Indigenous Summer Play Reading
2026-07-07 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | KIAC Ballroom, 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

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Let us tell you a story… Join Gwaandak Theatre for our 15th Edition of Indigenous Summer Play Readings! This Season, we are proud to be sharing readings of a new script in development - Ämbäya Shäw/Big Aunties - written by Yukon First Nation playwright Christine Genier (Ta’an Kwäch’än Council) with presentations taking place throughout the Yukon and NWT.

This annual summer tour creates opportunities for emerging theatre artists and promotes stronger community connections, all while showcasing Indigenous scripts - including new and developing works - to local audiences. We invite you to experience this story with us!

Content warning for adult language.

Live Music: Iron Kingdom & W.M.D.
2026-07-24 21:00 - 23:30 UTC | Palace Grand Theatre, Third and King St, Dawson City, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

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Come to The Palace Grand Theatre this Friday, July 24th and watch Dawson's favourite heavy metal band, Iron Kingdom, rock the historic stage! You won't want to miss this show with an opening set by W.M.D. !
Cover: $20Doors: 9pmMusic: 10pmBring Cash! Buy Beer!

Moosehide Gathering
2026-07-30 - 2026-08-03 | Moosehide Village, 3 km downriver from Dawson City by Boat (boat rides provided) or 4.5 km by forest trail., Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

In the late 1800s, as tens of thousands of gold seekers arrived in the Klondike Valley, Chief Isaac of the Hän people recognized that his community’s traditions and way of life were threatened. He took the songs and dances of his people across the border to the old Tanacross village at Lake Mansfield, Alaska, entrusting his relatives to preserve them until the time was right. At this time, the Hän people moved from Tr’ochëk, their fish camp at the mouth of the Klondike and Yukon rivers, to Moosehide Village where we celebrate the gathering today.
The Tanacross community and extended family members held Chief Isaac’s songs for our people for many decades until we were ready to reclaim them. The 1991 Yukon Aboriginal Languages Conference provided inspiration for the renewal of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in culture. Our main objective was to revitalize Hän history, songs, dances, and traditional dress. That same year, we held a weekend camp to bring people together and enjoy each other’s company.
In 1992, a group of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in people travelled to Tanacross to observe and learn how to host a large traditional gathering. It was then that they began learning long-forgotten Hän songs and dances.
Committed to revitalizing our ancestors’ celebrations, the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in hosted the first Moosehide Gathering in 1993. Moosehide Gathering is a celebration of our culture and honoring of our heritage, our ancestors, and our future. We invite everyone to join us at Moosehide to share our stories, songs, and dances, enjoy local and guest performers, and the tasty feasts prepared by our cooks. We are honored to have you visit us.

Dawson City Honky Tonk
2026-08-07 12:00 - 2026-08-09 23:30 UTC | All throughout Dawson, Dawson City, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

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Honky Tonk is back in town! Put on your dancing boots, Dawson, 'cause performers from far and wide will be entertaining you all weekend long at various venues across the Klondike. Come on down and and two-step your little heart out!

Dawson City Honky Tonk Music Camp
For those interested in picking up some skills over Honky Tonk weekend, take this opportunity to attend workshops taught by some of the festival's incredible musicians! Click the button below to learn more.

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Horticultural Exhibition
2026-08-15 11:30 - 14:00 UTC | Waterfront Park (Along Front St.), Front St., Dawson
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

The Horticultural Exhibition is the place to see the delicious and impressive stuff that gets grown or made right here in Dawson City! Held on Discovery Days weekend, the Horticultural Exhibition shows off the best that Dawson's green-thumbs have to offer. Categories expand to more than just gardens too. They include veggies, berries, flowers, baking, preserves, quilting, beading, and photography.
All are welcome to submit entries at the tent on Front Street by the Artists Market. The schedule for the day is as follows:Drop off: 8:30am to 11:00amJudging & viewing: 11:30am to 2pmPick up your entries: 2pm to 2:30pmAggregate winners will be recognized at the Gazebo at 2:30pm
Everyone, regardless of skill or age level is encouraged to participate. (Including kids!)
We ask that you do not touch any of the exhibits.
For a list of the categories, check out the 2025 Horticultural Exhibition program, click here! (For reference only)

