Events

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Upcoming Events
Jul 4 – Jul 13
Edmonton International Street Performers Festival
July 4, 2025 – July 13, 2025 | | 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 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 16
Power in Pink: Women Leading Out Loud
July 16, 2025 | 6:15 pm | Rice Theatre @ The Citadel
Hosted by the Citadel Theatre and inspired by Legally Blonde The Musical, Power in Pink: Women Leading Out Loud is an evening of honest conversation and community connection. Presented in partnership with the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, the Edmonton Downtown Business Association, and Explore Edmonton, the event brings together local leaders in business, law, and…
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…
Jul 19
Lover, Powerlöad, Bottom Line, and Revelator
July 19, 2025 | 8:00 pm | The Dive Bar
Get ready for a stacked night of loud guitars, heavy riffs, and raw energy as Lover, Powerlöad, Bottom Line, and Revelator hit the stage at The Dive Bar. From glam rock swagger to gritty hard rock and metal edge, each band brings its own brand of sonic firepower to the lineup. This is a one-night-only,…
Jul 24
Katy Perry
July 24, 2025 | 7:00 pm | Rogers Place
Multi-platinum global superstar Katy Perry announced a run of Canada dates on her 2025 ‘The Lifetimes Tour.’ Produced by Live Nation, the Canada leg kicks off on Tuesday, July 22 in Vancouver, BC at Rogers Arena with additional stops in Edmonton, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, and more before wrapping up on Tuesday, August 5 in…
Jul 24
RAM x Canoo: A Newcomer Welcome
July 24, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Royal Alberta Museum
Celebrate Alberta’s newest residents at RAM x Canoo: A Newcomer Welcome — a free-with-admission evening of music, exhibits, and cultural connection at the Royal Alberta Museum. Enjoy a live performance from Filipino-Canadian pop artist HAIDEE (6–7 pm), take a closer look at the Orcas: Our Shared Future exhibit with curator Nicholas Cairns, and explore the…
Jul 25 – Jul 27
Ghanafest Alberta 2025
July 25, 2025 – July 27, 2025 | 11:00 am – 11:00 pm | Louise McKinney Riverfront Park
Experience the richness of Ghanaian culture with a three-day celebration at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park. Enjoy live music, dance, traditional food, artisan vendors, and more, all while connecting with the vibrant Ghanaian community in Alberta. Whether you’re rediscovering your roots or exploring something new, this festival welcomes all. Follow the link below to secure your…
Jul 26 – Jul 27
Monster Jam 2025
July 26, 2025 – July 27, 2025 | 10:30 am – 1:00 pm | Rogers Place
Monster Jam® is back in Edmonton for a full-throttle weekend of action at Rogers Place, July 26–27, 2025. Watch world-class drivers take on wild freestyle runs, big air tricks, and intense head-to-head battles in 12,000-pound machines built to amaze. Showtimes:Saturday, July 26 – 1:00 PM & 7:00 PMSunday, July 27 – 1:00 PM Get even…
Jul 27
Sunday Supper Club – July Edition
July 27, 2025 | 6:00 pm | The Marc
One of Edmonton’s most celebrated restaurants. The Marc’s monthly Sunday Supper Club is a chance to experience their signature blend of warm, professional service and refined French-inspired cuisine in a relaxed, social setting. This month’s multi-course menu features thoughtful pairings and seasonal ingredients—from delicate canapés to rich, comforting mains, all capped off with a beautiful…
Aug 7
Tate McRae
August 7, 2025 | 8:00 pm | Rogers Place
Tate McRae plays Rogers Place with special guest Zara Larsson.
Aug 8 – Aug 10
Cariwest 2025
August 8, 2025 – August 10, 2025 | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm | Sir Winston Churchill Square
Experience the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean at Cariwest, Western Canada’s largest Caribbean arts festival, happening August 8–10, 2025, in downtown Edmonton. Hosted by the Western Carnival Development Association (WCDA), this three-day celebration brings the energy, colour, and rhythms of the Caribbean to life through music, masquerade, dance, and delicious food. Since 1984, Cariwest has…
Aug 8 – Aug 10
Animethon 2025
August 8, 2025 – August 10, 2025 | | Edmonton Convention Centre
Animethon is one of Canada’s largest anime conventions, celebrating anime, manga, gaming, and East Asian culture. Enjoy a packed weekend of: — Cosplay contests — Voice actor panels — Artist alley shopping — Gaming zones and more It’s a vibrant gathering spot for fans of all ages to connect, express themselves, and dive into their…
Aug 8
Laura Jane Grace with Trapper Schoepp & Team Nonexistent
August 8, 2025 | 8:00 pm | The Starlite Room
Punk-rock pioneer Laura Jane Grace is bringing her solo band to the Starlite Room on Friday, August 8. From her work fronting Against Me! to her acclaimed solo career, Grace’s music offers raw honesty and powerful storytelling, pushing boundaries both personally and politically. Joining her are Trapper Schoepp and Team Nonexistent, opening the show with…
Aug 15 – Aug 16
Afro Music Fest
August 15, 2025 – August 16, 2025 | | Fan Park @ ICE District
Afro Music Fest is one of Western Canada’s fastest-growing celebrations of Afro-Caribbean music, culture and community—and it’s coming downtown! Presented by Connect Nation, this festival brings international headliners, emerging local artists and vibrant cultural programming to the city’s core. Festivalgoers can expect live music, cultural dance showcases, youth performances, workshops, food and artisan vendors, and…
Aug 16 – Aug 24
Dragon Festival 2025
August 16, 2025 – August 24, 2025 | | Locations: Louise McKinney Park, CTC Storytelling Centre @ The Hull Block & Edmonton Convention Centre
The 2025 Edmonton Dragon Festival fills the downtown and river valley with a week of high-energy performances, cultural celebrations and family-friendly fun. Here’s what to check out:• Aug 16 & 17 – Dragon Boat Races return to Louise McKinney Park, with teams from across Canada competing along the North Saskatchewan River• Aug 18–23 – Lion…
Aug 18
Movies on the Square 2025
August 18, 2025 | 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Churchill Square
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the fabulous pre-movie entertainment before taking in the blockbuster hit that will be playing on a huge screen.
Aug 19
Creed
August 19, 2025 | 7:00 pm | Rogers Place
Due to fan demand, CREED has extended their sold-out The Summer of ’99 Tour with 23 additional dates. Produced by Live Nation, the dates begin July 9 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY and wrap August 20 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB with support from 3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Mammoth WVH and Big Wreck. *Check individual dates…
Aug 29 – Aug 30
Symphony in the Square: Disney in Concert
August 29, 2025 – August 30, 2025 | 7:00 pm | Sir Winston Churchill Square
Experience a magical evening of music and Disney storytelling at Symphony in the Square: Disney in Concert, presented by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. This free, family-friendly event in Churchill Square brings iconic Disney moments to life with a full orchestra, Broadway-calibre vocalists, and high-resolution animated film sequences. Beginning at 4:30pm, enjoy family-friendly pre-concert entertainment and…
Aug 31
Dolly’s Swiftie Sunday
August 31, 2025 | | Dolly’s Cocktail Bar
Downtown gets a dose of sparkle and Swiftie spirit at Dolly’s Swiftie Sunday, an all-ages celebration of everything Taylor Swift. Create your own glittery sunglasses, friendship bracelets, and Taylor-inspired mocktails at the disco ball bar while dancing to a playlist full of fan favourites. Shareable snacks inspired by Taylor’s favourite foods will also be available.…

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