Festivals, Workshops, Events – Oh My!
District Whyte has something for everyone, with events, festivals, and activities taking place year-round. Check out what’s happening in the district and plan your next visit. There’s no shortage of fun experiences, with activities that cater to a variety of interests and ages.
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Each summer, Rapid Fire Theatre hosts the best improv and sketch comedy acts on the planet for Improvaganza! Improvaganza is Edmonton’s premiere improv festival, and one of the hottest improv festivals on the planet! When: June 19-22, 2025 at 7 & 9:30PM Where: Rapid Fire Exchange, 10437 83 Ave
✨🌙 Join us in celebrating the Summer Solstice at Lunar🌙✨ On this unforgettable evening, we’re bringing together: ✨ Live Music that will enchant your soul, setting the perfect rhythm to let loose and embrace the moment. ✨Captivating Burlesque Performances that will ignite your imagination and bring a touch of allure to the night. ✨ Otherworldly […]
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
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