Golden Grouse Disc Golf Tournament
2026-08-21 19:00 - 2026-08-22 22:00 UTC | Crocus Bluff Disc Golf Course, Mary McLeod rd, Dawson City, Yukon
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

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This is Dawson's signature disc golf event!
Players will take on two distinctly different courses: the tight, technical lines of Crocus Bluff and the big, scenic shots of Moose Mountain.
The weekend kicks off on Friday with the One-Disc Challenge at Crocus Bluff — a fun, social event with prizes on every hole and an ace bounty to get things going.

On Saturday the main Golden Grouse Tournament takes place. Gameplay will include rounds at Crocus Bluff Disc Golf Course and Moose Mountain, with the number of holes and layout varying depending on the division you enter. Some divisions will play 9 holes, some 18, and some 36, making for a great full day of disc golf.

Players can expect:

A full weekend of disc golf across two courses
Multiple divisions for all skill levels
New MPO and FPO divisions in 2026
Youth and casual options to keep the event welcoming
UDisc scoring with simple, player-friendly formats
Full day of fun with a bbq, banquet, and more.
Great prizes, draws, and on-course contests

For more questions, reach out to Paul Robitaille, Tournament Director, via recmanager@cityofdawson.ca

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Live Comedy: John Wing
2026-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Palace Grand Theatre, Third and King St, Dawson City, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

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Join us for a night of laughter under the Midnight Sun with John Wing!

John Wing’s resume reads like a history book of late-night television and world-renowned comedy stages. He has amassed over 350 television appearances across North America, including The Tonight Show, America’s Got Talent, Just For Laughs Festival, CBC Radio’s The Debaters, and on his own CBC Radio series, Man, Woman & Child. Grab your tickets before they’re gone!

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Labour Day Slo-Pitch Tournament
2026-09-04 16:00 - 2026-09-06 17:00 UTC | Minto Park, Fifth Avenue, Dawson City, Y0B 1G0, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

It's time to play ball...Dawson City style! This annual slo-pitch tournament attracts quality teams from all over the North. Stop by Minto Park to watch some great slo-pitch and cheer for your favourite team. Round-robin Friday & Saturday, playoffs on Sunday.
Registration now open - email dawn_kisoun@hotmail.com or call 1-867-993-3460 Please note, no refunds are available.
Click here to review 2024 tournament rules. (Rules subject to change without notice, 2025 rules coming soon)

White Ram Poker Tournaments
2026-09-11 14:00 - 2026-09-14 23:30 UTC | Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall, Corner of Fourth Avenue and Queen Street, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

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Are you ready to take the ram by the horns? The White Ram Poker Tournaments are back at Diamond Tooth Gerties!
Friday September 11thConklin Memorial Freeze Out NL Hold’em120 seats availableBuy-in - $500 + $50 seat chargeNo re-entry or re-buyEstimated Prize Pool: $60,000
Saturday September 12th & Sunday September 13th (two day event)The Ram No Limit Hold’em120 seats availableBuy-in - $400 + $60 seat charge (or purchase a double for $600 + 60)Re-buys permitted - $200 for 3K in TCNo re-entry, late entry permitted during re-buys if seats are available.Estimated prize pool: $105,000
Sunday September 13th The Sunday Second Chance Hold'em40 seats availableBuy-in - $800 + $80 seat chargeUnlimited late and re-entry for first four levels.Estimated prize pool: $30,000
Monday September 14thThe Four Card NL OMAHA80 seats availableBuy-in $500 + $50 seat chargeUnlimited late and re-entry for 4 levelsEstimated Prize Pool: $40,000
Pre-registration opens August 18th at 10amSeat charge for each tournament due at time of registration, remaining amount due on tournament day at Diamond Tooth Gerties.Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.Must be 19 years of age or older - Valid photo ID required.
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Live Music: Cat Clyde
2026-09-12 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | KIAC Ballroom, 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

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Join us for a musical evening in the KIAC Ballroom!

