Refinery 2026: Refinery: Coven

AGA Refinery: Coven October 31, 2026 8pm to 1am 18+ Gather, conjure, celebrate at the Art Gallery of Alberta’s annual Halloween Refinery. This year, we invite you to an exclusive gathering where art, mystery, and modern magic converge. Refinery: Coven celebrates creativity, connection, the changing of the season and the spirit of Samhain through immersive, enchanting experiences. Inspired by 90’s mysticism and the witchy charm of Practical Magic, step into a world of velvet, dark botanicals, candlelight and cosmic energy as the AGA transforms into a 21st century covenstead for one night. On October 31, don your greatest whimisgoth attire and embrace an evening of dark romance, celestial ambiance and spellbinding revelry. The night promises to bewitch you with: · Live performances and a dancefloor soundtracked by a mesmerising DJ · Access to current exhibitions · Tarot card readings · Candle crafting · Midnight Margaritas – one drink ticket provided upon arrival, redeemable starting at 11:30PM Dress code: Show up and show out in your finest modern witch, warlock or gothic glam. Think ritual, revelry, romantic goth, secret societies, rich textures and timeless mystique. The AGA is a welcoming, inclusive, and safe space. We value and celebrate all our guests. The AGA maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Refinery is an 18-plus art party. A signature event of the AGA, Refinery has been a fixture on Edmonton’s cultural calendar for over a decade. Join us for a night where art, music and magic come together in celebration of the season.