Cosmopolitan Music Society Presents: In Good Company
2024-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Join the Cosmopolitan Music Society Monday Band and the Edmonton Catholic Schools All City Band in a high energy evening of music and camaraderie. Repertoire will include toe-tapping marches, entertaining show tunes, and ballads sure to stir the heartstrings. Tickets $5 at the door.

Dead Vinyl Society's Bring Out Your Dead! Vinyl Swap & Sale at the Faculty
2024-11-03 15:00 - 18:00 | The Faculty Special Events Centre, 10151 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1Z5, Canada
Dead Vinyl Society celebrates vinyl culture by hosting fun events for record collectors, selectors, diggers and deejays. This includes the Bring Out Your Dead! swap and sale socials, and garage sales twice per year, featuring local DJs and artists. Bring Out Your Dead! invites people to buy, sell or trade records and meet the #yegdigs community.
BOYD at the Faculty on Whyte on Sunday, November 3 from 3-6 pm

A Very Cosmopolitan Christmas - Traditional Favourites
2024-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Enjoy a night of festive Christmas music to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. Featuring the Wednesday and Beginner Bands, and the Cosmopolitones Jazz Band.
When: Thursday, December 12th at 7:30 PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd
Tickets: $20 for adults, $12 students (with ID, or under 18), and free for children under 5.

Messiah at the Market: It's going to be EPIC
2024-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Celebrate the holidays with a magical night of music and community!
Messiah at the Market: It’s going to be EPIC
Visit Epic Market for a Messiah Sing-Along concert with the Edmonton Opera Chorus for an unforgettable night of music and holiday cheer!
Alongside the Edmonton Opera Core Chorus and other surprise performers, you’re invited to sing-along to one of the most beautiful, inspiring holiday soundtracks: Handel’s Messiah. With food, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to embrace the festive spirit.
This is an exciting partnership with EPIC Market on Whyte Ave. If you’ve enjoyed Opera Pub, you’ll feel right at home! Arrive early to grab your spot, order some food, and get ready to sing your heart out alongside the Edmonton Opera Chorus.
Book your ticket now and be part of an inspired evening for the whole family. And here’s a bonus: Your $10 ticket doubles as a food and drink credit at EPIC Market on the night of the event.
Sing-Along with the Edmonton Opera Chorus
To ensure you’re part of the magic, printed scores will be available, along with QR codes for quick access to lyrics on your phone. However, you’re encouraged to BYOS (Bring Your Own Score) for the full experience! Whether you’re a seasoned singer or just love the sound of a choir, this is your chance to raise your voice with friends, family, and the Edmonton Opera community at EPIC Market.
Support iHuman and Spread the Warmth
In the spirit of giving, we’re partnering with iHuman, an incredible organization that supports high-risk youth in our city.
We invite you to bring donations of essential winter items, such as:

Socks
Mittens
Scarves
Other warm clothing items suitable for youth

Let’s come together to help Edmonton’s vulnerable youth stay warm this winter. Donations can be dropped off when you arrive at Messiah at the Market.
Don’t miss this one of a kind holiday experience. Reserve your spot today!
When: Friday, December 13th from 7-9 PM
Where: Epic Market, #201 8115 Gateway Blvd
Tickets: $12 on Eventbrite

A Very Cosmopolitan Christmas - Shostakovich Jazz Suite No.2, Contemporary Christmas
2024-12-14 14:30 - 17:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Get into the holiday spirit at the Shostakovich Jazz Suite No.2, Contemporary Christmas. Featuring the Monday and Tuesday Concert Bands, and the Jazz Big Band.
When: Saturday, December 14th at 2:30 PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd
Tickets: $20 for adults, $12 students (with ID, or under 18), and free for children under 5.

A Very Cosmopolitan Christmas - Sing & Ring at Christmas
2024-12-15 14:30 - 17:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Enjoy festive Christmas music played on handbells. Featuring the Cosmopolitan Chorus, Reverberations and Overtones Handbells.
When: Sunday, December 15th at 2:30 PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd
Tickets: $20 for adults, $12 students (with ID, or under 18), and free for children under 5.