Cat Clyde's fourth full-length and first release with Concord Records finds her at a transformative point in her life. Produced by Drew Vandenberg (Faye Webster, S. G. Goodman), Mud Blood Bone meets at a sonic crossroads — the rockabilly grit of Sierra Ferrell melding with the evocative folk rock volatility of Big Thief — as Clyde charts a long journey to reshape the meaning of love in her life. It’s a trudge through the swamp and into vast, cleansing waters that finds Clyde at a critical point of personal evolution—equal parts despair, invocation, discovery, and celebration.

Gerties Last Show
2026-09-19 19:00 - 2026-09-20 01:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall, Corner of Fourth Avenue and Queen Street, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

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Join us for Diamond Tooth Gertie and the Gold Rush Girl's final show of the season!
It is the end of another season under the midnight sun and we say our final hurrahs for the stupendous Diamond Tooth Gertie as she serenades and those ever-talented Gold Rush Girls give us one last high-kicking performance in a night you'll surely not forget! Sing and move along to your favourite tunes of the season and watch out for some new additional surprises.
Celebrate this year's cast and crew's incredible talent in this fun-filled evening you surely will not forget!
19 + (must have valid I.D.)

CFYT Talent Night
2026-09-26 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall, Corner of Fourth Avenue and Queen Street, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

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Have you been dying to share your talent with the town?CFYT invites all talents to the Diamond Tooth Gerties Stage. Whether you sing, juggle, jig, capture caricatures, create absurd balloon animals or perform incredible impersonations the CFYT Talent Show is the perfect place to premiere your talent. Performances are judged by an esteemed panel of Dawsonites.
Whether you come to perform or come to cheer on your favorite acts, your evening will be a fun-filled night.
This event is a fundraiser for CFYT Radio 106.9 FM, The Spirit of Dawson.

Live Theatre: Tomáš Kubínek
2026-10-03 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | KIAC Ballroom, 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

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London’s Time Out calls him “Hilarious and enormously talented.” Billed as a Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible, Tomáš Kubínek, is a comic genius, virtuoso vaudevillian, and all-round charmer who gives audiences an utterly joyous experience they’ll remember for a lifetime. With appearances in over 30 countries, Mr. Kubínek has won the hearts of thousands in theaters, opera houses, television specials, and in communities large and small.
Performances of his one-man shows include sold-out runs at London Southbank Centre’s Purcell Theatre, Teatro Goldoni in Venice, The International Festival of Hong Kong, The Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Singapore Arts Festival, Sasch Hall in Florence, Tokyo’s Asahi Hall, Theatre des Celestins in Lyon, and Broadway’s New Victory Theater in New York City.

Live Music: Burnstick
2026-10-17 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | KIAC Ballroom, 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

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Burnstick is a Canadian folk music duo forged from passion and unfiltered emotion — where two voices become one powerful musical force. Anchored by the resonant Weissenborn lap slide guitars of Plains-Cree guitarist Jason Burnstick and the rich, poetic songwriting and harmonies of francophone-Métis vocalist Nadia Burnstick, their sound is at once cinematic and intimate.
Drawing from a decade of life lived fully — as partners in both art and life — their music carries stories of love, loss, belonging, and the sacred ties that shape who we are. Guided by a fearless creative spirit and unafraid to push boundaries, Burnstick creates soul-stirring landscapes that challenge listeners to feel deeply and reflect inward. JUNO-nominated and critically acclaimed, they stand not only as musicians but as storytellers of heart and human connection.

Live Music: Michael Cloud Duguay
2026-11-05 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | KIAC Ballroom, 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

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In June, 2024, Canadian composer Michael Cloud Duguay and collaborators travelled over 1,500km across Newfoundland in a self-built, solar-powered mobile studio, recording seven historic church organs in seven remote communities, resulting in one of the most unique and imaginative albums ever produced in Canada.
Duguay and his collaborators (Andrew MacKelvie, Markus Lake, Dave Grenon) will be touring and performing this material across Canada in Fall, 2026, putting to use the digital organ emulators that were designed and constructed by the team’s engineers. Thus, the live performance does not require an actual pipe organ. Interpretations of the album material will be reproduced on digital instruments that precisely replicate the sound of the various organs and churches heard on the album, accompanied by saxophone, photo, and live sound design and processing.

