Purple City is a forward-thinking music festival of the future. This multi-day, multi-venue, all-ages music experience is a youth inspired arts event that is focused on the newest sounds from the global underground. Purple City prides itself in being collaborative & community oriented and the core of the festival is built on the amazing groundwork of Edmonton’s rich and diverse music community.

The festival’s eclectic programming and passion for independent music continues to create a one-of-a-kind festival experience that showcases the best talent from our own backyard, in addition to opening our ears to some incredible national and international acts.

Purple City’s mandate is to create an event for all ages that is diverse, inclusive and progressive. From psyche rock to punk rock, avant garde to folk, goth to darkwave Purple City is music Festival of discovery & indie staples a like.

The festival will take place from September 11 to 13, 2026, and Numa Echos will perform live on the festival’s closing night, Sunday, September 13; however, she will be at the Masonic Market from Saturday, September 12, between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. at Freemasons Hall.