Edmonton Art Crawl 2026
About this Event
Presented by CIVIQ Labs, Edmonton Art Crawl brings the city's creative scene into the streets from September 4–6, 2026. Explore gallery openings, live painting competitions, mural fest takeovers, panel talks, and after-dark parties, all within walking distance of each other in the heart of downtown.
Whether you're an artist, collector, student, or just someone who loves a good weekend out, there's something on the map for you.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- 🎨 Live art competitions and community canvas painting
- 🖼️ Gallery openings, private studio experiences, and art sales
- 🎶 Live music, DJ sets, and a rooftop party
- 🗣️ A community panel on the future of Edmonton's art scene
- 🍷 Curated evening experiences with limited capacity
General festival admission is free. A few signature experiences have limited capacity and require registration below.
📍 The 5 Venues:
- O-Day'Min Park (10150 107 St NW)
- Carbon Graphics (10159 108 St NW - the parking lot)
- The Parks, CRU (10135 108 St NW)
- Uncommon Gallery (9912 109 St NW)
- Maccashom Loft (10301 109 St NW - 2nd floor)
Friday, September 4
🕑: 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Youth Sound Lab by Secret Garden Studios @ O-day'min Park
🕑: 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Poetry Session by Heart of the City @ O-day'min Park
🕑: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
DJ sets by last.calltv @ O-day'min Park
🕑: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Double Lunch @ Carbon Graphics Parking Lot
Info: Lineup: 7PM — SAHIL |
8PM — Social Eyes |
9PM — Glitter Rat
Saturday, September 5
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Art's Role in Community & Social Impact @ The Parks
Info: Before the paint flies, we're talking about why it matters. Join us for "Art's Role in Community & Social Impact," a live panel discussion kicking off Saturday at The Parks CRU.
● ️ Kim Fjordbotten, Creator of ArtWalk
● ️ Darren W. Jordan, Founder of 5 Arts 1 Love
● ️ Colin Campbell, Executive Director of CIVIQ Labs
● ️ Anand Pye, Executive Director of Mural Fest
● Moderated by Styled by Nif
An honest conversation on how art shapes community, and what it takes to elevate Edmonton's creative scene, right before we watch that same energy hit the canvas live.
Then stick around: the Live Art Painting Competition kicks off right after.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Live Art Painting Competition @ The Parks
Info: Saturday at Edmonton Art Crawl means paint, palettes, and pressure. Watch local artists go head-to-head live at The Parks CRU in a timed painting competition, judged by both the crowd and a panel.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Jazz Performance @ The Parks Rooftop
Host: Mboya Nicholson Trio
Info: Jazz on The Parks Rooftop ft. Mboya Nicholson Trio
Come for the art, stay for the sunset jazz set. Limited capacity. Must register
🕑: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Uncommon Studio: Community Canvas w/ Glen & Friends @ 9912 109 St NW
Host: Glen Renold
Info: Come hang out with Glen and friends in his studio space as they paint works in progress, spin some tunes, and chill in his cool studio space right above The Common.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Inside the Chaos Lab: Private Studio Visit @ Maccosham Loft
Host: Glen Renold
Info: Step inside Glen Renold’s new gallery space at Maccosham for an intimate sensory experience open to the public. Explore private collections and works in progress while enjoying wine and small bites in a thoughtfully curated setting.
Limited capacity. Registration is required.
Sunday, September 6
🕑: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Heart of the City x Latin Music Fest @ Carbon Graphics
Host: Barrio 78 Trio
Info: Close out the Art Crawl weekend at Carbon Graphics with Heart of the City's Latin Music Fest, featuring live sets from Manny Valencia Cumbia Trio, Tilo Paiz Band, and Cristian de la Luna, plus food, drinks, and an all-day party atmosphere.
FEATURING:
Barrio 78 Trio
Tilo Paiz Band
Cristian de la Luna
Food, drinks, art, and culture running all afternoon.
General admission is free. This is the closing event of the three-day Edmonton Art Crawl, see the main event page for the full weekend schedule and map.
Where is it happening?
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