The festival season never ends in Edmonton, and you won’t want to miss these exciting events in September! There’s fun for everyone in the family, with great things to do for arts, film, and pop culture buffs!
1. Kaleido Family Arts Festival | September 12 – 14
Kaleido is a weekend festival jam-packed with creative activities suitable for all ages, including live music, dance performances, film screenings, plays, shopping, and art displays! And the best part: everything is free to attend! Enjoy the revitalized Alberta Avenue and the best of Edmonton’s arts and culture scene at this family-friendly festival.
118 Ave. between 90 St. and 94 St.
2. Edmonton International Film Festival | September 25 – October 4
Celebrate independent cinema at a string of premiere screenings of international, national, and local short films, documentaries, and full-length features. Need to spice up your lunch? Catch one of the SUBWAY Lunchbox Shorts at Landmark Cinemas 9 in City Centre Mall! Your ticket includes lunch! Shows play at various venues around town, so be sure to check the website for a complete schedule!
3. Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo | September 26 – 28
Take in all things pop culture! Confirmed special guests at this exciting convention include Howard (Simon Helburg) and Raj (Kunal Nayyar) from The Big Bang Theory, and Jeremy Shada from Adventure Time. From anime to graphic novels, sci-fi to action heroes, there’s something for every fan at this spectacular comic convention-style show. Guests can explore over 300 vendors and attend workshops, Q&A panels, and industry insider presentations, and get autographs and photos with creators and media guests.
Edmonton EXPO Centre | 7515-118 Ave. | 780-471-7210
4. Alberta Culture Days | September 26 – 28
Alberta Culture Days showcases everything from visual arts to live music to dance performances to tours of historical attractions — all celebrating Alberta’s history and contemporary cultural diversity! In Edmonton, our historical buildings and neighbourhood streets come alive with working demonstrations by artists and performers, workshops, samples of different cultural foods, and a lively community atmosphere. Since all Alberta Culture Days activities are free, it’s a great opportunity to explore Edmonton’s diverse arts and culture scene. Visit the Alberta Culture Days website for more information.
