1. Rust Magic Street Mural Festival | September 1 – 4
International and local graffiti artists will brighten up the city with 16 new murals! Watch the artists create their work live throughout the festival, and learn about the history of graffiti at engaging talks. Find the locations of the murals on the website here.
Various venues
2. ITU World Triathlon Series | September 2 – 4
The city will again play host to the ITU World Triathlon Series as the penultimate stop before the final. Witness elite athletes run, swim, and cycle with all of their heart!
Hawrelak Park | 9930 Groat Rd. | 780-442-5311
3. SONiC BOOM Festival | September 3 & 4
Twenty One Pilots, The Lumineers, and Halsey headline this year’s annual alternative rock outdoor music festival, now located in the lovely Borden Park!
Borden Park | 7507 Borden Park | 780-442-5311
4. Kaleido Family Arts Festival | September 9 – 11
Now over a decade old, this free fest has plenty of activities suited to all ages, including live music, dance performances, film screenings, plays, shopping, art displays, and literary readings.
118 Ave. between 91 St. & 94 St. | 780-471-1580
5. Fall Family Festival | September 11
Enjoy crafts, games, and snacks for the whole family among the golden colours and freshly fallen leaves in the garden.
Devonian Botanic Garden | Located on Hwy 60, 5 km north of Devon | 780-987-3054
6. Western Canada Fashion Week | September 15 – 24
Over 50 local and international designers showcase their latest and most innovative designs on the runway and highlight the season’s hottest trends. A variety of exciting competitions and challenges for designers, stylists, and hair and makeup artists to show off their skills also take place during this event.
ATB Financial Arts Barns | 10330-84 Ave. | 780-409-1910
7. FISE World Series | September 16 – 18
At this free extreme sports event, international athletes will descend on Hawrelak Park in a challenging program of mountain bike, BMX, and skateboard competitions.
Hawrelak Park | 9930 Groat Rd. | 780-442-5311
8. Fruit Growers’ Festival | September 18
Learn all about the challenges and delights of fruit growing in Alberta with a talk from the Fruit Growers’ Association and sample some fresh-picked fruits grown in the garden and some fruit wine from Barr Estate Winery.
Devonian Botanic Garden | Located on Hwy 60, 5 km north of Devon | 780-987-3054
9. Visualeyez Festival of Performance Art | September 19 – 24
Exploring the theme of kindness, artists will interact with guests in a variety of seminars, meet-and-greets, and unique avant-garde performances to provide an interesting insight into everyday experiences.
Latitude 53 | 10242-106 St. | 780-423-5353
10. Dreamspeakers Film Festival | September 23 – 29
Filmmakers, performers, and artists host this four-day celebration of Aboriginal culture, art, and heritage with screenings of some of the finest Aboriginal films, events, and industry workshops.
Metro Cinema at the Garneau | 8712-109 St. | 780-425-9212
11. Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo | September 23 – 25
Meet your favourite pop-culture stars including actors Carrie Fisher from Star Wars, Alex Kingston from Doctor Who, and characters Nancy and Barb from Stranger Things. Guests can also explore over 300 vendors and attend workshops, Q&A panels, and industry insider presentations.
Edmonton EXPO Centre | 7300-116 Ave. | 780-471-7210
12. Fall Gallery Walk | September 24 & 25
Stroll between 8 galleries along the 124 Street arts district on a formal, unguided tour and see some of the intriguing new art on display this season.
124 St. between 102 Ave. & 108 Ave.
13. Edmonton International Film Festival | September 29 – October 8
Now one of five Oscar-qualifying film festivals in Canada, this friendly film fest gives a voice to indie filmmakers. The cinematic feast will please any film fan as it covers all genres, including contemporary independents, world cinema, documentary, Canadian films, and shorts.
Edmonton City Centre | 102 Ave. & 102 St. | 780-423-0844
14. Edmonton Oktoberfest | September 30 – October 1
Sample a variety of Oktoberfest brews from Germany and local Edmonton microbreweries. There will be live music—including an authentic Oompah band—to set the tone, and great German and international food to sample. After all, what goes better with beer than a salted pretzel?
Edmonton EXPO Centre | 7300-116 Ave. | 780-471-7210
15. Alberta Culture Days | September 30 – October 2
Celebrate, appreciate, and engage with the diverse arts and cultural communities in Alberta with events, activities, demonstrations, workshops, and performances throughout the city. For a full list of events and activities, visit the website.
Various venues
