Edmonton 
Whether you are looking for extravagant carnivals or music festivals headlined by chart-topping artists, Alberta’s capital city and surrounding regions promise a world of fun.
Credit: K-Days
Many festivals are free, hence, if you want to enjoy a day out in the sun without fishing for your wallet, there are plenty of fun options, too.
Here is a list of most of the festivals happening in and around Edmonton this summer from June 16 to September 21, 2025.
Various Venues, Edmonton
May 26, 2026 To June 28, 2026
Varies
Canada’s only summer opera festival. A collection of Mainstage Operas, Music Theatre and Enlightenment Events that breathe life into some of the greatest compositions of the ... »
William Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Rd, Edmonton
June 16, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Free to $50
Join us for a grand return to the Heritage Amphitheatre in William Hawrelak Park! Presenting two productions this season: Much Ado About Nothing: Directed by Ian Leung ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
June 17, 2026 To June 22, 2026
$15 - $38
Annual music festival featuring solo piano recital, string quartets and mixed chamber music, performed by world-renowned artists, both local and international. This year’s line up features: ... »
Wainwright Exhibition Grounds, 1401 1st Avenue, Wainwright
June 18, 2026 To June 21, 2026
$15 to $26
The annual Wainwright Stampede will feature three days of Canadian Professional Rodeo CPRA as well as Canadian Professional Chuckwagons CPCA. Join us & the hundreds of people ... »
La Cité Francophone, 8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury, Edmonton
June 18, 2026 To June 21, 2026
Free & Ticketed Events
Contemporary circus arts, made popular by the Cirque du Soleil, are on the rise, literally. It is time to celebrate people flying through the air, flipping on ... »
B.A.D.A.S. fairgrounds, 24358 Township Rd 505, Beaumont
June 19, 2026 To June 20, 2026
$89 +fees & up
Imagine two days of incredible diverse Canadian musical talent across all genres performing right in front of you in a small but mighty festival where everything is ... »
Various Venues, Morinville
June 19, 2026 To June 20, 2026
Free and Ticketed Events
Born as Frontier Daze, the event later came to be known as the St. Jean Baptiste Festival (SJB). Now celebrated as Festival Days, the event remains an ... »
Alberta Avenue Community Centre, 9210 118 Ave NW, Edmonton
June 19, 2026 To June 21, 2026
Varies
The 2026 Thousand Faces Festival on tasty Alberta Avenue in Edmonton brings mythologies from around the world to life through performances, food and free ice cream. The Festival ... »
Edmonton
June 19, 2026 To June 28, 2026
Varies
Edmonton International Jazz Festival runs for nine days of live performances in some of the finest music venues throughout Edmonton. This packed schedule full of sounds and ... »
Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
June 20, 2026 To July 1, 2026
Free
Every summer, The Works unleashes art & design throughout one square kilometer of Edmonton’s downtown core. Ignite your senses in vivid colours, playfully massive sculptural installations, ... »
Edmonton Scottish Society, 101 Street Southwest, Edmonton
June 20, 2026 To June 21, 2026
Join us for one of the longest-running Highland Gatherings in Alberta. A full day of fun and excitement for the whole family! Take in the sounds of ... »
Edmonton Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Road &, 87 Ave NW, Edmonton
June 20, 2026 To August 21, 2026
$33.50+fees
Are you ready to embark on a wild adventure like no other? The Valley Zoo Development Society invites you to join us for Zoobrew, the ultimate twilight ... »
Ponoka Stampede Grounds, Highway 53 E., Ponoka
June 25, 2026 To July 1, 2026
403-783-0100
Free admission to grounds.
