Fringe Theatre Presents: Chase Padgett: A 6 String Christmas
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: Festive Family Favourites
2025-12-14 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Edmonton) | 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

Fringe Theatre Presents: Countries Shaped Like Stars
2026-02-17 - 2026-02-28, 2026-02-17, 2026-02-18, 2026-02-19, 2026-02-20, 2026-02-21, 2026-02-24, 2026-02-25 and 3 more dates | The Backstage Theatre, 10330 84 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Part Storytelling, part concert, Countries Shaped Like Stars is a whimsical love story spun from everyday magic and the sounds of spoons, whirly-winds, and a mandolin. Gwendolyn Magnificent and Bartholomew Spectacular live on neighbouring peninsulas in a world where words grow on trees and anticipation hums in the air. Connected by string, sound, and the spaces in between, this is a love story that will leave you breathless.
Born on the Fringe Festival circuit, Countries Shaped Like Stars is a shining example of how remarkable theatre can begin at Festivals like the Fringe. From 2009-2022, audiences fell in love with this magical story at various Festivals across Canada where Artists take bold chances and create extraordinary things.
Winner of the Staff Choice Award at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival in 2013, and recipient of the Prix Rideau Award for Outstanding Fringe Production and Outstanding New Work, this story invites the audience into a dreamlike fable about love, longing, and the beauty of trying to stay connected, even when you are worlds apart.
When: February 17-28, 2026
Where: Fringe Theatre Arts Barns | The Backstage Theatre, 10330 84 Ave NW
Cost: $26, or Pay What You Will

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
