Edmonton 
Events Description
Experience the energy, colour and excitement of last year’s festival. Watch championship lion dance performances, cultural celebrations, incredible food, live entertainment and memorable moments from Edmonton’s Chinatown.
- Canada National Lion Dance Championship: Canada’s top lion dance teams compete for national titles in an exciting display of athleticism, precision, and tradition.
- Pan American Traditional Lion Dance Championship: Elite teams from across North America and the Caribbean compete for Pan American honours.
- Taste of Chinatown: Discover authentic Asian cuisine, local restaurants, food trucks, desserts, bubble tea, and specialty treats.
- TD Family Fun Zone: Free family entertainment including inflatables, cultural activities, games, crafts, and hands-on experiences.
- REEL in Chinatown: Presented by Facinasian Film Festival. Enjoy a free outdoor movie experience beneath the stars in Edmonton’s Chinatown.
- CantoPop Night: An evening of live music by CandyMusic Productions celebrating Cantonese and Asian pop culture.
- Beer Garden: Enjoy refreshing beverages, premium stage viewing, and live entertainment in the festival beer garden.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
Free
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Schedule
August 21 to 23, 2026
Friday, August 21 | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Opening Day
🥁 Lion Dance Preliminary Competition
🎈 TD Family Fun Zone
🛍 Marketplace Opens
🍜 Taste of Chinatown
🎭 Main Stage Entertainment
🍺 Beer Garden
🎬 REEL in Chinatown
Saturday, August 22 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Championship Day
🎉 Opening Ceremony
🏆 Canada National Championship Finals
🐉 Pan American Championship
🎈 TD Family Fun Zone
🛍 Marketplace
🎤 Main Stage Entertainment
🍺 Beer Garden
🎶 CantoPop Night
Sunday, August 23 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Finals & Closing Celebration
🥇 Pan American Finals
🦁 Lion Dance Showcase
🎈 TD Family Fun Zone
🛍 Marketplace
🍜 Taste of Chinatown
🎊 Closing Ceremony
🏅 Awards Presentation
Venue:
Kinistinâw Park,
10249 96 Street NW,
Edmonton, Alberta
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