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After Hours Artist Talk: "Within the Spaces" with Elsa Robinson

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Join us on Thursday, August 27 as we welcome storied artist, Elsa Robinson, for an artist talk featuring her piece, Masquerade, now showcased on our New Acquisition Feature Wall at the AFA art house.

DEADLINE: August 27, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Call for Submissions: Mainstage Emerging Artist Mentorship Program (Citadel Theatre)

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The Citadel Theatre is calling for submissions for the Mainstage Emerging Artist Mentorship Program!

DEADLINE: September 8, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Conférence gratuite: Le pouvoir des noms de lieux

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Célébrez l’Année de la francophonie avec les Archives provinciales et la Société historique francophone de l’Alberta.

DEADLINE: September 8, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Harcourt House Party Fundraiser

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Join us for the Harcourt House Party Fundraiser September 26, 2026 and help support the artists, programs, and creative community that make Harcourt House a pillar of the Edmonton art scene!

DEADLINE: September 26, 2026 - 4:00 pm

Couch Surfing - Edmonton International Fringe Festival

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Ever hopped from couch to couch and felt like each place was its own little world? That's "Couch Surfing”. An improvised show where we take 3 words from the audience and create scenes, then (hopefully) weave everything together by the end.

DEADLINE: August 24, 2026 - 11:59 pm

General Auditions (Citadel Theatre)

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The Citadel Theatre is holding general auditions in September 2026!

DEADLINE: September 24, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Career Opportunity: Box Office + Front of House Representative

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The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is seeking a personable, professional, and highly organized Box Office + Front of House (FOH) Representative to join its Marketing + Sales team.

DEADLINE: August 25, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Murder on the Orient Express (Citadel Theatre)

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Agatha Christie's classic mystery comes to life in this thrilling whodunnit on stage. Playing September 19 to October 11, 2026.

DEADLINE: October 11, 2026 - 7:30 pm

Artivism Cohort: Join Our Prairie Retreat

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Join us September 1 to 3 for a free three-day retreat.

DEADLINE: August 23, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Stories That Echo: The Artivism Cohort Showcase

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After twelve weeks of civic exploration, storytelling, and creative practice, ECHOFORM's 2026 Artivism Cohort invites you to witness what they've built.

DEADLINE: October 17, 2026 - 11:00 am