Spanning all genres from folk to hip-hop and roots to jazz, The Works Stage turns Capital Plaza into a massive musical hub in downtown Edmonton, showcasing the best acts from Edmonton and beyond, back to back and all for free! Enjoy summer at The Works Licensed Patio sponsored by Big Rock Brewery: kick back in the grassy hill with the perfect view of the stage, or put on your dancing shoes and enjoy! Make your festival experience unforgettable: kick off your summer with over 100 performances at The Works.
Special Events on Stage
TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival
June 22 and 24 – 29: 12pm–2pm
The Works with Jazz program is a one-of-a-kind cooperative program bringing some of Edmonton’s finest jazz musicians to The Works for a free lunch hour set. Soak up the smooth sounds of jazz under the sun with Works with Jazz.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21
The Works celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day highlighting Chubby Cree, Western Canadian Music Award nominees Celeigh Cardinal and Jay Gilday, and other Indigenous Artists.
St Jean Baptiste presented by Festival Edmonton Chante
June 22 – 24: 6pm – 11pm
Celebrate French Canadian culture at The Works! Enjoy an energetic soundtrack of the greatest hits in Québécois and French-Canadian music all St Jean Baptiste Day weekend, presented in partnership with francophone music Festival Edmonton Chante.
Canadian Multiculturalism Day
June 27
The Works celebrates Canadian Multiculturalism Day with diverse presentations from some of the many active and vibrant cultural communities in Edmonton.
Canada Day
July 1 | 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Programmed in partnership with the Alberta Legislature, the Canada Day stage brings Alberta stars! Don’t miss Rae Spoon, Jocelyn Alice, Altameda, and party to DJ KZK!
