Throughout October
Take a ghost tour and get to know the city’s spooky side with Edmonton Ghost Tours.
Throughout October
Pumpkins After Dark transforms Borden Park into a spooky spectacle with jack o’lantern displays, Halloween treats and fun for people of all ages.
October 1
This month’s Bent Stick x Omen streetcar cask event features two one-time-only casks from two local breweries. Enjoy exclusive beers and even better views over the iconic river valley.
October 1
Canadian pop-rock singer-songwriter LØLØ makes a stop at Double Dragon before bringing her tour around the world.
October 1 to 10
Explore the many culinary delights on Stony Plain Road with SPR Dining Week. Discover everything from bakeries and cafés to elevated dinners on Stony Plain Road.
October 2
Generations at New Moon Folk Club brings together four musical families for a one-of-a-kind show, celebrating Edmonton’s folk community.
October 2
Comedians Aaron Campbell and Cass Furman bring their cross-Canada sensation, Couples Clownselling, to the Grindstone Theatre. Comedians (and their spouses) spill the tea on their relationships and get some (completely unqualified) advice from Aaron and Cass.
October 2 to 24
David T. Alexander’s Quiet Wanderings: On a Restless Crust opens at the Peter Robertson Gallery this month, with an exhibit featuring his vibrant landscapes. Grab a coffee and check out some of the other galleries on 124 Street while you’re in the neighbourhood.
October 3 to 4
Hungry Zine’s Harvest Art and Book Fair brings together bookstores, publishing houses and artists for a market to connect Edmonton’s literary community and lift up local artists.
October 5 to 9
Edmonton Start-up Week hosts workshops, meetups, panels and more — all connecting local entrepreneurs with new opportunities and learnings. Connect with other innovators and founders, dive into the city’s startup scene to get inspired.
October 7
Swing at Fringe is your chance to learn social dance, enjoy a drink and make new friends.
October 7 to 10
Canadian Finals Rodeo rides into town again. And you don’t need to be a cowboy to take part. Rodeo events, parties, the country expo and all kinds of events pop up this weekend as Edmonton goes country.
October 10
Alistair Ogden, one of Canada’s fastest rising comedy stars, performs at the Grindstone Theatre this month. His show features new jokes and local opening acts.
October 13 to 18
Edmonton Design Week celebrates the city’s design community with screenings, readings, tours and talks about all aspects of design — from industrial to architecture to fashion.
October 14
Canadian folk duo Burnstick plays a matinee show at the Arden this month.
October 14 to 18
LitFest returns for its 20th year of readings, workshops and launch parties celebrating Edmonton’s rich and diverse literary community.
October 15
The renowned Busch Trio plays at Trinity Lutheran Church, presented by Edmonton Chamber Music Society, bringing early 20th century chamber music to life with piano, violin and cello.
October 15 to 25
Our Little Secret at the Citadel Theatre uses music, comedy and drama to tell the true story of performer and writer Noam Tomaschoff’s discovery of more than 35 siblings around the world.
October 16
Pro Coro Canada presents Songs of the Harvest Moon, an evening of autumnal music across periods, from classics to living composers. The concert also features Indigenous harvest celebrations.
October 16 to 18
Ballet Edmonton presents Origin, a world premiere, with works from the company’s new artistic director, Diego Ramalho, emerging choreographers and Edmonton-born, Vancouver-based choreographer Joshua Beamish.
October 17 to 18
Edmonton Short Film Festival features local and international shorts at Landmark City Centre. Plus, don’t miss the Red Carpet Gala.
October 21
An Evening in Burgundy at The Marc is your chance to explore five different wines from the storied Burgundy region, along with a five-course French dinner.
October 23
Celebrate 50 years of Edmonton’s iconic pyramids with After Hours: Muttart’s Golden Anniversary Gala. Enjoy music, refreshments and activities, and explore the pyramids after dark.
October 28
Irrational Women at Irrational Brewing brings women’s health to centre stage for candid conversations, Q&As and debunking myths. This month’s event focuses on menstrual health.
October 30 to 31
Enjoy the music of Phantom of the Opera at the Winspear. Silent film accompanist Dennis James brings this score to life on organ.
October 31
A full day of Halloween programming at Metro Cinema — from the Reel Family Cinema feature matinee of The Monster Squad to a midnight screening of cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show, there’s a little bit of every kind of Halloween fun.
