Edmonton 
Summer Festivals in Edmonton
Various Venues, Edmonton
May 25, 2019 To June 30, 2019
7804874844
Free & Ticketed Events
Canada’s only summer opera festival. A collection of Mainstage Operas, Music Theatre and Enlightenment Events that breathe life into some of the greatest compositions of the ... »
St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne St., St Albert
May 28, 2019 To June 2, 2019
Free and ticketed events
The largest festival of its kind in Western Canada and a one-of-a-kind experience, kids also get a chance to sing and dance to world music, listen to ... »
Leduc Recreation Centre, 4330 Black Gold Drive, Leduc
May 30, 2019 To June 2, 2019
Free & Ticketed Events
Join us as we celebrate our western roots with one of the best events Leduc and area has to offer. Don't miss four days of Pro Rodeo ... »
Edmonton Expo Centre, 118 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
May 31, 2019 To June 1, 2019
$19.99 & up
The Edmonton Craft Beer Festival, presented by Sobeys Liquor and Safeway Wine & Spirits occupies over 100,000 sq ft of the Expo Centre at Northlands. Everyone will find ... »
Heritage Park, 5100 41 Ave, Stony Plain
May 31, 2019 To June 2, 2019
Free & Ticketed events
Farmers’ Days is back! The three-day festival, jointly planned by the Town of Stony Plain and the Stony Plain Kinsmen Club, features: – A rodeo – Midway with carnival ... »
50 St, Camrose
May 31, 2019 To June 2, 2019
Free Admission
The 62nd Annual Jaywalkers Jamboree!! The Jaywalkers Jamboree features dozens of entertainers, from local dance clubs, bands and singers. Food vendors serve up an array of foods, ... »
Central Lions Recreation Centre, 11113 113 Street NW, Edmonton
June 1, 2019 To June 2, 2019
$10
Immerse yourself in a world of colourful textiles, patterns, and artistic stitching. The quilts on display highlight many different types of quilting – from traditional bed quilts to ... »
St. Sava Church, 12920 112 Street Northwest, Edmonton
June 1, 2019 To June 2, 2019
Free
Annual Serbian Day Festival at St. Sava Church nurtures the promotion of the Serbian culture and traditions. Multicultural event featuring Serbian cuisine, traditional dance performances (Serbian, Ukrainian, ... »
Elk Island National Park, 1-54401 Range Road 203, Fort Saskatchewan
June 1, 2019
Park Admission
Come celebrate all things bison at Elk Island National Park! While bison once roamed the continent of North America in the tens of millions there were less ... »
Bonnie Doon Community Park and Hall, 9240 93 Street Northwest, Edmonton
June 1, 2019
7809387188
Free
Bonnie Fest is a community festival, inclusive to everyone, that celebrates our neighbourhood, neighbours and families. »
Putting Horse Ranch, 53312 RR 272, Spruce Grove
June 1, 2019 To June 2, 2019
$15.00 to $20.00
KIDZSTOCK Children’s Festival kicks off June 1 & 2 featuring family-friendly entertainment from 9 to 5 everyday with on stage music and dance performances on the KIDZSTOCK stage! Take in ... »
Various Venues, Devon
June 5, 2019 To June 9, 2019
Free & Ticketed Events
Devon Days is a weekend of fun for all that attend. Have a fun time at the annual Devon days! West Coast Amusements who will be providing ... »
Kingsway Mall, north parking lot, Edmonton
June 6, 2019 To June 9, 2019
7807607878
Free Admission
Sustainival is returning to Edmonton for another year of green powered fun at the midway! Sustainival takes all the fun of a typical carnival and adds the ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
June 11, 2019 To June 21, 2019
Free & Ticketed events
The Edmonton Chamber Music Society is pleased to announce its 12th Summer Solstice Music Festival featuring guest artists Ensemble Made in Canada, Charles Richard-Hamelin, James Campbell, Mark ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
June 11, 2019 To June 21, 2019
780-433-4532
Free & Ticketed Events
Annual music festival featuring solo piano recital, string quartets and mixed chamber music, performed by world-renowned artists, both local and international. The Edmonton Chamber Music Society is ... »
Citadel Theatre, 9828 101A Ave., Edmonton
June 12, 2019 To June 22, 2019
$15-$47
