Summer’s in full swing, people, and so is the city. From food fests and fairs to concerts and cultural bangers, a lot’s poppin’ this week. Of course, we’ve rounded them up for you. Here are all the fun and exciting things to do in Edmonton this week:
Elle Woods won our hearts with her fashionista-meets-nerd personality on screen. And she’s at it yet again, only this time with a side of theatrical drama and musical storytelling. Expect the same old empowering message but with catchy tunes, dazzling choreos and stellar performances.
When: Saturday, July 5, 2025 to Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025 (Wednesday to Sunday)
Time: 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Where: Citadel Theatre – 9828 101A Ave.
Cost: $90 – $143
This isn’t just a musical — it’s a full-blown spectacle. With jaw-dropping puppetry, stunning visuals, and those iconic songs we know by heart, The Lion King brings the Pride Lands to life like never before. It’s Broadway magic with all the feels and magic.
When: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 to Sunday, July 27, 2025
Time: 1 p.m. (Saturdays), 2 p.m. (Sundays) & 7:30 p.m. (Every day)
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 11455 87 Ave. NW
Cost: $54 – $200
Get ready for an immersive blast of contemporary choreography on screen. Think bold, creative collabs where dancers and designers team up to dazzle your senses. The result: boundary-pushing movements and captivating visual storytelling. It’s experimental, energetic, and the perfect artsy escape for the curious.
When: Monday, July 14, 2025 to Sunday, July 27, 2025
Time: Varies based on events
Where: Mile Zero Dance Society – 9931 78 Ave.
Cost: $10 to $80
Taste of Edmonton is back for its 41st year, and definitely with a big bang. Expect epic levels of culinary goodness as over 50 local restos will be serving up over 200 menu items. Then there are the live performances, a local bar program, a handmade market and food bike tours. Impressive, eh?
When: Thursday, July 17, 2025 to Sunday, July 27, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free
Talking of peak summer entertainment, KDays is here. And so are the electric concerts, the bussin’ fair food, swoon-worthy shopping, gaming exhibits, petting zoo, killer fireworks & drone shows and much more. Oh, and of course, the main event— Midway rides for the whole fam.
When: Friday, July 18, 2025 – Sunday, July 27, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre — 7515 118th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Admission: $11+
Katoe Perry’s The Lifetimes Tour is making a stop at Rogers Place this Thursday. And for anyone wondering, it is going to be a wild ride of nostalgia, neon and non-stop hits. Expect a video‑game‑inspired stage, flying wires, lightsaber battles and chart-topping jams that we can’t get enough of.
When: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. onwards
Where: Rogers Place – 10220 104 Ave.
Cost: $104 – $485
Shuck yeah — it’s time to get your seafood fix in the most delicious way possible. With fresh oysters, local brews, bubbly, and beats, this shell-ebration is serving up serious coastal energy. Come for the flavour, stay for the vibe, and leave with your taste buds doing a happy dance.
When: Friday, July 25, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Alchemy Bar – 10344 102 St.
Cost: $55 – $105+
If you’re looking to turn up the culture and the vibes, GhanaFest Alberta’s got you. Think live drumming, high-energy dance, fashion, art, and Ghanaian food that’s straight-up fire. It’s three full days of community pride, Afrobeats, and serious retail therapy by the riverfront.
When: Friday, July 25, 2025 to Sunday, July 27, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free
Alberta Aviation Museum is bringing a one-night, adults-only takeover with craft beer flights, food trucks and throwback field-trip vibes. It’s part nostalgia trip, part brewery crawl, and totally the night-out experience you didn’t know you needed.
When: Friday, July 25, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Alberta Aviation Museum – 11410 Kingsway
Cost: $25 (Advance) & $30 (At doors)
A guided river adventure, stunning scenery AND a picnic-style meal! The Riverwatch Feast & Float just fused all our fave summer activities into one exciting adventure. Plus, you get to explore Edmonton from a whole new perspective— afloat the Northern Saskatchewan River!
When: Now until Friday, Aug. 22, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. & 3:15 to 7:45 p.m.
Where: North Saskatchewan Riverside – 13110 Buena Vista Rd
Cost: $53.39 per person
Stay sunny, stay curious and soak up all the fun, YEG!
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