Summer Festivals in Edmonton
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Festivals in June 2019
Edmonton International Cat Festival
One-day festival that brings together cat lovers to celebrate cats and cat culture while supporting important cat rescue organizations including the Edmonton Humane Society, Little Cats Lost, and SAFE Team Rescue. Details
June 1, 2019
MacEwan University, “The Heart” (Robbins Health Learning Centre), 10910 104 Avenue, Edmonton
$15
Heart of the City
Heart of the City Music and Arts Festival is an all ages festival with fun things for all to do. Details
June 1 & 2, 2019
~ 1st Weekend of June
Giovanni Caboto Park, 95 St and 109 Ave, Edmonton
Free.
Edmonton Pride Festival
Anniversary of the Edmonton Pride Festival. Details
Cancelled for 2019
Downtown Edmonton.
Free & Paid Events.
Improvaganza
Every year at Improvaganza, Rapid Fire Theatre hosts improvisors from across Canada, North America and beyond. For ten days in the end June, Rapid Fire Theatre hosts the best comedy acts we can find, plus Theatresports matches, specialty shows, and tons of social events too. Details
June 12-22, 2019
~ Mid June
Citadel Theatre, Edmonton
Free & ticketed events
Town & Country Daze
A weekend full of entertainment and activities for all ages, including a parade and music. Details
June 14-16, 2019
~ June 3rd weekend
Multiple Venues, Beaumont.
Free.
Edmonton International Jazz Festival
The Edmonton International Jazz Festival (EIJF) honors the community’s decades-long jazz tradition, uniting everything from funk, Afro-Cuban, bebop, contemporary, swing, R&B, standards and more under one musical umbrella. The Festival includes shows for hard-core jazz aficionados and newcomers alike with intimate club shows, cabaret-style performances, free outdoor concerts and international touring acts.
June 21- 30, 2019
~ June 3rd weekend
Multiple Venues
Free & ticketed events
Beaumont Blues & Roots Festival
June 21 & 22, 2019
~ June 3rd weekend – Father’s Day weekend
Four Seasons Park, 41 Ave, Beaumont
Summer Solstice Music Festival
Chamber Music Festival. Details
June 11–21, 2019
~ June 3rd weekend – Father’s Day weekend
Multiple Venues, Edmonton
$60 & up
Porkapalooza BBQ Festival
BBQ Festival with festival with local food trucks, beer gardens, a Kids Zone playground, food demonstration stage, entertainment and a marketplace. Details
June 15 to 16, 2019
Northlands, Edmonton
Free Admission to Porkapalooza.
Highland gathering
Edmonton’s oldest and largest Scottish festival featuring Alberta’s largest highland dance competition, Piping and drumming competition, Heavy Events (caber toss, hammer throw, etc.), Vendors’ fair of Celtic wares, Sheepdog demonstrations, Knights of the Northern Realm, Scottish country dancing, Scottish food — Beer tent, Children’s games. Details
Sunday, June 23, 2019 | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Grant MacEwan Park, 3105 101 St SW, Edmonton
Adults – $15.00, Students – $10.00, Seniors – $10.00, Family (max 4) – $40.00
Freewill Shakespeare Festival
Enjoy professional, contemporary, innovative productions of the works of William Shakespeare. Details
June 18- July 14, 2019
Heritage Amphitheatre in Hawrelak Park, Edmonton
Pass: $60
Tuesday nights and Saturday matinees are Pay-What-You-Will.
The Works Art & Design Festival
The Festival is an extravaganza of visual art, design and entertainment that attracts artists and patrons from around the globe. Greater than the sum of its many parts, The Works is a time and place for everyone to discover, discuss and develop an appreciation for art & design! Details
June 20 – July 2, 2019
~ Late June to Early July
Downtown Edmonton
Free
Sand on Whyte
Sand carving is a performance art, much like ice carving. Professional sand carving artists, Delayne Corbett, Wilfred Stijger and Edith van de Wetering, and a group of novice sand carvers are creating amazing sand carvings in Old Strathcona this summer. Details
2019 –June 28 to July 7, 2019
CP Rail land in the northeast corner of Whyte Avenue and Gateway Blvd, Edmonton.
