As the days get shorter, Edmonton comes alive with brilliant lights and rocking events. Here’s what’s on this weekend in Edmonton!
Festivals & Special Events
1) Canadian Tire Magic of Lights | Starts Nov. 19
Stay cozy in your car as you enjoy a 2.5 km journey through a wonderland of over 1.5 million lights.
2) All is Bright Festival | Nov. 20
124 Street’s annual winter celebration returns with light displays, live music, and dozens of activities, as well as an all-new Indigenous Pavilion.
3) Downtown Holiday Light-Up | Nov. 20
Enjoy music, games, art installations, and a trip around Churchill Square on the Holiday Express.
4) Everything Handmade Market | Nov. 20
Fort Saskatchewan’s premier handmade market features art, home decor, beauty and wellness products, and amazing gifts for everyone.
5) Celebration of Lights | Nov. 20
Sherwood Park’s Festival Place comes alive with lights, music, games, and fun for the whole family—along with a special appearance by Santa Claus!
6) Calgary Justice Film Festival | Until Nov. 21
An array of documentaries on social justice are available to view for free all across Alberta.
Concerts & Music
1) Arrival | Nov. 19
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra presents the works of seven groundbreaking female composers.
2) Calum Graham | Nov. 19
Hear one of the world’s foremost young guitarists performing live at the Arden Theatre!
3) Nicolas Rage | Nov. 19
Enjoy the sounds of homegrown punk as Nicolas Rage performs at The Aviary.
4) Martha Wainwright ft. Bernice | Nov. 19
The singer-songwriter performs music from her brand-new fifth studio album at Festival Place.
5) Martin Kerr | Nov. 20
At long last, Martin Kerr makes his Jubilee Auditorium debut.
6) MANILA GREY: No Saints Tour | Nov. 20
The Vancouver-based duo bring their unique hip-hop sound to Midway.
7) Pridelands / Vibes / False Body | Nov. 20
Get down to an evening full of hardcore music from great local acts at The Aviary.
On Stage
1) Ben Proulx | Nov. 19
Ben Proulx brings his unique experiences as a Jewish amputee from the prairies to his comedy, which you can see live at Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club.
2) The Stand-Up Show: Levi McCachen | Nov. 19
Vancouver-based writer and comedian Levi McCachen brings his comedy to The Grindstone Theatre.
3) The Wild Rose Opera Project | Starts Nov. 19
Four new virtual productions from Edmonton Opera explore mental wellbeing and the diverse experiences of Albertans.
4) A Taste of Magic with Chris Gowan | Nov. 20
Enjoy a delicious dinner from The Canadian Brewhouse as well as an enchanting magic show!
5) Eddie Ifft | Until Nov. 21
Eddie Ifft has performed stand-up comedy in 15 countries around the world, and now you can catch his show live at The Comic Strip.
6) Eddie Izzard: Wunderbar | Nov. 21
The beloved British comedian brings her latest comedy show to the Jubilee Auditorium for one night only.
7) The Great Whorehouse Fire of 1921 | Until Nov. 28
The unlikely friendship between an uptight boarding house owner and a free-wheeling madame is tested on all sides in this production at Varscona Theatre.
Sports
1) Golden Bears Hockey | Nov. 19–20
The University of Alberta Men’s hockey team takes to the ice for two back-to-back games against the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds.
2) Edmonton Oilers Hockey | Nov. 20
The Edmonton Oilers take on the Chicago Blackhawks in a home game at Rogers Place.
