Grindstone Theatre Presents: Grindstone Comedy Festival 2025
2025-07-02 - 2025-07-06 | The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro, 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton
The 6th Annual Grindstone Comedy Festival comes out swinging with Kenny vs Spenny, Jon Dore, Robby Hoffman & more at four Edmonton venues this July! Catch a curated lineup of Stand-Up, Improv and Sketch from across Canada at Grindstone’s 6th Annual Comedy Festival, plus comedy competitions, workshops, parties and more.
Headliners:
Kenny Vs Spenny, Ivan Decker, Jon Dore, Robby Hoffman, Gaurav Gupta, and Henry Sir
Performances by:
Alistair Ogden, Boy Girl Party, Chris Gordon, Dan Duvall, Faris Hytiaa, Isabel Zaw-Tun, Jackie Pirico, Kyle Bergstresser, Luba Magnus, Ola Dada, Shirley Gnome, and Syd Campbell
Plus Locals:
The 11 O’Clock Number, Adam Dyck, Cindy Rivers, Elisia Snyder, Katie Yoner, Leo Langford, Malarkey Murders, Mixtape Improv, Moe Aden, Paul Kasner, Simon Glassman, Sophie Schriver-Hayes, Success 5000, SKETCHUP!, Tesh Aytenfisu
Performances take place from July 2-6 at The Grindstone Theatre, the Howl & Roar Outdoor Stage (100st 81Ave), Maki Maki, and The Orange Hub Theatre.
Don’t miss out on this light, laugh-heavy comedy festival in the heart of Old Strathcona!
When: July 2-6, 2025, with shows at various times
Where: Grindstone Theatre, 10019 81 Ave NW
Cost: $15-45

Whyte Avenue Art Walk 2025
2025-07-11 - 2025-07-13 | Whyte Avenue, Edmonton, Canada
Join us July 11-13, 2025, 10am-5pm daily for the 30 Anniversary Whyte Avenue Art Walk, Alberta’s largest and longest-running Art Walk. You can engage with artists and watch them create before you choose which piece of visual art goes home with you. Stroll the over 400 artists of Art Walk in all its technicolour glory on the streets and parks in the heart of Old Strathcona.
People are invited to buy art directly from the artists and watch as they create. All visual artists, brave enough to share their work, are welcome to participate. The Art Walk is a non-juried event that attracts professional artists, amateurs, and students.
When: July 11-13, 2025, from 10 AM – 5 PM daily
Where: Across Whyte Ave + Old Strathcona, 103 – 107 Street and Whyte Ave + 83rd Ave
Cost: FREE, with opportunity to purchase art from local artists

Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-24 | Fringe Theatre Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E2G9
The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival spotlights more than 223 indoor theatre productions in 40 venues featuring performances by more than 1,600 Artists from right here at home, across Canada, and around the world!
The Fringe Festival also features 35 Outdoor Artists and a FREE Music Series in ATB (McIntyre) Park. KidsFringe is FREE for children and their caregiviers – all shows and activities at KidsFringe are FREE! Food and Artisan Vendors offer a spectacular variety of eats and treats.
The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival is the largest and longest-running Fringe Theatre Festival in North America, ranking among the top five worldwide alongside the Adelaide Fringe in Australia and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland.
Dedicated to fostering creative connections between the community and the arts, the Festival provides a platform for the unconventional and out-of-the-ordinary.
Condé Nast Traveler describes the Edmonton Fringe Festival as a must-visit destination, whether for seasoned attendees or first-time visitors.
Lonely Planet recognized the Edmonton Fringe Theatre Festival as the #1 Highlight in its Best Cities to Travel to in 2025, while the Edmonton Tourism Awards named Fringe the 2024 Festival of the Year.
When: Thursday August 14 to Monday August 24, 2025
Where: Fringe Theatre Arts Barns – 10330 84 Ave NW
Cost: All tickets to indoor theatre shows are $20 or less. KidsFringe and Music Series are FREE – no tickets required!

