festivals

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...

Edmonton Jewish Film Festival

May 3 to May 13

Celebrating three decades of bringing Jewish stories, voices, and perspectives to Edmonton.

Shrek

Sunday, May 10

Starts at 11:00am

It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek.

Labors of Love: The Life and Legacy of Henrietta Szold

Sunday, May 10

Starts at 7:00pm

Long overlooked yet hugely influential, a towering Jewish American humanitarian finally receives her due in this inspiring biography of the visionary Z...

Nandauri

Monday, May 11

Starts at 12:05am

In a small forgotten village up the snowy mountains of Georgia, the arrival of a foreign woman disturbs the peace.

Among Neighbors

Tuesday, May 12

Starts at 7:00pm

Combining magical realism and evocative hand-drawn animation with revelatory interviews and verité footage, "Among Neighbors" examines the story of a s...

FascinAsian Film Festival

Tuesday, May 12

Starts at 7:30pm

A celebration of Asian contributions to the film and media landscape, showcasing the talents of Asian-Canadian and Asian-American artists in film.

Matchmaking 2

Wednesday, May 13

Starts at 7:00pm

Baruch Auerbach (Maor Schweitzer), a mature Yeshiva student who missed every opportunity to marry, is left to live in a small room in the Yeshiva where...

Cat Meet-up in the Park

Saturday, May 23

Starts at 2:00pm

Come meet other cat lovers + cat pawrents! This is an ameowzing oppurrtunity to meet fellow cat lovers and connect.

International Children's Festival of the Arts

May 29 to June 1

The Children's Festival remains one of the largest and longest running festivals of its kind in North America.

UFest Edmonton Ukrainian Festival

May 29 to May 30

UFest Edmonton Ukrainian Festival is a celebration of Ukrainian culture, food, music, visual arts, crafts and dance.

Edmonton Drag Festival

May 29 to May 31

Edmonton Drag Festival is about celebrating the art of drag performance and provide a platform for drag artists to showcase their talents; and to offer...