Edmonton Festivals

With over 50 festivals annually, there's something for everyone.

What's on in Edmonton

May 29, 2023

May

May 25 – Jun 4

Downtown Spark

Illuminate your curiosity in the downtown core!

June

May 25 – Jun 4

Downtown Spark

Illuminate your curiosity in the downtown core!
Jun 1 – Jun 4

International Children's Festival of the Arts

Fun for big kids and little kids alike!
Jun 1 – Jun 11

Nextfest

Join Edmonton's emerging artists at Nextfest!
Jun 8 – Jun 11

Sustainival

An amazing carnival powered entirely by green energy.
Jun 14 – Jun 24

Improvaganza

10 days of comedy with some of the best improvisers in the world, July 13-23.
Jun 16 – Jun 17

Soundtrack Music Festival

Featuring a throwback line-up that will have every 2000’s kid bouncing in their seats!
Jun 22 – Jun 25

Alberta Circus Arts Festival

Experience Circus Magic!
Jun 28 – Jul 2

TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival

Hit the right note (virtually) with the full gamut of jazz stylings!

July

Jun 28 – Jul 2

TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival

Hit the right note (virtually) with the full gamut of jazz stylings!
Jul 5 – Jul 9

Grindstone Comedy Festival

Both national performers and rising local talent will come together under Edmonton’s spotlight.
Jul 7 – Jul 16

Edmonton International Street Performers Festival

Hit the streets and honour the 'pass the hat' tradition!
Jul 7 – Jul 16

The Works Art & Design Festival

For 13 days, Edmonton transforms into a massive celebration of art and design.
Jul 20 – Jul 30

Taste of Edmonton

Nibble and sip your way through the entire city at the ultimate dine-around!
Jul 21 – Jul 30

K-Days

Rides, games, and the most fun imaginable!

August

Aug 5 – Aug 7

Edmonton Heritage Festival

The world's largest outdoor celebration of multiculturalism.
Aug 8 – Sep 3

Freewill Shakespeare Festival

Get thee to the Edmonton EXPO Centre.
Aug 10 – Aug 13

Edmonton Folk Music Festival

A dizzying four days of music and great food in a stellar setting.
Aug 11 – Aug 13

Cariwest Caribbean Arts Festival

Don't miss three party-filled days of Caribbean culture in the heart of downtown!
Aug 17 – Aug 27

Edmonton Fringe Festival

North America’s biggest and oldest Fringe Festival!
Aug 25 – Aug 27

Edmonton Blues Festival

Great tunes and good times presented by the Edmonton Blues Festival!

September

Aug 8 – Sep 3

Freewill Shakespeare Festival

Get thee to the Edmonton EXPO Centre.
Sep 8 – Sep 10

Edmonton Mountain Bike Festival

A weekend of riding, fun and exploration!
Sep 21 – Oct 1

Edmonton International Film Festival

10 days of independent, international and eye-opening films

October

Sep 21 – Oct 1

Edmonton International Film Festival

10 days of independent, international and eye-opening films
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