Cosmo Latin Dance Party
2026-04-24 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
It’s time to dance! Join the Cosmopolitan Music Society Jazz Big Band and Cosmopolitones with special guest, dance instructor extraordinaire, Maxwell Aguilar, in an evening of hot and lively music and dance. Ticket price includes over an hour of dance lessons led by Maxwell and members of his dance school, Caribbean Touch.
When: Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd NW
Cost: $40 per person

The Way We Were: Up Close & Personal
2026-04-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
The Way We Were returns to Old Strathcona Performing Arts center (OSPAC) on April 25th for an unforgettable night of music and memories. A special live concert celebrating the city of Edmonton. Experience music by Edmonton’s own Timothy Noel, as we relive the moments that make Edmonton unique.
When: Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 7PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd NW
Cost: $40 per person

Celebrate Spring Handbell Concert
2026-05-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
More than 50 ringers playing over 200 handbells! This is a concert you won’t want to miss. Handbell choirs from Calgary, Camrose and Edmonton are coming together for a day of making music ending with a joint concert. Celebrate Spring with a variety of music including original pieces for handbells and familiar tunes. The Cosmopolitan Music Society is sponsoring this unique event in the heart of Old Strathcona.
When: Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 3 PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd
Cost: By donation

Africa Day Song & Drum Circle Celebration
2026-05-24 13:30 - 16:30 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Africa Day Song & Drum Circle Celebration – an interactive musical community event featuring music from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
The Cosmopolitan Music Society, in collaboration with the African Music Academy and the Soul Song Circle Singers, cordially invites you to an engaging and uplifting community music event celebrating the diverse African traditions of Edmonton community members.
The program features Amakwaya, the Soul Song Circle Singers, and special guests Mbira Renaissance.
Proceeds from ticket sales will support the African Music Academy of Canada, a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering African music education in elementary classrooms across Canada and beyond.
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of music, connection, and celebration.
When: Sunday, May 24, 2026, from 1:30-4:30PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd
Cost: $30 adults, $25 students or seniors, $20 children

Pride Block Party Presented by Fruit Loop
2026-06-06 12:00 - 22:00 | The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro, 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton
Join us on Saturday, June 6th as we take over 81st Avenue in front of the Grindstone Theatre for our annual outdoor Pride Block Party in support of Rainbow Refuge.
From drag brunch, storytime, live music, DJ sets, and a vendor market, there’s so much to do as we celebrate our community and 2SLGBTQIA+ vibrancy. This event is free of charge and open to all ages – doggos welcome!
Full Schedule
11:00am – Festival opens
12:00pm – Saturday Drag Brunch
1:30pm – Drag Story Time
2:30pm – Live Music
5:00pm- Haus of Art takeover
6:00pm – Community remarks
6:45pm – Haus of Ebonii Showcase
7:45pm – DJ Set
9:15pm – Fruit Loop Drag Showcase
When: Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 12-10 PM
Where: 81st Ave and Grindstone Theatre, 10019 81 Ave NW
Cost: FREE

Summer Solstice Music Festival at Yardbird Suite
2026-06-17 19:30 - 21:00 | The Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way, Edmonton
Edmonton Chamber Music Society is welcoming the summer sun with outstanding chamber music from world-class musicians. The Yardbird Suite concert will feature: Gabrielle Despres, violin; Angela Chan, violin; Sam Rosenthal, viola and Bryan Cheng, cello.
When: June 17, 2026
Where: Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way
Cost: $27
