Amelia Bellamy-Royds 

Edmonton! It's March! (Darn February disappearing so quick...) Who knows what the weather will bring, but there will be plenty to do indoors regardless

That includes multiple theatre festivals. No need to wait until August for weird & wonderful performance art!

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#YEG #YEGmusic #YEGarts

March Edmonton Festivals & Events

Mar 3-8: Sound Off Festival of Deaf theatre & performing arts. At Fringe HQ, pay what you can.

Mar 5-15: SkirtsAfire Festival celebrates women & gender minorities in theatre & performing arts. Various locations, tix <$30/show.

Mar 6-7: Edmonton Craft Beer Festival at the Expo Centre. Admission starts at $32, not including any samples. Hopefully they don't cross over too much with:

Mar 6-8: Wildlife Festival at the Expo Centre has a variety of exotic animals on displays. $21, with additional tix for hands-on experiences.

SOUND OFF Festival

SOUND OFF is Canada’s national festival dedicated to the Deaf performing arts.

SOUND OFF Festival
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Mar 6,8,13,20,27: FAVA Fest from the Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta features works by their member independent filmmakers, with collections of shorts screened on consecutive Fridays at Metro Cinema, The Orange Hub, and Capitol Theatre, plus a feature film on March 8, various workshops, then an awards show the final week.

Mar 8 (Sunday): International Women's Day

Mar 12-14: IglooFest a cross-Canada touring electronic music festival with headliners including Alison Wonderland and DeadMau5, at the Ice District Fan Park, $53 to $84 per day or $169 for the weekend (or more for VIP).

Mar 13-14: SING! Edmonton A Cappella Festival with a feature concert on Friday night, workshops & insta-choir on Satruday, and a showcase concert Saturday night. $55/weekend or individual tix.

Mar 14 (Sat): Arts District Day with free activities & performances at the AGA, Winspear, & Citadel.

FAVA FEST 2022

FAVA FEST 2022 screens from May 24th - 28th with a GALA event coinciding with FAVA's 40th Anniversary in October! See the full schedule within.

FAVA
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Mar 13-15: Night (& afternoons) of Artists Artwalk in Bonnie Doon Mall (free to browse, art for sale & musicians busking), including a gala event ($30) on Saturday evening.

Mar 17 (Tuesday): St Patrick's Day

Mar 20-28: Expanse Festival, from Theatre Azimuth at Fringe HQ, celebrates dance, clowning, and other movement-based performance art. Pay-what-you-will tickets ($35 suggested).

Mar 21 (Sat): The Art Bus will be shuttling people between the Art Gallery of Alberta and 8 smaller downtown galleries, for free, noon to 5pm.

Mar 21-22: Country Music Alberta Awards with various performances at the Edmonton Convention Centre. Tix $22+up.

Mar 24-29: Springboards: A New Play Festival hosted by Workshop West presents staged readings of, you got it, new plays. Pay-what-you-will tickets ($40 suggested). Full schedule TBA.

Night of Artists Gallery and Gifts

Night of Artists Gallery and Gifts is located in Bonnie Doon Centre in Edmonton, AB and is not only a wonderful source for fine art and gift ware it is also the host location for the NOA Artwalk, Night of Artists for Amy's House and Le Marche Boheme- The Boho in Bonnie Doon.

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Apr 3-4: Downtown Defrost festival of electronic music in Churchill Square. Currently tix are priced at $81/day or $140/weekend.

Apr 8-12: Hi-Light Festival of alt/indie music at various local music venues.

The Downtown Defrost 2026 - Sir Winston Churchill Square - Edmonton - Apr 3, 2026

❄️THE DOWNTOWN DEFROST 2026❄️ Edmonton’s Annual Outdoor Winter Dance Event April 3 & 4, 2026 @ Sir Winston Churchill Square. As a Northern winter city, when spring-time hits and the snow melts, there is a buzz within the City of Edmonton. Residents are quick to get outside and celebrate the passing of yet another Canadian winter. The Downtown Defrost has captured this spirit by providing Edmontonians an outdoor electronic music festival that celebrates the city’s diverse electronic-music artists and dance scene. Launched in 2015, the Downtown Defrost is a family-friendly winter celebration of dance music and culture, produced by a non-profit organization “The Factory Music & Arts LTD.” in collaboration with local group Night Vision Music. This annual event typically sees an outdoor Edmonton space transformed into a fun dance party featuring lights, installations, and some of the city's favorite DJs alongside international talent. For 2026, the Downtown Defrost will be taking place in Edmonton’s iconic Sir Winston Churchill Square over the long weekend of Good Friday and easter long weekend.     FRIDAY, Apr 3, 2026 THE FUNK HUNTERS SKIITOUR NIKKI NAIR JIA LING JEX OPOLIS ASPEN KING + MANYMORE       Saturday, Apr 4, 2026 MOONTRICKS PARTIBOI69 STICKYBUDS JESSU DJ PLANET EXPRESS JOLUCA   MANY MORE   Ticket Details GA Tickets to the day event at Sir Winston Churchill Square are sold separately from the after-party tickets All ticket purchases are final. No Refunds! Line-up, set times, festival hours, and venue are subject to change. All ticket-holders agree to our safe spaces terms and conditions You may be subject to photography, videography and other forms of media capture to be used for television + film, online marketing, social media content creation, promotional material, and any other purposes by The Downtown Defrost. Weekend Passes can't be split

