GospelFest

GospelFest is Edmonton’s first-ever gospel music festival and showcase, dedicated to celebrating the cultural and historical significance of Black gospel music in Edmonton and beyond. This first-of-its-kind event fosters community engagement through show-stopping music, delectable food, and cultural exchange. In short, GospelFest is about bringing something to Edmonton that should have been here all along. GospelFest is for everyone — come feel the joy.

This year’s festival highlights the grandeur of gospel music through storytelling, song, and sacred traditions rooted in the Black church — including the many art forms it has influenced. Celebrating the intersection of gospel music with classical music, fashion, jazz, ballet, and other artistic expressions, GospelFest 2026 tells the awe-inspiring story of a people who not only endured, but excelled. We are more than what we survived, we are excellence personified.

Join us on June 28^th at the Citadel Theatre to celebrate equity, culture, and music in the heart of Edmonton.