Events

EYEcon brings together Alberta artists working in contemporary craft to explore the eye as both form and function. Through glass eyes, carved surfaces, woven fibres, metals, and repurposed materials, the exhibition renders vision as something constructed and shaped by technique, repetition, and material choice. Across jewellery, textiles, and sculpture, the eye becomes both witness and…

Salsa in the square returns to downtown Edmonton for an eight-week spring series presented by the Edmonton Arts Council and ETOWN SALSA. Every Wednesday evening, Sir Winston Churchill Square transforms into an outdoor dance floor, offering free lessons and social dancing for all skill levels. Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned dancer,…

This May, Edmonton hosts its only Vietnamese art and heritage exhibit dedicated to Asian Heritage Month. Where we came from (and where we go from here) is a meaningful exploration of the Vietnamese-Edmonton story, featuring community reflections, portraits, art installations and immersive vignettes. Through the central themes of migration, identity, family and resilience, the exhibit…

The FascinAsian film festival returns for its second annual celebration this Asian Heritage Month. Spotlighting Pan-Asian culture and perspectives, the festival features five feature films and 15 short films from local and international creators. Hosted at iconic downtown venues including Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre, Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre and the Art Gallery…

The FascinAsian film festival invites the downtown business community to step away from the office for a unique midday experience. From May 13 to May 15, guests can enjoy a curated Asian lunch served right inside the theatre, followed by 60 minutes of beautiful Asian short films. This special program is designed to fit perfectly…

Celebrate the long weekend by hopping on the High Level Bridge Streetcar! This line is one of Edmonton’s premier attractions. Ride into history along the former Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) trackage, from Edmonton’s historic Whyte Avenue, through the only tunnel ever built on a CPR mainline in Alberta, and across the High Level Bridge into…

100% MADE IN CANADA JAZZ! The Don Berner Big Band closes of their 25/26 season by playing a program of entirely Canadian compositions by the likes of Rob McConnell, Tommy Banks, Fred Stride, Alan Gilliland, Oscar Peterson and more. Wear your favourite maple leaf pin, tie and red/white clothes and join in the festivities! Students,…

NOTICE: The fountain and change rooms are currently closed. The fountain will remain closed on Saturday, May 16 due to inclement weather. Splash Day programming on May 16, 2026 will move inside City Hall. Celebrate the arrival of summer with a family-friendly afternoon in the heart of Edmonton! Pack your sunscreen and towel and head…

Good Company Entertainment Group is bringing the heat this May Long Weekend with another massive instalment of Y2SLAY—the premier 2000s Video Dance Party. There is no work or school on Monday, so The Druid is going all out on Sunday, May 17th! What is Y2SLAY? The Druid is bringing the golden era of MTV and…

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…

Edmonton! Join Emo Night North at Starlite Room on Friday May 22nd. They’re spinning your fav classic emo anthems and MORE. Don’t forget your black eyeliner! 18+ only