An Unforgettable Night. A Powerful Cause
Live music honouring Gord Downie - raising funds for cancer care across Canada and for the first time, the US.
Marking our 9th year, GEDfest has donated an incredible $732,000 for cancer charities cities since 2018.
Save the Date: GEDfest returns in October 2026 — spanning 12 cities from British Columbia to Newfoundland, and for the first time into the United States with our new chapter in Buffalo, NY!
Join us for another unforgettable night in support of cancer care!
Celebrate Gord. Support Cancer Care.
Join the Movement.
The 9th Annual edition of Canada’s largest annual fundraiser in memory of Gordon Edgar Downie is back - bigger than ever. In October 2026, GEDfest hosts 12 events across North America, having grown coast to coast across Canada and now crossing the border for our first ever event in the United States.
GEDfest is also growing into the largest private fundraiser for the Alberta Cancer Foundation — and with a $535,000 fundraising goal this year, for cancer initiatives across the country, your support will help us make our biggest impact yet. Whether you are singing along, donating, volunteering or bidding in the auction, you're part of something powerful.