Dawson City Museum Auction
2026-11-07 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Dawson City Museum, 595 Fifth Avenue, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B 1G0, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

Join us for the Dawson City Museum Annual Auction for an entertaining evening of live auctioning, games, food and prizes!
As always, the Dawson City Museum (LIVE!) auction will have a variety of awesome items up for grabs...so get your bidding paddles ready and take part in this fun-filled-high-spirited community event.
And, even if you don't win your coveted prize, you will still leave super happy! This is because all proceeds from the event go directly to the Dawson City Museum!

Viewing at 6pm - Auction at 7pm

For more information or if you'd like to support our auction by donating something, contributing food, or volunteering, please reach us at 867-993-5291 or awenz@dawsonmuseum.ca

Live Theatre: Lumber
2026-11-20 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | KIAC Ballroom, 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

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Thumbs Up Good Work Theatre is proud to present Lumber by Métis playwright Colin Wolf. From the creator of Indigenous Voices Award-winning CoyWolf, Colin draws inspiration from his lived experience starting a firewood-harvesting business in Haines Junction, YT.

Lumber is a one-hour romp through the Yukon wilderness with Jack Bennet (Colin Wolf) as your guide. Jack Bennet has lost his job, his girlfriend, his home, and worst of all, his dog just died. He is ready to flee north, really far north, to the Yukon and start over. Directed by Nathan Howe, the play features storytelling, comedy, and a chainsaw—or two!

Robert Service School Community Christmas Bazaar
2026-11-21 11:30 - 15:00 UTC | Robert Service School, Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

Don't miss the first Christmas bazaar of the season! Shop from a large variety of vendors for local, handmade items and get a bite to eat at the concession!
For table reservations, please contact:sonja.stephenson@yesnet.yk.ca(867)993-5435

Dawson City Museum Christmas Open House & Snapshot Social
2026-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Dawson City Museum, 595 Fifth Avenue, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B 1G0, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

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Enjoy a fun and festive evening at the Dawson City Museum! All ages are welcome at this Christmas Open House and Snapshot Social where holiday snacks and drinks will be served.
The Snapshot Social, taking place from 5:00pm - 6:00pm, will be a social hour to reminisce about Dawson’s past while viewing festive photos and film from the Dawson City Museum archives.

Dawson City International Curling Bonspiel
2027-02-18 17:00 - 2027-02-20 20:00 UTC | Dawson City Curling Club, Corner of Fifth Avenue and Queen St., Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

Get ready for the Dawson City International Curling Bonspiel!
Dawson City's International Bonspiel started in 1899 and has continued as a yearly tradition providing the community and visitors with a fun and friendly competition.
You can be sure there will be some seriously fun competition to sweep you away at this Bonspiel. So come prepared to share some laughs and genuine fun on and off the ice.
This is a Northern mixed tournament, welcoming teams of 4 (with at least one member of a different gender per team) from near and far to Dawson City to enjoy great prizes, a prime rib dinner, and our incredibly warm and welcoming northern hospitality.

2027 theme: Medieval Times
Let there be curling, feasting, music, and revelry! Ready thy banners, sharpen thy brooms, and ready thy thirst!
Registration opening soon - Questions? email: CurlDawson@Gmail.com

Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Run
2027-03-04 - 2027-03-08 | YT
Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race

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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

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Percy DeWolfe arrived in the Yukon in 1989, only to find all of the good claims for gold were already taken. After a decade of fishing along the Yukon River, the hardy Dawson character began to deliver the mail between Eagle, Alaskas and Dawson City, Yukon in 1910 - 1949.
Percy carried mail by dog team, horse, and by boat year round. Battling ice flows during freeze up and break up, and the extreme winter weather in temperature of -50 below, losing dogs and horse teams to the unforgiving elements. Percy served his community courageously and in 1977 the first Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race was held to commemorate his legacy and service.
The Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race reserves the first official start time of 10:00 in honour of Percy DeWolfe, and the first race musher to “follow Percy” at 10:02 carries a bag of mail from Dawson to Eagle. You can be apart of honouring our history by purchasing an official Percy DeWolfe letter, which will be sent in this first bag of mail.

