Disco in the Parking Lot!
2024-05-31 17:00 - 23:30 (America/Edmonton) | 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 center of the city, plus multiple wild late night after party events within walking distance! Fully licensed, food available, and unreal DJ sets and live performances all day from local talents and headlining guests from around the world. Kick off your summer with us for unforgettable vibes.
The Deets:
When: Friday, May 31st, Starting at 5PM
Where: Grindstone Theatre, 10019 81 Ave
Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/discointhepark2024/

SkirtsAfire 2024
2024-02-29 19:00 - 2024-03-10 15:00 | 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 French Quarter: including their MainStage play Mermaid Legs by Beth Graham at Gateway Theatre.
Ready to be inspired? Take a stroll along Whyte and take part in an interactive found poetry display, then stop in at Chianti Cafe and enjoy some singer-songwriters! Whether you’re looking for dance, theatre, concerts or workshops – there’s something for everyone! Check out their full event calendar here.

Sweet Treats & Latte Festival 2024
2024-02-10 00:00 - 2024-02-25 23:30
Our Sweet Treats & Latte Festival returns February 10, 2024! Check out all the details at our festival web page.

Mural Massive 2023 featuring Carter & The Capitals
2023-09-02 14:00 - 2023-09-03 14:00 | 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 after party from Benk, Safa1 and Otuon (Vancouver)
This multifaceted festival brings together Edmontons top and upcoming mural artists, comedians, bands, solo artists and djs for a sprawling choose your own adventure event with live art, and live comedy and music in The Grindstone’s Mural Garden Patio, and The Grindstone Theatre main stage. The party runs from 2pm-2am aswe kick off the Mural painting that will happen over the week following.
*Mural Massive is a part of Edmonton Mural Festival and supported by The Paint Spot, Sonic 102.9, and MinBid

The 42nd Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
2023-08-17 - 2023-08-27 | Fringe Theatre Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E2G9
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, best fringing pals and your handy guide to the galaxy. The Answer is…FRINGE!
As North America’s largest, longest-running Fringe Theatre Festival, we invite you to enjoy live theatre featuring Artists from around the world, outdoor performances, ice-cold beer, green onion cakes, our ATB Golden Ticket contest, unpredictable Albertan summer weather, and so much more!
Edmonton Fringe is possible thanks to the generous support of our Funders, Donors, Sponsors, and Volunteers. Our thanks to Lead Festival Partner ATB Financial for supporting the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival.

Whyte Avenue Art Walk
2023-07-07 10:00 - 2023-07-09 17:00 | Whyte Avenue, Edmonton, Canada
The Whyte Avenue Art Walk is an outdoor studio and gallery featuring hundreds of working artists. For three days every July, artists and their art fill the sidewalks of Old Strathcona. It’s an original experience that artists love. Artists are encouraged to bring their supplies and their ideas and make art right on site, providing an exciting opportunity for visitors to become engaged in many creative processes.

4th Annual Comedy Festival
2023-07-05 21:00 - 2023-07-09 00:00 | The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro, 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton
The Grindstone Comedy Festival is an annual independent stand-up, improv and sketch comedy festival hosted at Edmonton’s Grindstone Theatre which brings both national performers and rising local talent together under the Edmonton spotlight.

Improvaganza
2023-06-14 - 2023-06-24 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
This is the big one! Improvaganza is Edmonton’s international improv and sketch comedy festival featuring improvisers from around the world!

Hi-Light Festival @ Buckingham
2023-04-27 20:00 - 23:00 | The Buckingham, 10439 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T6E2A1, Canada
Highlighting our local music scene.

Hi-Light Festival presents:

Mitch For Mayor Roll The Bones Waldo Poblano Duke & the Peacemakers
18+
Door Time: 8 PM

Grab your tickets here!

Hi-Light Festival @ Blakbar (all ages)
2023-04-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Blak Bar Tavern, 10762 82 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Highlighting our local music scene.