Ponoka Stampede is one of the Top 10 rodeos in the world featuring Chuckwagon races, beer gardens, dances, concerts, parades, midway and of course, all of the traditional ... »
Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, 9999 Grierson Hill NW, Edmonton
June 26, 2026 To June 28, 2026
Free
Prepare for a spectacular international sport climbing event in Louise McKinney Riverfront Park. World Class Competition: North America’s best climbers will be coming to Edmonton to ... »
The Citadel Theatre, 9828 101A Ave, Edmonton
June 28, 2026
$45 - $70
GospelFest is Edmonton’s first-ever gospel music festival and showcase, dedicated to celebrating the cultural and historical significance of Black gospel music in Edmonton and beyond. This ... »
St. Philip Antiochian Orthodox Church in Edmonton, 15804 98 Ave NW, Edmonton
July 1, 2026 To July 5, 2026
Free
Join us for the St. Philip Mediterranean Festival —a lively, family-friendly event filled with culture, community, and fun! Enjoy live entertainment, a kids’ bouncy castle, lawn games, ... »
Grindstone Theatre, 10019 81 Ave N, Edmonton
July 2, 2026 To July 12, 2026
780-244-9076
Varies
Headliners include Shaun Majumder, Brittany Lyseng, K Trevor Wilson, DJ Demers, Chris Locke, Dakota Ray Hebert and many more! »
Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
July 3, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Free
The Edmonton International Street Performers Festival is celebrating 41 Years of Awesome this summer! Launched in 1985, StreetFest was the first of its kind in North America. For four ... »
Vegreville Exhibition Grounds, 4737 45 Avenue, Vegreville
July 3, 2026 To July 6, 2026
Free Admission
Come experience Ukrainian Culture! ~ delicious authentic Ukrainian food: some of the best hearty comfort food ~ smell the aroma of fresh baked peech oven bread… and the taste ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
July 5, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Free/Donation/Ticketed events
The Edmonton and District Historical Society proudly presents the annual Historic Festival & Doors Open Edmonton. History is about pursuits: of property, opportunity, rights and freedoms, and ... »
TBA, Edmonton
July 5, 2026
free
Get ready for an exciting new twist on the classic Muttstock Festival! This July 5th, we’re rolling out Puppystock—a scaled-down, fun-packed day dedicated to celebrating ... »
Various Venues, Old Strathcona
July 9, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Free, By Donation & Ticketed Events
Transforming conventional places into unique arts spaces! Find art in unexpected places Featuring theatre, visual art, performance art, film, poetry, beer garden, free music series & more ... »
Old Strathcona, Edmonton
July 10, 2026 To July 12, 2026
780-758-5878
Free
With more than 400 artists creating and selling their work, Art Walk is a true extravaganza not to be missed. Whatever your taste or budget, the Whyte Avenue ... »
Central Park, 450 King St., Spruce Grove
July 10, 2026 To July 12, 2026
587-763-0250
Free
It’s back—and bigger than ever! The Grove Rotary Ribfest presented by the Rotary Club of Spruce Grove is celebrating 5 years this summer, and invites you ... »
Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood Park
July 11, 2026 To July 12, 2026
$45 to $65 +fees
A community-driven festival, celebrating movement, music and love. Two days of fantastic music, artist market, Kids zone, Beer tent, Food Trucks and more! 2 days of live music • ... »
Queen Mary Park Community League, 10844 117 St NW, Edmonton
July 11, 2026
Free
The annual Edmonton Jerk Festival, bringing the people authentic Jamaican Jerk spice straight out of Boston, Jamaica – the original place of all things Jerk. Edmonton Jerk Festival ... »
Exhibition Lands Racetrack, 118 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
July 11, 2026 To July 12, 2026
$135 & up
Rockin’ Thunder is bringing the heat to Edmonton, July 11-12 with an absolutely electrifying lineup! Lineup includes Three Days Grace, Creed, The Glorious Sons, Mammoth, Grandson, Buckcherry, ... »
Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, 9999 Grierson Hill Northwest, Edmonton
July 12, 2026
Free
Edmonton Love & Unity Gospel Festival brings people together for an uplifting day of faith, praise, music, and community unity. Ready for a day full of good ... »
Edmonton Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Road &, 87 Ave NW, Edmonton
June 20, 2026 To August 21, 2026
$33.50+fees
Are you ready to embark on a wild adventure like no other? The Valley Zoo Development Society invites you to join us for Zoobrew, the ultimate twilight ... »
Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
July 16, 2026 To July 26, 2026
Free Admission
Back home at Churchill Square filling downtown with the smell of home cooking, the sites of local restaurants sharing their culture and the excitement of exploring through ... »
Edmonton EXPO Centre & Exhibition Grounds, 7515 - 118 Avenue, Edmonton
July 17, 2026 To July 26, 2026
Edmonton’s biggest summer festival is coming and you don’t want to miss it! Thrilling rides, rockin’ music, deep fried deliciousness, Rodeo action, , frenzied shopping, live ... »
