The weekend is calling, and July is turning up the heat! Edmonton is bursting with energy from epic festivals and dazzling shows to a full-blown carnival. Ready to make it unforgettable? Here are 10 exciting things to do in Edmonton this weekend that’ll crank your summer fun into high gear!
Get ready to be blown away! The International Street Performers Festival in Edmonton will be the place to be this weekend.
Don’t miss out on the incredible performances.
When: Wednesday to Sunday from July 11 to July 13, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square NW, Edmonton
Admission: Free
This week, catch Disney’s The Lion King. Based on the beloved film, the beautiful Broadway hit has finally arrived. Get tickets sooner rather than later and join more than 100 million people around the world to experience true visual artistry, unforgettable music, and beautiful storytelling.
When: Wednesday to Sunday, July 9 to July 27, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: 11455 87th Ave. NW, Edmonton
Admission: Varies
This week, check out the Edmonton Found Festival, an event that gathers local, regional, and national artists to celebrate the ways art can “create unforgettable moments in our community.”
When: Friday and Saturday, July 9 to 13, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Various locations
Admission: Free+ (donations appreciated)
Returning to the Varscona Theatre, The Odd Couple will take the stage this weekend, and tickets are on sale. This hilarious show is a Neil Simon classic comedy of mismatched roommates.
“When fastidiously domestic Felix exits his marriage with no new home in sight, he finds himself rooming with the irascible Oscar, a divorced dad with a pronounced attachment to slovenliness. Their battles escalate in intensity and hilarity as the two men attempt to create a new kind of cohabitation in the heat of the New York summer,” reads the show’s description. Get your tickets ASAP.
When: Friday, July 11 to Saturday, July 13, 2025
Time: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Where: 10329 83rd Ave NW.
Cost: $25+
Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Bret Michaels, Weezer, Stone Temple Pilots, and more! Rockin’ Thunder returns this Friday for two incredible days of music and sun. Get your tickets now!
When: Friday and Saturday, July 11 and 12, 2025
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Where: 118th Ave. NW, Edmonton
Cost: $113+
Cheer on the Elks at Commonwealth Stadium this Sunday. They’ll be playing against the BC Lions! Tickets are on sale now.
When: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Time: 5 p.m.
Where: 11000 Stadium Rd., Edmonton
Cost: $19+
Showcasing contemporary circus acts, live shows, interactive workshops, and outdoor pop-ups, the Alberta Circus Festival is where art meets athleticism. Enjoy!
When: Thursday to Sunday until Aug. 22, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: 8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury
Cost: $34+
As You Like It is a Shakespeare classic, and this weekend you can enjoy a local production of it at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park.
When: Until July 20, 2025
Time: Shows at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Where: 9999 Grierson Hill NW, Edmonton
Cost: $35 for GA
Catch the epic story of the Disney classic, Mulan. Tickets are available online.
When: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: Seating and concession, 9 to 10 a.m.; Screening, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Capitol Theatre – Fort Edmonton Park
Cost: $28+
Improvaganza is Edmonton’s premier improv and sketch comedy festival, and it has returned. Whether it’s quirky characters, audience-driven scenes, or comedy workshops, this festival delivers laughs and lots of ’em.
When: Until Sunday, Aug. 22, 2025
Time: 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Where: 10437 83rd Ave.
Cost: $22.04 to $27.55
Have a fabulous weekend, Edmonton!
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