Hi-Light Festival presents:

*All Ages Show*

Midnight Peg
Forbidden Dimension
The Knot No Howz

$15 at the door (cash)
Doors at 7pm
Bands at 7:30pm

Expanse Festival
2023-03-23 08:00 - 2023-04-02 17:00 | Fringe Theatre Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E2G9
Expanse 2023 The Future Is Ours…What Are We Going To Do With It?
March 23 – April 2, 2023
Expanse Festival is a movement arts festival that focuses on body-based work from a cross-section of artists. The theme this year is: The Future Is Ours…What Are We Going To Do With It?
Check out the trailer for Expanse 2023.
Performances and programming will be held at the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns in the Westbury Theatre and Studio A.
Azimuth Theatre has been part of Edmonton’s theatre community for years producing original content and becoming a performing house for artists with diverse stories to showcase. Our programming is based on building community by creating equitable and inclusive spaces. In fact, what makes Azimuth Theatre unique among other performing art venues in our city, is that all of our programming and performances are offered on a Pay-What-You-Will scale.
Azimuth Theatre is a registered charity (Reg. #13207 1036RR001).

Ice on Whyte 2023
2023-01-27 12:00 - 2023-01-29 21:00 | Wilbert Mcintyre Park, 8331 104 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 4E9, Canada
Come to McIntrye Park January 27-29 to explore the ice garden and even try your hand at sculpting with ice and snow.
On Friday, January 27, local carvers will create an ice sculpture garden under the guidance of master carvers. These carvers will continue to demonstrate ice carving throughout the weekend – a fascinating and mesmerizing experience that always draws a crowd. You can also try your hand at ice carving as part of Chippers classes! These classes are first-come, first-served, and participation is by donation. Admission to the park is free all weekend.

Winter Whyte Light Up 2022
2022-11-26 16:00 - 19:00 | McIntyre Park, 8331 104 Street, Edmonton
Join the Old Strathcona Business Association as we light up McIntyre Park to kick-off the holiday season. On Saturday, November 26, we’re turning McIntyre Park and 83 Avenue into a winter wonderland with our 5th annual Winter Whyte Light Up! Outdoor activities are family-friendly and FREE. Plus, there will be plenty of hot drinks and winter treats available for purchase and fire pits to keep you cozy. We invite you to start your holiday season in District Whyte!

Free Family Fun:

EPL story time – 5:15pm inside the library and 6pm fireside
EPL scavenger hunt kits available until 6pm
Flying Canoë Volant photobooth with Voyageurs
Ice on Whyte live ice carving demonstration
Firepits across the entire 83 Avenue site
Musicians, street performers and roving winter characters (full performance schedule below)
Christmas carols with the Knox Evangelical Church choir
Dave Jukebox Lee at the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market
OSBA Info Tent

We are also collecting donations for the Edmonton Food Bank and Old Strathcona Youth Society (OSYS). Bring new or gently used winter coats 🧥 (all sizes and genders) and winter boots 🥾 (men’s sizes 10, 11, 12, women’s sizes 7, 8, 9) for OSYS. Drop your winter clothing donations off outside of the farmers’ market.
Help us stuff the streetcar 🚋 which will be decorated for the holidays at the Whyte Avenue platform! Bring your food bank donations to the streetcar platform on Whyte Ave, between Gateway Boulevard and 102 Street (beside the public washrooms) and get yourself a ticket to Spin-to-Win at our info tent. Prizes include OSBA toques and tote bags (while supplies last) and gift cards to neighbourhood businesses.

Paid activities, Food and Drink:

Photobooth with Mrs. Claus ($5). Limited number of photos, book yours now: tickets.fringetheatre.ca
Flying Canoe tire sur la neige (maple taffy) $3
Mr. Capy food truck from Avila Arepa (South American street food, including churros, hot chocolate and empanadas)
Pop-up vendors at the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market

Canadian Kettle Corn (popcorn, mini-donuts, cotton candy, hot and cold drinks)
OSFM kitchen (hot chocolate, tea, coffee, pop, water, grilled cheese, hot dogs, chili and soup of the day)
The Candyman
The Quarter Section (cinnamon buns, pastries)
Theo’s Greek Kusina (baklava)
Fantasy Pretzels (pretzels, mini-donuts, meat pies, lemonade)
Ayco Bakery (meat pies, savoury pastries, cookies)
Canadian Kettle Corn (popcorn, mini donuts, cotton candy)

Winter favourites and extended hours at Sugared & Spiced, The Woodrack Cafe, and Fringe Grounds Cafe
🐶 “Dog Nog” for $2.50 and other pet snacks from Global Pet Foods-Whyte Ave ($1 from dog nog donated to Zoe’s Animal Rescue)

Old Strathcona is a pet-friendly business district! All of the outdoor events during Winter Whyte Light Up will be pet-friendly, as long as four-legged visitors are on a leash. And there are more than 40 stores and services where you and your pet can shop together. Check them our on our pet-friendly map.
And don’t forget about our Shop Hop, Thursday-Saturday.