Kinsmen Park, 9100 Walterdale Hill, Edmonton
July 17, 2026 To July 26, 2026
Varies
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is all about good times and incredible comedy. Prepare for an evening packed full of side-splitting entertainment from the moment you walk ... »
Edmonton EXPO Centre & Exhibition Grounds, 7515 - 118 Avenue, Edmonton
July 17, 2026 To July 26, 2026
$10 & up
For ten nights, K-days will feature a constellation of chart-topping musicians across multiple genres, from rock and pop to country and hip hop. From chart-toppers to crowd-favourite ... »
Dow Centennial Centre, 8700 - 84 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
July 17, 2026 To July 19, 2026
Varies
The Wild Rose Fiddle Festival brings together fiddle music players, dancers and fiddle music lovers to play their tunes with other people, listen to competition participants putting ... »
Fan Park @ ICE District, 10128 - 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton
July 17, 2026 To July 18, 2026
$129.95 & up
OEG Sports & Entertainment announced today that the inaugural Neon Skies Music Festival. This two-night festival will feature global headliners KESHA and Conan Gray, with a bill ... »
Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Cold Lake
July 18, 2026 To July 19, 2026
$20 to $45
An exhilarating event, the Cold Lake Air Show is a not-to-be-missed event of the summer. Saturday and Sunday, marvel at the BIGGEST military air show in Canada! ... »
Athlone Community League, 13010 129 St NW, Edmonton
July 18, 2026
Free
The aroma of authentic delicious jerk cuisine will tickle your senses. The sounds of Reggae, Dancehall, and Soca music will make you want to dance. There are ... »
Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood Park
July 25, 2026 To July 26, 2026
The Sherwood Park Highland Gathering is an annual outdoor event held at Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood Park. The event consists of piping and drumming competitions, massed band ... »
Camrose Regional Exhibition, Exhibition Drive, Camrose
July 30, 2026 To August 2, 2026
$63 and up
Spend your August Long Weekend with 90,000 music fans, more than 50 artists on multiple stages, and special events and entertainment for everyone. »
Hilah Ayers Wilderness RV Park, 473008 Range Road 10, Mulhurst Bay
July 31, 2026 To August 2, 2026
$80 to $120+fees
The Pigeon Lake Music Festival is a celebration unlike any other that takes place each summer on the August long weekend in Mulhurst Bay. The event features ... »
William Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Rd NW, Edmonton
August 1, 2026 To August 3, 2026
Free
The Edmonton Heritage Festival is a three-day event to sample delicious food, see creative performances, and experience Canada's multiculturalism. Enjoy the tastes, smells, sights and sounds from 100 ... »
Rundle Park, 2909 113 Ave NW, Edmonton
August 1, 2026
$42.99 to $66.99 plus fees
Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections. Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you’... »
Various Venues, St. Albert
August 3, 2026 To August 8, 2026
Free
Rock’n August 2026 will celebrate its 30th year of operation as the finest festival of Cars and Music in Western Canada and the City of St. Albert’... »
Gallagher Park, 9411 - 97 Avenue NW, Edmonton
August 6, 2026 To August 9, 2026
780-429-1999
$42 to $115
Vibrant … dramatic … colourful … and friendly. When describing the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, musicians and patrons are unanimous. This year’s edition promises to be all that and ... »
Sir Winston Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton
August 7, 2026 To August 9, 2026
Free
The 3-day event includes a Friday Night Costume Extravaganza, a Saturday Parade and a Caribbean Village thorough the weekend including live entertainment, a Kids Korner, savory Caribbean ... »
Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
August 7, 2026 To August 9, 2026
$45 – $55 +fees
Canada’s longest running anime festival featuring cosplay, concerts, gaming, and a large vendor hall. Come meet fans and make friends in the community! Animethon is a ... »
Various Restaurants, Alberta
August 7, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Varies
Alberta on the Plate is a tribute to the farmers, ranchers, chefs, and food artisans who shape the province’s culinary identity, showcasing the best in locally ... »
Century Casino Grounds, 24 Boudreau Rd, St. Albert
August 7, 2026 To August 9, 2026
Free
The Western Canada Rib Fest Tour is back by popular demand! Tell your family, friends, neighbours, co-workers, even a stranger. We’ll be serving up award-winning ribs (... »
Terwillegar Dog Park, 10 Rabbit Hill Road NW, Edmonton
August 9, 2026
FREE
Join us for the 60th Annual Sourdough Raft Race! Edmonton’s Favourite River Water Fight! Enter a raft into the floating water fight down the river, or ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
August 13, 2026 To August 23, 2026
780-448-9000
Free & ticketed events.