Monday Band & Wild Rose Winds
2025-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
The newly incorporated Wild Rose Winds under the direction of Jolene Wong will be joined by the Cosmopolitan Music Society’s premier Monday concert band under the baton of Dr. Taina Lorenz. They will be playing the William Byrd Suite, Selections from the musical WICKED, and the quirky Steampunk Suite.
When: Saturday, February 22nd: Concert at 7 pm, doors at 6 pm
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre
Cost: Adult $20 + fees, Student tickets $12 + fees, Free for 5 yrs & under) – Tickets available through Showpass

Cosmopolitan Music Society presents: Big Band Dance Party
2025-03-07 18:00 - 22:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Cosmopolitan Music Society presents a night of Jazz and Swing dancing. Join us as we reinvent the OSPAC performance space with the musicians moving off the stage to allow room for the dancers.
When: March 7, 2025 at 6pm
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Boulevard NW
Tickets: $40 general / $25 student (includes one hour dance lesson)

Cosmopolitan Music Society Presents: Thursday Night Jazz
2025-04-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
It’s time to party with the CMS Jazz Big Band and Cosmopolitones! Join the CMS jazzers in an evening of toe-tapping favourites from swing, to latin, to funk at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre.
Thursday, April 24th @ 7 pm (doors at 6 pm)
Thursday Night Jazz Party featuring CMS Jazz Big Band (conducted by Dale Chapman) & the Cosmopolitones (conducted by Hannah Gray)
Tickets (online): Adults $20, Students $12. Children under 5 free. $25/$15 at the door.

Cosmopolitan Music Society Presents: Travelling Through Time: CMS Chorus and Reverberations Handbells
2025-04-27 14:30 - 16:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Spring Sundays at Cosmo continues…
CMS Chorus and Reverberations Handbells join together for an afternoon of moving and exciting repertoire that highlights the talents and unique sounds of the human voice and English handbells. You will hear songs from Canada and the British Isles, Oscar Galian’s Saleso, Art Maddox’s Kumquatrain Express, Andrew Balfour’s Ambe, and a collection of songs from Liverpool’s Fab Four: The Beatles!
The Reverberations, under the baton of Tammy-Jo Mortensen will “Go the Distance” (from Hercules), perhaps into “Pan’s Forest” (Edmonton composer Dorothy Kelker), or maybe we’ll take a train ride (Chattanooga Choo Choo), or a ship (Pirates of the Caribbean) or maybe we’ll just relax in nature (Introspection), by former Edmonton, now BC composer John Hooper) and celebrate spring (Now the Green Blade Rises and also All Creatures of Our God and King)
Sunday, April 27th – Concert at 2:30 pm (doors at 1:30 pm) at Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd. Edmonton
Tickets (online): Adults $20, Students $12. Children under 5 free. $25/$15 at the door.

EPIC Market Presents: Ways with Words Open Mic Night
2025-05-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Join us from 6 to 9 PM every 4th Tuesday of the month for Open Mic Night hosted by Turn It Up Radio! Each evening, local performers will treat us to everything from songs, poetry, theatre, to comedy as EPIC Market gets a little wordier!
When: May 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Where: EPIC Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd
Cost: FREE

EPIC Market Presents: Neutral Ground Youth Music Jam
2025-05-29 18:30 - 21:30 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Get ready for a night of amazing local talent hosted by EPIC Market and presented by Secret Garden Studios! Join us for a family-friendly live music event supporting young artists in our community! Enjoy a vibrant night of performances from emerging YEG musicians, with free admission for all ages! Let’s come together, support young talent, and help grow Edmonton’s local music scene.
When: May 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Where: EPIC Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd
Cost: FREE, or $20 VIP experience, or by donation.

EPIC Market Presents: Chef Pheromone's EPIC Pride Drag Brunch
2025-06-21 10:15 - 13:00 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Celebrate Pride with a dazzling Drag Brunch featuring Edmonton’s most fabulous drag royalty!
Join us at Epic Market for a morning filled with laughter, delicious food, and unforgettable performances. Watch as our queens and kings take over the kitchen, creating culinary magic right before your eyes. This is more than just brunch; it’s a celebration of pride, love, and fabulousness!
Hosted by: Pheromone Killz, Alberta’s Drag Superstar 22-24
FEATURING:
Canada’s Drag Race Season 4 & The Traitor Canada’ Super Star – MELINDA VERGA
Edmonton’s Indigenous Excellence – LADONNA CREE
Edmonton’s current reigning Drag Superstar – CELINE DEJION
Edmonton’s current reigning Mr. Evolution – SIR PAPI
Be prepared to be amazed as our sensational drag queens and kings step into the open kitchen, showcasing their culinary skills and adding their own special touch to a delightful brunch menu. Watch them whip up delicious dishes, adding secret ingredients and a whole lot of sparkle! Expect delectable dishes, heartwarming moments, and a whole lot of fun! Give yourself or your chosen family the gift of an extraordinary Pride celebration! Book your tickets now and create memories that will last a lifetime.
When: Saturday, June 21, 2025, doors open at 10:15 AM, show starts at 11:00 AM
Where: EPIC Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd
Cost: $40 general admission, $50 VIP. Tickets include choice of brunch meal* and VIP tickets get you a front row seat to the cooking show at EPIC’s chef’s table.
*Brunch menu options: breakfast burrito, breakfast poutine, brunch salad, or BELT sandwich – are selectable during the ticket ordering process and will include an opportunity to inform of any allergies*