Thaw di Gras Spring Carnival
2027-03-19 15:30 - 2027-03-21 23:00 UTC | All throughout Dawson, Dawson City, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

Celebrate the end of winter with Dawson City in the Thaw Di Gras Spring Carnival!
For years, Dawson City has rung in Spring with a Carnival unlike any other. A true community event; we come alive and host a variety of games, from the serious, to ridiculous, to simply outrageous. Thaw di Gras Spring Carnival truly has something for everyone! Whether you're looking to toss an axe, race a dog team, or find a loonie in a haystack, we've got an event for you. Best of all, almost every event is FREE!
So, what are you waiting for?! Come experience a true carnival atmosphere, with over 25 events happening in a square kilometer, you're sure to have an amazing time!
Weekend events often include:

DCMF Lip Sync Competition- Take the big stage at Diamond Tooth Gerties and show off your lip syncing skills! Costumes and hillarity are a given!
Road Hockey Tournament- Teams of four battle it out on the frozen gravel streets of Dawson.
Sunnydale Classic Dog Sled and Skijor Races- Test yourself and your pooch(es) in a race around West Dawson.
Adult Tricycle Races- Race around a bar on an adult sized tricycle and see if you've still got your "big wheels" skills.
The Hat Toss- Think you can throw a hat onto a mounted cow's head? Let's see it!
Chili Cook-Off- Battle the elements to chop, cook and serve chili to the masses. Best chili is voted by crowd popularity and judges.
Snow Sculptures- Show off your artistic skills in this 48 hour showdown!
Log Toss- Chuck a log the furthest to win.
Great KVA Egg Toss- Teams of two throw an egg back and forth. Whoever throws and catches it from the farthest distance, without breaking it, wins!
Fireworks- Lights over the Yukon River, Sunday night.
Kids and Youth Activities- A variety of games geared to children and youth, on the dyke.
Live Music- Multiple venues, hosting nightly entertainment.
And much more!!!

*all events subject to Change

2026 Schedule (for reference only)

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Dawson City International Short Film Festival
2027-03-25 13:30 - 2027-03-28 22:00 UTC | KIAC Ballroom, 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

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Step into the dazzling world of the Dawson City International Short Film Festival (DCISFF), where the magic of the Yukon meets cinematic brilliance. Set in a town bathed in the glow of the Northern Lights and endless summer days, this festival has been a highlight of the cultural calendar since 2000. Every Easter weekend, it transforms Dawson City into a vibrant hub for groundbreaking short films from around the globe, drawing an eclectic crowd of locals and visitors alike.
Hosted by the dynamic Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC), the DCISFF offers much more than just film screenings. Dive into master classes, workshops, and filmmaking challenges, and mingle with a lineup of exciting guests. The festival's energy reflects Dawson City's unique spirit, where artistic innovation and community passion collide.

Gerties Opening Night
2027-05-07 19:00 - 2027-05-08 02:00 UTC | Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall, Corner of Fourth Avenue and Queen Street, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

Canada's First Casino opens its doors for the summer season. Come take in the first cancan shows of the year. It's going to be a packed house, so get here early to make sure you catch all the action!

Parks Canada Doors Open Dawson
2027-05-22 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Dawson City
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

Spring awakens Dawson City and what better way to celebrate the turn of the season than with Park's Canada Doors Open Dawson? Wander through the heritage buildings of Dawson and explore the parts of town that are rarely seen by those outside of Parks Staff.

