Presented by the Downtown Business Association, Downtown Live is a summer series of live performances at various venues across Downtown. From August 4 to February 28, 2021, 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.
Schedule of artists and participating businesses
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September 26 Good Information Trio at El Beso patio 7 pm |
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October 1 Jimmy Whiffen at Sherlock Holmes patio (Downtown) 5:30 pm |
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October 1 Goldtooth at Say Uncle patio 6:30 pm |
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October 1 [RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 6] The Payback at The Cask & Barrel patio 7:00 pm |
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October 1 DJs Reece Serna, David Luca and Brendan Callander at The Common patio 6:30 pm |
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October 2 Mandakaru at Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse (Downtown) 6 pm |
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October 2 Night Howl at The Starlite Room patio 8pm
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October 2 Electric Audrey 2 at The Starlite Room patio 9pm |
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October 4 Saint & The 100 Full Band at Campio Brewing Co. patio 12:00 pm |
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October 4 Derina Harvey at Rocky Mountain Icehouse back patio 3pm |
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October 6 The Payback at The Cask & Barrel patio 7:00 pm |
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October 8 Duff Robison at Sherlock Holmes patio (Downtown) 5:30 pm |
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October 8 Riell at The Common patio 6:30 pm
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October 8 Billie Zizi at Say Uncle patio 6:30 pm
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October 9 Spencer Morphy (The Velveteins) & Jillian Lake at Mercer Tavern patio 7:00 pm |
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October 9 Leo Martinez at Starlite Room patio 8:00 pm |
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October 9 Maddie Storvold at Starlite Room patio 8:00 pm |
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October 10 Talltale Campio Brewing Co. patio 12:00 pm |
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October 10 Tzadeka at Campio Brewing Co. patio 2:00 pm [Rescheduled to October 10] |
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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 |
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October 16 The McGowan Family Band at Starlite Room patio 8:00 pm |
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October 22 Andrew Scott at Sherlock Holmes (Downtown) 5:30 pm |
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October 22 I’ll Call You Tomorrow The Common 6:30 pm |
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October 23 The Dice Cubes at River City Revival House (Starlite Room) 8:00 pm |
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October 28 Dean Lonsdale at Rocky Mountain Icehouse (Polar Patio Club Kickoff) 7:00 pm |
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October 29 Arlo Maverick The Common 8:00 pm |
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October 30 K-RIZ at Starlite Room 8:00 pm
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November 5 The Dead String Orchestra at Campio Brewing Co. patio 6:00 pm |
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November 5 Nick Degree at The Cask & Barrel patio (Polar Patio Club Kickoff) 7:00 pm |
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November 19 Nick Degree at Central Social Hall 8:00 pm |
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November 26 DJ Blue Jay at Rocky Mountain Icehouse patio (Polar Patio Club) 7:00 pm |
| November 26 DJ Barry One at Central Social Hall 8:00 pm |
| December 3 Nick Degree at Central Social Hall 8:00 pm |
| December 10 DJ Barry One at Central Social Hall 8:00 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 performer’s 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.