Experience Downtown Edmonton's Holiday Season with a variety of festive events all within a quick drive from Citizen on Jasper! From Sir Winston Churchill Square's New Year's Eve Festival with fireworks to Cirque du Soleil's vibrant 'Corteo,' and The Citadel's heartwarming 'A Christmas Carol,' our city is brimming with festive joy. Keep reading below to discover a new festive event to visit this year!

Glow Christmas Festival Edmonton

Prepare yourselves, Edmonton! Glow is back with new attractions that promise a million dazzling lights, Santa's visit, and fantastic spots for holiday selfies. LED swings, murals perfect for family photos, and the Merry Makers Market guarantee a 'Fairytale Christmas' you won't want to miss!

Admission

Tickets : HERE

Date: Friday, December 1st, 2023 – Sunday, December 31st, 2023

Directions from Citizen on Jasper: 18 Minute DRIVE

A Christmas Carol at The Citadel Theatre

Will the three spirits manage to soften Scrooge's heart in time? The Citadel brings back A Christmas Carol by David van Belle. Edmonton's beloved holiday tradition, based on Charles Dickens' classic, is the perfect festive celebration. This performance, sprinkled with favourite Christmas melodies in a 1950s style, brings the nostalgia of the season.

Admission

Tickets: HERE

Date: Friday December 8, 2023 – Saturday December 23, 2023

Directions from Citizen on Jasper: 9 Minute DRIVE

Cirque du Soleil: Corteo

Corteo, from the Italian word "cortege," is like a joyful parade created by a clown. It's a lively mix of acrobatics, comedy, and acting that whisks you away into a world of fun and spontaneity, caught between heaven and earth, only at Cirque Du Soleil.

Admission

Tickets HERE

Date: December 27th – December 31st 

Directions from Citizen on Jasper: 8 Minute DRIVE

New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Festival Edmonton

Plan to ring in the New Year 2024 near Sir Winston Churchill Square with free family fun! Enjoy music, entertainment, and activities, plus free skate rentals. There are two fireworks shows: one at 9 p.m. for families and a traditional one at midnight. Join us for a joyful New Year’s Eve in Downtown Edmonton!

Admission

Tickets: FREE

Date: December 31, 2023

Directions from Citizen on Jasper: 10 Minute DRIVE