Loft Concerts is a downtown Edmonton home that hosts house concert performances in our living room. Hosted on Friday evenings, we can accommodate 8 shows a year with summers off. We have fewer seats than our occupancy limit, however, it is quite possible to comfortably stand at the kitchen island and enjoy the show. The space is large enough to not be claustrophobic yet small enough to create an intimate atmosphere. Loft Concerts is primarily about enjoying music and appreciating what the the artist is doing on stage. Please respect those around you and their desire to hear the music by keeping conversations to a minimum during the performance. Please be aware that this is a non-smokinghome and that we have two gentle cats.
Except for expenses all donations from each show go directly to the artist. We should underscore that supporting house concerts/loft concerts is a tangible way of directly supporting the arts in our community. Admission is by reservation through email with a suggested cash donation of $20 at the door. If you would like to purchase a CD at the show be sure to bring an extra $20. To reserve please email us indicating which show you are interested in and how many will be in your party. As there is limited space we do require advanced notice of your attendance and last minute requests may not be possible. If you confirm your attendance please ensure that you do attend or advise us at least 24 hours ahead of time that you will not be able to attend. No shows at the last minute make it impossible to provide spaces for those on the wait list. Guest entrance is at our sole discretion.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00 p.m. As we live in a condo apartment with neighbours we must close at 11:00 p.m. Building access is via an intercom system that is difficult to hear during the show and could potentially interrupt the artists performance. Needless to say, it is not fashionable to be late. Located in the Warehouse District of downtown Edmonton, our home over looks Grant MacEwan College and the skyline of the business district of the city. Close to pubs, restaurants, and lounges means that you can go out for dinner prior to the show and relax at a lounge at the end of the night.Seventh Street Lofts, the structure that contains our home, has been recognized with an Award of Excellence in both the 2005 Edmonton Urban Design Awards and the 2006 Prairie Design Awards.