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Explore AB & BC Music & Live Stage
From iconic outdoor summer concerts and intimate folk gatherings to ground-breaking theatre, comedy, and dance, Western Canada’s music and performance festivals bring world-class talent to stunning natural settings. Explore our calendar of upcoming live performances across Alberta and British Columbia, feel the music, and find your next unforgettable show.
"We hope what you discover across our Alberta and BC travel stories will lead you to unexpected adventures and new, learning experiences. Be sure and tell us where you end up.
#FestivalSeekers.
September 2026
Osoyoos Music in the Park Sept 4
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Location: Osoyoos, British Columbia
Fridays throughout summer, enjoy free live music in Osoyoos, lakeside at Gyro Park Bandshell.
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Sunshine Music Festival
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Location: Powell River, British Columbia
The Sunshine Music Festival is two days of great tunes during the Labour Day weekend, set along Palm Beach in Powell River. Pack your dancing shoes and get ready for a great time.
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Osoyoos Music in the Park Sept 11
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Location: Osoyoos, British Columbia
Fridays throughout summer, enjoy free live music in Osoyoos, lakeside at Gyro Park Bandshell.
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Sundog Festival
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Location: Vernon, British Columbia
Sundog Festival brings two days of music and the arts to Vernon, in their location at Civic Memorial Park
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Nanaimo International Jazz Festival
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Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia
Island hop to Nanaimo and bop to all kinds of great jazz, all September long!
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December 2026
Glow Edmonton
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Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Glow Edmonton takes you back to the childhood wonder of Christmas, at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Activities include a scavenger hunt through a lighted maze, an LED dance floor, over 100 live performances on the Glow stage, a market and food and drink vendors.
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January 2027
Winterruption YEG
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Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Music, drag, comedy, podcasts, wrestling and winter? Winterruption YEG lives up to its name, with a festival that will lift you out of the January blahs.
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July 2027
Kathaumixw
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Location: Powell River, British Columbia
The International Choral Kathaumixw is a 5-day choral festival. Enjoy concerts, learn from peers and from world renowned choral artists, watch competitions and connect during social events.
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