Events
BWDC 46th Annual Art Auction
The 46th Annual Art Auction in support of the Brian Webb Dance Company—an exciting and elegant brunch event at the Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference [...]
The Hazeldean Artisan Market
Spring is in the air… and so is market season! Looking for the perfect way to treat Mom (or yourself)? Come wander the Hazeldean Artisan Market and discover handmade treasures, sweet treats, and one-of-a-kind finds from amazing local makers. April 25th and 26th at Hazeldean Community League. Bring a friend, bring the kids, and enjoy a relaxed weekend of shopping, smiling, and supporting local. The best gifts aren’t found in big box stores—they’re made with heart right here in the community.
Classic Burlesque Bump & Grind Workshop
An exciting two-hour classic burlesque bump and grind class! This session is perfect for beginners and seasoned performers alike, focusing on the foundational techniques of [...]
Casey and Diana
Set in 1991 at Toronto’s Casey House, this vibrant and deeply human story unfolds during the AIDS crisis, as residents and staff prepare for a visit from Princess Diana. As anticipation builds and last-minute chaos ripples through the halls, humour and nerves bubble up in the most unexpected ways. Moments of laughter give way to heartbreak, revealing a community determined to live fully in the face of uncertainty. With vivid characters and lively dialogue, Casey and Diana celebrates dignity, connection, and the ways people find joy even in difficult times. Both hilarious and deeply moving, it captures the spirit of a community and the extraordinary impact of one unforgettable visit.
Oilers Playoff Party Round 1 – Game 4
The River Cree Resort will be hosting another epic Playoff Party with the biggest screens in the Edmonton Area! Join other Oilers fans for Round 1 - Game 4 and be part of the fun, reserve your seat for only $35 and enjoy all you can eat buffet. Tons of great giveaways and door prizes!
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round 1, Game 4 - Watch Party
Don’t let the playoff energy stop when the Oilers are on the road! Come to Rogers Place to watch Oilers playoff away games up on the scoreboard! $10 concession combos, alumni autograph session, face painting, photo booth, and more!
For all playoff games, fans can watch live from ICE District Plaza at the Ford Tailgate Party.
Edmonton Poetry Festival
Edmonton Poetry Festival returns this April for National Poetry Month with bold new collaborations and city-wide activations. For its 21st year, the festival will transform [...]
Oilers Playoff Party Round 1 – Game 5
The River Cree Resort will be hosting another epic Playoff Party with the biggest screens in the Edmonton Area! Join other Oilers fans for Round 1 - Game 5 and be part of the fun, reserve your seat for only $35 and enjoy all you can eat buffet. Tons of great giveaways and door prizes!
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round 1, Game 5 - Home Game
Round 1, Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs! The Edmonton Oilers vs the Anaheim Ducks. Let's go, Oilers!
For all playoff games, fans can watch live from ICE District Plaza at the Ford Tailgate Party.
Dance Lives Here International Dance Day
Did you know the Edmonton dance scene is one of the most vibrant in Canada? Members of the Edmonton dance community and the Alberta Dance Alliance are [...]
'Penguins Fly' Launch Party
Celebrate the launch of Teren Hazzard's debut poetry collection, Penguins Fly! Teren is a transgender writer whose poetry explores the everyday experience of being queer in Canada. Penguins Fly is a witty, heartfelt poetry collection about Bill, a transgender student, fighting the "cis-tem" to chase his dream of studying penguins—and living authentically.
All are invited to participate in this evening of queer joy, just in time to celebrate National Poetry Month. Hear a reading from the author, purchase a book, and get it signed!
Edmonton Chamber Music Society presents Ivan Zenaty, violin & Martin Kasík, piano
Ivan Zenaty reaches a broad public without abandoning the world of classical music for even a moment. Besides the technical perfection one would expect, he is also [...]
For All Mankind: Brahms
Join the Concordia Symphony Orchestra, Cosmopolitan Music Society and Chorus Inspira for this special performance of Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45. Conducted by the incredible Danielle Lisboa, and featuring local young talents, Laura Mackay (soprano) and Josiah Maxwell (baritone), this collaboration between Edmonton’s premiere music organizations will be sure to inspire and connect people from all walks of life.
Grindstone Theatre School - Spring 2026 Semester
A new season brings new stories, new ideas, and new ways to explore at Grindstone Theatre School. The Spring 2026 programs include adult classes, youth [...]
Kappella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir of Edmonton presents Among Women
Kappella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir of Edmonton presents Among Women, a choral concert celebrating women in music. The program will highlight women as composers, poets, and inspirations, [...]
