Festivals

  • The 42nd Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival

    Fringe Theatre Arts Barns 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton, AB

    Any way you fringe, one thing’s for certain: it’s always an adventure to new frontiers and destinations unknown. Experienced Fringe-stro-nauts and first-time spacewalkers are invited to journey with us to infinity as the 42nd Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival returns to the heart of Old Strathcona from August 17 to 27. Grab your zero-grav boots, tickets,...

  • Mural Massive 2023 featuring Carter & The Capitals

    The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton

    Grindstone Theatre Society's Mural Massive is back for its 4th year Saturday September 2nd featuring the amazing Carter & The Capitals, Kate Steven's, SOUR, Landon Bushell, Ntwali, Jung Kings, plus comedy from Brad Semotiuk & Jules Ballufi, DJ sets from Aladean Kheroufi, Polyesterday, DJ Tr<3th, Freshlan, Joses and live Techno and electronic music at the...

  • Sweet Treats & Latte Festival 2024

    Our Sweet Treats & Latte Festival returns February 10, 2024! Check out all the details at our festival web page.

  • SkirtsAfire 2024

    Whyte Avenue Edmonton, Canada

    SkirtsAfire is back in Old Strathcona and celebrating its 12th anniversary. SkirtsAfire is a theatre and multidisciplinary arts festival featuring women running February 29th - March 10th, 2024! They create space for artistic excellence to be cultivated, experienced and passed on. SkirtsAfire takes place in various venues in the heart of Old Strathcona and the...

  • Disco in the Parking Lot!

    The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton

    This year, the 4th annual Disco in the Park Festival becomes...DISCO IN THE PARKING LOT! This year's Disco In The Park music festival has condensed down into one epic day and night event in partnership with the Fruit Loop X Grindstone Theatre Society Pride Block Party weekend. An outdoor disco party, dancing in the streets in the...

  • Pride Street Festival – Presented by Fruit Loop

    The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton

    Fruit Loop is excited to kick off Edmonton’s Pride month again to bring you some incredible 2SLGBTQ+ programming this June in support of our friends at Rainbow Refuge!!! We’re partnering with our besties at the Grindstone Theatre June 1 for a FREE, ALL AGES, Pride kick-off of epic proportions. Pride activities will be returning to...

  • Improvaganza 2024

    Rapid Fire Theatre 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Improvaganza is one of the hottest improv festivals in the world, presented right here in Old Strathcona by Rapid Fire Theatre. From June 20-23, the Rapid Fire Exchange will host an incredible lineup of some of the most exciting improv comedy talent that the world has to offer, including Andrew Phung (Kim's Convenience, Last One...

  • Grindstone Comedy Festival!

    The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton

    The Grindstone Comedy Festival BACK! This annual, independent stand-up, improv and sketch comedy festival is hosted at Edmonton’s Grindstone Theatre which brings both national performers and rising local talent together under the Edmonton spotlight. With over 15 shows, there are sure to be uncontrollable belly laughs for all! This year's Comedy Festival features: Bruce McCulloch...

  • The 43rd Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival

    Fringe Grounds 10330 84 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    The 43rd annual Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival returns to the heart of Old Strathcona August 15 – 25, 2024. Find your love for theatre. Find your sense of adventure. Find your “laugh-so-hard- you-cry” moment. Find your fire-spinning, chainsaw juggling, jaw dropping WHOA. Find your inner child as your little one experiences the magic of...

  • Harvest Festival: Presented by the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market

    Old Strathcona Farmers' Market 10310 83 Ave NW, Edmonton

    The Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market is thrilled to announce its first-ever Harvest Festival, 2 days of celebration filled with community spirit, great food, and family fun! Join us for a vibrant indoor and outdoor event featuring over 150 vendors, showcasing the finest locally grown produce, artisanal goods, and baked delights. Whether you’re shopping for fresh...

  • Harvest Festival: Presented by the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market

    Old Strathcona Farmers' Market 10310 83 Ave NW, Edmonton

    The Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market is thrilled to announce its first-ever Harvest Festival, 2 days of celebration filled with community spirit, great food, and family fun! Join us for a vibrant indoor and outdoor event featuring over 150 vendors, showcasing the finest locally grown produce, artisanal goods, and baked delights. Whether you’re shopping for fresh...

  • Wildfire Festival

    Rapid Fire Theatre 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Wildfire is Rapid Fire Theatre’s annual teen improv festival, and one of the largest teen theatre events in Canada! Wildfire Festival is made up of three different events: The Nosebowl High School Theatresports Tournament, The Alberta Regionals of the Canadian Improv Games, and The Wildfire Junior. Participant teams come from schools all across the province...