The 2026 Edmonton Poetry Festival Presents: Dapper Dan’s Indian & Outlaw Extravaganza

Do it again” they said. “Once more!” they cried, “Encore!” And so Daper Dan returns to The Roxy Theatre with his Indian & Outlaw Extravaganza. Elder Violet Poitras will offer teachings in the Stoney language to educate and delight. The Mistress of Ceremonies Sage Giroux will vibe musically with Nicole Bodnaresk setting the stage for the incredible and virtually edible poetics of Saraswoti Lamichhane, Carley Nicole, Arsh Kaur, Shyanne Duquette, plus a special guest or two.

AND THEN… to finish up the night a poetry SLAM: competition between and against the open mic’s of Edmonton; The Stroll of Poets VS Parkland Poets VS The Olive Reading Series VS Soul Speak VS Alexandra Open mic VS Alberta Writer’s Guild. Only one winner will walk home with the cash prize. Be there or be a regular equilateral quadrangle.