festivals

Edmonton Poetry Festival

April 1 to April 27

The Edmonton Poetry Festival is an annual celebration of poetry and spoken word in the Greater Edmonton Area representing a diverse range of artists, p...

Dreamspeakers International Film Festival

April 15 to April 19

This year's edition of the first Indigenous film festival in Canada will feature over 30 films: shorts, features, documentaries, and animations.

Stage Struck! One Act Play Festival

April 17 to April 18

The 2026 festival will feature nine plays covering a wide array of genres from comedy to Post-Apocalyptic Dramas.

Stage Struck! 3rd Session

Saturday, April 18

Starts at 7:00pm

The 2026 festival will feature nine plays covering a wide array of genres from comedy to Post-Apocalyptic Dramas.

Light Strikes: Walk of Honour

Saturday, April 18

Starts at 9:00pm

Light Strikes: Walk of Honour is a once in a lifetime interactive experience.

Te Pito o Te Henua & Becoming Air & Enchukunoto

Sunday, April 19

Starts at 11:30am

Take a deep breath.

Artisan Market

Sunday, April 19

Starts at 12:00pm

Featuring a specially curated selection of local Indigenous artisans.

Glen Reige 20 WP & MONSTR

Sunday, April 19

Starts at 1:30pm

Roberta, an urban Mohawk woman living in New York City, has her best friend from the rez, Krystal, come to the city.

So Surreal: Behind the Masks & Tule

Sunday, April 19

Starts at 4:30pm

SO SURREAL: BEHIND THE MASKS is a feature documentary that traces the storied journey of Indigenous masks from the far reaches of Turtle Island (North ...

THE TERRITORY OF PULOUI

Sunday, April 19

Starts at 7:00pm

"Territorio Puloui“ is a documentary film that explores the deep and complex relationship between the indigenous Wayuu community and water.

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...

ChocoFest

April 24 to April 25

A Chocolate Tasting Extravaganza. Come join the fun for two magical days of celebrating chocolate.