Festivals

Edmonton’s festival season runs from May until October each year with many Festivals celebrating everything art, culture, music, friends, family and food!

Historic Festival and Doors Open Edmonton

Edmonton Events Festivals, Special Events

The Edmonton and District Historical Society is pleased to present the 23rd Annual Historic Festival and Doors Open Edmonton from July 1-7, 2019. The theme of this year’s festival is “Leisure in Edmonton”! How did Edmontonians make time for leisure over the years? Join ...Read More

BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket) to Symphony under the Sky

Edmonton Events Concerts & Shows, Festivals, Special Events

The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra takes it outside for Symphony Under The Sky! For a series of 4 concerts over the Labour Day long weekend, the ESO will take up residence in the Heritage Amphitheatre in Hawrelak Park. You can buy tickets for the series, ...Read More

Edmonton Indigenous Peoples Festival

Edmonton Events Cheapies & Freebies, Festivals

Celebrate the colour, culture and cuisine of Edmonton’s Indigenous Peoples at the Indigenous Peoples Festival! On Saturday, June 22, 2019, be at the Edmonton EXPO Centre from 11 am to 9 pm. First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples and cultures will be celebrated through ...Read More

Have some fun at the Edmonton Street Performers Festival!

Edmonton Events Cheapies & Freebies, Festivals, Special Events

See comedians, clowns, musicians, and other artists of all kinds at the Edmonton Street Performers Festival from July 5 to 14, 2019! Performances take place at Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park (8303 – 104 Street, between Gateway Boulevard and Calgary Trail) and are free — ...Read More

Get a Taste of the Best at Taste of Edmonton

Edmonton Events Festivals, Special Events

Sample delicious eats from some of Edmonton’s top culinary artists at Taste of Edmonton from July 18 – 28, 2019. This year’s Taste of Edmonton will return to Capital Plaza on the Legislature grounds at 99 Avenue & 108 Street. Sample-sized portions of food ...Read More

Lasso the Stars at Interstellar Rodeo

Edmonton Events Concerts & Shows, Festivals

Interstellar Rodeo is best known for being the music festival that pairs wine with the bands, but what you might not know is that it is an all ages festival! Hawrelak Park is the glorious setting for this three day music festival, July 26-28, ...Read More

Jump and Wave at the Cariwest Fest

Edmonton Events Festivals, Special Events

Cariwest Fest is one of Edmonton’s most colourful and vibrant summer festivals! From August 9 to 11, 2019, it’s three days of fun as Caribbean Canadians share their music, cuisine and carnival culture! The Great Parade winds through the streets of downtown on Saturday ...Read More

See Artists in Action at the Whyte Avenue Art Walk

Edmonton Events Arts and Crafts, Festivals

Witness the creativity of more than 450 artists who bring their works and art supplies out to the Avenue for the annual Whyte Avenue Art Walk, July 5 to 7, 2019! Artists will fill the sidewalks along Whyte Avenue from 101 to 108 Street. ...Read More

Eat your way around the World at the Edmonton Heritage Festival

Edmonton Events Festivals, Special Events

Spend your long weekend celebrating all of the culture that makes our city so special at the Edmonton Heritage Festival. From August 3-5, 2019 you can browse over 70 pavilions representing more than 100 countries and cultures from all over the world. There are ...Read More

Soak up the Folkie Love at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival

Edmonton Events Concerts & Shows, Festivals, Special Events

It’s Edmonton Folk Music Festival time! The grande dame of festival season is here and will take place from August 8-11, 2019. Discover new favourites and revel in headliners; the likes of Ani DiFRanco, Blue Rodeo, Bruce Cockburn, Hurray for the Riff Raff and ...Read More