Pride Month - Pride Edmonton

Edmonton Pride Month

Edmonton is the City of Festivals — and Pride Month proves it.

This summer, Edmonton offers more Pride celebrations than ever, spread across the entire season. The city delivers more Pride events than many other destinations, running from late May through August.

Pride All Summer Long

In 2026, we expect 100+ Pride-related events across the city. Pride Edmonton is your go-to source for everything you need to plan your Pride experience.

The festival season kicks off May 29 and wraps up August 23, 2026, with events happening throughout all three summer months.

Signature Pride Events

Celebrate Pride Month with a wide range of must-see events, including:

Edmonton Drag Festival – Edmonton’s newest festival launches Pride celebrations
Fruit Loop Pride Block Party
Pride Dance Party at the Starlite Room
GayEdmonton Pageant

Nightlife, Drag & Entertainment

Edmonton’s newest queer party destination, EVO, is a hub for Pride Month and beyond:

Live entertainment and top DJs every weekend
Open daily starting at 4:00 PM
Outstanding food menu
Expected outdoor patio

You’ll also see incredible performers from Canada’s Drag Race and beyond, plus the legendary Sunday Revue shows that cap off Pride weekends in style.

Markets & Community Events

Love shopping local? Pride Month delivers:

Gay AF Market (a fan favourite)
Additional Pride markets announced throughout the month

Annual Mayor’s Pride Brunch

Don’t miss one of Pride Month’s most meaningful events. The Mayor’s Pride Brunch, coordinated by the Fyrefly Institute for Gender and Sexual Diversity, raises funds to support vital 2SLGBTQ+ programs.