Edmonton Cocktail Week
Locations throughout Edmonton
Feed the Soul Dining YEG – Fill yuh belly, feed yuh soul! Feed the Soul Dining Week is year-round initiative dedicated to elevating, strengthening and celebrating the diversity of Edmonton’s ethnocultural food establishments. Throughout the year curious diners are invited to explore food festivals including Ten Dolla affordable meals, food tours and pop-up dinners. The Black Futures Dining Week will return in February 2026.
Feed the Soul Dining Week
Locations throughout Edmonton
Fill yuh belly, feed yuh soul! Feed the Soul Dining Week is an annual Black Futures Month celebration of Edmonton’s Black food scene. The dining week invites curious diners to experience the rich cultural and fusion flavours that Black foodpreneurs have to offer. Throughout the festival, you’ll find special meal deals and food walking tours.
Afro Music Fest
10360 102 St NW, Edmonton Ice District
Starting in June we’re back outside! Experience the uplifting beats of Afro music through the sounds of Amapiano, Afrobeats, and Reggae. The immersive lineup offers workshops, dance lessons and panels meant to promote unity across our diverse communities.
Edmonton Drag Festival
Sir Winston Churchill
Unleash your fabulous for Pride Month! Churchill Square comes alive as local drag queens present fierce, fabulous, and fearless numbers alongside Canada’s top drag performers. Kick off your weekend with a 2SPIRIT Indigenous Celebration, enjoy endless performances and walk away with knowledge from the 2SLGBTIQA+ community.
Edmonton Jerk Festival
10844 117 Street, Queen Mary Park
To kick off July, Edmonton Jerk Festival hosts a kid-friendly cookout where you can experience Jamaican jerk culture, local performances, and an artisan’s market. Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, there are plenty of games and prizes to be won.
Cariwest
9918 102 Avenue, Sir Winston Churchill Square
In August we on de road! Cariwest is known for infectious sounds, energetic performances, and savoury cuisine. If you miss the road march, make your way down to the Caribbean village to join the fun and be sure to secure your ticket to their infamous Saturday night fete.
Cocktails & Jerk Festival
Dr. Wilbert 8331 104 Street, McIntyre Park
It may be in September, but summer isn’t over. Escape to paradise in a family-friendly atmosphere at Cocktails and Jerk Festival, located in the heart of Old Strathcona. Experience a local rendition of Caribbean Island culture by immersing yourself in artistic performances, exclusive beverages, and a cultural village. Prepare to be amazed by the work of local and international artists who will surely find their way onto your playlists.