Lendrum Community League Pottery Sale
The Lendrum Pottery Group began in 1970 when the group gathered in the change room of the Community Hall to work on their laps with cloth covered plywood and rolling pins from home. In 1999, the group held their first large pottery sale in the Community Hall. Since the inaugural sale, the group has held two sales a year. Handcrafted unique pieces for all tastes at reasonable prices.
Bloom Opening Party
Celebrate the presentation of Brandi Hofer’s newest exhibition Bloom, Everything is Temporary! Canadian artist Brandi Hofer presents Bloom, Everything is Temporary, a new exhibition exploring [...]
Joyce Manor: On Tour
Joyce Manor are California pop-punk legends operating at the top of their game. They continue to deliver relentlessly satisfying rock music in a manner that makes it look simply effortless. The Torrance, California-hailing trio of Barry Johnson, Chase Knobbe, and Matt Ebert are at a point in their career where their position as one of the most beloved rock bands is a foregone conclusion.
Piano Gala featuring Angela Cheng
Closing the 20th anniversary season with a special event at the Winspear Centre, with a performance by a true Canadian treasure! Angela Cheng, renowned for her [...]
Opera Pub at the Blue Chair - May
Opera Pub is Back!
This isn’t your typical night at the opera. Opera Pub is where music meets mischief. From soaring arias to unexpected musical theatre pieces, no two nights are ever the same. And that’s exactly how we like it.
Whether you’re a lifelong opera fan or just here for a good time, Opera Pub is the perfect way to unwind midweek with a pint in hand and some seriously stunning vocals just a few feet away. Expect students, stars, surprise guests, and always a few curveballs.
Elbows up; A Tribute to Canadian Big Band Jazz
100% made in Canda jazz! Closing off the 25/26 season celebrating all things Canadian by playing a program of entirely Canadian compositions by the likes of Rob McConnell, Tommy Banks, Fred Stride, Alan Gilliland, Oscar Peterson and more! Wear your favourite maple leaf pin, tie, or red/white clothes and be a part of the festivities! This project is supported by the Edmonton Arts Council, the City of Edmonton, the Government of Alberta, and the Edmonton Downtown Business Association.
The Don Berner Big Band presents an eclectic season drawing from classic big band and swing repertoire, collaborations with contemporary and pop artists, adaptations of works from other mediums, and more with a variety of special illustrious guests, all presented in Edmonton Public Library’s Muttart Theatre in Downtown Edmonton!
Ticket to Hollywood
The Edmonton Pops Orchestra brings songs and themes from movies you love, from the golden age of cinema to the era of the blockbuster. Featuring [...]
Northern Light Theatre presents Request Programme
A throwback to the large-scale experimental work of NLT in the 90s, this piece addresses loneliness, grief, and mental and emotional health, depending on what an individual audience member perceives in the performance, and projects on the performer as she completes the tasks onstage, oblivious to their presence.
This wordless performance will be played by 17 actors from the past 50 years of NLT history, ranging in age from their 20s to their 80s. A different show every night.
Request Programme
A throwback to the large-scale experimental work of NLT in the 90s, this piece addresses loneliness, grief, and mental and emotional health, depending on what an individual audience member perceives in the performance, and projects on the performer as she completes the tasks onstage, oblivious to their presence.
This wordless performance will be played by 17 actors from the past 50 years of NLT history, ranging in age from their 20s to their 80s. A different show every night.
Broadway Across Canada Presents Mamma Mia!
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago. For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show.
Royal Strolls: Adventures through Edmonton to Kick Off Summer
Mark the long weekend with stories steeped in history and royal mischief.
In The Coronet Caper, join an elite crew in a playful heist on the Legislature Grounds. Murder on the River Valley places you in the role of a journalist unraveling a protest-turned-crime scene, while Power Play sends you back in time to save a hockey hero before the Stanley Cup is lost forever. Coal Call leads you through Edmonton’s civic skeletons with the guidance of a restless ghost.
Each tale is set in a real-world location and transforms your stroll into a page-turner with the free Story City app.
Kundiman Canada Tour
KUNDIMAN – The 2026 Kundiman Canada Tour features OPM (Original Pilipino Music) bands Silent Sanctuary, Hale, and Moonstar88, stopping in Edmonton May 23! This tour highlights Filipino love songs, blending traditional, nostalgic, and modern “hugot” music.
Autumn
Eccentric older sisters, Rose and Kathryn, have never had an easy relationship. Now they must live and work together to urgently organize a wedding.
