Sir Winston Churchill Square and City Hall Plaza

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In the heart of Edmonton’s downtown, Sir Winston Churchill Square and City Hall Plaza are home to many world-class festivals and community events.

Come skate on the ice rink in winter, splash in the fountain in summer, check out the art and rotating exhibits, or listen in on a public meeting inside City Hall. The area can be enjoyed year-round.

What's Happening

Upcoming Events

Date	Event Name	Time	Location
May 10	Edmonton Heritage Council - Honouring Indigenous Heritage Practitioners	11am-2pm	City Room
May 11 & 18	Edmonton Multicultural Innovative Society - Taiji and Dance Practice	Noon-2pm	City Room
May 11 & 18	Edmonton Qipao Club - Dance Practice	2:30-4:30pm	City Room
May 14	Moose Hide Campaign Day	1-4pm	City Room
May 17	Splash Day/Movies on the Square	11am-5pm	City Hall Plaza/Churchill Square
May 17	Edmonton Chinese Writers Club - Sharing Wisdom Across Cultures through Stories Book Launch	2-4pm	City Room
May 24	Palestine Day	Noon-9pm	Churchill Square
May 30	Edmonton Fire Rescue Services - Recruit Class 159 Graduation Ceremony	2:30-5pm	City Room

Edmonton Arts Council Events

All Edmonton Arts Council events take place in Churchill Square.

Date	Event Name	Time
Daily	Daily Games	Noon-8pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays	Live at Lunch	Noon-1pm
Tuesdays	Latin Dance Nights	6-8pm
Thursdays	CypherWild	6-9pm
Fridays	Beat Salad	Noon-2pm

Current Exhibit

Exhibits can be found inside City Hall in City Room East.

Date	Event Name	Time
Nov 22-May 22	Hear Our Voices: Michel People and Residential Schools Exhibit	During building hours

Note: Changes may occur as events are changed, confirmed or cancelled.

City Hall Fountain

Fountain and Changeroom Hours

Open daily: 10am-9pm

City Hall Fountain may close due to inclement weather. Check Facility Notifications for the latest status.

Closures are determined by temperature (below 12 °C), air quality (monitored at the McCauley station), and extreme weather (stormy, heavy rain, lightning/thunder).

Book an Event

To host an event at Churchill Square or City Hall Plaza, submit a request at least 8 weeks before your preferred event date.

Movies on the Square in Churchill Square

The spaces allow for many types of activities, programs and events and can host over 10,000 people.

Planning an Event?

City Hall Plaza and Sir Winston Churchill Square are flexible venues that can be booked for many types of events.

See Booking Details and Costs

Edmonton Sign

The sign brightens our downtown core, making it a more attractive, welcoming and vibrant destination for Edmontonians and visitors.

Artist standing in front of mural on back of Edmonton sign

Two people standing in front of Edmonton sign

The structure, which is more than 32 feet long, was designed by local design agency Vignettes Showcase Inc™ in collaboration with Métis and Cree artist Michelle Sound and Nehiway/Dene/Métis artist Crystal Clark.

Behind the word Edmonton is a series of programmable LED lights that fade in and out of hues of yellow and blue. During most days, the lights will create dancing patterns to reflect the colours of our skies: northern lights, sunsets and sunrises.

Learn about the Sign and the Artists

Location and City Hall Hours

1 Sir Winston Churchill Square

City Hall Building

Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm
Sat-Sun: 10am-6pm
Holidays: 10am-6pm

Access City Hall through the southwest and southeast entrances. Visitors can expect a security screening and bag check.

Visitor Information Desk

Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
Holidays: Closed

The information desk helps Edmontonians and visitors find information about the City of Edmonton and its programs and services.

Contact Us

Civic Events and Festivals Section

Email	civic.events@edmonton.ca
Phone	311

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Sir Winston Churchill Square and City Hall Plaza