Improvaganza is Edmonton’s international improv and sketch comedy festival! For 10 days in the of end June, Rapid Fire Theatre hosts best comedy acts we can find, ... »
Various Venues, Beaumont
June 14, 2019 To June 16, 2019
Free
Gather your family and friends, come enjoy Beaumont, Alberta’s annual Town & Country Daze weekend. Activities begin on Friday with the Blues Run and Beaumont Credit ... »
Northlands Park, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton
June 15, 2019 To June 16, 2019
7804748288
FREE ADMISSION
The Porkapalooza BBQ Festival celebrates the culinary art of BBQ with friends and family. Come enjoy delicious BBQ, music, an all-inclusive Kid’s Zone hosted by Adaptabilities, ... »
Queen Mary Park Community League, 10844 117 Street Northwest, Edmonton
June 15, 2019
Free
The Edmonton Wildlife Festival celebrates our wild neighbours. This second annual family festival features live entertainment, a kid’s zone, and displays and presentations from organizations committed ... »
Columbus Park, McLeod Avenue, Spruce Grove
June 15, 2019
Free Admission
The Taste of Spruce Grove is a fabulous outdoor event showcasing tasty treats from various restaurants in our community attracting more than 3000 local residents on Saturday, June 15... »
The Heritage Amphitheatre, 9330 Groat Road Northwest, Edmonton
June 18, 2019 To July 14, 2019
$25 to $60
Professional, contemporary, innovative productions of the works of William Shakespeare by The Free Will Players. For the Freewill Shakespeare’s 31st Season we are proud to be ... »
Alberta Legislature Grounds, 97 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
June 20, 2019 To July 2, 2019
Free
For 13 days every summer, The Works unleashes art & design throughout one square kilometer of Edmonton’s downtown core. Completely free to the public, The Festival is ... »
Wainwright Exhibition Grounds, 1401 1st Avenue, Wainwright
June 20, 2019 To June 23, 2019
$10 & up
The 66th annual Wainwright Stampede is set to go from June 20th until 23rd and will feature four days of Canadian Professional Rodeo CPRA as well as ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
June 21, 2019 To June 30, 2019
(780) 990-0222
Free & Ticketed Events
The TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival has sounds to suit every taste as it features over 10 days of jazz, and features more than 50 events across 8 venues. Artists ... »
Four Seasons Park, 41 Ave, Beaumont
June 21, 2019 To June 22, 2019
$79 & up
The 2019 Beaumont Blues and Roots Festival Canada’s longest running 100% Canadian Content festival – the Beaumont Blues and Roots Festival! Since 2008 the Beaumont Blues & Roots Festival (originally ... »
Alberta Avenue Community League, 9210 118 Ave NW, Edmonton
June 21, 2019 To June 22, 2019
Free
The Pure Speculation Festival is Edmonton’s Family Friendly Science Fiction and Fantasy Festival, featuring panels, demos, games, costumes, face-painting, and more! We’ll be showcasing some ... »
Waterfront Park, 5119 50 Street, Wabamun
June 21, 2019 To June 23, 2019
780-940-7361
Free
Friday June 21 – TransAlta Fireworks, WAVES Waterfront beer gardens & entertainment, Community breakfast at Wabamun School, Lighted boat parade Saturday June 22 – Pancake breakfast at Jubilee Hall, Parade, Car ... »
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 118 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
June 22, 2019
Free
First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples and cultures will be celebrated through interactive experiences, cultural demonstrations, artisans, cuisine and live concerts. Experience a Pow-Wow, visit displays ... »
Borden Park, Borden Park Road Northwest, Edmonton
June 22, 2019 To June 23, 2019
Free
The event features the best of Philippine culture – a weekend of entertainment, arts, crafts and food! Filipino Fiestas are meant to be celebrated with lots of family ... »
Grant McEwan Park, 3105 101 St SW, Edmonton
June 23, 2019
7809035303
free - 15.00
Whether your a Scot or not join us at one of the Alberta’s Largest Highland Games. From traditional heavy events, Piping and Dance competitions to sleep ... »
Ponoka Stampede Grounds, Highway 53 E., Ponoka
June 25, 2019 To July 1, 2019
403-783-0100
Free admission to grounds.