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#YEGtheatre Calendar

Starting with the festivals...

Plays at Sound Off festival (Mar 3-8) include:

Shows are either in ASL or mix of spoken & ASL with ASL interpretation. At the Fringe's Backstage theatre, pay what you can.

The Mary Robin Show — SOUND OFF Festival

This is an ASL improv led and performed by Deaf artists. Join us live and share your comments to set the location, relationships, and theme! The group has been supported and graduated by Hypernovas Production's ASL Improv 101 courses.

SOUND OFF Festival
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Plays at SkirtsAfire festival (Mar 5-15) include:

  • Ms Pat's Kitchen, a family-relationship drama in the context of a restaurant owned by Jamaican immigrants, at AtsHub Ortona Mar 5-8.
  • I Am Eagle, a puppetry work using the metaphor of a eagle chick to discuss the "60s Scoop" experience, at Walterdale Theatre, Mar 6-7.
  • Put Your Lips Together a "surreal neon-noir" piece about workplace harrassment in the context of conversations at a candlelight vigil for a murdered woman. Mar 10 & 12 at Gateway.
  • Sparklers a collection of short pieces for young audiences, Mar 11 at Gateway Theatre.
  • Things I Shouldn't Tell You, a stand-up show about middle aged womanhood, at Walterdale, Mar 12-15.
  • EmBODYment, a collection of dance/motion pieces, at La Cité's Servus Theatre, Mar 13-14.

All shows $30 or less.

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Plays at Expanse Festival (Mar 20-29) include:

  • The F Word is a whimsical exploration of fatphobia and body positivity.
  • Cycle about urban design & transportation, performed while cycling.
  • Phantom Limbs used dance & technology to explore memory, sensation, and disability (at the Moment Discovery space downtown).
  • Ultra Violets explores queer club dance culture.
  • Binding takes a clowning approach to the transmasc/non-binary experience of living with breasts.

All shows pay-what-you-will with $35 suggested, in one of the Fringe HQ performance spaces except as noted.

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And the rest of the #YEGtheatre calendar...

Still on until Mar 8:

  • Burning Mom at the Citadel's Rice Theatre, $40-79 (limited tix left).
  • I Meant What I Said from Teatro Live by their resident playwright Stewart Lemoine, at the Varscona, $42.

Mar 6-7: Bouée uses the Voyager space program's cultural capsules of humanity to discuss various existential topics. Presented by L'UniThéâtre at The Roxy's Nancy Power Theatre, in French with English surtitles. $37 with discounts.

Mar 8 (Sunday): The monthly Script Salon from the Writers' Guild of Alberta (readings of new or work-in-progress plays) will be featuring Monologues for Women for International Women's Day. At Holy Trinity Church (upstairs arts space), 7:30pm, by donation.

Burning Mom - The Citadel Theatre

The Citadel Theatre
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Mar 8, 11, & 13: The Edmonton International Film Festival hosts screening of this year's Oscar nominated shorts with separate programs for the animated short, documentary short, and live-action short categories. At Metro Cinema, $15/session.

Mar 7 - Apr 12: The Citadel production of The Wizard of Oz is based on the classic movie musical. Cheapest remaining seats I could find were $80 (and up to $180).

Mar 10-15: A touring production of Les Misérables lands at the Jubilee. $71-200.

Mar 13-22: Cry-Baby: The Musical is based on a "cult classic" film (of which I am unfamiliar) about a relationship between a tough guy & a strait-laced sweetheart. $32 with discounts.

Mar 18-22: UAlberta Drama senior year class presents Paradise Lost. $5-15, pay what you can.

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Mar 20-21: âcimowin indigenous storytelling series at the Fringe's Backstage Theatre. $26.

