Why Edmonton Arts + Culture

Edmonton’s arts and culture scene exists thanks to risk-takers and people with the audacity to try something different.
50+
Festivals every year
From music to art to food to heritage celebrations and much more.
The arts & culture scene comes naturally to Edmontonians.
We’re makers, movers, shakers.
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Making Connections

For rapper Arlo Maverick, downtown Edmonton is all about making connections. It’s …
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With downtown Edmonton’s skyline as a backdrop, thousands of people sit on the grassy slopes of Gallagher Park, watching a musician perform on one of the Folk Fest’s side stages.

Building musical legacies in Edmonton

Edmonton’s vibrant and eclectic music scene wouldn’t be where it is …
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The Writers’ Block: Marty Chan

His latest children’s book, Dragon on the Loose, celebrates Edmonton’s Chinatown.
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Emily Chu's bright and colourful mural featuring the illustration of a dragon dance

Togather Chinatown Art Fair

The Togather Chinatown Art Fair was a celebration of art, community …
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The Writers’ Block: Myrna Kostash

Her nonfiction books—ranging from Ukrainian-Canadians to teenage girls to the North …
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SO MUCH TO DO

Visit the Downtown Arts District for music lessons and art classes. Explore the Royal Alberta Museum, the Alberta Legislature and the Citadel Theatre. Enjoy festivals galore, including Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, Edmonton International Street Performers Festival, Edmonton Folk Music Festival, Edmonton Heritage Festival (the world’s largest multicultural festival) and so, so much more.

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Edmonton Arts Council Events

Shows, events and all things art related in Edmonton.
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Completed at the 2023 Rust Magic by artists Hardthirteen, Curly and Annaliza Toledo in Downtown Edmonton

Edmonton Mural Fest

Connecting local and international artists to Edmonton through public artwork and …
Aug 15 – Sep 15, 2024
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Purple City Music Festival

Purple City is a multi-venue event in downtown focused on promoting …
Sep 6-8, 2024
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Art Gallery of Alberta is 100

Celebrating a century of creativity, innovation, and inspiration
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Kaleido Family Arts Festival

A joyous, open arts festival that shares the love of the …
Sep 13-15, 2024
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Explore Edmonton Event Calendar

Check out Edmonton’s legendary festivals, events and happenings.
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People walking along a pathway through trees in the winter at the Flying Canoë Volant Festival. The trees have colourful lights hanging.
A Cariwest Festival performer in a bright gold costume adorned with yellow and pink feathers dances in a crowded public plaza.

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A Cariwest Festival performer in a bright gold costume adorned with yellow and pink feathers dances in a crowded public plaza.