Ponoka Stampede is one of the Top 10 rodeos in the world featuring Chuckwagon races, beer gardens, dances, concerts, parades, midway and of course, all of the traditional ... »
on the corner of Whyte Ave & Gateway Blvd, Old Strathcona in Edmonton
June 28, 2019 To July 7, 2019
780-758-5878
Admission by donation at the gate.
Boardwalk Sand on Whyte is back in Old Strathcona this summer with More Than a Feeling, the theme for this year’s exhibit featuring sand sculptures created ... »
ATB Financial Arts Barn Lobby, 10330 84 Ave NW, Edmonton
June 29, 2019
localefestival@gmail.com
FREE ADMISSION
Locale Festival aims to transform and inspire the way you think and practice sustainable living by providing alternatives to manage your daily habits that contribute to waste. #... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
July 1, 2019 To July 7, 2019
Free/Donation/Ticketed events
The Edmonton and District Historical Society proudly presents the annual Historic Festival & Doors Open Edmonton. Our festival theme for 2019 is “Leisure in Edmonton”. History is about ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
July 4, 2019 To July 20, 2019
Free - $45.00
Alberta Pianofest brings together talented musicians for two weeks of top-quality classical music performances and classes. Alberta Pianofest, has become a notable biennial event in Edmonton’s ... »
Various Venues, Old Strathcona
July 4, 2019 To July 7, 2019
780-965-8598
Free, By Donation & Ticketed Events
Transforming conventional places into unique arts spaces! Find art in unexpected places Featuring theatre, visual art, performance art, film, poetry, beer garden, free music series & more ... »
Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park, 8331 104 St NW, Edmonton
July 5, 2019 To July 14, 2019
Free
For 10 days, StreetFest will feature the best of the best jugglers, magicians, circus performers, comedians, dancers and hula hoopers from around the world. The Edmonton International Street ... »
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton
July 6, 2019
$69.5 - $89.5
Punk In Drublic Fest 2019: Craft Beer & Music Festival announces its first Canadian dates ever! - featuring NOFX, Bad Religion, Less Than Jake, Chixdiggit, The Last Gang, plus ... »
Strathcona County Community Centre - Agora, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park
July 7, 2019
780-893-0389
Free admission
Fun for the whole family – Come celebrate the best independent food, art and live music in Strathcona County! The annual event is a celebration of local food ... »
Borden Park, 7507 Borden Park Road Northwest, Edmonton
July 12, 2019 To July 14, 2019
FREE
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Edmonton Ribfest coming to beautiful Borden Park featuring the best in slow cooked Ribs, Chicken, and Pulled Pork. The Big Sticky is ... »
Winspear Centre, 4 Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
July 12, 2019 To July 14, 2019
Pay what you can
Now in its seventh year, the C’mon (Chamber music old & new) Festival presents three programs of standard classical repertoire with cutting edge & genre-blurring contemporary ... »
Various Venues, Gibbons
July 12, 2019 To July 14, 2019
0
