{"id":229351,"date":"2025-09-04T05:00:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T11:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/?p=229351"},"modified":"2025-11-01T14:50:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T20:50:00","slug":"the-great-canadian-variety-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/the-great-canadian-variety-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience Talent, Excitement and Fun at The Great Canadian Variety Show!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to experience a jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring show as top performers from around Edmonton showcase their unique talents in <a href=\"https:\/\/greatcanadianvarietyshow.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Great Canadian Variety Show<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>This epic, family-friendly show will bring the best of the best together in a fun and exciting variety show format that will be high-energy, full of culture, and celebrate the vibrancy of the artistic community around Edmonton. Mixing a variety of acts, The Great Canadian Variety Show provides a platform where local artists can showcase their talents in a professional, inspiring environment while also supporting graduating performers with real opportunities to launch their careers.<\/p>\n<p>From dazzling dance numbers and powerhouse vocal performances to laugh-out-loud comedy and mesmerizing specialty acts, there\u2019s something for everyone in this unforgettable production. Audiences will be treated to a colourful celebration of creativity that highlights the incredible diversity and talent found here in the Edmonton area. Whether you\u2019re an arts enthusiast or simply looking for an inspiring night out, this is a show that will leave you entertained, amazed, and wanting more.<\/p>\n<p>If your child or youth loves the arts or you want to spark an interest in pursuing the arts, they will be mesmerized and inspired by the multitude of performers of every age and ethnicity represented in the show. Presented by Drea Lee, a celebrated producer, director and choreographer to celebrities, this show promises all the glitz and glamour of professional productions and will provide a platform for audiences to see and celebrate the most exciting talent Edmonton has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss<a href=\"https:\/\/greatcanadianvarietyshow.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> The Great Canadian Variety Show<\/a> on October 4 &amp; 5, 2025, at Festival Place in Sherwood Park.\u00a0 Tickets are going fast; secure yours today and be part of an extraordinary celebration of Canadian talent!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Great Canadian Variety Show\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fYJ88gSKmUA?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>The Great Canadian Variety Show:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: October 4 &amp; 5, 2025<br \/>\n<strong>Time<\/strong>: 7:00 PM (October 4); 1:00 PM (October 5)<br \/>\n<strong>Venue<\/strong>: Festival Place<br \/>\n<strong>Address<\/strong>: 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park<br \/>\n<strong>Website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/greatcanadianvarietyshow.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">greatcanadianvarietyshow.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to experience a jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring show as top performers from around Edmonton showcase their unique talents in The Great Canadian Variety Show! 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