It’s time for the weekend plans to enter full swing!
This weekend in Edmonton is full of exciting events and parties to attend across the city. Whether you’re into some live music, DJs, or just drinks with friends and a night out on the town, there’s something to do. We’ve created a list of some of the best and most exciting things happening in the city, so without further ado, let’s get into it.
Sing along to ABBAMANIA: Back To The Disco Dimension at Jubilations Dinner Theatre!
This experience combines great food with great performances. Watch a musical parody blending ABBA classics with side-splitting humour and outrageous twists over a mouth-watering dinner service.
When: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, to Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre — 8882 170th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Varies
This weekend is Alberta Day! Visit the Edmonton Legislature grounds for a made-in-Alberta marketplace with samples of local products, kid-friendly entertainment, cultural workshops, hands-on activities, and concerts with Alberta talent, including the Edmonton headliner The Prairie States.
The night will finish off with an epic drone show, so don’t miss out!
When: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Edmonton Legislature Grounds — 10800 97th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free
Love Pro Wrestling returns to the Rec Room for LPW 40! Watch Albertan professional wrestlers bring their best and beyond, and experience live pro wrestling right in the city.
When: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: The Rec Room South Edmonton — 1725 99th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $33+
Showing out for her Whirlwind Tour is Lainey Wilson, country superstar. This Grammy-winning legend is originally from Louisiana, and she is making her way to Edmonton for the performance of a lifetime.
When: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Place — 10220 104th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Varies
Join together at the Alchemy for an elevated night of drinks and ink. While individuals enjoy an exclusive martini menu paired with small bites, a live DJ set will be playing to bump up the vibes.
To make the night unforgettable, Alex Kiezik of Après Ink Tattoo will be offering flash tattoos from a curated flash sheet with no appointments necessary. Get ready to show up and get inked!
When: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Where: Alchemy Bar — 10344 102nd St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $50-100
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra will be holding two free concerts right in Edmonton’s Churchill Square. These concerts are themed Disney in Concert: Live Your Dream, featuring sequences from some popular movies and vocals from four Broadway-calibre singers for a magical evening.
When: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 and Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square — 100th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free
The Cirque Italia Water Circus is one of the largest travelling spectacles in the United States and Canada, performing thrilling stunts on water stages. This celebration of art, emotion, and wonder is absolutely unforgettable, so get ready to step into the tent and world of Cirque Italia magic.
When: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, to Monday, Sept. 8, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: 17504 90th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $35-$80
Each Saturday afternoon in the summer, artists come together to fill the 124th Street area with live music and performances. This upcoming Saturday, there will be performances from Jessica Heine and her band at Helen Nolan Park.
When: Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025
Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Helen Nolan Park — 12327 108th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free
Who doesn’t love a good sale?
For $5 each, the Metro Cinema will be selling posters at its annual poster sale. The sale consists of overstock of theatrical movie posters as the theatre concludes its season.
When: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025
Time: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Metro Cinema — 8712 109th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free
Dress in your best Y2K garb and dance the night away at this Summer Sendoff 2000s dance party! Not only are they playing throwbacks, but they are throwing back the prices on their drinks, featuring big specials for the evening.
When: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025
Time: 10 p.m.
Where: Hudsons Canada’s Pub —10307 82nd Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $9.78+
Have a great weekend, everybody!
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