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Edmonton Drag Festival

Sir Winston Churchill Square 9900 - 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada

The Edmonton Drag Festival returns for its most spectacular year yet—celebrating identity, artistry, and community through the bold and beautiful lens of drag. Spanning three dynamic days in the heart of downtown Edmonton, this festival is a vibrant tribute to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, with a powerful focus on uplifting minority voices and performances.

Each day offers a unique experience:

May 30 – Cultural Pride Day: Ignite the weekend with a rich showcase of tradition, history, and expression, this day opens with a Traditional Indigenous 2-Spirit Showcase and continues with panel discussions, workshops, and performances from BIPOC 2SLGBTQIA+ cultural and drag artists.

May 31 – Drag Xplosion: Come celebrate all things drag. From the red carpet to the main stage, expect a dazzling explosion of talent, glamour, and community joy as local and international drag stars bring down the house with their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent.

June 1 – Pride Kickoff Party: The first day of Pride, celebrating all things queer. Serving high-energy 2SLGBTQIA+ performances, workshops, drag bingo, DJs, and much more.

With performances, red carpet, educational programming, vendor markets, family-friendly activities, drag bingo all weekend, and community engagement, the Edmonton Drag Festival is more than an event—it’s a movement for equity, visibility, and celebration.

Free

Nextfest 2025

Roxy Theatre 10708 124 St NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada

Looking for a unique experience that will make you say “wow!” Nextfest is the festival for you.

Nextfest is a multi-disciplinary arts festival in Edmonton put on at The Roxy Theatre (10708 124 St). Over the eleven days of the festival, Nextfest showcases the work of emerging performing, dance, film, music, and visual artists. Nextfest has more than forty different events, performances, galleries, workshops, mentorship opportunities, and infamous Nite Clubs for you to enjoy. Your next ‘best experience ever’ is waiting for you, take a chance on Nextfest!

Join in on the best fest on this side of summer by embracing the experimental with us and uplifting new works. Take a risk on an experience, make some friends, and see creations that come straight from the minds of the next generation. Many of the artists taking part in nextfest are part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and several of our events present 2SLGBTQIA+ stories such as:

Parody of a Person on Friday, June 13 at 4:00 pm - a theatre progress showing of a musical day-in-the-life satire about gender roles, identity, and the high price of meeting expectations. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll suddenly ask yourself why you're rooting for murder

JINXXX on Friday, June 13 at 9:30 pm - an 18+ queer nite club that will invite attendees to don their most cursed attire to brush elbows with lady luck and indulge in music, performance, and art. Subvert your superstitions with immersive installations, roving entertainment, and a main stage showcase in the Nancy Power Theatre, before dancing your demons away with a midnight DJ set!

The Puppet Master: Burlesque, Drag, Puppetry and Live Music on Wednesday, June 11 at 8:00 pm

$15.00

Jared Goldstein on the Pride Street Festival Stage

Grindstone Theatre Outdoor Stage 10022 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

JARED GOLDSTEIN is most recently a 2022 Just for Laughs New Face + chosen as one of Vulture’s Comedians to Know.

He can currently be seen on Roku’s NIKKI FRE$H, starring as Nicole Richie’s trusty right hand and assistant, as well as starring in season 2 of DOLLFACE on Hulu and the final season of THE
UNICORN on CBS.

Additionally, Jared’s standup premiered in this past group of Comedy Central's FEATURING, and in 2019 he was chosen as one of New York Comedy Festival Comics to Watch as well as Time Out’s Comedians to Watch. 

Jared participated in the 2020 CBS Diversity Showcase. Previously, he has appeared on ABC's Modern Family, COUNTERPART with JK Simmons for Starz, RIZZOLI & ISLES, and the feature film IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY starring Zach Galifianakis.

Originally from Long Island, he’s additionally appeared in an SNL sketch written by Tina Fey featuring Jimmy Fallon as well as the Off-Broadway production of Spring Awakening and the Broadway production of A Christmas Carol at Madison Square Garden.