National Indigenous Peoples Day
2027-06-21 - 2027-06-22 | Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre, Box 389, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

On June 21st, join the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in at Dänojà Zho to celebrate their vibrant culture with traditional songs, drumming, dancing, artwork, and food.
National Indigenous Peoples Day began in 1996 after years of activism by Indigenous groups. They wanted a day to recognize the strength and resilience of all First Nations, Inuit and Metis people. June 21, the summer solstice, was chosen for its significance in many Indigenous cultures. The day was made a territorial holiday in Yukon in 2017, following in the footsteps of the North West Territories, who made the day a territorial holiday in 2006.
Stay tuned for upcoming events!

Canada Day Celebrations
2027-07-01 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Various, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada
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Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

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Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

Celebrate Canada Day Dawson City style with a day packed full of fun community events!Watch as a colourful parade through town, a BBQ, cake, live music, and so much more! There's something for everyone.
Photo credit: Michael MacLean

Yukon Gold Panning Championships
2027-07-03 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Gerties parking lot, Corner of Fourth and Queen, Dawson City, Canada
Events

Event Details

Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

Cost:

Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

Website

Experience Gold Panning in the Klondike during the Yukon Gold Panning Championships! Gold panners of any skill and all ages are welcome to join this competition based on efficiency and speed.
There are 7 categories in the event and skill levels range from complete beginner to those who make their living mining. Each category rewards a first, second, and third place, and all participants keep the gold they find!
Register to Pan online or on site. On-site registration runs from 12:00pm-2:30pmRegistration for each category ends 1 hour before category start time.
Categories:

Klondike Classic - 1:15pm - Panners must use a Klondike Pan
Youth 13-17 - 1:35pm - Open to anyone aged 13-17
Sourdough Open - 2:00pm - Open to anyone aged 60+
Youth U13 - 2:20pm - Open to anyone aged 12 or under
International Open - 2:45pm - Open to any experienced panner
Cheechako Open - 3:15pm - Beginner category, open to any new adult panner
Yukon Open - 3:40pm - Open to any experienced panner with a Yukon ID.

*All times are approximate, please arrive at least 30 minutes before your category.
How the event works:

Participants register in advance on Eventbrite or on site at 12pm.
Panners are given an equal amount of dirt in a container (either a pan or bucket’s worth, depending on category)
Each container contains Five (5) to Twelve (12) gold flakes- as small as a piece of ground pepper!
Each participant in their respective category receives the same amount of gold flakes to find (though you don't know how many, only that it is between 5-12)
Participants pan through their entire container of dirt, to find all their gold flakes (hopefully).
Gold is transferred into a vial
Vial is shown to a scrutineer to count
Each participant is penalized three minutes for each gold flake they have not found
Winners of categories are determined by their final time, the final time is their original panning time combined with any time penalties from missing gold flakes

Register Today!

Dawson City Music Festival
2027-07-16 14:00 - 2027-07-18 23:30 UTC | All throughout Dawson, Dawson City, Canada
Events

Event Details

Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

Cost:

Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

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We invite you to experience an unforgettable weekend of music in one of the world’s most unique festival environments.
The first Dawson City Music Festival took place in 1979. It was an intimate, two-day affair among friends, comprising a jam session on a West Dawson farm and a dance at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s. Quickly realizing that the Festival was too good a secret to keep, an enterprising band of local volunteers incorporated the Dawson City Music Festival Association in 1980, and received charitable status in 1986.
Since then, the event Vancouver’s Georgia Straight dubbed as “Canada’s tiny, perfect Festival” has developed a reputation as one of the nation’s premiere musical events, but its strengths have remained the same: unparalleled intimacy, grassroots spirit, fabulous Klondike hospitality, and the best concerts North of 60!
Come join us in celebrating DCMF under the Midnight Sun!

Dome Dash
2027-07-17 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Midnight Dome, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
Events

Event Details

Time: November 20 @ 7:30 pm – November 20 @ 10:00 pm

Cost:

Venue: KIAC Ballroom

Address: 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Y0B 1G0, Canada

Phone: (867) 993-5005

Join us in Dawson City for the annual Dome Dash!
The run will be 6km uphill on a marked trail (bike route option is 8km). Snacks and water will be provided. Once you've made it to the top of the Midnight Dome, enjoy a shuttle ride back down!
Stay tuned for details...
