Festival News AB - Edmonton

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Things to Do This Weekend in Edmonton – Oct 23 to 25, 2026

A list of Edmonton and Alberta Capital region Events this Weekend. A weekly digest of What’s On in Edmonton this weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, exhibitions and nightlife.

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Zach Bryan Announces Edmonton & Vancouver Stadium Concerts for 2027 Tour: Presale and Ticket Dates

Zach Bryan is returning to Canada in 2027, with two stadium concerts confirmed in Vancouver and Edmonton as part of his newly announced Young Manhood and Other… Read more »

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21 Horror Movies & Shows Filmed Across Canada to Watch This Halloween

From Vancouver’s rain-soaked streets to Ontario’s forests and Newfoundland’s fishing villages, Canada has provided the setting for some seriously creepy movies and television shows. Some of the… Read more »

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Canada Post Launches New Halloween Stamps With a Special Alberta Connection

Canada Post has released a new set of Halloween stamps featuring three hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns, just in time for those sending cards and letters ahead of October 31…. Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Returns For 2026 Season with MAGIC! and Sam Roberts Band Among Star-Studded Lineup

The brightly illuminated CPKC Holiday Train is hitting the rails again this November, bringing live music to 182 communities across Canada and the United States while collecting… Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Alberta Schedule 2026 – Medicine Hat – Calgary – Edmonton – Banff

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train is back for its 28th year! Two trains, each about 1,000 feet long with rail cars covered in hundreds… Read more »

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Johnston Canyon Trail in Banff Closed Until December 11: Here’s What Visitors Need to Know

Fall is usually a quieter time to explore Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park, once the summer crowds have thinned out. But if you were hoping to… Read more »

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Alberta’s First Widespread Snowfall: Environment Canada Issues Yellow Warnings for Up to 25 cm Over Thanksgiving Weekend

Alberta’s first widespread snowfall of the season is moving closer, and Environment Canada has issued yellow snowfall warnings for parts of the province ahead of the Thanksgiving… Read more »

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Alberta Only Canadian Province in Top Half of North American Living Standards Ranking: Report

Seven Canadian provinces rank among the bottom 10 jurisdictions in North America for economic output per person, while Alberta is the only province to make the top… Read more »

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Frights and Lights: Edmonton’s Magical Christmas House Turns Spooky for Halloween 2026

A house best known for its elaborate Christmas decorations has taken on a spooky appearance in north Edmonton. Pumpkins, skeletons and Halloween characters have replaced the usual… Read more »

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Big Valley Jamboree Announces 2027 Headliners; Tickets Now on Sale

One of Alberta’s most popular summer music festivals has announced headliners for its 2027 edition. Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose usually sees around 90,000 music fans, and… Read more »

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Giant Pumpkin Smash & Drone Show: What to See & Do at the Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair

A pumpkin weighing hundreds of pounds is strange enough to warrant a closer look. Dropping one from a crane onto a car takes Smoky Lake’s annual pumpkin… Read more »

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West Coast Pipeline: Pacific Link Named Project of National Interest With 140,000 Jobs and $20 Billion in Annual GDP Projected

Canada and Alberta have taken another step toward developing a new West Coast oil pipeline, now officially named Pacific Link. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in Fort… Read more »

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2026 Thanksgiving in Edmonton: Restaurants Offering Dine-In, Turkey to Go, and Dinner Takeout

Give thanks this year to the many restaurants, pubs, hotels, and caterers who take the work out of the next holiday meal. There are many ways to… Read more »

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Alberta Wants Much Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping: Here’s What Could Change

People caught illegally dumping garbage in Alberta could soon face fines of up to $100,000 and possible jail time, while corporations could be fined as much as… Read more »

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Haunted Hike: This Halloween Haunt Near Edmonton Has 20 Themed Rooms and New Terror for 2026

Twenty rooms filled with Halloween scenes make The Haunted Hike less of a literal hike these days and more of a trip through a giant indoor haunted… Read more »

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Calgary-Edmonton High-Speed Rail Moves Forward as Alberta Seeks Private-Sector Proposals

A high-speed train travelling between downtown Calgary and downtown Edmonton in one hour and 45 minutes is moving a step closer to consideration, with Alberta preparing to… Read more »

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Things to Do in Edmonton in October – 2026

Things to Do in Edmonton in October: Events, Activities and Festivals happening in Edmonton during the month of October 2024.

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Alberta to Suspend 13-Cent Fuel Tax Starting October 1

Alberta drivers are set to see some relief at the pump this fall. Starting October 1, the province will suspend its full 13-cent-per-litre fuel tax on gasoline… Read more »

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Music Day in Canada Brings 60+ Artists to Stages Across the Country on September 26

More than 60 Canadian artists will take part in Music Day in Canada on Saturday, September 26, with 20-plus events connecting local stages across the country. The… Read more »

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Airdrie to Get New Health Centre With Urgent Care, Birthing and Surgical Services

Airdrie is set to get a new health centre designed to handle tens of thousands of urgent care visits, about 1,000 births and roughly 10,000 surgical procedures… Read more »

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Top Concerts and Music Festivals to Attend in Edmonton

From intimate jazz clubs to grand arenas, the Edmonton ‘s venues are alive with the sounds of local and international artists. Whether you’re a fan of rock, pop, classical, or folk, Edmonton’s music calendar offers something for every taste.

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Larch Valley Hikes 2026: Reserve Bus Tickets Now to See Fall Colours Around Moraine Lake

As autumn unfurls its golden hues, hikers lace up for a spectacular journey through Larch Valley, nestled by the pristine Moraine Lake in Banff National Park. Known… Read more »

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15 Places to See the Brightest Fall Colours in Edmonton

It is well known around Edmonton that to get a good shot or view of fall colours, one must head towards North Saskatchewan River Valley. The mature… Read more »