$38.17

Soul Song Circle Singers Fundraising Concert – Rainbow Connection

Southminster-Steinhauer United Church 10740 19 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada

The Soul Song Circle Singers present...

RAINBOW CONNECTION - singing songs written by and in support of our LGBTQ+ Community featuring special guest artist Emmet Michael whose music is Introspective and enthralling, with equal parts grit and grace, Emmet Michael is a musician who was built on his trials. Drawing on his experience of embracing his transgender identity, living with mental illness, and battling addiction, his songs carry a tone of desperation and sorrow. With soulful melodies and heart wrenching lyrics, his music conveys a message that is both powerful and vulnerable.

directed by Karen Porkka

Emmet and the Soul Song Circle Singers will be supported by Keith Rempel (bass), Cam Neufeld (fiddle and banjo) and Dwayne Hyrnkiw (percussion)

This is a fundraising concert for CampfYrefly a leadership retreat for queer and trans youth and the Soul Song Circle Singers Scholarship Fund

$25.00

Summer Block Party Series | Celebrate Pride

Rice Howard Way Entertainment District 10012 101A Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Yasss Queen! Sip, celebrate and slay into summer.

Edmonton's first-ever Entertainment District is all about Pride. This means you can walk into any of the restaurants on the block and order a cocktail, beer or wine to enjoy on the street.

This Summer Block Party Series edition is an afternoon filled with drag, magic, live music, and DJs — all outdoors and free. Come dressed in your fabulous best or as you are. Pro tip: This outdoor party will make a great pre-game.

Bring the kiddos to take part in family-friendly fun like face painting, balloon twisting, and a “treasure box” of hula hoops, chalk, bubbles, and jump ropes. Again - all free!

Free

Queerly Beloved – An evening of Music and Queer Poetry

Nicholas B. Knoppers Hall 9125 50 St NW, Edmonton, AB, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Come join us for an evening of poetry, music, and celebration at The King's University. Our event will showcase a new song cycle inspired by queer poetry that will touch your heart and soul. Let's come together to honor and uplift the voices of the LGBTQ+ community through the power of art and expression. Featuring Kim Denis (Soprano), Mireille Rijavec (Alto), Ron Long (Tenor), Cole Dorchest (Bass), and Allan Nelson (Composer/ Violinist) Don't miss out on this unique experience that promises to be both inspiring and uplifting!

$20.00

Edmonton 2 Spirit Society 1st Annual Traditional 2 Spirit Pow Wow

Borden Park 7507 Borden Park Rd NW, Edmonton, AB, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

The Edmonton 2 Spirit Society is honored to host our 1st Annual Traditional 2 Spirit Pow Wow — a powerful celebration of Two Spirit identity, culture, and community. This landmark event will take place over three meaningful days, each rooted in tradition, connection, and pride.

We begin on June 27 with Tipi Teachings, where a traditional tipi will be set up as a sacred space for sharing Indigenous knowledge, stories, and teachings that honor the spirit and role of Two Spirit people in our cultures.

On June 28, join us at Borden Park (7507 Borden Park Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 4W8) for a full day of celebration — both the Tipi Teachings and our Traditional Pow Wow will be held on-site. Grand Entry begins at 12:00 PM, followed by an afternoon filled with dancing, drumming, singing, and ceremony, wrapping up at 6:30 PM.

We close the weekend on June 29 with a warm and welcoming community brunch from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, featuring performances by incredibly talented 2 Spirit artists and community members. During the brunch, we will also host a silent auction to raise funds for our Blue Jean Jacket Initiative, a campaign dedicated to honoring and raising awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Men and Boys in our communities.

This Pow Wow is not just an event — it is a reclamation, a gathering of spirits, and a celebration of who we are. All are welcome to join us in making history and creating space for Two Spirit voices to be seen, heard, and honoured.

