Festivals
Recent stories about festivals
Summer festival safety measures evolve, but not out of fear
Security at summer festivals evolved this year, but not because of a fear of violence, despite a general narrative that the city is less safe.
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StreetFest prioritizes safety for 2023 edition
The Edmonton International Street Performers Festival and The Works Art & Design Festival have teamed up for a second year at Churchill Square, with safety for everyone top of mind.
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Purple City renews focus on downtown Edmonton
Purple City Music Festival will move its outdoor programming to Edmonton's core this year as part of a renewed focus on downtown vibrancy.
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Festival of new music goes way, way back
Musician Courtney Brown will bring the past to the present by playing a replica dinosaur skull at New Music Edmonton's annual festival this month.
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Downtown vibrancy funds largely spent on festivals and public safety
The city councillor representing Edmonton's core is happy with the way funding for the Downtown Vibrancy Strategy has been spent so far, but would like to see future funds go towards more permanent initiatives.
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Rainbow Visions brings filmmaker back to Edmonton to share wrestling love
Some of Ry Levey's fondest memories involve watching Stampede Wrestling in Edmonton in the 1980s. So it's going to feel particularly sweet to come back to the city to screen his documentary about the hidden history of LGBTQ wrestlers at the Rainbow Visions Film Festival.
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New film festival showcases women's work
Edmonton has given birth to another festival — the Broad View International Film Festival debuts in November to amplify the voices of female filmmakers.
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Strong presence for local talent at Edmonton International Film Fest
The 36th Edmonton International Film Festival features 152 films from around the world, including a strong body of work from Edmontonians.
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A moment in history: July 20, 1962
On this day 60 years ago, Edmonton was getting ready to celebrate the August long weekend for the first time.
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