Events

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Sing along to your favourite bands, start a standing ovation at the theatre, or cheer on the big game live and in-person, it’s all here Downtown.

Upcoming Events
Jun 21 – Jul 1
The Works Art & Design Festival
June 21, 2025 – July 1, 2025 | | Sir Winston Churchill Square
The Works Art & Design Festival transforms downtown Edmonton with visual art, interactive exhibits, and creative experiences in indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the core. Explore free installations and pop-ups, hands-on workshops for all ages, artist-led tours, and vibrant exhibits that celebrate our connection to nature. See work from local and national artists, catch live…
Jul 2 – Jul 6
Downtown YEG Burgerfest
July 2, 2025 – July 6, 2025 | |
Get ready to sink your teeth into Downtown YEG Burgerfest — a five-day celebration of burgers, flavour, and community pride. From July 2–6, participating downtown restaurants will be serving up special $10 burgers made with high-quality local wagyu beef. Grab your friends, hit your favourite spots, and try them all while they last! 🍔 Participating…
Jul 2
Daring Greatly with Jade Elephant
July 2, 2025 | 7:00 pm | The Dive Bar
Dive Bar presents an intimate live show with Daring Greatly and special guests Jade Elephant. Expect a night of powerful vocals, soulful rock, and groovy energy from two standout acts. Daring Greatly blends rock, country, and Americana with tight harmonies and heartfelt songwriting, while Jade Elephant delivers a heavy dose of blues-infused rock to keep…
Jul 4 – Jul 13
Edmonton International Street Performers Festival
July 4, 2025 – July 13, 2025 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Sir Winston Churchill Square
The Edmonton International Street Performers Festival returns to Churchill Square this July with ten days of exciting, unpredictable entertainment for all ages. From July 4 to 13, catch jaw-dropping circle shows, interactive roving acts, and family fun in Kids’ World. Learn some circus tricks at Busker Academy, or explore daily special events listed on the…
Jul 4
Cruel Summer: Taylor Swift Dance Party
July 4, 2025 | 9:00 pm | The Starlite Room
Swifties of Edmonton, this one’s for you! Up Dance Party Co. is bringing the ultimate Taylor Swift night to the Starlite Room on Friday, July 4. From iconic hits to deep cuts and fan favourites, the playlist is stacked and the vibes will be immaculate. Dress up, sing loud and dance late—it’s going to be…
Jul 5
Foosh Live Saturday
July 5, 2025 | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm | Foosh
Foosh brings the beat to 104 Street with a free downtown hip-hop show and hands-on music production workshop. Co-hosted with Sampler Café, this all-ages event blends live performance and skill-building to spotlight Edmonton’s hip-hop and electronic music communities. Explore beat-making tools, connect with fellow music lovers, and enjoy a showcase of local talent presented by…
Jul 10
Designing RAM: An Architecture Tour
July 10, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Royal Alberta Museum
Did you know the Royal Alberta Museum’s design reflects Alberta’s landscapes and cultures? On this one-hour guided tour, explore the meaning behind features like the curving staircase, patterned steel panels, and the building’s bold form. Offered during Historic Festival and Doors Open 2025.Free with admission. Registration required. Spots are limited.
Jul 11
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald 110th Anniversary Dinner
July 11, 2025 | 6:00 pm | Empire Ballroom Terrace, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Celebrate 110 years of the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald with a one-night-only long table dinner on the Empire Ballroom Terrace. This chef-hosted evening features a five-course menu with wine pairings, taking guests on a culinary journey through the decades. Set against sweeping views of the river valley, this special anniversary dinner combines history, elegance, and unforgettable…
Jul 17 – Jul 27
Taste of Edmonton 2025
July 17, 2025 – July 27, 2025 | | Sir Winston Churchill Square
This eleven-day festival returns to Churchill Square showcasing the city’s vibrant culinary scene with dishes from top local restaurants and food trucks. Enjoy live performances by Canadian artists, browse artisan markets, and take in the lively downtown atmosphere. Festival hours are Sundays to Thursdays from 11 am to 10 pm, and Fridays and Saturdays from…
Jul 18
Summer Love: One Direction Dance Party
July 18, 2025 | 9:00 pm | The Starlite Room
It’s been 15 years since One Direction stole hearts and changed pop forever—now it’s time to celebrate! Join UP Dance Party Co. for Summer Love: One Direction 15th Anniversary Dance Party on Friday, July 18 at the Starlite Room. Expect to hear all the iconic tracks, fan-favourite deep cuts, and maybe even some solo hits…

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