Mar 26 (Thurs): Un barrage contre le Pacifique, presented by Alliance Française Edmonton at La Cité, tells the story of an elegant expat facing off against forces of nature. In French with English surtitles. 7pm, $17.

Mar 27-28: Alberta Ballet performs Swan Lake at the Jubilee. $96-240.

Apr 1-11: Deserters from UAlberta Drama is a new play with no clear plot description. But something to do with war & political debate. $25 with discounts.

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Amelia's #YEGmusic Picks for March

(Also check my pinned posts for weekly events & other listings.)

Thurs, Mar 5:

The last semi-final of Band Mania competition at The Commercial features roots-rock alt-country bands. 7pm, no cover, 18+.

Retro-smooth crooning tunes from Sammy Volkov releasing a new album at The Aviary, with Jessica Jalbert opening. His past albums have ranged from disco-soul to lonesome-torch country, not sure which side this'll be. 7:30pm (doors), $23.

Smooth hip-hop/R&B from Avenoir at Midway Music Hall. 7pm, $60.

Folk & alt-country for the Big Tent Revival night with Taylor Grace and Warmspell at River City Revival House. 9pm, no cover, 18+.

Upcoming Shows - The Commercial - Hotel & Blues on Whyte

Upcoming shows at The Commercial. Check back often, new events are always being added!

The Commercial - Hotel & Blues on Whyte
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Fri, Mar 6:

Country-folk from William Prince, with Boy Golden, at The Jubilee. 8pm, $47-104.

Smooth pop from Lucas Wentworth & the Fortune Band at Rendezvous Pub. 8pm, $17, 18+.

Southern-style electric blues from Troy Turner Band at The Leaf Bar & Grill. 8pm, $10.
He's also playing the following night (Sat Mar 7) at The Blue Chair, if you prefer fancier food. 7pm, probably $20.
Or the next weekend (Mar 13-14) at Five & Dive, if you prefer to keep it cheap & greasy.

William Prince - Further From the Country Tour | Jubilee Auditorium

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Sat, Mar 7:

Blues-rock from the Colin McDonald Band at the High Note Bar & Grill. 8pm, $10, probably 18+.

Folk duos Addison Wall & Finn Seigers with Megan & Nick Lange. 7pm, $17.

Folk-rock from Tyra Whitson Band with Regina Espina at Rendezvous Pub. 8pm, $17, 18+.

Hip-hop and visual art from Jananie at Bibo Strathcona. 8pm, $14.

High Note Bar & Grill - Colin McDonald Band 2026

Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026 for a a killer night with the Colin McDonald Band, who will be performing high-energy blues and classic rock, pulling from the greatest artists and bands of all time. Music starts at 8:00 pm and cover charge is $10.

High Note Bar & Grill
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Sun, Mar 8:

International Women's Day Jam at the High Note with an all-woman line-up. (No same-day sign-up, all spots filled.) 2pm-7pm, no cover.

Introspective acoustic pop from Tatam at Frank's Community Pub, afternoon show. 2pm, no cover.

Grrrlpunk Her Body, Her Choice multi-act fundraiser at The Aviary for Women's Day. 7pm, $18.

Easy-going, optimistic R&B from RIWO at the Yardbird Suite. 8pm, $31.

High Note Bar & Grill - International Women's Day Jam 2026

On Sunday, March 8 we celebrate International Women's Day with a special all women jam hosted by singer/songwriter Angie Klein. Joining her are Taramay Curtis, Lindsay Bueckert and Jesse Rose Nelson. Sign up and jam starts at 2:00 pm!

High Note Bar & Grill
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Tues, Mar 10:

Quirky alt-country triple bill with Matt Patershuk, Suzie Ungerleider, and Ben Sures at Festival Place. 7:30pm, $34-38.

Thurs, Mar 12:

Acoustic folk-punk from Carla Jayne, Paula Eve Kirman, and CommonwealthGrrl at Chianti restaurant for a song circle as part of SkirtsAfire festival. 5-7pm, by donation. Reserve seats in advance by telling the restaurant you'll be there for the music & get discounts on food & drinks.

Final competition of the Band Mania battle of the bands at The Commercial, featuring John Hewitt & The New Americans, Jessa Sky, Panic Pixie & two others I don't know because Instagram won't let me scroll back. 6:30pm, Correction: $9, 18+.

Unplugged rock showcase at The Dive Bar. 7pm, $5, 18+.

Sensitive middle-aged millennial pop from Matt Berninger (ex The National) with Hannah Georgas, at Midway Music Hall. 7pm, $67.