The annual Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival returns to the heart of Old Strathcona. Find your love for theatre. Find your sense of adventure. Find your “laugh-so-hard- ... »
Various Farms, Alberta
August 15, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Free & Ticketed Events
Alberta Open Farm Days is about farmers and ranchers inviting their urban and rural neighbours to stop in for a visit to share stories, see demonstrations, and ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
August 15, 2026 To September 15, 2026
Free & Ticketed
Edmonton Mural Festival returns in 2026. Experience a burst of colour and creativity throughout the city as local and international artists turn Edmonton into an open-air gallery! Feast ... »
Downtown Edmonton
August 16, 2026
$12.86 & up
The Edmonton Marathon includes: Marathon Half Marathon Army 10K 5K Fun Run and Walk 1K Fun Run and Walk Who is it for? All ages – Family HOW ... »
Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, 9999 Grierson Hill NW, Edmonton
August 20, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free & Ticketed Events
From dragon boat races on the North Saskatchewan to fiery lion dance finales in Chinatown HOW MUCH Tickets: Free & Ticketed Events How to get tickets? Buy ... »
Fan Park at ICE District, Edmonton
August 21, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free
The 2026 Edmonton Pride Festival is coming to ICE District this summer. The festival will feature a variety of events, including Pink Pony Club, Pride Parade, Pride Cup, ... »
Ice District, Edmonton
August 22, 2026
Free
After 7 long years, the Edmonton Pride Parade is BACK — more colourful, and fabulous than ever before! Join thousands of 2SLGBTQ+ community members, allies, and supporters as we ... »
Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, 4711 Airport Perimeter Road, Nisku
August 22, 2026
It’s the biggest event in Western Canadian racing—a thrilling afternoon where the past and present collide. Join us on this historic day as we continue ... »
Athlone Community Hall, 13010 129 St NW, Edmonton
August 22, 2026
Free
VegFest Edmonton is one day fully plant based event that is also family friendly and pet friendly. Whether you are vegan or simply interested in checking out ... »
Fan Park @ Ice District, 10104 104 Ave NW, Edmonton
August 28, 2026 To August 29, 2026
Republic Live, the internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning live entertainment company behind the Boots and Hearts Music Festival and OEG Sports & Entertainment (OEGSE), a North American leader ... »
Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, 9999 Grierson Hill NW, Edmonton
August 29, 2026
Free
Experience the soul of Jerk & Jollof Fest through unforgettable moments. Four signature activities that bring families together to play and bond over healthy competitions. This year’... »
Across Alberta, CA
September 1, 2026 To September 30, 2026
Free
Alberta Culture Days will feature hundreds of free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to discover their inner artist, experience their heritage, and celebrate what it ... »
Hawrelak Park, Edmonton
September 3, 2026 To September 6, 2026
Symphony Under the Sky returns to the Heritage Amphitheatre in Hawrelak Park this summer! Bob Bernhardt will be back as we celebrate his 20th year with two ... »
Kinsmen Club of Edmonton Clubhouse Field, 9150 Walterdale Hill NW, Edmonton
September 5, 2026
7809078144
$25
Welcome to the Kinsmen Beer Wine & Spirits Festival! Join us at the Kinsmen Club of Edmonton Clubhouse Field for a day of fun, food, drinks, and ... »
Various Venues, Edmonton
September 11, 2026 To September 13, 2026
Purple City is a multi-day, multi-venue, music experience for all ages. With its roots established in 2013 [ up+dt ] Purple City is a forward thinking music festival of ... »
Strathearn Drive, 8728 97 Ave NW #1C, Edmonton
September 11, 2026 To September 13, 2026
Free
The Strathearn Art Walk & Music Festival is a free, family friendly art and music festival. This annual celebration of the arts strives to bring out the ... »
Central Lions Recreation Centre, 11113 113 ST NW, Edmonton
September 12, 2026
Free
Join us for the Edmonton Horticultural Society’s second annual Garden Festival! Join us for a vibrant day of garden talks, hands-on demos, local vendors, kids’ crafts, ... »
Strathcona County Community Centre - Agora, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park
September 13, 2026
780-893-0389
Free admission
Get ready to savour the best of Strathcona County! Savour is a much-loved community celebration of local food, art, and music, and this year, we’re turning ... »
118 Ave, between 90 and 95 streets, Edmonton
September 18, 2026 To September 20, 2026
Free
Kaleido is a family-friendly, joyous, exuberant, radically open arts festival that shares the love of the Alberta Avenue Arts District. Celebrate the arts and discover music, theatre, ... »
Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton
September 18, 2026 To September 20, 2026
Varies
EDMONTON EXPO is a three-day Comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event that attracts tens of thousands of people in Edmonton, Alberta at the Edmonton Expo Centre. ... »
