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Calling All Captains will light up the stage at Rockin’ Thunder Music Festival on Saturday, July 11, and this performance holds extra special meaning as they return to their hometown of Edmonton. Hear from lead singer Luc Gauthier and guitarist Brad Bremner as they share what this city, its community, and this homecoming performance means...

Rockin’ Thunder returns to Edmonton to rock the city once again this summer, and you won’t want to miss it!  Rockin’ Thunder, Edmonton’s largest rock festival, is back for another high-energy weekend at the exhibition lands at the Edmonton EXPO Centre on July 11–12. Following a sold-out debut in 2025, Rockin’ Thunder returns to Edmonton bigger and louder than ever, bringing together legendary...

At the Edmonton EXPO Centre, an award-winning team of chefs works behind the scenes to curate unforgettable culinary experiences for events of every kind. Among the standout offerings are the pastries and desserts, crafted by Executive Pastry Chef Arthur Chen and his talented team of pastry chefs.  Where Creativity Meets Consistency  Chef Arthur Chen is a master of his...

Executive Chef Jiju is proud to work with our friends and partners Ron and Wendy from Erdmann’s Garden’s and Greenhouses to present the Erdmann’s Farm Potato Pavé Terrine Recipe that you can prepare in your very own kitchen. Alberta is home to world-class farmers who work with our chefs to produce the freshest ingredients –...

During a typical calendar year, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre welcome a combined 1.7 million guests who visit to experience more than 800 yearly events…but 2020 was anything but typical.

As two of Edmonton’s busiest venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre, we recognize that events play a powerful role in the cultural fabric of our communities. In collaboration with our friends at Trixstar, we are sharing solution-seeking insights for the future of the live event experience.

Throughout the year we have seen the format of live events quickly pivot. As an industry, we have witnessed the creation of unique events that have been a product of the pandemic.

During a typical calendar year, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre welcome a combined 1.7 million guests who visit to experience more than 800 yearly events…but 2020 was anything but typical.

With 522,000 square-feet of operating space, the Edmonton EXPO Centre is committed to creating a culture of social, environmental and economic sustainability as a resource for sustainable events.