April 2
Top-tier rock-n-rollers Queens of the Stone Age descend on Edmonton with the Alberta leg of their The End is Nero world tour. Having seen these boys play last summer in Toronto, this is the real deal when it comes to rock shows. Don’t miss it.
April 4
Marvel at the brightly burning love story between two of Canada’s most iconic performers, Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell, with Leonard and Joni: The Untold Love Story at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
April 5
“The Joan Rivers of the drag world” seems like a high bar to reach, but Bianca Del Rio is dressing up and determined to do exactly that on her world comedy tour, Dead Inside, with a fabulous stop at the Jubilee Auditorium.
April 7
Ramadan is nearing its end for 2024 and, after almost a month of fasting, Edmonton’s Muslim community has much to celebrate this Eid al Fitr. To mark the occasion, the North Edmonton Eid Bazaar is on from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the ARCA Banquet Facility.
April 8
The Garneau String Quartet brings its delicately intimate performance series to the Muttart Hall at MacEwan University to perform Antonin Dvořák’s G Major Op. 106 and Schubert’s Octet in F Major.
April 8
Sip, sample and savour Edmonton’s top culinary concoctions with Edify’s Best Restaurants 2024. Hosted at the Edmonton Convention Centre on April 8, come and celebrate all this city has to offer in the realm of delectable delights.
April 11 – 12
Join The Rupertsland Institute for the groundbreaking Métis 2SLGBTQIA+ Gathering at the Edmonton Expo Centre. This inaugural event will provide a space for Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together, engage in dialogue, education and community building.
April 11
MAD TV alum and all-around funnyman Aries Spears takes the stage at the River Cree Resort & Casino with his unique wit, engrossing charm and aggressive blend of comedy.
April 11
If there’s one thing centuries of ignorance, oppression and fighting for civil liberty teaches you, it’s how to laugh at yourself. Now, the Queer community invites you to laugh with them with the Gay AF Comedy Tour coming to the Grindstone Theatre.
April 12
What’s better than travelling back to the Mesozoic Era at the Telus World of Science? Doing it with a cocktail in hand. Now you can do just that with Dinos & Drinks an adults-only experience of Dinosaurs: The Exhibition.
April 12
It’s a two-hour marathon of sexy, sultry performances as Edmonton’s House of Hush burlesque company brings some of its biggest and boldest acts to the stage with Marathong.
April 12
Edmonton’s Kobo Town brings the sounds of the Caribbean to the New Moon Folk Club where it’ll dazzle crowds with calypso tunes from its latest offering, Carnival of the Ghosts.
April 13-14
Who says print media is dead? These crafty, cunning artists and writers put the DIY back in publishing and you can support these grassroots artists by attending the third-annual Comic and Zine Fair at the AGA.
April 17
…there’s competition! Head over to Rocky Mountain Icehouse for the eighth round of Smoke On, Smoke Off battle-of-the-smokers as local businesses compete to see who can craft the best dishes.
April 18 to 20
Join some of Australia’s most sculpted blokes for the Thunder from Down Under male revue. With its high-energy performances, charismatic dancers and thrilling routines, this world-renowned show will make you say “Magic Mike who?”
April 19 to 21
Even if you aren’t inked head-to-toe, there’s something inherently cool about tattoo shows. So head over to the Edmonton Expo Centre for the Edmonton Tattoo & Arts Festival. With 450 artists participating, live performances and a slew of exhibitors, you might just find yourself the new owner of some (permanent) art.
April 19
What events listing is complete without a little classical music? The Winspear plays host to Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2 this month, which features the iconic Russian composer’s favourite folk compositions.
April 20 – 21
See what artistic wonders lay buried in the wood at the 38th annual Northern Alberta Wood Carvers Association’s wood-carving show. Enjoy stunning displays, intriguing live demonstrations and browse a plethora of vendors.
April 21
Swap wax and hunt for treasure with the 2024 Edmonton Record Fair at the Central Lions Seniors Centre. It’s not just vinyl up for grabs, though, with CDs, cassettes and memorabilia that’ll attract the most discerning of audiophiles.
Until April 21
Don’t miss your last chance to see The Mountaintop at The Citadel Theatre. A visceral reimagining of the events leading up to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this is one show not to be missed.
April 22
Immerse yourself in the meditative, therapeutic power of sound with Pyramid of Sound: South Bath at the Muttart Conservatory.
April 26 to 28
Enjoy the latest Indigenous film offerings at the 2024 Dreamspeakers International Indigenous Film Festival and be part of the tradition of celebrating Indigenous stories since 1993.
April 27
Had your fill of beer with last month’s double-header of beer festivals? Well, we’ve got just the cure for that hoppy hangover — the Alberta Spirits & Cocktail Festival. Sample the finest in distilling while nibbling on hors d’oeuvres or just enjoy some educational cocktail demonstrations while listening to some live music. The choice is yours.
April 27
Disc-golf: the hottest trend to hit the 30-something demographic since craft beer. Never tried it? Well, now’s your chance to finally make your mark on the world by competing in this amateur tag-team championship competition that blends ultimate frisbee and golf.
April 30
Fresh off a sold out 2023 Edmonton performance, Ice Cube, the man who helped spawn the movement of gangsta rap music, is back at the River Cree Resort & Casino for part two of his Straight Into Canada Tour.