As optimistic Rose embraces her later years, wealthy Kathryn battles over her most recent divorce. Amid the mounting chaos, the cake, the wine, and the overly attractive gardener, the women will discover surprising new things about life and each other.
A lighthearted and outrageously funny play about sisterhood, growing older, and finding laughter and hope in life of constant challenges.
Kirk Centre's FREE Community Dinner - East Indian
Join the Kirk Centre for a delicious evening of food and connection. In partnership with Bissell Harvest Catering, enjoy a flavour-packed menu including: Veggie samosas & pakora, Butter chicken & paneer butter masala, Chilli chicken, Saffron rice pilaf & naan. Gluten Free and Vegetarian options available. Spots fill fast—save yours today!
Register with Kirk Centre on their website listed below.
Proudly funded by the Government of Alberta’s Ethnocultural Grant.
PD Day Cooking Camps 2026
Give your child a productive, fun, and delicious way to spend their PD Days! The half and full day cooking camp keeps them engaged from [...]
Fix, Fire, Forge - Alberta's Unseen Engine of Craft
The art technicians of Alberta’s post secondaries step out of their supporting roles to reveal their own rigorous studio practices, demonstrating that the stewards of the classroom are also the masters of the craft.
Participating artists: Brett Hollingsworth, Bridget Fairbank, Dara Humniski, Jane Trash, Jolie Bird, Kyle Whitehead, Logan Lape, Nate McLeod, Selene Huff, Tayler Shell
Wayfinders: A Constellation of Women Artists
Wayfinders brings together new and recent works by several mid-career women artists working in Edmonton. In their respective practices the artists in this exhibition locate themselves within their own realities and map out varying ways in which to navigate the world. This personal cartography grounds and locates each artist within diverse interwoven networks, material explorations and conceptual structures. Expansive notions of community, knowledge, family, ancestry, and storytelling coalesce to reveal intersecting yet independent points of view. The exhibition is organized into several intimate conversations between artists that explore themes of balance, family, health, location, navigation, and folklore. Each individual artwork serves as a point of orientation, coming together to form a shared map of contact, counterpoints, and complex constellations. These conversations blend into one another, representing the many concerns of women artists working in Edmonton today.
International Children's Festival of the Arts
The International Children’s Festival of the Arts brings the best in children’s arts and cultural experiences to the region, fostering joy and creativity while inspiring [...]
Flamenco at the Yardbird
Following a sold-out 2025 tour, this vibrant Flamenco ensemble takes to the stage with returning special guests – Spanish Flamenco singer and percussionist Francisco “Yiyi” Orozco and Vancouver Flamenco guitarist Peter Mole – in a brand new program of music and dance.
Immerse yourself in an intimate evening of live Flamenco dance, guitar, piano, rhythm and song.
Experience the mesmerizing interaction of soulful singing, intricate guitar, percussive footwork and expressive dance of the Flamenco “tablao”, with the special addition of flamenco piano. Expect the magical intensity, improvisation and inspiration that can only be felt in the live encounter of flamenco artists.
The Real Group: Presented by SING! Edmonton
They came. They stunned. They're back.
The Real Group wowed at the inaugural SING! Edmonton Festival in 2023.
The Real Group are a Swedish vocal ensemble who have spent 40 years at the forefront of vocal music. With a unique sound that sits between jazz, pop, and Northern European choral tradition, they're considered one of the leading forces in the world of a cappella — with 24 albums, nearly 3,000 concerts worldwide, and collaborations with artists like Bobby McFerrin and Beatles producer George Martin.
Don't miss your chance to hear them LIVE in concert for one night only, and revel in the spectacular sounds of a world-renowned, legendary a cappella group, right here in Edmonton!
Flamenco at the Yardbird
Following a sold-out 2025 tour, this vibrant Flamenco ensemble takes to the stage with returning special guests – Spanish Flamenco singer and percussionist Francisco “Yiyi” Orozco and Vancouver Flamenco guitarist Peter Mole – in a brand new program of music and dance.
Immerse yourself in an intimate evening of live Flamenco dance, guitar, piano, rhythm and song.
Experience the mesmerizing interaction of soulful singing, intricate guitar, percussive footwork and expressive dance of the Flamenco “tablao”, with the special addition of flamenco piano. Expect the magical intensity, improvisation and inspiration that can only be felt in the live encounter of flamenco artists.
