Down By The River 2026

As summer winds down, Edmonton gathers by the water to soak up the last of the season with two days of live music, dancing, and community. Down by the River is a unique open-air festival set in the beautiful Louise McKinney Riverfront Park — offering stunning views, lush greenery, and a carefully curated lineup of artists from across Canada and beyond.

Produced by The Factory Music & Arts, this all-ages celebration blends indie, folk, rock, and alternative sounds in a relaxed riverside setting. Bring a blanket, bring your friends, and enjoy a weekend of music in the heart of the city.

Lineup:

Goldie Boutilier, The Rural Alberta Advantage, Vincent Neil Emerson, The Deslondes, Folk Bitch Trio, The Velveteins, Skinny Dyck, Daniel James McFadyen, Ginger Beef, Jed and the Valentine, Roll the Bones, Kue Varo, The Denim Daddies, The Hearts, Amy Nelson, Smokey, Carter Felker, Buns, The Western Thistles, The Nico Tobias Band, Jaidyn Riley, The Crybabies, The Uncas, Taylor Grace, Sam the Living, Ross Fizzard

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets :Single Day: $49.82 & up

$3 Day pass: $144.89 & up

Children 12 and under get in free with a ticket-holding adult.

How to get tickets?

Buy online

 

Date: Saturday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20, 2026

Doors open at 1:00 PM each day.

Friday, September 18
The Rural Alberta Advantage

Daniel James Mcfadyen · Jaiden Riley & The Crybabies

Saturday, September 19
Vincent Neil Emerson

The Deslondes · Skinny Dyck · Kue Varo

The Denim Daddies · The Hearts · Amy Nelson · Roll The Bones · The Nico Tobias Band · Tayler Grace · SAM The Living

Sunday, September 20
Goldie Boutilier

The Velveteins · Folk Bitch Trio · Ginger Beef · Jed & The Valentine

The Western Thistles · Smokey · Buns · The Uncas · Carter Felker · Ross Fizzard

Venue & Address

Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, 9999 Grierson Hill NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2G3, Canada

Wheelchair accessible

Paid Parking

Accessible by Public Transport