Cosmopolitan Music Society Open House
2025-06-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Learn more about the programs offered by the Cosmopolitan Music Society (CMS) at this free open house event!
📅 Date: June 21, 2025
⏰ 11:00am – 2pm
📍 Location: Lunar 8222 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 4B2

“Tiff Hall’s Very Lit Music Show” at Rapid Fire Theatre
2025-07-05 21:30 - 23:00 | Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2C7, Canada
Tiff Hall’s Very Lit Music Show is hitting the stage on Saturday, July 5th, at 9:30 PM, promising a night packed with high-energy performances and pure fun. Edmonton, you have GOT to check out this talent-packed show featuring:
Improv! By the pros at Rapid Fire Theatre
Live Music! Featuring original songs and musical guests
Burlesque! Dazzling and captivating performances that add a touch of glamour.
We’re thrilled to introduce our incredible house band, Party Wolf, ready to bring the heat with their electrifying sound. Plus, get ready to be mesmerized by our fantastic guest performers: Fanny Luphine and Violette Coquette!
A collaboration between FAB Entertainment and Rapid Fire Theatre, this is the show you’ve been waiting for. Mark your calendars and get ready to get lit!
When: Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Where: Rapid Fire Theatre, 10437 83 Ave
Cost: $30

Whyte Ave Entertainment Presents: Night on Whyte
2025-09-13 | Whyte Avenue, Edmonton, Canada
Come down and enjoy a Night on Whyte with several bars, restaurants, and theatres across the Ave hosting a number of specials and shows. Check it out!
Rapid Fire Theatre
1:30pm – Kidding Around, our weekly kids show
7:00pm – Closing night of The Dead Playwrights Society, an improvised show in the style of various famous playwrights
9:30pm – The season opener of The Secret Secrets Club, a hilariously scandalous show inspired by anonymous secrets from the audience
Both the 7pm show and the 9:30 show pair beautifully with dinner/drinks afterwards/before at any of the great spots on Whyte!
Varscona Theatre
Jordan Hart Sound brings his signature cinematic folk sound and soaring vocals to the Varscona stage on September 13.
Brian Toogood and Tayler Grace Music round out this triple bill of soulful, heartfelt music.
Tickets are available through Eventbrite.
EPIC Market is fueling the party with high-octane drink features ($12 Espresso Martinis, $10 Mexican Shafts) while spinning Morgan Wallen all night long to get people hyped before his big show.
Pedal Pub has lots of pedal pubs going on with several individual seat tours available.
Hudson’s on Whyte
Join the fun after the Morgan Wallen concert, hop on the Hudson’s Shuttle Bus. Tickets are available here.
Feed your poutine cravings with a poutine bar! This tasty Canadian classic will be set up from 6-8 PM.
Missed out on the poutine bar? Coming from the concert? Late Night Happy Hour will help you keep the good times rolling, starting a 9 PM – LATE.

EPIC Market Presents: Nightmare on Pop Street Drag Brunch
2025-10-18 10:30 - 13:00 | Epic Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd #201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 3X8, Canada
Edmonton’s first ever Halloween Drag Brunch where the performers cook live! 👻
Expect spine-chillingly good food, heart-pounding performances, and a whole lot of Halloween magic. 🎃
We’re conjuring up a special guest from Yellowknife, NWT: the incredible Jennysis — alongside Edmonton stars Emmonia, Karly Klimax, and Lucian Lapearl.
Join us at Epic Market to help raise money for SACE, (Sexual Assault Centre Edmonton) AND for a morning filled with pop, delicious food, and terrifyingly talented drag performances. Watch as our queens and kings take over the kitchen, creating culinary magic right before your eyes. This is more than just brunch; it’s a celebration of love, and all things fabulously scary!
Tickets are just $40 for general admission and include a scrumptious brunch, served with plenty of sparkle and sass. Limited VIP tickets for $50 are available but won’t last! ✨
When: Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 10:30 AM
Where: EPIC Market, 8115 Gateway Blvd
Cost: $40 general admission, $50 VIP – both include brunch!

Vertex Quartet: Masters, Movies, Memories at Knox Church
2025-11-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Knox Church, 8403 104 St, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Join us for Vertex Quartet’s exciting next concert, featuring the classics, a world premiere and popular hits!
Program:
Beethoven: String quartet no. 11 in f minor, Op. 95, “Serioso”
Rojas: Medley of Disney Movie Themes
Joseph Cheukman Lai: String Quartet No. 2 – world premiere!
Muramatsu: Master Spells from Mary and the Witch’s Flower (arranged by Christina Barry)
There will be a 15 min intermission.
When: Friday, November 21st at 7 PM
Where: Knox Church, 8403 104 Street NW
Cost: $35 general admission, $15 students

The Joy of Organ at Christmas at Knox Church
2025-11-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Knox Church, 8403 104 St, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
“The Joy of Organ at Christmas” features Warren Mack, Music Director and Organist playing the historic organ of Knox Church, Old Strathcona.
When: Friday, November 28, 2025
Where: Know Church, 8403 104 Street NW
Cost: $15

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

Christmas in the Key of Jazz at Knox Church
2025-12-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Knox Church, 8403 104 St, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Join us for a soulful, swinging celebration of the season featuring timeless Christmas favourites, both sacred and secular.

