Next ''Kitchen Party'' at La Girandole
March 13th, 2026
6h00pm - 8h00pm
#12, Main floor of
La Cité Francophone
Dancing by
Zéphyr
Junior!
Calling by Gilbert Parent!
Ticket includes :
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Access to the activities
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Snacks and drinks ( wines, and non-alcoholic options of juice & pop )
Buy your tickets online ahead of time for
the best price!
Free for kids
12 and under!
Les Veillées Vagabondes!
Around Alberta... coming March 2026
This project is to pass on tradition and share it across the province. It’s an exchange between musicians, callers, and dancers, all in a welcoming, community spirit!
Dancing together, celebrating our heritage, and bringing communities to life — that’s the soul of Alberta's Francophonie!
Le 7 Mars, 2026 - Bonnyville
In collaboration with l'ACFA de Bonnyville / Cold Lake
📍Cultural Centre ACFA - Bonnyville, AB
📅 March 7th, 2026 - 1pm to 4pm
With musicians: Calvin Vollrath, Rhea Labrie, and Justin Smith!
Sugar Shack event, free and open all!
Located in Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Justin Smith is a traditional and folk guitarist who has been playing since his youth. He graduated from MacEwan University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Music in performance. Justin has performed across Alberta with Brianna Lizotte, including at the Edmonton Folk Fest and Canmore Folk Fest, and contributed to her album Winston and I, nominated for a 2025 JUNO Award.
Rhea Labrie’s passion for dance took off when she was accepted into the National Folk Ensemble ''Les Sortilèges'' in Montreal in 1987. She rose through the ranks, performed leading roles, and toured across Quebec, Canada, the United States, and Europe. For more than 20 years, she taught Métis jigging at Les Blés d’Or in St. Paul, Alberta, and led workshops throughout Western Canada and the United States.
Calvin Vollrath is widely recognized for his performances, teaching, judging, and talent as a composer. Today, he focuses on producing albums for himself and for other musicians across the country, while continuing to do what he loves most—playing the fiddle. www.calvinvollrath.com
Le 7 Mars, 2026 - Calgary
In collaboration with la Cité des Rocheuses
📍 Le Café Théatre de la Cité des Rocheuses
- Calgary, AB
📅 March 7th, 2026 - 6pm to 8pm
Dancing and live music: Free tickets!
The excellent reputation of the Quebec duo Folklofolie is well established in Quebec and across Canada! With electrifying energy on stage, Marie-Claude (fiddler) and André (guitar and vocals) have been presenting highly interactive folk shows in schools, carnivals, corporate events, and festivals for more than ten years.
Come relive the atmosphere of traditional gatherings through invitations to sing, dance, and play folk instruments. Experience a truly unique musical moment and have fun with Folklofolie!
Le 19 Mars, 2026 - St. Albert
In collaboration with l'ACFA de Centrealta
📍Alexandre-Taché School - St.Albert, AB
📅 March 19th, 2026 - 12pm to 3pm
Artists : Gilbert Parent, Dominic Plamondon, Alex Sagert, et Kessler Douglas!
School Event : Cabane à sucre
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Dominic Plamondon is a Edmonton-based fiddler who plays a variety of genres, including folk, country, rock, classical, and jazz. With over 15 years of study, he is a performer, singer-songwriter, and composer passionate about sharing the joy of music.
Through his acting and teaching, Gilbert Parent, also known as Le Bûcheron, inspires people to appreciate the traditions and cultural diversity that make Canada truly unique.
Alex Sagert is a guitarist, singer, and composer based in Edmonton, Alberta. A MacEwan University graduate with over 17 years of stage experience, he is an enthusiastic and versatile performer skilled in a wide range of jazz and popular music styles.
Kessler Douglas is an eclectic musician from Edmonton whose music blends jazz, funk, ambient, and Americana. A versatile bassist and guitarist, he has been a prominent figure in Edmonton’s music scene for over ten years!
Le 28 Mars, 2026 - Red Deer
En collaboration avec l'ACFA de Red Deer
📍 Cultural Centre, during the Carnaval
d'Hiver 2026!
📅 March 28th, 2026 - 12pm to 2pm
Artists : Daniel et Aline Gervais, Dominic Plamondon, et Justin Smith
Open to the public : Free entry!
Daniel Gervais, winner of the Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Championship in 2011 and 2016, has been playing the fiddle since the age of five. He maintains an active career with performances, teaching, and recording projects, and has completed graduate studies in the Master of Music program at the University of Alberta.
A French-Canadian step dance choreographer and dancer, Aline Dupuis-Gervais has been teaching dance and step dancing with the Zéphyr Jr performance group at La Girandole Dance School for nearly 20 years. A graduate with a Bachelor’s in Education from Campus Saint-Jean, she also teaches music for the Centre-Nord School Board at Père-Lacombe Elementary School.
The veillées are coming near you!