Old Strathcona Farmers' Market Presents: Harvest Festival
2025-09-27 - 2025-09-28 | Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, 10310 83 Ave NW, Edmonton
Celebrate community, history, and the harvest season at our 2nd annual Harvest Festival: Historical Roots, Root Vegetables. Bring the whole family for a day full of food, fun, and history. Admission is free! Highlights include:

Free family activities: face painting, balloon twisting, caricatures & henna tattoos
Live music & interactive performances by Amanda Panda Hula Hoop Circus
Corn on the cob eating contest on Sunday (free to enter, but must register as spots are limited)
Free Bannock-making workshop led by Chef Shane Chartrand
Giveaways & the unveiling of our new “History of the OSFM” case
A special visit from ETS with one of their historic buses that once lived right here in the market building!

When: September 27th and 28th, during market hours
Where: Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, 10310 83 Ave
Cost: Free to attend

OddBird Art & Craft Fair - Winter Edition
2025-11-28 - 2025-12-07, 2025-11-28, 2025-11-29, 2025-11-30, 2025-12-05, 2025-12-06, 2025-12-07 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market, OddBird Art & Craft Fair, is landing in Old Strathcona for TWO WEEKENDS this winter: November 28-30 and December 5-7.
Our winter lineup features 100+ artists and community arts organizations from Edmonton and beyond. Get ready for colourful ceramics, indie literature, intricate beadwork, hand-dyed textiles, kids toys, art prints, and much more! We’ll have fresh coffee and snacks on site all weekend long.
When: November 28-30th, 2025 and December 5-7, 2025
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd
Cost: $5 admission, kids admission is free!

OSBA Presents: Winter Whyte Light Up
2025-11-29 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | 83 Avenue, 10319 83 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

SkirtsAfire Festival 2026
2026-03-05 - 2026-03-15 | The Gateway Theatre, 8529 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, AB, T6E 6P3, Canada
SkirtsAfire is Edmonton’s theatre and multidisciplinary arts festival featuring and elevating the work of women. In conjunction with International Women’s Day, SkirtsAfire’s 10-day programming features a wide array of passionate, transformative and engaging women-led performances, workshops and exhibits in various disciplines such as: Theatre, Dance, Poetry, Visual Art, Design, Music, Cabaret, Comedy and more.
Along with their regular programming, this year’s festival will feature four bold, brand-new works by women artists: stories that chart identity, belonging, healing, and resistance. These world premieres are at the heart of this year’s theme: The Maps We Make.
The 2026 SkirtsAfire Festival runs March 5 – 15 at various venues in Old Strathcona and the French Quarter, plus their newest venue in Rossdale: ArtsHub Ortona. There’s lots to see and do at SkirtsAfire – take it all in!
Learn more and purchase tickets at skirtsafire.com
When: March 5-15, 2026, various times and venues
Cost: Ranges from pay-what-you-can to $30 per person

Key of Me at Chianti on Whyte
2026-03-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Chianti on Whyte, 10501 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2A3, Canada
Celebrate a night out with dinner and a show! Enjoy deals on appetizers, wine and beer at everyone’s favourite pasta place while listening to the sweet sounds of our featured performers!
March 11: Rachel Gleddie & Esther Forseth; Lena Daniels & Willow Gladue; Diana Stabel & Lindsey Nagy
March 12: Carla Jayne; Paula Eve Kirman; Commonwealthgirrl
Be sure to set up a reservation at Chianti for this special event to receive discounts. Call 780-439-9829 and let them know you’re booking for “SkirtsAfire” to save your seat!
When: March 11th and 12th at 5 PM
Where: Chianti on Whyte, 10501 82 Ave NW
Cost: Varies based on menu items ordered, donations to SkirtsAfire are accepted at the door

SkirtsAfire Festival Presents: Things I Shouldn't Tell You
2026-03-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-14 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-03-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-03-15 13:30 - 15:30 | Walterdale Theatre, 10322 83 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 5C3, Canada
Known for her sharp wit and fearless performances, Shannan shares stories about her life, including the benefits of a magical mistress, a quick-fix vibrator, and a masterclass in plucking chin hairs, as she navigates the trials and triumphs of being a woman smack in the middle.
When: March 12-15, 2026
Where: Walterdale Theatre, 10322 83 Ave NW
Cost: Starting at $25 for students and seniors
