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What's on in Edmonton this weekend?Join Amber Wilton (Sincria) to get your signed copy of her new Manga Spectrum Trigger! Volume 1, come and work on your DIY Halloween costumes and cozy fall projects at Latitude 53’s Crafter-ween, step into the shadows this Halloween season as The Sinner’s Cabaret at the Starlite Room, attend the ultimate Halloween house party packed with 90s nostalgia, fog, bold costumes, and unexpected twists at the AGA’s Refinery: Jumpscare, join Northern Lights Folk Club for their presentation of Russell deCarle, celebrate two major milestones for the Edmonton Winds at Close to Home, enjoy a great night of live music to celebrate the rich legacy of the Blues in Edmonton with the 2025 Blues Hall of Fame Inductees, and so much more!
What's on in Edmonton this weekend?Kick off Ballet Edmonton’s 14th season with their performance of SIREN, explore various mixed media techniques at a workshop with artist Doris Charest, enjoy an unforgettable weekend of indie cinema and red carpet moments at the 2025 Edmonton Short Film Festival, check out the funny and heartfelt memoir of a married comedy duo at the Citadel’s production of Big Stuff, celebrate the release Gail Sidonie Sobat’s book Songs From This and That Country at Audreys Books, and so much more!
What's on in Edmonton this weekend?Check out the Creative Wellness Forum for a weekend devoted to arts, healing, and wellness, enjoy an engaging art exhibition and film screening at the closing celebration of Same, Same but Different: Exploring Our Shared Worth, get into spooky season with Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin live on stage performing their score to Dario Argento’s Giallo classic: SUSPIRIA!, attend the book launch of Understory by Kevin Van Tighem and enjoy the lyricism of and candour of a seasoned storyteller, join | THE EXISTence | for an exclusive album launch party at Festival Place, and so much more!
What's on in Edmonton this weekend? Learn all about the art of stiltwalking at the 3rd Annual Canadian National Stilt Symposium, experience the tradition and brilliance of Viter Ukrainian Dancers and Folk Choir as they mark 30 remarkable years with Threads of Hope, join the Don Berner Big Band and the Dixieland Jazz Society of Alberta for I Remember Louis; The Music of Louis Armstrong featuring Joel Gray, enjoy an evening of music connecting to the earth and our emotional experiences of climate change featuring Amanda Penner, Asiah Holm, Benjamin Longman, Emmet Michael, and Lajla Jean, and so much more!
What's on in Edmonton this weekend? Experience Alberta Culture Days with family-friendly programming at numerous venues including the Citadel, Royal Alberta Museum, Art Gallery of Alberta, and Churchill Square, find your next great read at the Harvest Book Fair, celebrate the diversity and unity of Filipino culture at Sama-sama Kultura, kick off Rodeo
Week with live entertainment at the EDBA Block Party, commemorate 40 years of the Alberta Playwrights’ Network with play readings from award winning Alberta playwrights, enjoy an evening of music under the stars with David Jay The Spaniard and the Edmonton Pops Orchestra, check out the Play the Fool Festival for a weekend full of clown theatre and physical comedy, and so much more!
What's on in Edmonton this weekend? Explore open studios and meet local artists and arts organizations at Heart of the Habitat, enjoy internationally acclaimed virtuosos of legendary sarod music at The Kings of Strings, embark on an a cappella musical journey at Merrier Poppins, mark the equinox at New Music Edmonton’s 40th anniversary season launch, check out three opportunities to connect with community and develop your artistic toolkit with the creators of Banana Musik and Burnt Sienna, join the Chamber Orchestra of Edmonton for Dances with Ghosts featuring bassist Hilda Cowie, and so much more!
What's on in Edmonton this weekend? Browse original artworks as the iHuman Art Walk transforms the street outside into a vibrant showcase of youth talent, soak up the last of the season with two days of live music at Down by the River, celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Filipino community at the Edmonton Filipino Fiesta 2025, check out the new exhibition Shift by Marie Lannoo and Katie Ohe at the AGA, witness Yann Martel’s acclaimed novel come to life onstage at the opening of The Life of Pi at the Citadel Theatre, kick off the fall season of Script Salon with a reading of Tough Guy by Hayley Moorehouse, and so much more!
What's on in Edmonton this weekend? Enjoy a wildly joyful celebration of the arts in the heart of the Alberta Avenue Arts District at the 20th Kaleido Family Arts Festival, discover music from hardcore heroes to electronic explorers at the Purple City Music Festival, take in the city skyline as you check out the works of emerging and professional artists at the Strathearn Art Walk and Music Festival, join the dancing musical procession through Old Strathcona with Edmonton’s favourite bird at The Magpie Parade, celebrate Grandparents’ Day with Edmonton author Melissa Morelli with a book signing and meet and greet, and so much more!
What's on in Edmonton this weekend? Check out Kelsey Stephenson’s exhibition In Blue to encounter the healing presence of Alberta’s glacial landscapes, head to Churchill Square to enjoy a magical journey into storytelling and music at Disney in Concert: Live Your Dream with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, explore Chinatown like never before with guided food and cultural walking tours, get ready to sing along with ABBAMANIA: Back To The Disco Dimension at Jubilations Dinner Theatre, partake in the free, family-friendly activities at the Legislature grounds for Alberta Day, and so much more!
What's on in Edmonton this weekend? Explore your voice and spark your creativity at a writing workshop with Adriana Oniță, come wave your flag and cheer your heart out at the return of the Edmonton Pride Parade, enjoy an afternoon of music at Kirk Centre’s Free Summer Concert, celebrate the 40th anniversary of SNFU’s debut album ...And No One Else Wanted to Play with hosts SNFU Tales and Dad Religion, witness the athleticism and artistry at the Canadian National Lion Dance Championship, enjoy an immersive and enriching evening celebrating the timeless beauty of Sufi and Ghazal music at Horizons in Unison: An International Concert, and so much more!
What's on in Edmonton this weekend? Discover incredible theatre gems at the 44th annual Fringe Theatre Festival, head to Louise McKinney Riverfront Park to celebrate the return of Dragon Boat Racing, take in the vibrant rhythms of the African continent at Afro Music Fest, come by the Bent Stick loading dock for Smokey’s Bleak Heritage album release party, join author Bruce Scott to celebrate the launch of this illuminating book that journeys into the lives of the last family to farm McNabs Island, join the Alberta Dance Alliance and learn to navigate the grant writing process with confidence in a three‑part workshop series with Mac Brock, and so much more!
What's on in Edmonton this weekend? Park your tarp on the hill and enjoy four days of incredible music and community at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, immerse yourself in Caribbean culture with the Cariwest Caribbean Arts Festival, come meet fans and make friends while celebrating all things anime and Japanese pop culture at Animethon 2025, join New York Times-bestselling author Judy I. Lin at Audreys Books for the launch of her new book Avatar Legends: City of Echoes, enjoy an afternoon of music with Kat Krys and HAIDEE at Afternoon Sound Sessions on 124, and so much more!
