Yardbird Suite, operated by the Edmonton Jazz Society, is Edmonton’s home for jazz; an iconic venue with an international reputation for offering the best in sophisticated live music.
Yardbird Suite, volunteer-powered by the Edmonton Jazz Society, is Edmonton’s home for jazz since 1957. Located in the cultural hub of Old Strathcona, we are a favoured destination for lovers of live jazz and beyond in a casual, intimate venue. We are dedicated to presenting the very best in jazz, blues, soul, and the indefinable.
Parking is available in the City of Edmonton lot just outside our doors. $6 maximum from 5pm to 2am or $2.50 per hour
Yardbird Suite Community Art Gallery

Right Below Our Feet by Wilfred Kozub
Running September 9 until November 1 during Yardbird Suite shows.
This exhibit features photographs of manhole covers in various cities in the world, mainly Japanese cities but also Malta, Lisbon, Maui, Edmonton, and more. Printed onto watercolour inkjet paper, and then interpreted by the artist, expressing his own ideas based on the manhole covers themselves as well as the context of where they are located.
Opening Reception and FREE Tuesday Jam Art Tuesday September 15
6pm Doors/Exhibit
8pm Music
Next event:
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November 15, 2026
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
In celebration of Jimi Hendrix’s birthday, Electric Religious becomes “Hendrix Religious” for a special tribute to one of the most groundbreaking and influential artists in rock history.
Live show
Virtual show
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The Yardbird Suite is made possible in part by the generous support of these sponsors: