Festivals and Events in Edmonton: 2026–2027 Calendar
The festivals, parades, fairs and big annual events of Edmonton, month by month. Where the organisers have announced the next dates they are shown with the source; otherwise the usual month is given.
November
Edmonton Christmas Market
The Edmonton Christmas Market returns, transforming the historic Fort Edmonton Park into a radiant holiday escape.
January
Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival
A magical celebration of winter, art, and culture held in Edmonton's Alberta Avenue District.
Ice on Whyte Festival
A winter festival featuring an international ice carving competition.
February
Silver Skate Festival
Edmonton's longest running winter festival, a free 10-day family-oriented festival returning to Hawrelak Park.
June
Edmonton Pride Festival & Parade
The city's annual celebration of the 2SLGBTQ+ community with a parade and festival events.
The Works Art & Design Festival
A free public festival presenting visual art and design from across Canada.
July
Edmonton International Street Performers Festival
The 2027 Festival runs from July 9-18 on Sir Winston Churchill Square in downtown Edmonton. It is an annual festival featuring traditional street acts, roving character actors, dancers, mimes, musicians, and puppeteers.
Taste of Edmonton
Taste of Edmonton is an eleven day festival offering a delicious sample of Edmonton's finest restaurants, and is the largest food festival in Western Canada.
K-Days
Get ready for 10 days of the best rides, games, shows and food to come to Edmonton, located at the Edmonton EXPO Centre & Exhibition Grounds.
August
Edmonton Folk Music Festival
The Edmonton Folk Music Festival happens each year on the second weekend in August. The 2027 edition is scheduled for August 5-8.
Cariwest Caribbean Arts Festival
Cariwest is a 3-day Caribbean arts festival in downtown Edmonton that immerses attendees in Caribbean history, traditions, and culture.
Edmonton Marathon
The Edmonton Marathon is a point-to-point, downhill race starting at 09:00.
Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
North America's largest and longest-running fringe theatre festival.
Edmonton Heritage Festival
A multicultural festival where pavilions represent over 100 cultures with food and performances.
Servus Heritage Festival
Another name for the Edmonton Heritage Festival, a major multicultural event.
Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival
A dragon boat racing competition and cultural festival on the North Saskatchewan River.
September
Edmonton International Film Festival
An annual festival showcasing Canadian and international independent films.
Places in Edmonton
Events in other cities
Dates are only shown when the organiser or a news report has published them, with the source linked. Events change: confirm with the organiser before you travel.