RADIOS, RAYGUNS & LITTLE WHITE LIES

at Festival Place on March 10, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

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Fri, Mar 13:

R&B-soul from Nuela Charles at 9910, celebrating another Juno nomination. 7pm, $33.

R&B-hip-hop from Kwizera at The Carrot Coffeehouse. 7pm, $10 ($5 kids).

High energy Celtic-Bollywood folk-pop fusion from Delhi2Dublin at The Arden (St Albert). 7:30pm, $45.

Folk-jazz from Dana Wylie (trio) at the Aspen Gardens Community Hall. 7:30pm, $25.

Irish folk-punk from a collection of local musicians paying tribute to The Dubliners & The Pogues, at The Dive Bar. 8:30pm, $17, 18+.

Acoustic rock from Stan Gallant at Sherlock Holmes Campus. 8pm, no cover, 18+.

JUNOS Celebration & Release Show w/ Nuela Charles

Celebrate an unforgettable night with Nuela Charles as she marks a major milestone in her career—her 2026 JUNO Award nomination.

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Fri/Sat Mar 13-14:

Southern blues-rock from Troy Turner at Five & Dive. 9:30pm, no cover, 18+.

Mellow acoustic tunes from Kim Gates at Duggan's Boundary pub. 9pm, no cover, 18+.

Sat, Mar 14:

Afternoon jazz + pie for 3-14, from TIME (Today's Innovative Music Edmonton) at The Yardbird Suite. $27 or $63/family. I assume that price includes the pie, but I'm not sure.

Hip & edgy but also fun & dance-y pop-rock from July Talk at Midway Music Hall. 7pm, $83.

Jazz-blues-pop piano from Michael Kaeshammer at The Arden. 7:30, $50.

Specials — Five & Dive Restaurant and Bar

Five & Dive Restaurant and Bar
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Sun, Mar 15:

Afternoon mellow groove-rock from Passburg at Frank's. 2pm, no cover.

Inuktitut alt-rock from Elisapie at The Arden. 7:30pm, $37.

Tues, Mar 17:

Music & Irish-themed shenanigans all afternoon & evening at most Sherlock Holmes company pubs, of which Duggan's Boundary is the most Irish-est.

The Yardbird Tuesday Jam hosted by Angela Proulx (bass & vox from Mercy Funk). 8pm, $10 audience / $5 jammers.

Weeknight rockabilly rowdiness for St Patrick's Day from Rockford Stomp at On the Rocks. Not sure of start time/cover, 18+.

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Wed, Mar 18:

Fresh young psychedelic groove-rock from Logan Klaus, recording a live album at Festival Place. 7:30pm, $30 ($21 kids).

Sweet folk harmonies from Loud In the Pines at Little Brick for the River Valley Sounds series. 7pm, $12 to listen from the café, $50 for fireside with a view.

Blues-rock from ex GA-20 guitarist Patrick Faherty at Chromozone. 8pm, $28, 18+.

Thu, Mar 19:

Down-home patriotism and other country-folk from Mike Plume at the Starlite Room. 7pm, $38.

Retro country-folk from Von Bieker (trio) at Roam Café. 7pm, $27.

LOGAN KLAUS LIVE DREAMS & VISIONS

at Festival Place on March 18, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

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Fri, Mar 20:

Fillipino-Canadian pop collaboration from Téa G and Haidee at 9910. 7pm, $34.

Folk-roots from John Hewitt at The Carrot. 7pm, $20 ($10 kids).

New Orleans-inspired blues piano from Rooster Davis (solo) at The Yardbird. 8pm, $27.

Throwback soul-R&B from 5 Miles To Memphis at The Newcastle. 9pm, $10, 18+.

TÉA G X HAIDEE RELEASE SHOW

Join Filipino Canadian artists Téa G and HAIDEE for a POP filled night celebrating their brand new single “FOCUS ON ME.”

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Sat, Mar 21:

Mellow-sweet reggae from Love Empire at The Yardbird Suite. 8pm, $29.

Moody folk from Amanda Penner, Birdbelly, & Emmet Michael at Felice Noir. 7pm, $17.

Easy-going East coast pop-rock from Alan Doyle at The Jubilee. 8pm, $60-120.

Roots-rock acoustic duo Stewart MacDougall & Bobby Cameron at Parkview Community Hall for the Northern Lights Folk Club. 8pm, $29.

Mellow alt-rock from Pleasurecraft with Morning Coyotes and paro at The Aviary. 8:30pm, $18.