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Your Guide to StreetFest

One of Edmonton’s first flagship Festivals of summer, The Edmonton International Street Performers Festival brings 10 days of variety performances to Sir Winston Churchill Square. From Circus acts and comedy to music and downright death-defying feats, StreetFest dazzles thousands of city-goers each summer. Here is your guide to navigate all the fun like a pro:

 

FESTIVAL SITE

Our main Festival site is Sir Winston Churchill Square located between 99 Street and 100 Street and between 102 Avenue and 102A Avenue. It’s the heart of downtown in Edmonton’s Arts District, right in front of City Hall.

Please walk your bikes, scooters, and skateboards across the Square and to designated parking areas for the safety of those around you. Thank you!

ACCESS

We are open to the public and the Square is wheelchair accessible. There is no admission cost and all street performances are in the pass-the-hat tradition. There is an accessible drop-off/pick-up point for DATS, taxi, and ridesharing (no parking) at the intersection of 102A Avenue and 99 Street, in front of the Art Gallery of Alberta entrance.

If you would like to borrow a folding chair to make your time at the festival more comfortable, we encourage you to visit the Information Tent on the south end of the Square and ask!

 

GENERAL HOURS

Kids’ World programming (including the Kids’ Stage and the Craft Tent) begins at 10:00am each day and runs until 5:00pm. Busker Academy programming now begins at 12:00pm each day and runs until 8:00pm. Please note that there is no Kids’ World programming on Friday, July 3rd, and both Busker Academy and Kids’ World ends at 4:00pm on Sunday, July 12th.

Circle Shows and other Festival programming begins at 11:00am and runs until 10:00pm.

 

Friday, July 3: [5:00pm – 10:00pm]

Saturday, July 4 to Saturday, July 11: [10:00am – 10:00pm]

Sunday, July 12: [10:00am – 5:00pm]

 

GETTING HERE AND HOME AGAIN

ETS:

Parking in the downtown core can be a challenge. Consider travelling with ETS – our official festival transit provider – instead! The LRT and ETS Buses stop on or near Churchill Square.

For detailed information on ETS routes to get to StreetFest, check out our transit to StreetFest page.

For general transit info, call: 311 or 780-442-5311 (outside of Edmonton).

For general online info, visit: www.edmonton.ca/edmonton-transit-system-ets

 

ACCESSIBLE DROP OFF ZONE:

There is an accessible drop off zone for DATS, taxis, and ridesharing to spare you the puzzle of parking downtown! This zone is the intersection of 99 St and 102A Ave, which can be accessed by turning off of 97 St onto 102A Ave heading west. Please note that this zone is only for being dropped off / picked up from the Festival, and not for parking.

 

PAID PARKING:

Paid parking is available at a variety of locations downtown. Please note that construction on 99 St between 102 Ave and Jasper Ave has impacted surrounding parking areas.

Here are a few options for places to park by Churchill Square:

  • Stanley A. Milner Library Parkade
    10165 100 St
    NOTE:  The parkade entrance on 99 Street, at the Citadel Theatre, will be open.  The parkade’s entrance and exit on 100 Street will be closed due to construction.
    View Map (credit to the Citadel Theatre)

 

  • City Hall Parkade
    1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
    99 St entrance
    NOTE: The parkade entrance can be accessed by turning into 102A Ave heading west from 97 St, and turning north on 99 St.

 

  • Edmonton City Centre Parkades
    EAST Main Parkade: 102A Ave between 100 St and 101 St
    WEST Main Parkade: 103 St and 102 St entrances
    View Map and Rates

 

  • Canada Place Parkade
    9700 Jasper Ave
    View Map (credit to the Citadel Theatre)

 

  • City Market Surface Lot
    10165 97 Street

 

BICYCLES:

Please note that we have limited bike racks available on the Square. Please bring your own locks. StreetFest is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

 

OFFICIAL STREETFEST PUB

Feeling thirsty after all the StreetFest action? Though we do not have a beer garden on site, we encourage you to visit The Sherlock Holmes Pub Downtown – the Official StreetFest Pub – for all of your imbibing desires! You can find them on Rice Howard Way NW (10012 101A Ave), just a 5-minute walk south of Churchill Square.

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ON-SITE INFO

Check out our Information Tent located on the South side of the Square for moment-by-moment performance schedules and programming information. The performance schedule changes fluidly and the most up-to-date information will be at the Information Tent.

 

WEATHER OR NOT

We are a 99.9% outdoor Festival. Please be sure to double check the weather forecast before you join us on the Square and prepare accordingly. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and comfortable shoes will help make your festival experience awesome. You are also welcome to bring a small folding stool or chair to sit in for performances. We adjust performance schedules according to the weather conditions and our crowds. Your enjoyment and safety are our priority. When you arrive at Sir Winston Churchill Square, please go to our Information Tent for the latest updates.

 

PROGRAMMING

There is a LOT to take in and experience during this year’s Festival. Catch a street performance show throughout the day from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Don’t miss our Festival Kick-Off Show at 5:00pm on July 3. Try your hand at circus arts at Busker Academy from 12:00pm – 8:00pm, or check out Kids’ World to see shows and do activities made for the youngest of Festival-goers (like a Craft Tent and an obstacle course), between 10:00am and 5:00pm. Show off your moves by dancing and walking with Festival artists in our ParticiParade on July 6, July 7, and July 8 at 5:00pm! For our age 18+ festival-goers, buy a ticket to our not-seen-on-the-street, indoor Late Night Madness Cabaret on July 10 and 11, starting at 10:15pm in the Rice at the Citadel Theatre. And, of course, if you’re feeling like taking a break from all the fun, grab a bite to eat from our on-site food vendors and shop at the arts & crafts vendors.

 

PETS

Festivals can be loud, hot, and crowded. This can get very stressful for our non-human friends. Please leave your animals at home when you visit Churchill Square.

 

SMOKING

There is no smoking or vaping allowed anywhere on the Festival site. Please step off Churchill Square to smoke or vape.

 

GROUPS

If you’re coming with a group, ensure all children or others requiring supervision are easily recognizable – matching hats, shirts, or wristbands work wonderfully. Daycares, Camp Groups, and parents, take this opportunity to teach children how it works at our Festival: ensure everyone has a few dollars in their pockets to pay the performers for their excellent work.

 

MAKE A DONATION

Help keep the awesome programming of StreetFest accessible to everyone. If you are able, please donate at the Information Tent, online here, or through the donation bins on site. All donations go directly towards supporting the free-of-charge programming on site.

 

If you need assistance or have a question, just ask. We’re here to help!

STREETFEST INFO

780-425-5162 Ext. 2

www.edmontonstreetfest.com

info@edmontonstreetfest.com