By Donation
Festivals in July
International Street Performers Festival
The Edmonton International Street Performers Festival has been bringing a smile to the face of Edmonton for over 30 years…bringing the world’s best street acts to Churchill Square each summer. Enjoy ten days in a downtown square filled with acrobats, jugglers, unicyclists, musicians, clowns and magicians! Details
July 5-14, 2019. | 11:30 AM –11:00 PM
~ Early July
Dr. Wilbert Mcintyre Park, 8331 104 St NW, Edmonton
FREE.
Donations appreciated.
Historic Festival & Doors Open Edmonton
The Historic Festival & Doors Open Edmonton is focused on the celebration of the history of the many cultures found in the Edmonton area and the heritage events that have enriched our community. Visitors can enjoy a variety of events, such as celebrating community milestones; exploring museums, archives and historic sites; and participating in bus or walking tours of gardens, natural areas, cemeteries and neighbourhoods. Details
JULY 1-7, 2019
~ Early July
Multiple Venues, Edmonton
Free; select events and tours are ticketed.
Seven Music Fest
Annual Music Festival in St Albert Details
CANCELLED FOR 2019
~ Early July
Seven Hills, 13 Mission Avenue, Saint Albert
TBA
Found Festival
It’s a living, breathing showcase of dance, theatre, visual art, music, creative writing and more all in unexpected places. Our aim is to produce an event that is affordable, accessible, interactive, and empowering, encouraging artists to contribute to the cultural landscape of the city. Details
~ Late June/Early July; July 4-7, 2019
Various venues (main grounds at Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park)
Free & ticketed events
Whyte Avenue Art Walk
Cultural explorers are invited to see art-making in action on streets of Old Strathcona. Over 450 visual artists will bring their art supplies and art works out into the streets. Together they create an outdoor studio and gallery spanning several blocks. The Whyte Avenue Art Walk reveals Alberta’s hidden talent and provides an opportunity for patrons to curate their own art collection from many undiscovered masters. Details
July 5 – 7, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Along Whyte Avenue (82 Ave) from 101 Street to 108 St.Old Strathcona
Free
C’mon Festival
Chamber music festival. Details
2019 – July 12, 13 & 14
~ Mid July
Winspear Centre
Admission by donation
Sourdough Raft Race
Annual Sourdough Raft Race. Details
Sunday, July 21, 2019 | 12:00 PM
~ Mid July
Rafts launch from Terwillegar Park, Edmonton. Watch from the banks of the river valley.
Free
K-Days
Celebrate Edmonton! Rides and games, live entertainment, ribfests, daily mini parades, fireworks and more! Details
July 19 – 28, 2019 | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
~ Last two weeks in July
Northlands, 7515 – 118 Avenue, Edmonton
$15
Interstellar Rodeo
A destination for music fans looking for one of a kind live music experiences. Details
July 26 – 28, 2019
~ Late July
Heritage Amphitheatre in Hawrelak Park, Edmonton
Weekend Pass: $75 & up
Taste of Edmonton
Celebrates all the culinary delights and lip-smacking beverages Edmonton has to offer. Details
July 18-28, 2019
~ Mid to late July
Federal Building Plaza, Edmonton
Free admission
Festivals in August
Heritage Day – August Long Weekend Activities in Edmonton
Edmonton Heritage Festival
August 3 to 5, 2019 ~August Long weekend – Heritage Day Long weekend
William Hawrelak Park, Edmonton – Getting there (no parking during the festival)
Free admission
Edmonton Folk Music Festival
One of the best Folk Music Festivals in Canada.Details
August 8 – 11 ~Early August
2020 August 6 – 9
2021 August 5 – 8)
Gallagher Park (97 Ave and 94 St), Edmonton
$22 & up, Tickets on Sale June 2th
Blueberry Bluegrass Country Music Festival
Canada’s largest bluegrass festival. The Blueberry Bluegrass and Country Music Festival features some of the top performers in bluegrass music as well as talented up-and-coming musicians. The three-day music festival is jam-packed with activities for the whole family, including on-stage live music, workshops, a “slow-pitch jam,” food concessions and craft tables, the Kids’ Corner, and a festival souvenir table. Details
August 2 – 4, 2019
~ Last weekend of July/1st Weekend of August
Stony Plain Exhibition Park, 4202 – 50 Street, Stony Plain
$40 & up
Big Valley Jamboree
From bull riding & the songwriters’ workshop to the biggest names in country music on the main stage — there’s literally something fun and exciting happening around the clock. There are trade shows, a family stage, a variety of concessions, bull riding, street performers, songwriters workshops, Sunday gospel, an onsite pub, beer gardens stage and much more. Details
August 1 – 4, 2019
~ Last weekend of July/1st weekend of August
Camrose Regional Exhibition, Exhibition Drive, Camrose
$110 & up
Rock`n August
Rock’n August is an international car show and music festival. Over 775 classic car entries and more than 50,000 people attend each year, making Rock’n August one of the largest events to take place in Alberta. Details
~Early August – August 6 – 10, 2019
Multiple venues, St Albert
Free and ticketed events
Cariwest Caribbean Arts Festival
Come celebrate Caribbean culture with Cariwest. Cariwest is an annual three-day Caribbean Arts Festival that takes place in the heart of downtown Edmonton. Our dazzling costumes, lively music, street theatre and tantalizing cuisine will surely get your heart pounding. Come parade with us! Details
August 9-11, 2019
~ Early August
Downtown Edmonton
Free & ticketed events.
Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Join Fringe Theatre Adventures at the 36th Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. The Edmonton Fringe takes place in Old Strathcona, for a vibrant 11 days and features Buskers, Outdoor Performers, Artisans and Vendors and over 1,600 live theatre performances are hosted by close to 40 venues. The Edmonton Fringe Festival is North America’s largest and longest-running Fringe Festival. Details
August 15-25, 2019
Multiple venues, Old Strathcona
Free and ticketed events
Edmonton Rock Music Festival
Rock and Roll Festival Details
August 16 & 17, 2019
~ Mid August
Heritage Amphitheatre in Hawrelak Park, Edmonton
Weekend $120 & up
Edmonton Latin Festival
Come down to this free event and fill your senses with the sights, sounds, and tastes of these amazing cultures. There is something for everyone at this all ages event with a Kids Area, performance stage, beer garden, and friendly atmosphere. Details
~ Mid August / 2019 – TBA
Last Held: 2017
Sir Winston Churchill Square – 100 Street & 102 Ave, Edmonton
Free
Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon boat racing and cultural festival showcasing Asian arts. Details
2019 — TBA
~ Mid August
Louise McKinney Park, Edmonton
Free
Edmonton Blues Festival
Western Canada’s Premier Blues Music Festival. Details
August 23-25, 2019
~ Late August
Heritage Amphitheatre in Hawrelak Park, Edmonton
$27.50 & up
Stony Plain Cowboy Gathering
Gain a new appreciation of the west’s rich and incredible cowboy heritage and celebrate the cowboy scene through music, cowboy poetry and the visual arts & crafts. With extraordinary entertainers, you’ll have the time of your life! Details
August 16 – 18, 2019
~ Late August
Heritage Park, 5100 41 Avenue, Stony Plain
Edmonton Marathon
This family oriented Festival Weekend will once again take participants on a route overlooking Edmonton’s beautiful River Valley and through several of Edmonton’s historic and scenic neighbourhoods, starting and finishing at the Edmonton Convention Centre. The Edmonton Family Festival Weekend includes an ABC Kids 1km, 5km, 10km, 21.1km and Marathon run/walk events and a Free Sports Expo. Details
August 17 to 18, 2019
Edmonton Downtown
Register – $20 & up.
Edmonton Air Show
The Edmonton Airshow is an entertainment spectacle that celebrates both the rich history and the modern evolution of aviation, particularly in Edmonton.Details
August 17 & August 18 2019 | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Villeneuve Airport, TWP542 (Highway 633),
Alberta Open Farm Days
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 learn more about the farmers who grow their food. As well, some of Alberta’s most talented chefs and rural communities will be hosting a memorable series of farm to table culinary events that will be held around the province using Alberta farm products. Farms across the province will open their gates. Join us and explore Alberta this summer. Details
August 17 & 18, 2019
~ 3rd Weekend of August
Across the Province.
