Experience a unique, dynamic gathering place and service hub for the francophone community and people seeking to enjoy the liveliness and charm of French culture. Come for a meal, join us for a show, dance to live music, welcome your wedding guests in our event spaces, or invite us into your community to learn more about French culture.

Home to more than 30 francophone organizations, businesses & services

Servus Credit Union Patio Series

MelAfrique

September 12

This band was formed in Edmonton in 2016. The name Melafrique is a condensed form of the term "Melanin from Africa". We play a variety of genres: Jazz, R&B, Reggae, Neo-soul; in combination with different African styles of music. Melafrique hopes to inspire the world with good music, and through music, we express our identities as African people, Caribbean people, and musicians. The band includes members from Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Angola, Jamaica, and Canada.

Jim Head au CAFÉ bicyclette

September 26

Jim Head has spent much of his career in Edmonton, home to a thriving jazz scene and one of Canada's great jazz clubs, the Yardbird Suite, where he is a frequent performer. He also spent several years in Montreal, studying at McGill University and working with many of the leading artists in the Montreal jazz scene.

Festival Edmonton Chante

October 10 and 11

Octobre 10:
Marie Flipo-Bergeron et Suzie Villeneuve
Octobre 11 :
Sympa César, Meera Sylvain et Juno

Festival FRINGE

August 16 to 26, 2024

LIVE music every night
from 7pm to 9pm

La Cité francophone and Centre communautaire d'Edmonton continue the celebration of local artists and live music, providing music lovers a chance to enjoy magnificent FREE concerts!

Visit

Make La Cité francophone a destination on your travels. Our cultural tourism experiences include outdoor kitchen parties, sugar shacks, concerts, guided tours, and connections to northern francophone and Métis communities. Whether you are close by or travelling from afar, we welcome you.

Experience

Experience Flying Canoë Volant — a magical, interactive storytelling extravaganza with live music, races, and games. Journey on illuminated trails through Mill Creek Ravine and the river valley, exploring the joy and playfulness of French culture.

Celebrate

Book your wedding or special event in the heart of the French Quarter. Welcome your guests in our bright, light-filled indoor and outdoor spaces, delighting their taste buds with food inspired by simple, fresh ingredients and a French flair.

Connect

Access a vast array of services for newcomers and established francophones in a unique hub that was purposefully built for the community to meet and connect. Gather to experience the joy and diversity of our evolving francophone community.

Enjoy

Visit CAFÉ bicylette to enjoy house made casual French meals, coffee, and pastry with friends and family. Our lively atmosphere extends to a vast patio — open year-round so you can bask in long summer evenings and the enchantment of our winter city.

Learn

Attend interactive workshops and tours for people of all ages that inspire appreciation for French culture and the francophone community in Canada. Cross-curricular school programs explore Métis culture and the stories of French Canadians.