The Leesila Dawkins Quintet presents a soulful, swinging celebration of the season featuring timeless Christmas favourites, both sacred and secular. The Quintet will be:
🎤 Leesila Dawkins – vocals
🎹 Zechariah Lim – piano
🎷 Fred Mack – saxophone
🎸 Murray Wood – bass
🥁 Joel Jeschke– drums
All proceeds from the concert go to the Knox Church Restoration Fund to help repair the roof.
When: Sunday, December 7th at 7PM
Where: Knox Church, 8403 104 Street NW
Cost: $15 advance, $20 at the door

A Very Cosmopolitan Christmas: Jazzy Bells
2025-12-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Featuring Reverberations, Overtones, and the Cosmopolitones in an evening of groovy Christmas tunes.
When: Thursday, December 11th at 7:30 PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd
Cost: Tickets (online) $20 adults, $12 students (6-18), children under 5 free. $25/$15 at the door.

Fringe Theatre Presents: Chase Padgett: A 6 String Christmas
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-14, 2025-12-12, 2025-12-13, 2025-12-14 | Fringe Theatre Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E2G9
A fun & funny musical romp through classic Christmas tunes!
Chase Padgett brings his prodigious talents as a singer, guitarist, comedian, and storyteller to this unforgettable evening of Christmas spirit. This show is stuffed like a stocking with timeless Christmas music as well as tons of jokes and stories about how Christmas changed Chase’s life forever. His blazing guitar work, lightning fast wit, and surprisingly soulful singing voice will remind any audience why Christmas is such a special time of year. Perfect for all ages!
Chase Padgett is a multi-faceted actor, improviser, guitarist, and singer. His hit one man shows (6 Guitars, Nashville Hurricane, Lucky Break) have played to rave reviews and sold out houses all over North America. He has been a featured variety performer for Disney Cruise Line and was a semi-finalist on “Alter Ego,” the avatar based singing competition show on Fox.
When: December 12-14th
Where: Fringe Theatre Arts Barns | The Westbury Theatre, 10330 84 Ave NW
Cost: $35

A Very Cosmopolitan Christmas: Around the World
2025-12-13 14:30 - 16:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
In this festive matinee, feast your ears and eyes on the Tuesday (Intermediate) Band, Year 2 Band, and Cosmo’s newest partnership, the African Music Academy of Canada. You will be treated to a wide variety of music that spans cultures and time.
When: Saturday, December 13th at 2:30 PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd
Cost: Tickets (online) $20 adults, $12 students (6-18), children 5 and under free. $25/$15 at the door

A Very Cosmopolitan Christmas: Festive Family Favourites
2025-12-14 14:30 - 16:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
The final performance of A Very Cosmopolitan Christmas series, join the Cosmo Chorus and Wednesday Band in an afternoon of family favourites, festive sing-alongs, and the magic of Christmas.
When: Sunday, December 14th 2:30 PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd
Cost: Tickets (online) $20 adults, $12 students (6 – 18), children under 5 are free. $25/$15 at the door

A Very Merry Twophonium Christmas at Knox Church
2025-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Knox Church, 8403 104 St, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Why have one euphonium when you can have two? Get into the Christmas season with this dynamic duo! Travis Kutz & Isye Morland, better known as Twophonium, bring their wind instrument magic to the historic Knox Church dome. A unique Christmas experience!
All proceeds from the concert go to the Knox Church Restoration Fund to help repair the roof.
When: Sunday, December 14th at 7PM
Where: Knox Church, 8403 104 Street NW
Cost: $15 advance, $20 at the door

The Music of Christmas at Knox Church
2025-12-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Knox Church, 8403 104 St, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The Advent Series closes off with the spectacular harmonies of the JCS Men’s Chorus as they perform “The Music of Christmas”

The Josephburg Choral Society Men’s Chorus was founded in 1979. The dome of Knox Church will be the perfect acoustical setting to showcase this storied vocal group. Fill your heart with Christmas wonder with this final concert of the Knox Advent series.
All proceeds from the concert go to the Knox Church Restoration Fund to help repair the roof.
When: Sunday, December 21st at 7PM
Where: Knox Church, 8403 104 Street NW
Cost: $15 advance, $20 at the door