Free

Pride in the Park – St Albert

St. Albert Lions Park 21 Sir Winston Churchill Ave, St. Albert, Alberta, Canada

St. Albert Pride in the Park will have local artist vendors selling their wares, organizations to promote resources for the LGBTQ+ community, local youth musicians, drag performers, activities like bracelet-making and temporary tattoos. There will also be local food trucks attending with food and beverages to purchase.

Free

Fierce & Fabulous

Westbury Theatre - Fringe Theatre Arts Barn 10330 84 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Edmonton Vocal Minority’s 2025 pride concert will introduce the choir’s new artistic director, Erin Craig. As only the third artistic director in the choir’s thirty year history, Erin has already made the choir their own, and we invite you to hear the results on June 28th. The host for the evening is the multi-talented, award winning author and film-maker, Darrin Hagen.

Everything from the Beatles to Pink to Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga are on the program, all showcased by a choir of fifty voices. As always, EVM is supported by the choir's accompanist Daniel Belland.

Join EVM in celebrating Queer pride and welcoming Erin Craig!

$20.00

Robby Hoffman on Orange Hub Main Stage

Orange Hub Main Stage 10045 156 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Robby Hoffman is an ex-Hasidic queer Jewish stand-up comedian, writer, and true original. Robby is a new cast member on HBO Max’s "Hacks", premiering April 10. She also has a recurring role in the FX series "Dying For Sex" opposite Michelle Williams and currently can be seen as the breakout of Netflix’s "Verified". New York Times comedy critic Jason Zinoman compares her "bulldozing stand-up to Larry David because of her mountain-out-of-a-molehill kvetching, but her hilarious rage over people who complain about interruptions during a conversation makes her sound like a modern lesbian Andrew Dice Clay." Also a favorite of The Times is her podcast, Too Far, which is described as an "addictive listen." She was named one of Vulture's Top “Comedians to Watch,” one of Comedy Central's “Up Next” comedians, and was on Conan O’Brien’s “Comics to Watch” list. She has performed numerous times at the Montreal Just for Laughs festival and has twice headlined the New York Comedy Festival. She recorded her first one-hour stand up special "I’m Nervous in Toronto", available on CraveTV, and can also be seen in "History of the World" on Hulu. Robby is also a notable TV writer, having written on "The Chris Gethard Show" (TruTV), "Workin' Moms" (Netflix), and "Baroness Von Sketch Show" (IFC). In 2019, Robby won a Daytime Emmy Award for her writing work on "Odd Squad" (PBS).

$38.17

Robby Hoffman on Howl & Roar Outdoor Stage

Grindstone Theatre Outdoor Stage 10022 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Robby Hoffman is an ex-Hasidic queer Jewish stand-up comedian, writer, and true original. Robby is a new cast member on HBO Max’s "Hacks", premiering April 10. She also has a recurring role in the FX series "Dying For Sex" opposite Michelle Williams and currently can be seen as the breakout of Netflix’s "Verified".  New York Times comedy critic Jason Zinoman compares her "bulldozing stand-up to Larry David because of her mountain-out-of-a-molehill kvetching, but her hilarious rage over people who complain about interruptions during a conversation makes her sound like a modern lesbian Andrew Dice Clay."   Also a favorite of The Times is her podcast, Too Far, which is described as an "addictive listen." She was named one of Vulture's Top “Comedians to Watch,” one of Comedy Central's “Up Next” comedians, and was on Conan O’Brien’s “Comics to Watch” list.  She has performed numerous times at the Montreal Just for Laughs festival and has twice headlined the New York Comedy Festival.  She recorded her first one-hour stand up special "I’m Nervous in Toronto", available on CraveTV, and can also be seen in "History of the World" on Hulu. Robby is also a notable TV writer, having written on "The Chris Gethard Show" (TruTV), "Workin' Moms" (Netflix), and "Baroness Von Sketch Show" (IFC). In 2019, Robby won a Daytime Emmy Award for her writing work on "Odd Squad" (PBS). 

$38.17

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