Events

The Streetcar cask party series, hosted by The Common, returns every Thursday to combine the charm of Edmonton’s historic transit with the vibrant flavours of locally brewed craft beer. This unique weekly experience invites guests to board a 100-year-old streetcar for a journey over the High Level Bridge, offering the city’s most iconic view of…

Light the Way is a celebration of light, live music, and community in the heart of downtown Edmonton. Until October 25, two downtown blocks come alive each day with free live performances at noon, 4 p.m., and 6 p.m., while stunning light installations illuminate the area from sunset to sunrise. The idea is simple: when…

Celebrating creativity, design, architecture, urbanism, and the built environment, Edmonton Design Week returns October 13-18, 2026. While events take place across the city, here are some of the sessions, tours, and conversations happening in downtown Edmonton. Making Mill Woods Make Sense Tuesday, October 13 | 6-7 p.m. Mercer Warehouse (10359 104 Street NW) Ever wondered…

LitFest returns to downtown Edmonton from October 14 to 18 to celebrate its 20th anniversary as Canada’s first and only nonfiction festival. Centered on the theme “Nonfiction shows us who we are,” the five-day event transforms the city centre into a creative hub featuring author readings, panel discussions and hands-on workshops with bestselling authors, award-winning…

Have you ever wished you could use the Royal Alberta Museum’s collections for sketching inspiration? Now’s your chance! We’ll be showcasing rarely seen museum objects to create a still-life setup for you to practice your drawing skills. It’s spooky season! This month, sketch everything from creepy old toys to bats, ravens and animal skeletons.

Our Little Secret is the hilarious, moving, and completely true story of Noam Tomaschoff’s discovery that he wasn’t an only child, and he actually had more than 35 siblings around the world. Blending comedy, drama, and addictive music, Our Little Secret will leave you laughing, crying, and seeing your family in a whole new light.…

Experience downtown Edmonton in a whole new light. Galactic Atmosphere brings a stunning space-themed light art installation to Churchill Square from Oct. 16 to 25, featuring glowing planets, immersive visuals and a magical nighttime atmosphere. Presented by Cloud Nine Group and funded by the City of Edmonton through the Turn Up Downtown initiative, this free,…

Sinkunia Community Development Organization presents the Downtown belonging series, a free community activation initiative designed to foster culture, creativity and connection in the heart of Edmonton. This safe, family-friendly gathering brings neighbours from all walks of life together to enjoy a vibrant afternoon of local entertainment, resources and community building. What to expect Live performances:…

After three consecutive years of sold-out events in Toronto and a successful expansion to Vancouver last year, Picklefest Canada and OEG Sports & Entertainment are officially bringing Picklefest to Edmonton! Picklefest is an inclusive, all-ages event, welcoming pickle devotees, the pickle-curious, and families to enjoy a full day celebrating the vibrant world of fermentation. With…

After twelve weeks of civic exploration, storytelling, and creative practice, ECHOFORM’s 2026 Artivism Cohort invites you to witness what they’ve built. Walk through an exhibition of youth-created work: zines, visual art, storytelling installations and civic projects born from labs on belonging, climate, media literacy, democracy, health equity, global citizenship and public imagination. Free and open…

Join Seeka Sings for the Every Voice Family Celebration—a joyful, family-friendly afternoon of music, stories, and community. Come sing, move, and celebrate songs that remind children that every voice matters. This event marks the release of Seeka’s new children’s album Every Voice and her sing-along picture book Raspberry Fingers. Tickets Individual Admission — $10 for…

On the eve of Alberta’s referendum, interVivos invites Edmontonians to come together for an afternoon of thoughtful, non-partisan conversation at 99ten. A Referendum Affair creates space for open conversation about some of the issues shaping Alberta, Canada and our communities. Through facilitated small-group discussions, attendees will explore topics including immigration, separation and the Constitution, with…