Get ready for some mid-summer madness!
The sun is bright, the weather is great, and Edmonton is absolutely bursting with energy. Whether it’s your favourite festival or a new show to check out, the city offers endless possibilities for weekend plans.
Without further ado, here are all the exciting things to do and check out this weekend in Edmonton.
Taste of Edmonton is wrapping up its 41st year this weekend!
This fan-favourite event is the largest food festival in Western Canada. Showcasing culinary talent from around the city, both guests and Edmontonians know to expect nothing but excellence.
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
Don’t miss out, experience the rhythm, taste the culture, and feel the energy.
GhanaFest Alberta, hosted in Edmonton this weekend, will be featuring electrifying performances, delicious Ghanaian cuisine, and rich cultural displays for everyone.
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
Alchemy Bar is hosting their Effing Oyster Fest this weekend for a night of oyster shuckin’ and electric competition. With four teams facing off in a series of seven rounds, this oyster-filled event might be the wildest shell-ebration of the summer.
Come for the oysters, stay for the madness.
When: Friday, July 25, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Alchemy Bar – 10344 102 St., Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $55+
Alberta Aviation Museum is offering a one-night, adults-only takeover complete with craft beer flights, food trucks and throwback field-trip vibes. This evening is a perfect night out for aviation lovers, craft beer lovers, and those just looking for a good time.
When: Friday, July 25, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Alberta Aviation Museum – 11410 Kingsway Dr., Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $25+
Rapid Fire Theatre’s top-tier improvisers bring the most electrifying comedy event of the summer to the stage: the TheatreSports Summer Smackdown. In a thrilling battle of wits and humour, don’t miss out on this laugh-filled evening.
When: Friday, July 25, 2025 and Saturday, July 26, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Rapid Fire Theatre — 10437 83rd Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $20+
The 2025 KDays Music Fest started this July 18, featuring the punk band Bad Religion. Since then, many artists have been performing on the main stage, giving Edmontonians a concert they won’t forget.
This weekend marks the end of the festival, featuring three incredible artists to finish off the last three nights. Walk Off the Earth will be performing on Friday, followed by G-Eazy on Saturday, and 98 Degrees will be closing off the stage on Sunday evening.
When: Thursday, July 25, 2025, to Sunday, July 27, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Edmonton EXPO Centre — 7515 118th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Free with KDays general admission
The Big Bounce Canada is the world’s largest touring inflatable event. This event offers unlimited access to their incredible bouncy castles for endless fun.
If you’re looking for something your kid will love or even something for yourself and some friends, Big Bounce offers it all.
When: Saturday, July 26, 2025, to Saturday, Aug. 3, 2025
Time: Varies
Where: RAD Torque Raceway — 50342 Range Rd. 253, Edmonton International Airport, Alta.
Cost: Varies
124th Street in Edmonton comes alive with live music and performances every Saturday this summer.
This Saturday, on July 26, Canadian singer-songwriter Jananie will be performing for a full day. She’ll be starting between OEB and Remedy on 103rd Avenue, and will then continue her performances at Helen Nolan Park.
When: Every Saturday until Aug. 30, 2025
Time: Noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Varies
Cost: Free
For this weekend only, world-class male and female athletes will be soaring through the air in Edmonton. No need to worry, though, because they’re in massive, 12,000-pound monster trucks.
With gravity-defying stunts and heart-pounding races, this event will get your heart pumping
When: Saturday, July 26, 2025 and Sunday, July 27, 2025
Time: Event opens at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, 1 p.m. on Sunday
Where: Rogers Place – 102nd St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: Varies
The month of July acts as Fort Edmonton Park’s Disney Movie Month. This weekend, keep an eye out for The Emperor’s New Groove!
For this month, on select days, they offer classic Disney movie showings in the morning. Once the movie wraps up, guests are welcome to begin exploring everything else the extravagant Fort Edmonton Park has to offer.
When: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Time: Seating begins at 9 a.m. and the movie begins at 10 a.m.
Where: Fort Edmonton Park — 7000 143rd St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $15+
Enjoy the summer air and check out what Edmonton’s offering!
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