Edmonton Festivals
NOFX, Bad Religion headline punk festival in Edmonton this summer
Tickets went on sale Friday for a punk rock and craft beer festival heading to Alberta’s capital this summer, featuring some of the music genre’s most well-known acts from California. Continue reading
Edmonton’s Grindstone Theatre launches indie comedy festival
The Grindstone Comedy Festival kicked off in Edmonton Wednesday night. Continue reading
Makeover of Edmonton City Hall wading pool takes shape as festivals relocate for another summer
Four popular summer festivals have made the decision not to host their events in Churchill Square this summer, amid a number of ongoing construction projects. Continue reading
City open to supporting community with ‘other kinds of gatherings’ after Edmonton Pride Festival cancelled
Mayor Don Iveson said he was sad to hear the 2019 Pride Festival was cancelled but also said he understands it’s a complex situation and not unique to Edmonton. Continue reading
Hozier, Blue Rodeo among performers at 2019 Edmonton Folk Music Festival
The Edmonton Folk Music Festival has unveiled some of the musicians who will perform at this summer’s popular festival. Continue reading
Edmonton’s Interstellar Rodeo music festival announces 2019 lineup
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
One of Edmonton’s most popular summer music festivals is ready to rock Hawrelak Park again this summer. Continue reading
Community league plaza could be impeded by Hawrelak Park rehabilitation: ‘It is a fear’
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
A large infrastructure development designed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Edmonton community leagues could be delayed by a plan to replace Hawrelak Park’s utilities. Continue reading
Potential years-long closure of Hawrelak Park and new plaza concern Edmonton festivals
By Scott Johnston Reporter
If the park is closed completely, the work would take three years. If the park is partially closed and work is done around other activities, it could take as long as nine years to complete. Continue reading
Palestine to put up pavilion for 1st time at 2019 Edmonton Heritage Festival
A Palestine pavilion will be put up at the Edmonton Heritage Festival for the first time this summer, after being rejected for three straight years. Continue reading
Cold weather not stopping 29th annual Silver Skate Festival in Edmonton
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
The Silver Skate Festival is kicking off its 29th season this weekend and will run from Feb. 8 to Feb. 18 in Edmonton’s scenic river valley. Continue reading