About this Event
Join the general public for a live concert celebrating Canadian artistry, identity, and cultural sovereignty at Edmonton's Downtown Library!
Bringing the Nation Friday Night
Jens Lindemann, C.M. & Franky Freedom — Live in Concert
CIVIQ Labs presents an evening of live music in downtown Edmonton, featuring two Canadian musical acts.
Performers
Jens Lindemann, C.M. is an internationally acclaimed trumpet virtuoso and Member of the Order of Canada. Known for his musicianship and commanding stage presence, he has performed on major stages around the world.
Franky Freedom brings a distinctive contemporary sound and an exciting approach to jazz, showcasing the energy and creativity of Canada’s emerging music scene.
More Than a Concert
Bringing the Nation is a CIVIQ Labs initiative celebrating how music and the arts can strengthen Canadian communities. The event brings people together through music amid important conversations about Canada’s future, identity, and cultural sovereignty. Residents, visitors, business leaders, and community members are invited.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
- Doors: 7:00 PM
- Showtime: 7:30 PM
- Venue: Muttart Theatre, Stanley A. Milner Library
- Address: 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta
- Donations are welcomed to support community arts programming.
- Presented by: CIVIQ Labs Society
Event venue & nearby stays
Edmonton Public Library - Stanley A. Milner (Downtown), 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square Northwest, Edmonton, Canada