Instagrammable:

Holiday displays in McIntyre Park, including the gazebo and mega-trees
Ice on Whyte live carving demonstration
Flying Canoe voyageurs and mini-canoe
Mrs. Claus and a cast of winter characters
The High Level Bridge Streetcar decorated for the holidays (at the Whyte Avenue platform)

Musicians on the McIntyre Park stage:

Twophonium – 4:15pm
Jay Gilday – 4:45pm
Knox Church caroling – 5:20pm
Twophonium – 5:40pm
Cynthia Hamar – 6:05pm
Hosted by Rhea March, from CJSR’s “It Takes a Village”

Street performers and Circus Artists:

Copper Cowboy
Hula Hoop Circus
The Winter Fairy
The Royal Guards

In the Fringe Threat lobby:

The Great Balanzo – 4:45pm
Hula Hoop Circus – 5:30pm
Knox Church caroling – 6:30pm

At the Whyte Avenue streetcar platform (between Gateway Blvd. and 102 Street)

Knox Church caroling – 4:30pm
Twophonium – 5pm

For the adults:

The Mrs. Claus Holiday Spectacular (18+) at the Edmonton Fringe Arts Barns. Two shows in one night, at 7pm and 9pm. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door (limited walk-up tickets). Tickets on sale now: tickets.fringetheatre.ca
Drag & Burlesque performers:

Artasia
Beau Creep
Colin Bae
Heinrich Hollandaise
LaDonna Stone
LeTabby Lexington
Orpheus
Pepper
Scarlett Von Bomb
Selena Cuchina
and Claudia Hartout as Mrs. Claus

Thank you to our sponsors!

Winter Whyte Light Up is supported by the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton
Winter City Edmonton
ATB Branch for Arts and Culture
Long & McQuade
Explore Edmonton
Thank you to our partners:
Goodwill Alberta, Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, Flying Canoe Volant & La Cite Francophone, Ice on Whyte, Edmonton Public Library, Edmonton Fringe, Acme Circus, Edmonton Food Bank, Old Strathcona Youth Society, The Mustard Seed, Knox Church
Festival support:
Bird Creatives, Jin Media, CJSR, Five Star Holiday Décor

Mural Massive 2022
2022-09-03 14:00 - 2022-09-10 22:00 | The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro, 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton
Mural Massive is back for the third year and will bring a handful of new large-scale murals to Old Strathcona and Edmonton. Helping to beautify the city every year. Whoop whoop! Watch live mural painting throughout the 10 days of the festival, check out bike mural tour on Wednesday, September 7, and celebrate all the art with an evening garden party at The Grindstone Theatre on Friday, September 9.
New murals will be painted at Ibon Antiques (10423 79 Avenue) and the giant wall at SouthBARK, Whyte Avenue’s pop-up dog part (10551 82 Avenue).

Cocktails N Jerk Festival
2022-09-03 - 2022-09-04 | McIntyre Park, 8331 104 Street, Edmonton
Cocktails and Jerk is a festival which embodies the diversity of the city of Edmonton. They are offering a different entertainment perspective; Caribbean street food, luscious non-alcoholic and alcoholic cocktails, live music and dance performances; right in the heart of Alberta’s capital city. Their intent is to give patrons a relaxing staycation vibe right before the long winter period.