Join for the annual festival. Kids bike parade Show n’ Shine Parade Games Entertainment Pony rides Fireworks and much much more! Who is it for? all-ages WHEN &... »
Whitemud Equine Learning Centre, Fox Drive Northwest, Edmonton
July 13, 2019
$20 to $25
Edmonton has a NEW EXCITING FESTIVAL to add to its line up of great summer events. Lexus of Edmonton presents Dog City Festival features everything you expect ... »
End of Steel Park, 8720 103 Street Northwest, Edmonton
July 13, 2019
7809298830
$0
School’s out. Summer is in. De-hibernate. Twinfest sums up summer, a perfect getaway, perfect staycation for both visitors and locals. And best of all it’s ... »
Alberta Avenue Community League, 118 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
July 13, 2019 To July 14, 2019
+1 (587) 885-1510
Free Entrance
Edmonton Carnaval is the largest Latino event in Canada that integrates Hispanic roots, cultural diversity and the Canadian identity, to enjoy art as a family. Edmonton Carnaval ... »
10581 107 St NW, Edmonton
July 13, 2019 To July 14, 2019
780.705.3338
FREE
Africanival is a festival about sharing and celebrating with Edmontonians, the colourful, rich, inviting and diverse cultures of peoples of African descent in Edmonton and beyond through ... »
Capital Plaza, 107 Street Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada
July 18, 2019 To July 28, 2019
Free Admission
Come sample more than 80 different dishes from cuisines around the world! A selection of Edmonton’s best, newest, hippest, and classic favorite restaurants will be represented along ... »
Northlands Grounds, 7515 - 118 Avenue, Edmonton
July 19, 2019 To July 28, 2019
$15 & up; Free under 6
Edmonton’s biggest summer festival is coming and you don’t want to miss it! Thrilling rides, rockin’ music, deep fried deliciousness, Rodeo action, Traditional West Coast ... »
Leduc Recreation Centre, 4330 Black Gold Dr, Leduc
July 19, 2019 To July 21, 2019
FREE
Welcome to the 1st of many Leduc Ribfest. We are all about smokin’ awesome BBQ and the best in Ribs, Chicken, and Pulled Pork. Our 3-day Family ... »
Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Rd NW, Edmonton
July 20, 2019 To July 21, 2019
Free
Watch 100 Elite Athletes from over 30 countries take over Edmonton in the World Triathlon Series Race. Athletes will swim, bike and run in a variety of events including ... »
Terwillegar Dog Park, 10 Rabbit Hill Road NW, Edmonton
July 21, 2019
FREE
Join us for the 59th Annual Sourdough Raft Race! Edmonton’s Favourite River Water Fight! Enter a raft into the floating water fight down the river, or ... »
Hawrelak Park Heritage Amphitheatre, 9930 Groat Road NW, Edmonton
July 26, 2019 To July 28, 2019
$69.00 to $279
For its eighth edition, Interstellar Rodeo offers a lineup for the musically adventurous and socially engaged. This year, and as annually expected, Interstellar Rodeo’s lineup is ... »
Kinsmen Park, Edmonton
July 26, 2019 To July 27, 2019
Weekend: $179.95 & up
With a long history of successful rock shows in Alberta, Live Nation Canada is bringing an all-rock music festival designed specifically for fans across the province. Fans ... »
Camrose Regional Exhibition, Exhibition Drive, Camrose
August 1, 2019 To August 4, 2019
$110 and up
Brooks & Dunn, Old Dominion, Toby Keith, Kane Brown, Brett Kissel, Brothers Osborne, High Valley, Billy Ray Cyrus, Ronnie Milap, Pam Tillis, Charlie Major, Aaron Goodvin, Lindsay Ell, ... »
