance, puppetry, and more from around the world. With lots of hands-on arts and creative learning activities, the festival is fun for the whole family. Details
$10
Teddy Bears Picnic
Friendship Park, Saskatoon
Saskatoon Pride Festival
Hosted by the Saskatoon Diversity Network (SDN), this week-long festival provides an accessible space in which to celebrate queerness, fostering community pride, and raising awareness of queer culture within the larger community. Details
June 9 – 18, 2023
Free & ticketed events
Doors Open Saskatoon
Doors Open Saskatoon will showcase a number of buildings in various clusters around Saskatoon. This event is FREE of charge and is a great way to see some of Saskatoon’s most interesting buildings. Details
June 25, 2023
Free
Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival
For ten days each summer, the city of Saskatoon reverberates with the sounds of jazz, blues, funk, pop, and world music. Details
1-Day Pass $37.50 – $75+ tax and s/c
July
Festival Fransaskois
The only festival celebrating francophone culture in Saskatchewan! Details
TBA; July
2023 rates TBA;
2022 rates: Weekend package $80; Friday show $25; Saturday activities and show $55; Saturday show $35
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan’s finest actors performing Shakespeare’s greatest works in a tent! Details
Varies
Pets in the Park
A popular summer event in Saskatoon for the entire family with music, demos, exhibitions, silent auction, pet-portraits and more! Details
2023 TBA
Usually July
Free
A Taste of Saskatchewan
Fabulous food and the finest music!!! Over 30 of Saskatoon’s finest restaurants serves their house favorite dishes in beautiful Kiwanis Park. The festival also features over 50 of Saskatchewan’s premiere bands and performers. Details
no festival in 2023
Usually July
Free admission; Entertainment free
Back to Batoche Days
Enjoy a cultural weekend of celebrating Métis heritage. Details
July 20 – 23, 2023
Entry free
August
Nutrien Fringe Theatre Festival
10 days of theatre, arts, crafts, food and busking in the heart of the Broadway District in Saskatoon. Details
Saskatoon Ex
Saskatchewan’s largest annual event grandstand, free entertainment, Kidsville, stunts, trade show, and much more. Details
6 Day General Admission $82
Chefs on the Saskatchewan
This exclusive dining and entertainment experience features three local chefs each preparing a course in theme with one of this year’s Shakespeare in Saskatchewan productions. Details
FolkFest
3 days of folklore, music, food and cultural festivities. Details
Rock the River
Saskatchewan’s classic rock festival. Details
Saskatoon VegFest
A celebration of vegan living being held in Saskatoon. Details
Ukranian Day in the Park
Saskatoon’s Outdoor Ukrainian Festival with stage performances, cultural displays, children’s activities and souvenir vendors. Enjoy refreshing Ukrainian import beer in the beer gardens and Ukrainian food. Details
September
Nutrien Fireworks Festival
Fun for the family! With entertainment and amazing fireworks displays, food, fun for kids and adults, demonstrations, and games. Details
September 1 – 2, 2023
Free
Broadway Street Fair
An eclectic array of street performers, vendors, artists, musicians, and dancers transform Broadway into a five block-long street fair. Details
Free
The Word On The Street
Participate in hundreds of author readings, discussions, and activities, and shop in a vibrant Exhibitor Marketplace. There’s plenty to see and do for the whole family. Details
September 17, 2023
Free
Culture Days
Through an annual three-day national celebration each September, hundreds of thousands of artists and cultural organizations in hundreds of cities and towns come together and invite Canadians to participate in free interactive and “behind the scenes” activities to discover their cultural spirit and passion. Details
September 22 – October 15, 2023
Free
Nuit Blanche Saskatoon
Night-time Arts Festival that showcases and celebrates art and culture. Details
Free
Saskatoon International Burlesque Festival
Featuring a different cast of stellar burlesque performers from around the globe each evening. Details
TBA
October
Halloween
From ghost tours to freaky flashlit night experiences navigating corn mazes to haunted houses, there are plenty of events to get spooked out during Halloween in Saskatoon.
Free & Ticketed Events
Reflections Art Festival
The show encompasses carvers, sculptors, painters, and photographers of all ages and skill levels who enjoy expressing their love of nature through art. Details
2023 TBA; Usually October
2023 rates TBA;
2022 rates: Admission: $10; Under 12 free; Gala opening $25 (advance only)
November & December
Remembrance Day Service and Parade
One of Canada’s largest indoor Remembrance Day service. Details
Free
Fantastic Film Festival
Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival (SFFF) presents the best in international independent cinema through screening a wide gamut of award-winning contemporary films in a variety of categories, ranging from feature length narrative and documentary, to animation and short films. Details
November 17 – 25, 2023
TBA
BHP Enchanted Forest
Saskatchewan’s Top Wintertime Visitor Attraction featuring spectacular drive-through Christmas display with 75 custom displays throughout the forest. Details
Festival of Trees
The Festival of Trees kicks off the Christmas Season in Saskatoon. Decorated trees, displays along with a gingerbread house display, entertainment and special events make this a popular family outing. Details
Christmas Lights, Carols & Holiday Concerts in Saskatoon.
Christmas Markets & Fairs
Enjoy holiday entertainment while you shop for that unique gift for your loved ones. Details
General: Free & Ticketed Events
New Years Eve in Saskatoon
Free & Ticketed Events