Festivals

Cariwest Festival

Cariwest Festival

August 9, 2024 - August 11, 2024    
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join the vibrant Caribbean community of Edmonton & Western Canada in the heart of downtown Edmonton for this 3 day event. Be immersed in the history, traditions, and contributions of the Caribbean diaspora. The festival ensures that the legacy of our rich Caribbean culture is passed on to future generations. Enjoy the infectious music, energetic performances, savory cuisine, and share the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean with the wider community.
Fragapalooza

Fragapalooza

August 8, 2024 - August 11, 2024    
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fragapalooza is a volunteer not-for-profit organization put together by gamers for gamers. Since 1997 they have been supporting the ever growing gaming community, both in-person, and online with like minded organizations. Every year they come together to celebrate and game non-stop for four days. With fellow gamers from all over North America and beyond, they gather in the Edmonton Area and online though live streaming, and participate in the Gaming Festival, FRAGAPALOOZA!
Edmonton Folk Music Festival

Edmonton Folk Music Festival

August 8, 2024 - August 11, 2024    
All Day
Beginning in 1980, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has grown and matured to become one of the leading folk festivals in the world. It is a charitable not-for-profit society dedicated to bringing in the best of folk music from Edmonton, Canada, and around the world. The quality of the music and the depth of the performer lineup is the single greatest ingredient in the ever popular Folk Festival's success. The global stars of folk music come together for four blissful days at this open-air festival where a hillside serves as a natural amphitheatre.
Symphony Under the Sky at Snow Valley

Symphony Under the Sky at Snow Valley

August 21, 2024 - August 24, 2024    
7:00 pm
Join the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for Symphony Under The Sky at Snow Valley. The same great tradition from years past taking place in a lovely new location while Hawrelak Park undergoes renovations. With a beautiful Classics program and a romantic Pops program conducted by audience favourite, Bob Bernhardt, there’s plenty to look forward to this summer!
Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival

Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival

August 15, 2024 - August 25, 2024    
All Day
This alternative theatre festival is the largest of its kind in North America, featuring hundreds of uncensored and non-juried shows and performances from hundreds of theatre companies from around the world! Venues are located in the Old Strathcona area with roving street performers, beer gardens, delicious food, and great street shopping adding to the festive spirit, as well as select venues on 124 Street and the French Quarter.
Play On! Street Hockey Festival

Play On! Street Hockey Festival

September 1, 2024    
12:00 am
Canada’s Largest Street Hockey Festival is Returning to Edmonton! Edmonton is no stranger to Play On!, and this year’s event will take place in the popular ICE District adjacent to Rogers Place, home of the Edmonton Oilers. The District has fast become the go-to destination for hockey fans and is the ideal location for this celebration of hockey and community. 
Kaleido Family Arts Festival

Kaleido Family Arts Festival

September 13, 2024 - September 15, 2024    
All Day
Kaleido is a family-friendly, joyous, exuberant, radically open arts festival that shares the love of the Alberta Avenue Arts District. Celebrate the arts and discover music, theatre, dance, street performances, food, artisans, art galleries, markets, and even more in alleys, rooftops, parks and on Alberta Avenue. Discover the action along 118 Ave, between 90th and 95th street.
Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo

Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo

September 20, 2024 - September 22, 2024    
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Everyone is a fan of something, and EDMONTON EXPO is a place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favourite Guest then get the inside scoop about your favourite movies and TV shows at our celebrity panels! Watch professional Comic Artists battle it out in our popular Sketch Duels, learn from our “How To” workshops, and take photos with your favourite costumed characters! It’s also a great place to buy a unique gift (or treat yourself!) with a huge show floor for shopping madness. FAN EXPO HQ is the largest comic con producer in the world. Collectively, it hosts over one million fans annually at FAN EXPO Canada, MEGACON Orlando, FAN EXPO Denver, CALGARY EXPO, FAN EXPO Chicago, FAN EXPO Dallas, FAN EXPO Boston, FAN EXPO Philadelphia, EDMONTON EXPO, FAN EXPO San Francisco, Toronto Comicon, FAN EXPO Cleveland, FAN EXPO New Orleans, FAN EXPO Portland, FAN EXPO Vancouver, and Dallas FAN FESTIVAL. The latest schedule of events is available here, along with up-to-date ticket information. Discover. Celebrate. Belong.
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