Lions Park, 21 Sir Winston Churchill Ave, St. Albert
August 2, 2019 To August 5, 2019
Free
Join for Rotary Ribfest in support of raising funds for the causes supported by the St.Albert Rotary Club and other affiliated organizations. »
Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood Park
August 2, 2019 To August 5, 2019
FREE
Join 10,000 + finger licking Fans for the Great Canadian BBQ and what has become known as “The Big Sticky”. Our 4-day Family Friendly event will be serving up ... »
Hawrelak Park, 9230 Groat Road Northwest, Edmonton
August 3, 2019 To August 5, 2019
Free
Enjoy the tastes, smells, sights and sounds from 100 countries and cultures at 73 outdoor pavilions. Explore the Festival and enjoy free entertainment on more than 25 stages throughout Hawrelak ... »
Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment Centres, 25108 Poundmaker Road, Sturgeon County
August 3, 2019 To August 4, 2019
Free
The annual Pow Wow is our signature community engagement event which brings together almost 10,000 spectators each year. This gives us an opportunity to bring awareness to the ... »
Gallagher Park, 9411 - 97 Avenue NW, Edmonton
August 8, 2019 To August 11, 2019
780-429-1999
$25 & up
66 Performers, 32 Artisans, 28 Food Vendors, 7 Stages, and the Best 4 Days of Summer! »
Rotary Amphitheatre 100St and 100 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan
August 8, 2019
$11.50 to $15
Enjoy the RCMP Musical Ride in Fort Saskatchewan as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Fort Saskatchewan Rotary Club. The RCMP Musical Ride is performed by ... »
Federal Building Plaza, 9820 107 St NW, Edmonton
August 9, 2019 To August 11, 2019
Free
Experience Caribbean culture with food, drinks, live music and much more!The 3-day event includes a Friday Night Costume Extravaganza, a Saturday parade down Jasper Avenue, and ... »
Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton
August 9, 2019 To August 11, 2019
$20 - $60
Animethon 26, our 26th anniversary, will be held from August 9 to 11, 2019 at the Shaw Conference Center in Edmonton. Animethon annually features musical talents from Japan, cosplayers, and voice ... »
Various Restaurants, Alberta
August 9, 2019 To August 18, 2019
$19 to $39
Alberta on the Plate is a 10-day/9-city provincial dine around program that celebrates Alberta local food and drink. Restaurant menus range from fine dining to casual ... »
Bon Accord Arena, 4812 52 St, Bon Accord
August 9, 2019 To August 11, 2019
This summer festival takes place annually on the second weekend. There is fun for all ages! Not from Bon Accord? Doesn't matter! Come on down for some ... »
Edmonton & Devon
August 10, 2019
Varies
The North Saskatchewan River connects us all. The best way to appreciate it is by getting on it! The River Valley Alliance invites you to celebrate the ... »
Leduc Skateboard Park, 4116 50 St, Leduc
August 10, 2019
780-980-7167
Free
It’s time to ROCK THE RAILS! Join us for the largest youth extreme sporting event in the region! A day of Skateboard/Scooter/BMX comps, x-treme ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
August 15, 2019 To August 25, 2019
780-448-9000
Free & ticketed events.