Whyte Avenue Blues Festival
2022-09-02 17:00 - 2022-09-03 23:30 | Blues on Whyte, 10329 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1Z9, Canada
The Commercial Hotel/Blues on Whyte is pleased to present the lineup for the Whyte Avenue Blues Festival 2022! Friday September 2nd features Monkey Junk and Jack Semple headlining! Kenny Blues Boss Wayne will be opening Friday’s festivities. Our intimate music festival is showcasing the best in Canadian blues outdoors in the heart of Old Strathcona. This is a blues bash that you don’t want to miss!
Get your tickets at: www.showpass.com/wabfsept2

Fringe Theatre Festival
2022-08-11 - 2022-08-21 | Fringe Theatre ATB Financial Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton
Always an Adventure: We’re happy to announce Destination Fringe! Coming to the heart of Old Strathcona August 11-21, 2022. Any which way you fringe, one thing’s for certain: it’s always an adventure. Experienced travelers and first-time wanderers are invited to journey into the unknown with us as the 41st Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival returns to the heart of Old Strathcona August 11 – 21. Grab your backpack, Festival Guide, tickets, walking shoes, and best fringing pals. It’s Destination Fringe!Tickets go on sale August 3 at Noon.Edmonton Fringe is possible thanks to the generous support of our funders, donors, and sponsors. Our big fringey thanks to Lead Partner and Sponsor ATB Financial (@ATBFinancial) for supporting the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival.
Stay tuned for more info about our amazing theme designer for this year, Kyle Smith (InkFable Media)! We are back and ready to fringe!

Fringe Street Party
2022-08-10 18:30 - 23:59 | Fringe Theatre ATB Financial Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton
The Street Party is the stuff of Fringe lore. The very first Street Party took place in 1984, when the Fringe welcomed a then up-and-coming k.d. lang to play to 3,500 people… the largest audience she’d ever played for at the time.
It’s been a while since they’ve hosted a Street Party, but they wanted to say thank you to their incredible community for standing by them and the live entertainment industry during the pandemic.Fringers, get ready for this electrifying lineup. The Halluci Nation, Sudan Archives, Sampler Café, and Tzadeka & The Murder Hornettes are lighting up the outdoor stage to kick off Destination Fringe with the biggest, best Free Street Party ever thrown. Let’s dance!

Improvaganza 2022
2022-07-13 08:00 - 2022-07-23 17:00 | 8529 Gateway Blvd, 8529 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Each summer, Rapid Fire Theatre hosts the best improv and sketch comedy acts on the planet for Improvaganza! With something new happening almost every day from July 13 to 23, it’s impossible to miss out on the fun!
Make sure to head to their website and grab tickets before it’s too late! Wanting to attend multiple nights? Ticket packages are also available to purchase.

Whyte Avenue Art Walk
2022-07-08 10:00 - 2022-07-10 17:00 | Whyte Avenue, Edmonton, Canada
The 2022 Whyte Avenue Art Walk returns to the streets of Old Strathcona July 8 – 10, 2022. People are invited to buy art directly from the artists. All 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.

Found Festival
2022-07-07 - 2022-07-10 | The Backstage Theatre, 10330 84 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The 2022 Found Festival line up is about finding space, finding connection, and finding you as part of the art. This four-day long event will celebrate the work of local and national artists through live, in-person, and digital performances that respond to place and space in the heart of Old Strathcona and beyond.
July 7 – 10, 2022

Grindstone Comedy Festival
2022-07-06 - 2022-07-10 | The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro, 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton
The 3rd annual Grindstone Comedy Festival hosts some of Canada’s top Comedians, Sketch groups & Improvisors!
Tickets will be available online or in person at the Grindstone Theatre Box Office.

Edmonton International Jazz Festival
2022-06-27 - 2022-07-03 | The Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way, Edmonton
The Edmonton Jazz Festival Society was formed in 2005 in order to foster the development and enjoyment of jazz music in the city. Through their annual festival, educational workshops and various community outreach programs, the Edmonton Jazz Festival Society works to ensure that Edmontonians will be able to play and celebrate jazz music for generations to come.

Alberta Circus Arts Festival
2022-06-23 - 2022-06-26 | La Cite Francophone, 8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury, Edmonton, Alberta, T6C 3N1, Canada
The Alberta Circus Arts Festival is taking over Edmonton’s French Quarter with four days of contemporary Canadian circus performances. Artists are coming from across the country to share their amazing skills with you!

For tickets, visit: https://alberta-circus-arts-festival.ticketleap.com
