All festival photography provided by Curtis Round Photography
About the Shumka Dance Festival
Following the success of our inaugural 2025 Shumka Dance Festival at Edmonton’s prestigious Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, we are thrilled to present the second annual Festival, taking place this week, April 23 – 26, 2026.
The Shumka Dance Festival is a vibrant celebration of Ukrainian dance, culture, and community, bringing together dancers of all ages and skill levels to share their artistry, connect with peers, and be inspired by the spirit of performance. This event highlights the immense talent, creativity, and dedication that define Ukrainian dance across Canada.
By the numbers for 2026:
33 groups
66 instructors
467 entries
1109 dancers (from BC to New Brunswick)
9 vendors
40 scholarships PLUS 3 Competition Show Winners
And countless volunteers, Shumka & Jube staff making it happen!
Festival Programs
Festival Programs with detailed schedules are available for purchase ($5) at the admission table (front entrance to the Jubilee Auditorium) and merchandise booth.
Cash, Visa, Mastercard & Debit accepted.
Participant’s Package
Festival Admission Information
The Festival is open to the public and tickets are available at the door/Jubilee Box Office or online.
General Festival Schedule
Thursday, April 23:
10:00 am
Ukrainian Shumka Dancers, Back to Our Roots: Student Matinee
11:30 am
Festival opens to the public
12:30 – 9:45 pm
Adjudications
Friday, April 24:
7:00 am
Festival opens
8:00 – 5:45 pm
Adjudications
7:30 pm
Ukrainian Shumka Dancers, Back to Our Roots
Saturday, April 25:
7:00 am
Festival opens
8:00 – 4:40 pm
Adjudications
5:10 – 7:05 pm
Hopak Competition Category
7:05 – 9:45 pm
Adjudications
Sunday, April 26:
8:00 am
Festival opens
9:00 – 1:50 pm
Adjudications
3:00 – 5:00 pm
The Bottom Line Productions Competition Show
“Back to our Roots” — Shumka Performance Information
More Information about Back to Our Roots
Shumka’s latest touring production will be a special presentation during the Festival.
April 23 at 10am is a Student Matinee with public tickets available.
April 24 at 7:30pm is a Public performance.
Tickets are available at the door/Jubilee Box Office or online at:
