Festival News AB - Edmonton

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30+ Alberta Summer Music Festivals to Check Out in 2026

Alberta music festivals span from early June to Labour Day weekend and cover a huge variety of musical genres. What is the most exciting part about summers… Read more »

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Deep Fried, Cheesy and Unexpected: A Look at Stampede 2026 Midway Eats

The Calgary Stampede is leaning hard into big, bold flavours for 2026, with more than 65 new Midway foods rolling out from July 3 to 12. This… Read more »

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Cocktail and Cask Parties on Edmonton’s High Level Bridge Streetcar Returns For 2026 Season

A trip on the century-old streetcar while enjoying a sunset from the century-old bridge across the famous River Valley while sipping a local brew, might be one… Read more »

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Victoria Day/ May Long Weekend Activities in Edmonton – 2026

Victoria Day Weekend Events & Activities in Edmonton and Alberta Capital Region.

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Edmonton Opens Registration for Free Forest Bathing Sessions

A quiet walk in the woods might not sound like a city program, but Edmonton is leaning into exactly that. Starting May 14, the City of Edmonton… Read more »

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Royal Canadian International Circus Tours 12 Cities With An All New Lineup This Year

The Royal Canadian Circus is returning this week, bringing a new production that leans into both tradition and spectacle. The Royal Canadian International Circus is poised to… Read more »

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Music Fest: Edmonton’s K-Days Announces 2026 Headliners

Edmonton’s summer calendar is starting to take shape, with the KDays Music Fest confirming its 2026 main stage lineup. The 10-day run, from July 17 to 26,… Read more »

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Things to Do to Celebrate 2026 Mother’s Day in Edmonton

If you have not yet begun planning for Mother’s Day, we can help! Several events around Edmonton can help you celebrate Mom. Additionally, there are things to… Read more »

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Alberta Tests 120 km/h Speed Limit in Highway 2 Pilot Project

Alberta is taking a cautious step toward faster highways, starting with a test stretch on one of its busiest routes. The provincial government has raised the speed… Read more »

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World Waterpark Kicks Off 40th Year With Birthday Party and Discount Tickets

World Waterpark in West Edmonton Mall is marking its 40th anniversary with a one-day event and a limited-time ticket offer. The main celebration is scheduled for Saturday,… Read more »

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DoorDash Expands Grocery Delivery With Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, FreshCo, Farm Boy, And Longo’s

DoorDash is expanding its grocery footprint in Canada in a big way, adding more than 1,000 stores through a new partnership with Empire Company Limited. The deal… Read more »

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Things to Do in Edmonton in May

Things to Do in Edmonton in May: Events, Activities and Festivals happening in Edmonton during the month of May 2026.

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Free Things to Do in Edmonton This May – 2026

A list of FREE and cheap fun things to do in Edmonton Area during May 2026.

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From Fort Saskatchewan to Space, Joshua Kutryk Joins ISS SpaceX Crew-13 Mission

Canada is sending another astronaut to the International Space Station, and this time it marks a first. Colonel Joshua Kutryk of the Canadian Space Agency has been… Read more »

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Alberta Moves Toward Permanent Daylight Time Under Red Tape Reduction Bill

Alberta is moving closer to ending the twice-a-year clock change. Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally introduced Bill 31 Thursday, the Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2026…. Read more »

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Largest Equine Expo in Canada Returns to Red Deer This Weekend

Giddy up for three days of equine-filled fun with clinics, presentations, exhibitors, entertainment, beautiful horses, and more. Horse Expo Canada returns to Red Deer’s Westerner Park from… Read more »

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2026 Spring Carnivals and Summer Fairs in Alberta For a Fun Family Day Out

Let’s get spinning and have a blast at the carnival! Alberta is getting into the carnival spirit with the arrival of various midway companies that will take… Read more »

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25 Edmonton Restaurants For 2026 Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner, and High Tea

Mother’s Day gifts don’t need to be something you give her. They can be an experience you enjoy together. Around Edmonton, you’ll find a variety of food experiences to take in with her on Mother’s Day. Your options range from Mother’s Day buffets, brunches, dinners, and special Mother’s Day teas.

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Sleep Among Dinosaurs: Things to Do at Alberta’s Jurassic Forest When it Reopens For 2026 Season

Located 3 km north of Gibbons, you’ll think you’ve travelled back in time rather than north of Edmonton. Perfect for a day trip or weekend with kids,… Read more »

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Celebrate Spring Migration at Snow Goose Festival Near Edmonton; Tickets Now on Sale

The Alberta skies are about to be filled with the sights and sounds of thousands of migrating birds. The birds are returning from their winter vacations in… Read more »

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Largest Orchid Fair in Western Canada Returns to St. Albert This Weekend

The Annual Orchid Fair returns to St. Albert on April 10. Organized by the Orchid Society of Alberta, the 46th annual fair will turn the Enjoy Centre… Read more »

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Parks Canada Confirms 2026 Alcohol Ban Periods for Banff Campgrounds, Full List Released

Parks Canada has set out this year’s restriction dates for alcohol and cannabis use in Banff National Park, along with a detailed list of affected campgrounds. Per… Read more »

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New Legislation Could Put Alberta Whisky Alongside Bourbon and Scotch

Alberta is looking to give its whisky a clearer identity, one that ties it firmly to the province where it is made. The provincial government has introduced… Read more »

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Things to Do in Edmonton in April 2026: Events & Festivals

Things to Do in Edmonton in April: Events, Activities and Festivals happening in Edmonton during the month of April 2025.