Events

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Upcoming Events
Jun 20 – Jun 22
Collider Festival at the Citadel Theatre
June 20, 2025 – June 22, 2025 | 7:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Citadel Theatre
Collider Festival returns to the Citadel Theatre from June 20 to 22, spotlighting the future of theatre with a weekend of play readings, artist mixers, and creative workshops. The festival features a mix of local talent and guest artists from across Canada, all focused on bringing new stories to life. Play readings are free and…
Jun 20
Audreys Books Summer Solstice Celebration
June 20, 2025 | 4:00 pm – 12:00 am | Audreys Books
Celebrate the longest day of the year at Audreys Books, a downtown landmark for more than 50 years. On Friday, June 20, they’ll be open late—really late—with games, author karaoke, food trucks like Drift and gelato from La Carraia, and performances by local artists. The fun kicks off at 4 PM and goes all the…
Jun 20 – Jun 22
North American Cup Series Lead and Speed
June 20, 2025 – June 22, 2025 | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm | Louise McKinney Riverfront Park
The 2025 North American Cup Series Lead and Speed event brings top-tier climbing action to Climb YEG in Edmonton’s Louise McKinney Riverfront Park. Watch as elite athletes from across the continent take on the outdoor wall in high-stakes Lead and Speed climbing competitions. Lead events take place Friday and Saturday, June 20–21, followed by Speed…
Jun 21
The Get Downs
June 21, 2025 | | Triffo Theatre
A 10-piece soul, rhythm and blues ensemble, The Get Downs bring a one-of-a-kind show to any event. The DBBB Teamed up with this powerhouse ensemble in the big band’s 2nd season to a packed house! Now, due to demand, the Get Downs are back! The tight knit vocal harmonies, high energy entertainment, and vintage beats…
Jun 21 – Jun 29
Edmonton International Jazz Festival 2025
June 21, 2025 – June 29, 2025 | | JazzClub and Bellamy’s Lounge at the Chateau Lacombe, the Winspear Centre, and the Starlite Room
The Edmonton International Jazz Festival brings the city to life with a dynamic mix of international headliners, national artists, and homegrown talent. Enjoy an eclectic lineup of performances in iconic downtown venues including the JazzClub and Bellamy’s Lounge at the Chateau Lacombe, the Winspear Centre, and the Starlite Room — with additional events taking place…
Jun 21
Burton Cummings & Tom Cochrane Live in Fan Park
June 21, 2025 | 5:00 pm | Fan Park @ ICE District
Canadian icons Burton Cummings and Tom Cochrane come together for a landmark evening of live music in Fan Park @ ICE District on Saturday, June 21. Doors open at 5 PM and fans are welcome to bring their own chairs for a more comfortable experience. From Cummings’ legendary work with The Guess Who to Cochrane’s…
Jun 21
UNCEDED: Voices of the Land | Last day
June 21, 2025 | | Edmonton City Centre Mall
UNCEDED: Voices of the Land is a multimedia experience exploring the vision, works & resilience of 18 Indigenous architects. It is a powerful vision of an invigorating and peaceful co-existence — a journey from disruption to healing and strength. Read more about the experience in our article. You can visit NOW until June 21. Hours General Public…
Jun 21 – Jul 1
The Works Art & Design Festival
June 21, 2025 – July 1, 2025 | | Sir Winston Churchill Square
The Works Art & Design Festival transforms downtown Edmonton with visual art, interactive exhibits, and creative experiences in indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the core. Explore free installations and pop-ups, hands-on workshops for all ages, artist-led tours, and vibrant exhibits that celebrate our connection to nature. See work from local and national artists, catch live…
Jun 21
Indigenous Peoples Day at the AGA
June 21, 2025 | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Art Gallery of Alberta
Celebrate Indigenous culture, language and history on Saturday, June 21 at the Art Gallery of Alberta. This year’s theme, Reclamation, explores healing and reconnection through art, tradition and community. The afternoon includes an Elder blessing, live performance, and a hands-on workshop led by Veronica McRae. In Healing Through Ribbons, Veronica shares her journey of reconnecting…
Jun 22
Sunday Supper Club: Marc’s Greatest Hits
June 22, 2025 | 6:00 pm | The Marc
The Marc is bringing back the best of its bistro classics for a special edition of Sunday Supper Club on June 22. “Marc’s Greatest Hits” is a heartfelt menu of guest-favourite dishes, reimagined with fresh flair and paired with cellar selections that showcase the restaurant’s passion for great wine. This one-night-only dinner is perfect for…
Jun 24
Whose Live Anyway?
June 24, 2025 | 8:00 pm | Winspear Centre
The Emmy-nominated cast of Whose Line Is It Anyway? hits the stage with their live tour, Whose Live Anyway? Join Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray for a 90-minute improv comedy experience built entirely from audience suggestions. Expect classic games from the long-running TV show, plus new surprises that guarantee big…
Jun 26
Street Car Cask Party Series | Analog x Dog Island Brewing
June 26, 2025 | 6:45 pm – 9:15 pm | High Level Streetcar (Jasper Plaza Terminal)
What’s more Edmonton than sipping a cask ale on a streetcar, high above the river valley, while the sun sets over the city? Back for its 9th year, The Common’s iconic streetcar series returns for the 2025 season—running May through June. Each ride features a new Alberta brewery, scenic views from the High Level Bridge,…

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