Centennial Plaza

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Located in the downtown core and part of Edmonton’s Civic Precinct, Centennial Plaza hosts events and gatherings and is available year-round for event bookings.

Centennial Plaza, located south of the Stanley A. Milner Library, features upgraded seating and greenscapes, and LED flower lights illuminate the Plaza at night. A child-friendly art sculpture named UGO connects to the East Gardens in Churchill Square.

Current and Upcoming Events

Date	Event Name	Time	Location
Ongoing	Edmonton Arts Council (EAC) Daily Programming	Noon-4pm	Churchill Square
Tues & Thurs	EAC presents - Live @ Lunch	Noon-1pm	Churchill Square
Fridays	EAC presents - Beat Salad	Noon-2pm	Churchill Square
Oct 3	Indigenous Legal Career Day	11am-3pm	City Room
Oct 4	Sisters in Spirit Day 2024	1:30-3pm	City Room
Oct 5	Rodeo Week on the Square	Noon-3pm	Churchill Square
Oct 5	Action for Healthy Communities Graduation Ceremony	1-3:30pm	City Room
Oct 6	Tai-ji and Dance Practice
Oct 9	Korora Choirs - Youth Sing	3-4pm	City Room
Oct 12	Alberta International Young Artist Association - Thanksgiving Celebrating Concert and Exhibition	Noon-3pm	City Room

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

Features of the Plaza

Accessible green spaces that feature trees, shrubs and perennials
Animated light installations
Built-in seating and gathering spaces
Child-friendly design that encourages unstructured play
Public art pieces that evoke imagination and encourage play
Located next to the Stanley A Milner Library

Getting Here

The plaza is easily accessible by transit with Churchill LRT Station located nearby.

On-street and off-street parking is also available. See Parking Rates, Hours and Locations for more details.

Location

Centennial Plaza, Edmonton, Alberta

Event Bookings

Bookings are now open for events being held August 1, 2024 and beyond.

How to Book

To get started, submit a Civic Events Application.

Submit Event Application

All events must be booked through Civic Events to:

Confirm the site can accommodate your event
Plan ahead for special services
Alert you to any conflicts with other groups coming to the same site
Inform you of any additional permits or permissions that may be required

Costs

Bookable spaces available at $40.75/hour
Civic services fees and additional permits vary. A Liaison will work to outline additional costs before hosting your event. Examples include:
- Electrical services
- Vending Permit
- Road closures services
- Custodial services
- Corporate Security