Put on your cowboy hat, polish your boots and get ready for the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMAs) and Canadian Country Music Week.
As Edmonton warmly welcomes music artists and fans from across the country, everyone can enjoy the many exciting events during Canadian Country Music Week, September 11-14.
This week-long celebration will showcase Edmonton's vibrant music scene through local programming, dancing, songwriting speaker series, over 90 live performances across the city and events for fans of all ages.
Canadian Country Music Awards Show
Celebrate the best in Canadian country music at the 42nd annual CCMA Awards (presented by TD).
Date: September 14, 2024
Time: 6pm
Location: Rogers Place
Schedule of Events
Time: 4-8pm
Mosey on down to Sir Winston Churchill Square and the City Hall Plaza for some down-home country fun the whole family will enjoy, featuring activities and entertainment including live country music performances, line dancing, a bandana craft, games, giveaways, chalk art, roving performers and more.
Time: 5-6pm
Get your country groove on with a live musical performance by Nathan Miller.
Time: 6:30-8pm
Kick up your heels with line dancing on the City Hall Plaza with Boot Scootin’ Boogie Dance Club, accompanied by live music from David Jukebox Leigh.
Food trucks will be on-site from 11am-8pm.
CCMA Country Crawl and Legends Car Show
Experience some of the best talent in Canadian country music when the CCMA Country Crawl comes to the Square!
Date: Thursday September 12
Time: 3-7pm
Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square
Admission: Free (no tickets are required)
With support from the City of Edmonton’s Downtown Vibrancy Fund, the CCMA Country Crawl will feature 90 performances in 33 shows in 19 venues (plus some pop-up venues), leading up to and during Country Music Week 2024. Visit CCMA Country Crawl for full details.
Want to see the whole show inside the Winspear Centre? Visit 2024 CCMA Legends Show presented by CFCW for additional information and to buy tickets.
Schedule of Events
The 2024 CCMA Legends Show kicks off with loads of free, pre-concert fun that includes hot rides and hotter tunes.
Time: 3-7pm
Calling all gearheads! Check out 15 of the coolest vehicles at the Legends Car Show.
Time: 5-5:45pm
Enjoy a special performance by Canadian country music singer Colleen Rae.
Time: 6-6:45pm
Stomp your boots to a performance by Canadian musician Bob Donaldson and enjoy his eclectic sound, described as acoustic “music with a twist."
Food trucks will be on-site from 11am-8pm.
Movies on the Square Goes Country!
Date: Friday September 13
Time: 4-9pm
Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square
Admission: Free
Join us for a special double feature of Movies on the Square - country and western edition, featuring the kids’ classics Spirit Untamed (starts at 5pm), followed by Rango (6:45pm).
Arrive early for some great pre-movie entertainment, including:
- Live country music by Travis Dolter (4-5pm)
- Craft making with the Edmonton Public Library
- Face painting and temporary tattoos
- Games and activities
- Giveaways and much more
A sensory tent will be available, courtesy of Autism Edmonton.
Food trucks will be on-site from Noon-8pm.
Live at Lunch
Get your toes tapping for special country and western-themed editions of Live at Lunch, brought to you by the City and its partner, the Edmonton Arts Council.
Date: September 10-13
Time: Noon-1pm
Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square
Admission: Free
| Date | Performer |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Sept 10 | VISSIA |
| Wednesday Sept 11 | Andrea Nixon |
| Thursday Sept 12 | D'orjay The Singing Shaman |
| Friday Sept 13 | The Bobby Tenderloin Universe (Duo) |
Food trucks will be on site from 11am-2pm.
Please note: Weather conditions or poor air quality may result in the cancellation of these outdoor events. Call 311 for current event information.
Getting There
Why not leave the driving to us? Sir Winston Churchill Square and City Hall Plaza are easily reached by bus and LRT. Plan your trip using our Trip Planner.
Parking
Parking is available in the Canada Place and Stanley A. Milner Library parkades with elevator access for accessibility.