April 28, 2026

City of Edmonton Budget Engagement

April 16 to May 1

The City is building the 2027-2030 budget this year.

Edmonton Music & Speech Arts Festival

April 20 to May 1

The 118th Annual Edmonton Music & Speech Arts Festival (formerly known as the Edmonton Kiwanis Music Festival) creates over 2,500 opportunities for ove...

Engaged and Empowered: Advancing Person-centred Care Summit

April 27 to April 28

Edmonton EXPO Centre

Engaged and Empowered is a one-of-a-kind gathering where healthcare professionals, patients, residents, families and caregivers share ideas and strateg...

ShedFest West

April 27 to April 29

Online

The first-ever gathering of Men's Sheds from across Western Canada, bringing together Shedders, Shed leaders, and Provincial Associations for a few ene...

Literary Editions 2026

Tuesday, April 28

Starts at 5:00pm

University of Alberta (Rutherford Library South)

A hybrid event where poets read from their new collections!

Ward O-day'min In-Person Engagement for 2027-2030 Budget

Tuesday, April 28

Starts at 5:30pm

Westglen Elementary School

An in-person drop-in session to understand what budget preferences are most important to those living in each ward.

Ward Karhiio In-Person Engagement for 2027-2030 Budget

Wednesday, April 29

Starts at 5:30pm

Blessed John Paul I Elementary

An in-person drop-in session to understand what budget preferences are most important to those living in each ward.

YEG Sponsorship Socials - Part III

Thursday, April 30

Starts at 4:00pm

Edmonton Convention Centre

An energizing after-work gathering of professionals who are shaping Edmonton's sponsorship landscape, from corporate brand managers and special event o...

ERIN AGM

Wednesday, April 29

Starts at 3:00pm

Edmonton Unlimited

The Edmonton Regional Innovation Network invites members and ecosystem partners to join us for our Annual General

Dance Lives Here

Wednesday, April 29

Starts at 12:15pm

City Hall Plaza

Did you know the Edmonton dance scene is one of the most vibrant in Canada?

Rat Academy 2: Gnaw and Order

April 23 to May 16

Rapid Fire Exchange

The last two rats in Alberta are back, and this time, they’re serving justice.

ELIXR Industry Roundtable

Wednesday, April 29

Starts at 9:00am

Online

Are you navigating shifting landscapes in the XR industry?

Jabulani Arts Festival

April 30 to May 3

Roxy Theatre

Celebrate creativity, connection, and culture at the 3rd annual Jabulani Arts Festival.

Families Facing Diabetes Conference

Saturday, May 2

Starts at 8:30am

Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre

This special day brings together families, individuals, and supporters living with Type 1 Diabetes for learning, connection, and community

Edmonton Cat Festival

May 2 to May 31

The 2026 Edmonton International Cat Festival is a MONTH of cat-themed CATivities May 2-31, with our big pawty & festival finale returning Sunday, May 3...

City Hall Talk #3: Urbanism in Times of War and Crisis

Friday, May 1

Starts at 5:00pm

In this keynote, Mikael Colville-Andersen draws on his urbanist observations about pandemic response and from living and volunteering in Ukraine during...