Prism - Music of the Community
It’s Cosmopolitan Music Society’s Season Finale! Prism - Music of the Community, features performances by all of the Cosmo ensembles: concert bands, jazz bands, handbells, and chorus. You will be treated to a sound experience like no other! Each group will perform a showcase of their best work, and highlight the unique talents and timbres of their ensemble. You do not want to miss this concert!
Harry Popper and The Frozen Princess
When Harry Popper stumbles upon an ancient book in the Logwarts library, he discovers the tale of sisters Annie and Elsie from the Frozen Kingdom. [...]
Let It Be Beatles
As time continues to march on and generations go by one after another, some cultural phenomena continue to hold a place of deep affection in [...]
Footloose the Musical
EVERYBODY CUT LOOSE! Based on the 1980’s movie sensation, this explosive musical is sure to have you dancing in your seat! A young rebel moves with his mother from Chicago to a small farming town that is held back by tragedy and living under strict rules enforced by the local preacher. When he meets the preacher’s rebellious daughter, it leads to a community awakening and a battle for the freedom to dance! Filled with powerhouse ‘80s hits like Holding Out For A Hero, Almost Paradise and Let’s Hear It For The Boy, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the power of forgiveness and the exhilaration of youth.
2026 RUNFORH2O
Where there is water, there is life. RUNFORH2O is a volunteer-led fundraising event rooted in the community of Sherwood Park. Each year, participants come together [...]
Ignite! ETown Extended Pop A Cappella Showcase
Spark something musical this spring with Ignite! - ETown Extended’s Inaugural Season Showcase. An afternoon packed with high-energy a cappella, pop favorites, and rich vocal [...]
Game Con Canada 2026
Game Con Canada is a three-day celebration of gaming and community, welcoming fans of all ages and backgrounds to come together under one roof. Attendees will have the opportunity to play hundreds of games from Video Game Studios and Board Game Developers from around the world, creating an experience that is as diverse as the players themselves. More than just a convention, GCC is a place where families, friends, and fans can connect, share their passion, and discover new adventures side by side. Whether you’re a lifelong gamer or just beginning your journey, everyone is welcome to be part of a weekend filled with games, entertainment, creativity, and lasting memories.
All-Access Passes and Daily Passes are available for all ages! This weekend at Canada's largest gaming expo includes:
Video Games | Board Games | Celebrities | Tabletop | Panels | TCG Tournaments | Cosplay | Esports | TTRPG Programming | Retail | Workshops | and much, much more!
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Edmonton International Jazz Festival presents Hiromi's Sonicwonder
Edmonton International Jazz Festival is bringing headlining Japanese piano sensation Hiromi's Sonicwonder to Edmonton, in their long-awaited return to the newly renovated Horowitz Theatre on [...]
42nd Street: The Musical
One of Broadway’s longest-running musicals, 42nd Street is filled with spectacular dance routines, lavish costumes, and wonderful songs including “Lullaby of Broadway,” and “We’re in the Money.” This Tony Award-winning musical will lift your spirits and have you dancing all the way home.
42nd Street tells the story of a humble, naïve young actress named Peggy Sawyer, who comes to the big city to audition for a new Broadway musical. Unfortunately, she arrives too late. Luckily, she catches the eye of the famous director, Julian Marsh, and he casts Peggy as a chorus girl. When the star of the show breaks her ankle on opening night, Peggy is unexpectedly pushed centre stage and not only saves the show, but becomes a big star.
Celebrate Pride: Queer Stories & walking tours from Edmonton Creators
Pride is everywhere—especially in these immersive walks celebrating Edmonton’s queer community. The Psychometrist weaves ghost stories with real moments from the Edmonton Queer History Project, while Spring leads you on a poetic, reflective journey through the Highlands—celebrating queer identity in bloom.
The Edmonton Queer History Project traces 50+ years of resistance and resilience downtown. And the City Feels Silent, by artist Lindsey Walker, invites you on a music-fueled search for connection and creativity.
In Tips From Your Barista, a surreal café adventure things get weird, warm, and wise.
These are stories of visibility, joy, and power—right where they belong: out in the open!
Just download the free Story City app now.
Broadway Across Canada Presents Clue
A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.
Bloom, Everything is Temporary
Canadian artist Brandi Hofer presents Bloom, Everything is Temporary, a new exhibition exploring themes of impermanence, transformation, and emotional memory through layered mixed-media portraiture. Known [...]
2026 Mâmawihitowin Summer Gathering
What is Mâmawihitowin? At Mâmawihitowin, they invite attendees young and old, from near and far, to join them in celebrating the rich history, heritage and [...]
