Looking for fun, culture, and community vibes this summer? Edmonton has a jam-packed lineup of festivals, outdoor concerts, and family-friendly events. Here’s your guide to the must-attend happenings around the city.
📅 June 21 – July 1, 2025
Explore free art exhibits across 30+ venues downtown—churches, warehouses, parks. Expect installations, live performances, and creative workshops to celebrate Alberta’s artists en.wikipedia.org.
📅 Late June – Late July 2025
Catch two Shakespeare productions in rotating repertory under the stars. Venues include Hawrelak Park and other community spaces—bring a blanket and enjoy a “pay-what-you-will” outdoor theatre experience en.wikipedia.org.
📅 July 4–13, 2025 | Churchill Square
Experience buskers from around the globe—jugglers, fire-eaters, clowns, acrobats—in spontaneous street performances. Don’t miss the “Troupe de Jour” and “Late Night Madness” shows en.wikipedia.org.
📅 July 17–27, 2025 | Churchill Square
Sample Edmonton’s top eateries and food trucks, enjoy live music and artisan vendors. Grab presale ticket sheets (40 tickets) to save ~$10 before July 16 edmontonarts.ca+3tasteofedm.ca+3edmonton.events+3.
📅 July 18–27, 2025 | EXPO Centre + Downtown
Edmonton’s iconic summer fair features carnival rides, nightly concerts, delicious eats, and comedy shows at the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival edmonton.events+1en.wikipedia.org+1.
📅 August 2–4, 2025 | EXPO Centre
One of the world’s largest multicultural festivals, featuring food, music, dance, and cultural exhibits from 70+ nationsedmontonsbesthotels.com.
📅 August 7–10, 2025 | Gallagher Park
A four-day celebration of folk, roots, and indie music in a scenic park setting. Bring a lawn chair, enjoy local vendors and nationwide acts tasteofedm.ca+4edmontonsbesthotels.com+4eventbrite.com+4.
📅 August 8–10, 2025 | Churchill Square & Downtown
Celebrate Caribbean culture with vibrant costumes, live music, dance, street food, and the colorful parade .
📅 July 11–12, 2025 | Exhibition Lands Racetrack
Edmonton’s premier rock fest returns with powerful guitar riffs, big-name bands, and a high-energy concert experience.
Two headline shows coming to Commonwealth Stadium this summer:
The Weeknd & Playboi Carti – July 19, 2025 trip.com
Plus other big-name tours—check Songkick for updates
Plan early: Most festivals are free or low-cost, but concerts may sell out fast.
Stay downtown: Many events cluster in Churchill Square, EXPO Centre, and near North Saskatchewan River.
Enjoy a weekend line-up: Combine foodie events and music festivals for back-to-back experiences.
| Festival/Event | Dates | Location | Vibes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Works Art & Design | Jun 21–Jul 1 | Downtown | Creative, free art |
| Freewill Shakespeare | Jun–Jul | Hawrelak Park | Outdoor theatre |
| StreetFest | Jul 4–13 | Churchill Square | Buskers, spontaneity |
| Taste of Edmonton | Jul 17–27 | Churchill Square | Food + live music |
| K‑Days & Comedy | Jul 18–27 | EXPO + Downtown | Fair + laughs |
| Heritage Festival | Aug 2–4 | EXPO Centre | Cultural celebration |
| Folk Music Festival | Aug 7–10 | Gallagher Park | Folk & indie music |
| Cariwest | Aug 8–10 | Downtown | Caribbean parade |
| Rockin’ Thunder | Jul 11–12 | Exhibition Lands | Rock concerts |
| Major Concerts | Jul–Aug | Commonwealth Stadium | Big name tours |
These events are perfect for showcasing Edmonton’s vibrant community to prospective buyers and helping clients feel connected to their neighbourhood. Thinking about buying or selling this summer? Reach out and let’s chat about local lifestyle, homes near these hotspots, or tips for hosting open houses around big events!
Enjoy your summer in Edmonton—see you out there!