Press releases
Edmundston officially chosen as Host City for the 2028 Éloizes!
May 16, 2026
The City of Edmundston is immensely proud to announce that it will host the Éloizes in May 2028. Ten years after brilliantly hosting the event, the Municipality is once again preparing to resonate with the rhythm of this grand celebration of Acadian artistic talent.
“The positive experience of 2018 demonstrated the Municipality’s ability to deliver such an event, while creating a welcoming environment that brings together artists, professionals, and the public over a period of several days,” explains Marie-Claude Ménard, Events Coordinator for the City of Edmundston.
The Municipality is distinguished by its diverse cultural programming, professional infrastructure, and a population proud of its heritage. Hosting the Éloizes aligns perfectly with Edmundston’s vision of supporting creativity, connecting artists with the community, and showcasing the excellence of Acadian art.
“ It is a tremendous honor for us to host the 20th edition! We want to celebrate our welcoming vibrant culture ”, declared Edmundston Mayor Eric Marquis. “Edmundston first hosted the Éloizes in 2018, and the organizing committee loved their experience here. We have everything we need to make this year’s event just as unforgettable,” added Mayor Marquis.
The City of Edmundston invites all residents and cultural stakeholders to begin preparing for this major event in May 2028, which will showcase the entire region's openess and support for the arts!
Since their inception in 1998, the Éloizes Awards have celebrated, every two years, the dynamism, quality, and originality of the work of professional artists from the Atlantic provinces of Canada. The Éloizes Awards offer a diverse program that highlights the excellence of artists from across Acadia in all artistic disciplines. This large-scale event takes place over several days, where art fills public spaces and is accessible to everyone. The program culminates in a grand and prestigious finale with the presentation of 12 awards at the Éloizes Awards Gala, broadcast across the country on the Radio-Canada Acadie network. Source: https://aaapnb.ca/fr/eloizes-30-
CONTACTS:
Éric Marquis, Mayor of the City of Edmundston, eric.marquis@edmundston.ca
Marie-Claude Ménard, Events Coordinator, City of Edmundston Development Department, marie-claude.menard@edmundston.ca
