Winterruption 2027 fills five days in downtown Edmonton with concerts, comedy and drag from Wednesday, January 20 to Sunday, January 24, 2027. The festival announced its lineup in October, and attention has since shifted to tickets: all-venue wristbands are nearly gone, according to Curiocity.

Who is playing Winterruption 2027?

The seventh edition pairs touring acts with local names. Bill Callahan, Grouper and Cola sit among the top draws, alongside Clarion, Deadbolt, Parlor Greens, Habibi and TRAITRS, Exclaim! reports.

For many Edmonton fans, the headline is Shout Out Out Out Out. The local electropunks are booked for their first full show in close to eight years, apart from a DJ set in 2024.

Other parts of the programme widen the festival beyond music:

  • The Northern Arts Conference runs January 21 to 22.
  • Indigenous Arts Day on January 24 offers DJ workshops with Shub and Handsome Tiger, a mix of modern and heritage musical styles, and food like tea and bannock shared with Elders.
  • Kevin McDonald of The Kids in the Hall leads a local cast in his rock opera, Kevin McDonald Superstar.
  • Comedians Dave Hill and John Batt, known for the @canada.gov.ca account, are on the bill.
  • Brooke Lynn Hytes, who hosts Canada's Drag Race, tops the drag lineup on January 23.

How much are tickets, and what does a wristband cover?

Wristbands went on general sale on October 12. Curiocity lists last-chance festival wristbands at $164.42 each and VIP versions, which add skip-the-line entry and commemorative items, at $272.42.

A wristband carries weight because venues set aside 25 to 30 per cent of their capacity for holders, according to the festival's website. At smaller rooms, holders are advised to show up early. Single-show tickets differ by artist, and a handful of events are free while space lasts.

The full schedule, free City Hall events included, is due to be published soon.

Why you should go

  • A hometown return: Shout Out Out Out Out play their first full set in nearly eight years.
  • Variety under one pass: Indie, punk, electronic and experimental music share the bill with comedy and drag.
  • More than gigs: The arts conference and Indigenous Arts Day add talks, workshops and food.
  • Free entry exists: Some shows cost nothing, though capacity decides who gets in.
  • Easy to plan: Five days across several downtown venues let visitors shape their own weekend.

What to know before you go

Winterruption runs January 20 to 24, 2027, at venues across downtown Edmonton. Wristbands and single tickets are sold online; the brief gives no box-office address, so check the festival's website for venues and the schedule. Age limits are not stated, so confirm with the organizer.

FAQ

When is Winterruption 2027?

It runs from Wednesday, January 20 to Sunday, January 24, 2027, at venues in downtown Edmonton.

How much are Winterruption 2027 tickets?

Last-chance festival wristbands cost $164.42 and VIP wristbands $272.42, according to Curiocity. Single-show prices vary by artist, and some events are free.