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...

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.

Edmonton Indie Bookstore Extravaganza

April 25 to April 26

Visit as many participating bookstores as you can on April 25-26, 2026 and get entered to win multiple prizes, with contributions from each indie!

Jabulani Arts Festival

April 30 to May 3

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

Jabulani Arts Festival: Opening Ceremonies

Thursday, April 30

Starts at 6:00pm

Join us for the official Opening Ceremony of the Jabulani Arts Festival – a powerful gathering that sets the tone for a celebration of culture, creativ...

Women's Pop-Up Screening

Thursday, April 30

Starts at 7:00pm

Join us for a FREE Pop-Up Screening featuring Alberta's talented women filmmakers!

Jabulani Arts Festival: Making for Home

Thursday, April 30

Starts at 7:45pm

Making for Home is a Theatre for Change performance rooted in lived experiences of movement and displacement, exploring how people build connection, me...

Jabulani Arts Festival: Artist Mixer

Thursday, April 30

Starts at 9:00pm

Connect, celebrate, and be inspired at our Artist Mixer—an inviting gathering on the opening night of the Jabulani Arts Festival!

Jabulani Arts Festival: Story Telling Workshop

Friday, May 1

Starts at 6:00pm

Join us for a vibrant hour of African, Caribbean, and Black storytelling, where voices, traditions, and cultures come alive.

Jabulani Arts Festival: Making for Home

Friday, May 1

Starts at 7:45pm

Making for Home is a Theatre for Change performance rooted in lived experiences of movement and displacement, exploring how people build connection, me...

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...