Culinary events: ticketed. Farm visit: Free
Symphony Under the Sky
Join us under the stars for four irresistible nights of music ranging from classical gems to Hollywood hits, led by conductor Bob Bernhardt. And Symphony Under the Sky couldn’t possibly conclude with anything other than Tchaikovsky’s majestic 1812 Overture. Details
~ Late August
Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park, Edmonton
Festivals in September
Kaleido Family Arts Festival
Kaleido welcomes arts and cultural experiences with multi-arts collaborative performances such as music, dance, theatre, film, literary and visual arts with performances on rooftops, sides of buildings, back alleys, parks and found spaces. It’s an extravagance of creative exploration, imagination, and play. Details
September 13 to 15, 2019
~ Weekend after labour day
118th Ave, between 90 and 94th streets and beyond.
free, donations gratefully accepted.
Edmonton Burlesque Festival
The Edmonton Burlesque Festival is a not-for-profit three-day extravaganza celebrating all things burlesque, vaudeville and fabulous. It is aimed at the local, national and international theatre and arts community. The long weekend encompasses ingenues and impresarios, the avant-garde and outrageous, in a series of intimate showcase and feature events including workshops and competitions! Details
Mid September
TBA
$25.00 & up
Visualeyez: Annual Performance Festival
Artists from across Canada and beyond showcase live creative interpretations on a conceptual theme that changes annually. The festival attracts audiences in unexpected and unconventional places; an opportunity for audiences to interact with the artistic process at close range with an artist in a unique temporal work of art. Details
Mid September
Multiple venues, Edmonton
Varies
The Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo
The Annual Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo is a three-day festival celebrating all things geeky for the whole family. If you’re a fan of sci-fi, fantasy, comics, horror, cartoons, or anything pop culture – Edmonton Expo is the place to be! Shop hundreds of artists and vendors, attend workshops or costume contests, and meet your favourite stars and artists at Q & A panels, autograph sessions, and photo ops. Details
September 20 to 22, 2019
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW Edmonton
$5 – $35
Gotta Minute Film Festival
Watch One-Minute Silent Short Films from around the world on an LRT platform screen near you, on big screens at Edmonton Public Libraries, on your lunch hour at Zeidler Hall in the Citadel, and on the Gotta Minute website where you can cast your VOTE for your favourite film. Don’t miss this on-the-go festival in public spaces. Details
Mid September
On LRT platforms, at Edmonton Public Libraries, at Ziedler Hall, and online
Free
Nuit Blanche
Nuit Blanche is an all-night contemporary art event in Edmonton’s downtown core. Featuring more than 30 artworks ranging from the beautiful and poetic to the fun and interactive, this is a festival for everyone. Details
Once in two years.
Edmonton’s downtown (most of them within a five-minute walking distance of Churchill Square).
Free
Western Canada Fashion Week
Western Canada Fashion Week (WCFW) is the longest running fashion week in Alberta and the second-largest in Canada.Details
~ Mid September
ATB Financial Arts Barns
10330 – 84 Ave. Edmonton
$25 per evening show $10 per matinee show
Alberta Culture Days
Come celebrate the art, music, food and heritage that make up Alberta’s amazing culture. Participate in three days of family friendly fun with hundreds of events across Alberta. Details
~ Last weekend of September
Multiple events and programs across Alberta/Canada
Free
Play the Fool
Formerly, The Edmonton Clown Festival, Play the Fool, is an exciting, new theatre festival dedicated to all styles of clown. From red-nose clowns to Buffons to physical-based comedy, there’s sure to be something for everyone. Details
September 26 – 29, 2019
ATB Financial Arts Barns, Edmonton
Varies, Festival Pass: $87 to $108
Edmonton IFF
The Edmonton International Film Festival… international, independent and eye-opening. For ten days each autumn, Edmontonians feast on all things cinematic. It’s a veritable buffet of the best new indie filmmaking from around the globe. Our schedule includes 55 feature-length slots, and 100+ short films programmed into feature-length packages. All films screened at EIFF must be Edmonton premieres. Details
September 26 – October 5, 2019
~ Late September to Early October.
Films @Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre. 3rd floor, 10200 – 102 Ave, Edmonton Other events: Multiple venues.
Single tickets: $15/Everyone;
Why isn’t the latin festival listed here??
Love your lists guys. Edmonton can seem pretty boring but there is so much going on, you just have to give it a try. Thanks for helping the community!
Is there a way to import these lists into a Google calendar or a spreadsheet?