Downtown Live
Presented by the Downtown Business Association, Downtown Live is a summer series of live performances at various venues across Downtown. From August 4 to September 30, catch one of 40+ micro-events, whether it’s an indie singer on a restaurant patio, an opera performance overlooking the river valley or an Indigenous singer in a Downtown park. It’s an unforgettable summer of music, theatre, dance and the performing arts in unique Downtown locations.
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Schedule of artists and participating businesses
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August 1 Matthew Cardinal, The Citadel Theatre Road Shows, Maddie Storvold, 100 Mile House at Michael Phair Park. 11:15 am - 3:30 pm |
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August 2 Aladean Kheroufi (DJ) at Rocky Mountain Ice House patio. 4:30 pm |
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August 5 Derina Harvey at Cask & Barrel patio. 7 pm |
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August 7 Josh Sahunta at The Art Gallery of Alberta south patio. 4 pm |
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August 8 Cristian de La Luna at Downtown Edmonton Farmers Market 103 Avenue. 12 pm |
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August 9 Lady Vishus at Central Social Hall (Downtown) patio. 8 pm |
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August 12 St. Arnaud at The Parlour Italian Kitchen & Bar patio. 7 pm |
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August 15 Arlo Maverick at AlFresco on Fourth Michael Phair Park. 2 pm |
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August 15 Billie Zizi at Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market. 12 pm |
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August 15 Tzadeka at The Nook Cafe. 1 pm |
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August 15 Jeff Hendrick at Bodega Tapas & Wine Bar patio (Downtown) 6pm |
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August 16 Yoga in the Park with Shala Ashtanga Yoga Abbey Glen Park (10107 Jasper Avenue) 2 pm |
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August 21 Shawnee at The Art Gallery of Alberta rooftop terrace. 4 pm |
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August 21 Rubim de Toledo & Chris Andrew at Bodega Tapas & Wine Bar patio (Downtown) 6 pm |
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August 21 Von Bieker at Mercer Tavern patio. 7 pm |
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August 22 Lucette at AlFresco on Fourth Michael Phair Park. 2 pm |
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August 22 DJ La Mala & DJ Campos at Latitude 53 patio. 3 pm |
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August 22 Rubim de Toledo & Chris Andrew at Bodega Tapas & Wine Bar patio (Downtown) 6 pm |
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August 22 Brigadiers at Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market 12 pm |
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August 23 TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival presents Mboya Nicholson Trio The Common patio 2 pm |
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August 24 Mercury Opera at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald patio. 6 pm |
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August 25 Cypher Wild YEG at Beaver Hills House Park/ amiskwacîw wâskâyhkan ihâtwin. 6:30 pm |
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August 26 TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival presents Good Information (Biboye Onanuga) Trio The Common patio 7 pm |
| August 27 Audrey Ochoa at El Beso patio, 7 pm |
| August 28 Scott Cook and the Indoorables at Art Gallery of Alberta 4 pm |
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August 29 Lindsay Pratt at Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market 12 pm |
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August 30 TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival presents the Jazz Nipp Trio at The Common 2 pm |
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August 31 The Payback at Rocky Mountain Icehouse patio 7 pm |
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September 2 Goldtooth at The Parlour Italian Kitchen & Bar patio 7 pm |
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September 2 TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival presents Ethan Tonack Trio at The Common 7 pm |
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September 4 Peter Belec at Bodega Tapas & Wine Bar patio (Downtown) 6 pm |
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September 5 Peter Belec at Bodega Tapas & Wine Bar patio (Downtown) 6 pm |
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September 5 Robb Angus & James Murdoch (of the Dungarees) at Mercer Tavern patio 7 pm |
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September 11 Mercy Funk at The Parlour Italian Kitchen & Bar patio 5 pm |
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September 11 Le Fuzz at Starlite Room patio 7 pm |
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September 12 Kaeley Jade at Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market 12 pm |
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September 12 Ben Sures (and Dans til you drop!) at AlFresco on Fourth Michael Phair Park 2 pm |
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September 16 La Connexional presents Biso Na Biso (Dance Cypher) at Beaver Hills House Park/ amiskwacîw wâskâyhkan ihâtwin. 6 pm |
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September 17 Cypher Wild YEG at Beaver Hills House Park/ amiskwacîw wâskâyhkan ihâtwin. 6:30 pm |
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September 17 Shawnee at Say Uncle patio 6:30 pm |
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September 18 Jay Gilday at Starlite Room patio 7 pm |
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September 19 Cuban Movements at AlFresco on Fourth NEW LOCATION Michael Phair Park. 12:40 pm |
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September 19 Martin Kerr at AlFresco on Fourth Michael Phair Park. 1:30 pm |
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September 19 La Connexional presents Manny V Y Su Esquina Latina Trio at Al Fresco on Fourth Michael Phair Park 2:30 pm |
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September 19 ViVa Dance at AlFresco on Fourth Michael Phair Park. 3:30 pm |
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September 24 Derina Harvey at Sherlock Holmes Pub patio 5:30 pm |
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September 25 Melafrique at Starlite Room patio 7 pm |
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September 26 The Jeff Hendrick Duo at El Beso patio 5 pm |
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September 26 Good Information Trio at El Beso patio 7 pm |
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October 1 Goldtooth at Say Uncle patio 6:30 pm |
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October 1 Jimmy Whiffen at Sherlock Holmes patio (Downtown) 5:30 pm |
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October 2 Mandakaru at Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse (Downtown) 6 pm |
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October 8 Duff Robison Sherlock Holmes patio (Downtown) 5:30 pm |
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October 15 King of Foxes The Common 6:30 pm |
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October 15 Jake Buckley Sherlock Holmes patio (Downtown) 5:30 pm |
We’ll announce new shows weekly so check back regularly or sign up for our newsletter to receive regular updates.
* All businesses hosting an event are expected to comply with all applicable laws, permits and Alberta Health Services COVID-19 requirements.
I’m a Downtown business owner. How do I request an artist to play at my business?
It’s easy! All you have do is thoroughly read and fill out the Downtown Application Form and we’ll match you with a Downtown Live artist. The DBA will issue up to $750 to cover the performers fee and audio expenses, if needed. The DBA will also help promote and provide promotional support to your hosted event.
If you’re a performance artist who’s interesting in participating in an event as part of Downtown Live, please fill out our Artist Application Form here.