Edmonton Festivals

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

What's on in Edmonton

Apr 29, 2024

May

May 9 – May 19

Northwestfest & Rainbow Visions Film Festival

Watch local and international stories that make you think!
May 22 – Jun 2

Downtown Spark

Illuminate your curiosity in the downtown core!
May 24 – May 25

UFest Edmonton Ukrainian Festival

It's a celebration of all things Ukrainian.
May 30 – Jun 2

International Children's Festival of the Arts

Fun for big kids and little kids alike!
May 30 – Jun 9

Nextfest

Join Edmonton's emerging artists at Nextfest!
May 31

Disco In the Park

Edmonton's House and Disco music festival!
May 31 – Jun 2

Edmonton Drag Festival

Celebrate diversity, unity and love in the heart of downtown!

June

May 31 – Jun 2

Edmonton Drag Festival

Celebrate diversity, unity and love in the heart of downtown!
May 30 – Jun 2

International Children's Festival of the Arts

Fun for big kids and little kids alike!
May 30 – Jun 9

Nextfest

Join Edmonton's emerging artists at Nextfest!
May 22 – Jun 2

Downtown Spark

Illuminate your curiosity in the downtown core!
Jun 20 – Jun 23

Alberta Circus Arts Festival

High-flying acrobatic performances!
Jun 25 – Jun 30

TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival

Hit the right note with the full gamut of jazz stylings!
Jun 27 – Jul 1

The Works Art & Design Festival

Edmonton transforms into a massive celebration of art and design.

July

Jun 27 – Jul 1

The Works Art & Design Festival

Edmonton transforms into a massive celebration of art and design.
Jul 3 – Jul 7

Grindstone Comedy Festival

Both national performers and rising local talent will come together under Edmonton’s spotlight.
Jul 5 – Jul 14

Edmonton International Street Performers Festival

Hit the streets and honour the 'pass the hat' tradition!
Jul 12 – Jul 14

Whyte Avenue Art Walk

Admire hundreds of art pieces!
Jul 18 – Jul 28

Taste of Edmonton

Nibble and sip your way through the entire city at the ultimate dine-around!
Jul 19 – Jul 28

KDays

Rides, games, and the most fun imaginable!

August

Aug 3 – Aug 5

Edmonton Heritage Festival

The world's largest outdoor celebration of multiculturalism.
Aug 8 – Aug 11

Edmonton Folk Music Festival

A dizzying four days of music and great food in a stellar setting.
Aug 9 – Aug 11

Cariwest Caribbean Arts Festival

Don't miss three party-filled days of Caribbean culture in the heart of downtown!
Aug 10 – Aug 11

Punk in Drublic Craft Beer and Music Festival

An outdoor party at NOFX's final tour!
Aug 15 – Aug 25

Edmonton Fringe Festival

North America’s biggest and oldest Fringe Festival!
Aug 16 – Aug 18

Edmonton Blues Festival

Get grooving at the Edmonton Blues Festival!
Aug 17 – Aug 18

Edmonton International Airshow

Expect to be dazzled by live aerobatic performances. Excitement is in the air!

September

Sep 13 – Sep 15

Kaleido Family Arts Festival 2024

A collision of music, theatre, dance, literary arts, film and visual arts!
Sep 26 – Oct 5

Edmonton International Film Festival

10 days of independent, international and eye-opening films

October

Sep 26 – Oct 5

Edmonton International Film Festival

10 days of independent, international and eye-opening films

November

Nov 6 – Nov 9

Farmfair International

Celebrate 50 years of Farmfair!
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