Join Fringe Theatre Adventures at the 37th Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, August 15-25, 2019. The Edmonton Fringe takes place in Old Strathcona, for a vibrant 11 days and ... »
Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum, 41 Avenue, Stony Plain
August 16, 2019 To August 18, 2019
$20 to $45
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 & ... »
William Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Road, Edmonton
August 16, 2019 To August 17, 2019
$65 & up
The ninth installment of the festival features a roster of some of the finest Canadian and American rock superstars never before seen on the Edmonton Rockfest stage. »
Mistahiya Retreat Centre, Wainwright
August 16, 2019 To August 17, 2019
$30-$60
2019 Artists Angel Forrest, Black Velvet, Dirt Road Angels, El Niven & The Alibi, Funkafeelya, Jj Shiplett, The Northern Pikes, Prairie Sky, The Prairie States, Mr. Rayz, Rosina Cove, ... »
Villeneuve Airport, Range Road 271, Villeneuve
August 17, 2019 To August 18, 2019
$22 & up
The Edmonton Airshow is an entertainment spectacle that celebrates both the rich history and the modern evolution of aviation, particularly in Edmonton. »
Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
August 17, 2019 To August 18, 2019
Free for Spectators
The 2019 Servus Edmonton Marathon Family Festival Weekend kicks off August 18-19 and we hope you’ll join us for the 27th running of one of Alberta’s ... »
Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, Grierson Hill Northwest, Edmonton
August 17, 2019
7807161334
$20-$100
Edmonton International Reggae Jamboree festival is a family friendly reggae music event featuring live reggae bands, local and international performers including main acts Luciano, Fanton Mojah and ... »
Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, 4711 Airport Perimeter Road, Nisku
August 18, 2019
Free & Ticketed Areas
It’s the biggest event in Western Canadian racing—a thrilling afternoon where the past and present collide. Join us on this historic day as we continue ... »
Hawrelak Park, 9930 Groat Road, Edmonton
August 23, 2019 To August 25, 2019
$27.50 & up
2019 Line-Up: Rott’n Dan and Lightnin’ Willy, Rick Vito, The Proven Ones, Mark Hummel’s Chicago Blues Party, Rooster Davis Group, Uncle Wigglys Hot Shoes Blues Band, ... »
24358 Township Rd 505, Rolly View, Leduc County
August 24, 2019 To August 25, 2019
Free
Come out for a FREE family event including Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Equine and Dog Demos, Marketplace, Kids crafts, Youth/Adult Workshops, Tractor Hay Rides, Interactive Nature ... »
Giovanni Caboto Park, 109A Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
August 25, 2019
Free
Festa Italiana (formerly Viva Italia Viva Edmonton) is the summer Italian festival which is held in the heart of Edmonton’s Little Italy. Businesses and communities come ... »
Ukrainian federation hall, 10629 98 St NW, Edmonton
August 25, 2019
(780) 423-2628
Free
The Chinatown and Area Business Association proudly presents the fourth annual Moonlight Carnival. This year’s celebration will feature carefully curated performances, lantern making and our popular ... »
Hawrelak Park Rink, Groat Road Northwest, Edmonton
August 29, 2019 To September 2, 2019
$25 to $180
Enjoy concerts from classical treasures to blockbuster Hollywood film scores and, of course, the grand finale of Tchaikovsky’s majestic 1812 Overture. »
Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm, 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
August 31, 2019 To September 2, 2019
Regular Admission
Come celebrate the “season of corn” at the Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm’s Corn Fest over the Labour Day Weekend! Head out to the farm for ... »
Rundle Park, 113 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
August 31, 2019
$15.99 to $50
Water Lantern Festival is an incredible experience where thousands of family, friends, and strangers celebrate life together. Water Lantern Festival brings together individuals from all ages, backgrounds, ... »
Art Gallery of Alberta, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq, Edmonton
September 5, 2019 To September 7, 2019
780-425-5379
Free
In our 50-Minute Film Festival, the AGA is excited to screen the five Canadian animated shorts below in just 50-minutes on both Sept. 5 and 7th. Admission is ... »
Ritchie Community Centre, 7727 98 Street Northwest, Edmonton
September 7, 2019
$30
EBGA Real Ale Festival - a dedicated cask ale festival, will feature breweries from across Western Canada -Naturally conditioned real ale is as much alive as the ... »
Hawrelak Park , 9930 Groat Road, Edmonton
September 7, 2019 To September 8, 2019
$59.50 - $99.50
Goldenvoice Canada & SONiC 102.9 PRESENT SONiC Field Day 2019 at Hawrelak Park Amphitheatre FEATURING: The Glorious Sons Sam Roberts Band The Beaches grandson The Blue Stones The Treble ... »
