Celebrate the Season

Every December, the Legislative Assembly celebrates the holiday season with Albertans by lighting up the Legislature Grounds and featuring free festive musical performances in the beautiful Legislature rotunda and grounds.

 

Light Up

Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Queen Elizabeth II Building, and outdoor stage on south end of Violet King Henry Plaza 

6 p.m. to 8 p.m. :  Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre open - Free family friendly activities, musical performances and hot chocolate, with donations accepted for United Way. Explore the Borealis Gallery, Capital Gifts, Democracy Discovery Centre and Pehonan Theatre. Washrooms available.

6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. : Light Up ceremony on the outdoor stage on south end of the Violet King Henry Plaza. Come join us for the countdown and light up of the majestic Legislature grounds, including the big Christmas tree!

Celebrate the Season

December 5 to 20, 2025

Legislature Building Rotunda

Fridays : Noon to 1 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays : 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Entry is through the West Doors, security screening required for all visitors. Seating in the Rotunda is limited, priority should be given to those with mobility issues. Standing room available. 

2025 Performance Schedule

Celebrate the Season

6.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Light Up at the Legislature - Ceremony

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

ON STAGE INSIDE

Cosmopolitan Music Society - Cosmopolitan Chorus and Overtones Handbell Ensemble

Noon to 12:25 p.m.

St. Teresa Grade 5 & 6 School Choir

12:30 p.m. to 12:55 p.m.

Johnny Bright School Choir

6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Archbishop MacDonald High School Choir

7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Saxophobia

6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Gateway Chorus

7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

YEGospel Project

Noon to 12:25 p.m.

Monsignor Fee Otterson Glee Club

12:30 p.m. to 12:55 p.m.

St. Vincent 4-5-6 Choir

6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Memory Lane Singers

7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Mill Creek Colliery Band

6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Nottingham Youth Choir

7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Sound Opportunity

Noon to 12:25 p.m.

Laurier Heights Grade 7 Band

12:30 p.m. to 12:55 p.m.

Major General Griesbach School

6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Edmonton Young Voices

7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Andiamo Sax Quartet

6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Edmonton Endpins Quartet

7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Male Choir Leiderkranz

Legislature Building Notice:


Public entrance to the Legislature is located on the west side of the building.
Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your scheduled guided tour. 

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Watch Live Performances

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See the lights

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Revel in the Magic

Grounds Map

Your guide to navigating the Legislature grounds.