Summer has arrived, and the city has come to life! As always, there are going to be a ton of wonderful things to see and do, but KDays is an Edmonton favourite.
From fireworks and concerts to rides and games, the annual event is not to be missed, especially if you’re a first-timer, and in that case, don’t worry if you’re feeling overwhelmed.
For those unsure of how to navigate the midway, we’ve put together a cheatsheet of sorts.
Here’s your 2025 guide to the best 10 days of summer
The early bird usually gets the worm, but on July 18, they’ll get pancakes and free admission instead.
From 9 to 11 a.m., check out the annual Premier’s Breakfast, serving flapjacks, eggs, sausage, coffee, and juice.
In line before the 5,000th person? In addition to a no-cost meal, you’ll also get passes to KDays courtesy of North Central Co-op.
When: Friday, July 18, 2025
Time: 9 to 11 a.m.
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre & Exhibition Grounds — 7515 118th Ave., Edmonton
Admission: Free while supplies last
Concerts
Love live music? One of the very best parts of going to KDays is that you’ll get access to a ton of free shows.
No matter your favourite genre, this concert series is a crowd-pleaser.
Here are all of the biggest artists that will take the stage this year:
- Bad Religion (July 18)
- Tom Morello (July 19)
- Uss and Vissia (July 20)
- July Talk and Violet Night (July 21)
- Jazzy B, Chani Nattan and Inderpal Moga (July 22)
- Marianas Trench and Hotel Mira (July 23)
- Jade Eagleson and Drew Gregory (July 24)
- Walk Off the Earth and Gabriela Bee (July 25)
- G-Eazy (July 26)
- 98 Degrees and Tea G (July 27)
Fireworks, shows and experiences
Whether you need to rest your feet or just need a change in scenery, there will be some incredibly exciting things happening on and around the grounds.
Here are just a few additional events you can attend between July 18 and 27.
Superdogs: Wild Wild Woof
When: Friday, July 18 to 27, 2025
Time: 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. on July 18, 21 to 25 and 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. on July 19, 20, 26, and 27
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre & Exhibition Grounds — 7515 118th Ave., Edmonton
Admission: Free with admission
Park After Dark
Want to keep the party going after the KDays Music Fest? From 10 to 11:30 p.m., you can enjoy good music, good drinks, and good vibes at Klondike Park.
- DJ Alize (July 18)
- Chad Cook (July 19)
- Mike Tomas (July 20)
- Bradley James (July 21)
- Uday Musik (July 22)
- Johnny Infamous (July 23)
- DJ BOESS (July 24)
- Post Meridian (July 25)
- Nick Degree (July 26)
- DJ Kwake (July 27)
Fireworks and Drone Show
When: Friday, July 18 to 27, 2025
Time: 10:45 p.m.
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre & Exhibition Grounds — 7515 118th Ave., Edmonton
Admission: Free with admission
Ninja Warrior
When: Friday, July 18 to 27, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre & Exhibition Grounds — 7515 118th Ave., Edmonton
Admission: $15
Midway
Food
Love corn dogs and mini donuts? There is so much more to the food of Edmonton’s Midway than the classics. This year, KDays will be hosting a huge competition where the best bite will win.
Here are this year’s most inventive eats:
- Long John Donut Grilled Cheese
- Melt Town Grilled Cheese
- Sweet Chili Chicken Perogies
- Sour Candy Soft Serve
- Takis Mini Donuts
- Ube Coconut Little Donuts
- Korean Waffle Burger
- Dill Pickle Cotton Candy
- Pickle Fry Poutine
- Korean BBQ Fries
- Triple Pickle Poutine
- Mangoade (Aam Panna)
- Kabayaki Eel Omurice
- Mango and Coconut Sago
- Aloe Vera Lemonade
- Aloha Lemonade
- Hot Dog Corn Dogs
- The Big “Dill” Dog
- Tiramisu Pineapple
- The Twisted Pickle
- Wok-N-Go Noodles Locos
- What a Mango!
- Ultimate Pickle Poutine
- Fried Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich
- Giant Mozza Stick On-a-Stick
Games
Whether you’re super lucky or just have a lot of practice, the Midway will likely have a game for you. Think you can handle tossing a few rings or popping a few balloons? You could walk away with a pretty cool prize.
Rides
Ride your way into the summer of 2025! No matter your age, there is an adrenaline-pumping coaster, swing, or launch for you. This year, check out one of two new attractions, the Outlaw roller coaster and the X-Drive.
Ride tickets will cost the following:
- 10-Day Pass: $29.99
- Ride all Day Pack: $48.99
- Family Pack: $26
Admission
Lastly, you’ll need to know how much to put aside for admission.
This year’s admission is as follows:
- General (age 13 to 60): $15
- Seniors (over 60+): $11
- Child (ages 7 to 12): $11
- Child (under 7): Free
Want to get in for free? KDays will also host several “value days,” where you can get in for less. Enjoy!
And that’s a wrap on your 2025 guide to KDays in Edmonton.
Have a wonderful time, party people. Please stay safe and be smart.
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