Festivals - Edmonton

Spend your August Long Weekend with 90,000 music fans, more than 50 artists on multiple stages, and special events and entertainment for everyone. Read more…

The Pigeon Lake Music Festival is a celebration unlike any other that takes place each summer on the August long weekend in Mulhurst Bay. Read more…

Polynesian Days (Poly Days) is an annual family event that, for four decades, has continually drawn over 6,000 people every August long weekend to the community of… Read more…

The Edmonton Heritage Festival is a three-day event to sample delicious food, see creative performances, and experience Canada’s multiculturalism. Read more…

Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections. Read more…

One of our longest-running festivals, our Fairy Berry Festival celebrates the traditional end of the strawberry u-pick season. Read more…

Rock’n August 2026 will celebrate its 30th year of operation as the finest festival of Cars and Music in Western Canada and the City of St. Read more…

Vibrant … dramatic … colourful … and friendly. When describing the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, musicians and patrons are unanimous. Read more…

The 3-day event includes a Friday Night Costume Extravaganza, a Saturday Parade and a Caribbean Village thorough the weekend including live entertainment, a Kids Korner, savory Caribbean… Read more…

Canada’s longest running anime festival featuring cosplay, concerts, gaming, and a large vendor hall. Read more…

Alberta on the Plate is a tribute to the farmers, ranchers, chefs, and food artisans who shape the province’s culinary identity, showcasing the best in locally sourced… Read more…

The Western Canada Rib Fest Tour is back by popular demand! Come hungry and dig into fall-off-the-bone ribs, smoky brisket, and all your BBQ favourites from top… 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…

The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival is the largest, longest-running Fringe Festival in North America, and one of the most celebrated worldwide. Read more…

The Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival is a way to encourage people of all ages and skill levels to try paddling and racing. Read more…

Alberta Open Farm Days is about farmers and ranchers inviting their urban and rural neighbours to stop in for a visit to share stories, see demonstrations, and… Read more…

Edmonton Mural Festival returns in 2026. Experience a burst of colour and creativity throughout the city as local and international artists turn Edmonton into an open-air gallery!… Read more…

The Edmonton Marathon includes: Marathon Half Marathon Army 10K 5K Fun Run and Walk 1K Fun Run and Walk Who is it for? All ages – Family… Read more…

Featuring the Pan American Lion Dance Championship, Reels in Chinatown, and the Taste of Chinatown. A massive showcase of heritage and community spirit. Read more…

The 2026 Edmonton Pride Festival is coming to ICE District this summer. Read more…

Are you ready to embark on a wild adventure like no other? The Valley Zoo Development Society invites you to join us for Zoobrew, the ultimate twilight… Read more…

After 7 long years, the Edmonton Pride Parade is BACK — more colourful, and fabulous than ever before! Join thousands of 2SLGBTQ+ community members, allies, and supporters… Read more…

It’s the biggest event in Western Canadian racing—a thrilling afternoon where the past and present collide. Read more…

VegFest Edmonton is one day fully plant based event that is also family friendly and pet friendly. Read more…