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, Tofield
September 8, 2019
Regular Admission
Join us for our final special event of the season and witness traditional harvest activities from the period of 1892-1930. Celebrate Alberta’s agricultural roots with a ... »
Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market, 10305 97 St NW, Boyle Street, Edmonton
September 8, 2019
780-429-1914
Free
The Chinese Benevolent Association is pleased to present the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival with the Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market! Edmontonians from all backgrounds are invited to welcome Autumn ... »
Myer Horowitz Theatre, 8900 114 Street Northwest, Edmonton
September 12, 2019 To September 14, 2019
780 691 1691
$26 to $60
The Edmonton Burlesque Festival returns to bring a dazzling array of performers from around the globe for a festival of tease at the Royal Alberta Museum Theatre ... »
Alberta Avenue, between 90-95 Street, Edmonton
September 13, 2019 To September 15, 2019
780.471.1580
Free
The 13th Annual Kaleido Family Arts Festival Kaleido Family Arts Festival is a joyous, exuberant, radically open arts festival that shares the love of the Alberta Avenue ... »
Re/Max Field Stadium.10233 96 Ave NW, Edmonton
September 14, 2019
NA
Free
Vegfest Edmonton is the City’s largest veg-friendly festival. Our free family friendly event has parking on -site. We promote a plant based lifestyle though musical entertainment, ... »
ATB Financial Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
September 18, 2019 To September 22, 2019
$25 to $100
Join us at Fashion Week September 18-22 2019 for four nights of different programming; with runway shows presented by local, Canadian and international designers. We support and develop ... »
RE/MAX Field, 10233 96 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
September 20, 2019 To September 21, 2019
$19.99 & up
The MASHING (the common process used in brewing, distilling, and cider making) brings together the best distilleries, breweries, restaurants, artists and community in a unique space for ... »
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton
September 20, 2019 To September 22, 2019
$10+
The Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo (AKA: Edmonton Expo) is a three-day pop-culture convention for fans of all ages, held each September at the Edmonton Expo Centre. ... »
Spruce Grove Grain Elevator, 120 Railway Avenue, Spruce Grove
September 21, 2019
Free
Come wind-down the 2019 summer season and support your community at the Spruce Grove Grain Elevator & Museum grounds. Have some free, farm-themed country fun! Old fashioned farm ... »
James Ramsay Park, 15130 43 Ave NW, Edmonton
September 21, 2019
Free
ART IN OUR PARK is a family friendly, free arts festival featuring live music and dance on two stages, an Art Market, the Emerging Artists Zone, and ... »
Winspear Centre, 102 Avenue, Edmonton
September 21, 2019
7808079651
$19.99-$100
Join us for the Mosquers Film Festival, a night celebrating the talented and diverse Muslim community! Mosquers seeks to both inspire and educate our diverse audience through ... »
Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm, 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
September 21, 2019 To September 22, 2019
$13.65 & up
There’s no place quite like Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm’s Fall-o-Ween Fest to take in the tastes, sights, and aromas of the fall season! Full ... »
ATB Financial Arts Barns, 84 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
September 26, 2019 To September 29, 2019
info@playthefool.ca
Free & Ticketed Events
Play The Fool is Edmonton’s festival of clown and physical comedy! Western Canada’s only theatre festival of clown and physical comedy for adult audiences is ... »
Sugar Swing Ballroom, 10019 80 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
September 26, 2019 To September 30, 2019
(587) 786-6554
$25 & up
Get excited for an extended weekend full of great social dancing, fun classes, top-notch instructors, exhilarating dance contests, live music, and so much more. Come join us ... »
Prairie Gardens, 56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord
September 28, 2019 To October 28, 2019
$13.65 & up
The Haunted Pumpkin Festival at Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm, attracts families from across the nation to Edmonton’s countryside every fall! An autumn outing to the pumpkin ... »
Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum, 5120 41 Ave, Stony Plain
September 28, 2019
780-963-1234
Admission is free
Come and join us for our annual Harvest Festival and old time threshing. There is plenty to do for the whole family, including sparkle tattoos, a balloon ... »
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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?