Festivals - Edmonton

Alberta Culture Days will feature hundreds of free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to discover their inner artist, experience their heritage, and celebrate what it… Read more…

The Edmonton Comedy Festival will return with “4 Days of Funny” featuring another stellar line-up of comedians from across North America at five venues across the city,… Read more…

Experience the best in independent filmmaking from around the globe at the 40th Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF). Read more…

This year’s theme, “Under the Moon,” celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival with beautiful lantern displays, cultural experiences, and a vibrant festival atmosphere. Read more…

Play the North Edmonton is a free to attend, family-friendly board game festival dedicated to playing and celebrating Canadian games! Whether you’re an avid player, new to… Read more…

Rubaboo is a Métis-Michif language word and means a rich stew filled with all good things. Read more…

. The growers of Alberta and surrounding provinces bring their pumpkins, squash and gourds to participate in the Smoky Lake Great White North Pumpkin Fair and weigh… Read more…

A spooky outing to the pumpkin patch and this charming month-long Halloween celebration remains an annual tradition for the past 30 years! There’s a Pumpkin Cannon (really!),… Read more…

We’re welcoming autumn with a fun-filled day at our Fall Festival. Read more…

Whether you’re a seasoned rodeo veteran or a first-time spectator, CFR is where champions rise, and memories are forged in the dust of the arena. Read more…

A weekend of táncház, master workshops, and gala performance hosted by Vadrózsa. Read more…

Calling all hard-core outdoor adventurers and weekend warriors! Bike tough trails, paddle wild waters, ski steep slopes and fly over the edge with some of the world’s… Read more…

Litfest showcases a variety of authors and events: From books on food, science, memoir, culture, history, sport, and politics, there is something for everyone at LitFest. Read more…

NorthwestFEARFest is back this October with a bone-chilling lineup of 21 horrifying films! Prepare yourselves for a mixture of terrifying new fright flicks and classic shockers from… Read more…

Experience the best short films from filmmakers in Alberta with the Red Carpet Gala, and/or from filmmakers across the globe with the International Long Shorts! Our 2026… Read more…

Since 2011, St. Albert Public Library has produced STARFest – the award-winning St. Albert Readers Festival, bringing readers and world-class writers together for engaging conversations. Read more…

Celebrate the season at our free Harvest Festival! Join us in Town Square for an afternoon of fall fun, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to connect with local… Read more…

Picklefest Edmonton is an inclusive, all-ages event, welcoming pickle devotees, the pickle-curious, and families to enjoy a full day celebrating the vibrant world of fermentation. Read more…

The 2026 edition brings together an international lineup spanning the full spectrum of electronic music, including Tiesto, Alesso, Chase & Status, Gryffin, Sara Landry, Sullivan King, SVDDEN… Read more…

SnoMo Days is an Alberta Winter Festival, dedicated to supporting motorized and non-motorized winter sports, and family orientated winter leisure activities. Read more…

Welcome to the Edmonton Quilt Festival! Join us for two days filled with beautiful quilts, talented artists, and creative inspiration. Come explore a variety of quilting styles,… Read more…

Join us for the 60th Annual Sourdough Raft Race! Edmonton’s Favourite River Water Fight! Enter a raft into the floating water fight down the river, or come… Read more…