THANK YOU to everyone who came out to this year’s Purple City Fest! The community really came together and energized downtown Edmonton.
Thank you to all the fest volunteers, sponsors, venue staff, security, market vendors, food vendors, conference delegates, visual artists, sound techs, photographers, wrestlers, showcase presenters, and musicians- you are what makes this festival happen!
PURPLE CITY 2026
September 11 - 13, 2026
PRESENTED BY EDMONTON DESTINATION MARKETING HOTELS
Purple City Music Festival is an independent, volunteer-run all ages music festival brought to you by Rain Shadow productions Ltd., an Edmonton-based non-profit who’s mission is to strengthen the arts within Alberta. We present three days of live music, panels, and public programming across downtown venues, with a focus on equity-deserving artists and communities.
As a proud signatory of the Keychange Pledge, we work to take action and create better balance in gender and intersectional diversity and inclusion both on the stage and behind the scenes.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
BECOME A PURPLE CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL SPONSOR
Purple City Music Festival provides you with a unique opportunity to support Edmonton’s arts and culture community.
As a festival focused on independent music, we capture a young, creative and curious audience ready to take on days and days worth of music.
We provide plenty of options for your organization to take part in the festival, depending on the level of sponsorship, that provides you ample opportunity to interact with festival goers. Our sponsorship team is excited to help you realize the potential of your investment.
To learn more, or to request a copy of Purple City Music Festival’s sponsorship information package, email us at :