Upcoming Events
May 6 – Jun 24
Salsa in the square
May 6, 2026 – June 24, 2026 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Sir Winston Churchill Square
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,…
May 16 – Jun 13
Summer Art Cart
May 16, 2026 – June 13, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Winston Churchill Square
Join AGA Educators for Art Cart, a FREE drop-in creative experience in Churchill Square. Every Saturday from 1-4 pm, the Art Cart pops up with everything you need to explore, experiment, and have fun with art. From simple hands-on projects to open-ended making, our educators bring the supplies and creative prompts—you bring the curiosity and…
May 20 – Jul 8
Dolly’s & Friends Streetcar Series
May 20, 2026 – July 8, 2026 | | High Level Streetcar (Jasper Plaza Terminal)
Dolly’s weekly Streetcar Party Series combines the charm of the city’s historic streetcars with the vibrant flavours of craft cocktails, snacks, and performances all set against the stunning backdrop of the iconic river valley. Sip your way across the High Level Bridge during golden hour. Your fave patio has nothing on this! Every ride is…
May 21 – Oct 15
Streetcar cask party series
May 21, 2026 – October 15, 2026 | 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm | The Common
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…
Jun 11 – Jun 13
RAM Film Screening: Animal Nation – Bison
June 11, 2026 – June 13, 2026 | | Royal Alberta Museum
Join the Royal Alberta Museum on June 11 or 13 for a screening of Animal Nation – Bison, which details how Indigenous communities like the Kainai Blood Tribe revive their deep cultural and ecological ties to the bison with the help of Elk Island National Park, which reintroduces them to the prairies they roamed in…
Jun 13
Fruit Loop Pride Dance Party
June 13, 2026 | 8:00 pm – 2:00 am | Starlite Room
Join Fruit Loop at the historic Starlite Room for a pride dance party! This 18+ event brings the community together for a night of music and dancing in one of downtown’s most historic live music spaces. The evening is held in support of Rainbow Refuge, an organization dedicated to assisting LGBTQ+ newcomers and refugees. While…
Jun 13
Sizzlin’ Summer Patio Kickoff
June 13, 2026 | 5:00 pm – 1:00 am | Alchemy Bar
Alchemy is welcoming summer the best way they know how—with cold drinks, rooftop views, and a country soundtrack to match. Relax on their lush 5th-floor patio from 5 PM until close for chilled sips and laid-back summer vibes. Enjoy complimentary Ice Tropez tastings while a live DJ spins country hits from 5–8 PM. Heading to…
Jun 14
“I Am Vibrance” New Moon Sound Bath
June 14, 2026 | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm | The Jungle Wellness Studio
This special New Moon edition of “I Am Vibrance” is an intimate 90-minute healing sound bath designed to help you release mental noise, settle the nervous system, and reconnect to your natural rhythm through the subtle power of vibration and rest. In the candlelit stillness of The Jungle Wellness Studio, you will be guided into…
Jun 14
The Greatest Hits: 20 Years of Fierce Art and Soul
June 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm | Citadel Theatre
This stunning concert celebrates two decades of 5 Artists 1 Love (5A1L) and stands as a love letter to Edmonton, a city shaped by resilience, creativity, and the enduring legacy of the African diaspora. This year’s show was co-created alongside past patrons and 5A1L alumni, who shared their favourite moments from over the years. Inspired…
Jun 18
Drop-In Sketching: Animals for Indigenous History Month
June 18, 2026 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Royal Alberta Museum
In honour of Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous People’s Day, this month’s Drop-in Sketching features animals paired with objects from the RAM’s Indigenous collection. There will be a selection of special animals to sketch including a bison, grizzly bear, beaver, lynx, caribou, eagle, raven, and more! Drop-In Sketching is included with General Admission.
Jun 18
SEEN
June 18, 2026 | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Pendennis Building
SEEN is a one-night gallery social at The Pendennis in Edmonton, built around original work by Glen Ronald and Jordan Lee, music, curated hors d’oeuvres, snacks, a cocktail and mocktail bar, and rooms designed for moving, lingering, and real conversation. The evening is designed as a premium art-first social experience, not a sit-down program and…
Jun 18
National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration with DON’YA
June 18, 2026 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Beaver Hills House Park
Two peoples. Two traditions. One table. DON’YA invites you to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day by honouring the deep connections between Indigenous and Ukrainian communities through food, music, and cultural performances. This gathering is a heartfelt celebration of the shared histories and resilience that bind the two communities together. Featuring Special Guests: Stephanie Harpe, an…
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