Rock Icon Billy Idol Announces Rebel Yell Canada 2024 Tour Kicks Off July 30 In Vancouver. Legendary rocker Billy Idol will embark on his transcontinental Rebel Yell Canada 2024 arena tour this summer, beginning July 30 in Vancouver and running through August 25 in St. John's, Newfoundland.

The Stony Plain Cowboy Poetry Society was established in 1992. From their humble beginnings, the show has come to be known as the Stony Plain Cowboy Gathering committed to the preservation and presentation of historical and contemporary cowboy music and poetry.

This summer, dive into Alberta's history with Royal Alberta Museum's new Summer Camps! Perfect for kids aged eight to twelve, learn from museum experts behind-the-scenes, take part in gallery storytelling, and participate in a wide variety of games and activities. Campers will learn from museum experts behind-the-scenes, take part in gallery storytelling and participate in a wide variety of games and activities! Museums 101: Have you ever used technologies from the past? Did you know Ice Age camels roamed Alberta thousands of years ago? Explore the wonders of RAM’s human and natural history in Museums 101!

Discover the magic of SHUMKA SUMMER DANCE CAMPS — a globally attended program where passion, culture, and joy unite. Tailored for various tastes, ages, and skill levels, [...]

The Grindstone Theatre School Summer Classes are now open for registration! This summer, Grindstone is offering full and half-day camps for kids ages 5-17 years, and fan-favourite classes for adults.

Boreal Fortress uses images of trees, bark, weeds and detritus from our aspen parkland ecosystem that are made uncanny through mirroring techniques. This installation towers above Main Hall and its massive scale is designed to make the images of trees feel strange yet familiar. This cluster of trees suggests a secret passageway or a swirling vortex. However, this is an illusionistic fictional entryway into an elusive space that cannot be entered. This fortress gives a feeling of discovery but confronts viewers with a space they cannot enter and forces you to think about what we can and cannot access. Boreal Fortress evokes a sense of ancient connection to environmental knowledge that lays beyond the conscious mind.

The Cornley Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong… does! The accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! It’s total mayhem and guaranteed laughter in this Olivier Award-winning comedy about a play within a play.

The Edmonton Elks are the most successful franchise of the Canadian Football League modern era. Founded in 1949, the team, known for their Green and Gold colours, are 14-time Grey Cup champions, including the historic five-in-a-row from 1978 to 1982.

Join the vibrant Caribbean community of Edmonton & Western Canada in the heart of downtown Edmonton for this 3 day event. Be immersed in the history, traditions, and contributions of the Caribbean diaspora. The festival ensures that the legacy of our rich Caribbean culture is passed on to future generations. Enjoy the infectious music, energetic performances, savory cuisine, and share the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean with the wider community.

Fragapalooza is a volunteer not-for-profit organization put together by gamers for gamers. Since 1997 they have been supporting the ever growing gaming community, both in-person, and online with like minded organizations. Every year they come together to celebrate and game non-stop for four days. With fellow gamers from all over North America and beyond, they gather in the Edmonton Area and online though live streaming, and participate in the Gaming Festival, FRAGAPALOOZA!

Beginning in 1980, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has grown and matured to become one of the leading folk festivals in the world. It is a charitable not-for-profit society dedicated to bringing in the best of folk music from Edmonton, Canada, and around the world. The quality of the music and the depth of the performer lineup is the single greatest ingredient in the ever popular Folk Festival's success. The global stars of folk music come together for four blissful days at this open-air festival where a hillside serves as a natural amphitheatre.

Fresh from his Juno ‘Fan Choice’ Award win, Karan Aujla, the ever growing-global, billboard-charting Panjabi artist announces his debut world tour kicking off in Canada this summer.  This will be the first time the Panjabi-Canadian artist will tour Canada.

This summer, dive into Alberta's history with Royal Alberta Museum's new Summer Camps! Perfect for kids aged eight to twelve, learn from museum experts behind-the-scenes, take part in gallery storytelling, and participate in a wide variety of games and activities. Campers will learn from museum experts behind-the-scenes, take part in gallery storytelling and participate in a wide variety of games and activities! Ram Gone Wild: Mammoths, bugs, gems... oh my! Discover all things wild at the Royal Alberta Museum! Whether you are crazy about bugs or a palaeontologist in the making, we have something for you!

Flatland Cavalry is breaking out into a gallop. After years of hot trotting across their native Texas, the country outfit is primed for a breakout with the release of their third full-length album, the sonically sprawling and wistfully written Welcome to Countryland.

Premiere songwriters and a brilliant live act, Sons Of The East are a remarkable inde- pendent success story. Their stellar debut album, Palomar Parade, has already seen over 60 million streams, with sold out shows at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire London, Williamsburg Music Hall New York, Troubadour LA, Razzmatazz Barcelona, Metro Theatre Sydney, Boston, Denver & The Hague to name just a handful. Sons Of The East embark on their third tour of North America in July & August 2024, playing key festivals such as San Fransisco’s Outside Lands, Montreal Jazz, and Floyd Festival.

Prepare to be astonished and amazed! Experience breathtaking aerobatic stunts and jaw-dropping performances at the Alberta International Airshow! Watch as top performers, including the renowned Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds, CF-18 Demo team, the USAF A-10 Demo team and the Canadian Forces Skyhawks Parachute Team, take flight, where our incredible pilots will dazzle and impress you. But not all the excitement is up in the sky; we have plenty of family activities on the ground, including static aircraft displays, a kids’ zone, and interactive exhibits.

Jack Botts has quickly made the transition from busking the streets to a full-time touring artist with an every growing global fanbase, finding and building his audience in pubs, bars and theatres to be selling out venues all around the world. Jack’s fervent following has exploded over the past five years, his chilled catalogue of surf-folk dripping with emotion connecting with fans in over 150 countries and exceeding 100 million streams. This growth was further consolidated with the release of his debut album 'Sucker For Sunsets'. Produced by Garrett Kato, ‘Sucker For Sunsets’ is quintessential Jack Botts, a heartwarming 12-song album that melds his rich, acoustic-driven musicality with heartfelt and reflective lyrics, taking listeners on a life-changing journey.

2 nights, 2 different sets, 2 different opening acts, in the round Opening act night 1 with Pantera & Mammoth WVH  Opening act night 2 with Five Finger Death Punch & Ice Nine Kills Pick your level of ‘tallica! Single-day tickets for Metallica’s M72 World Tour on sale now!

The Americas Triathlon Cup will welcome the next generation of elite triathletes from the Americas and around the world. To complement the elite racing, the Do North Triathlon was added – a chance for age-group athletes to compete on a new, unique course (sprint distance), with an outdoor pool swim! And to round out the day, DoNorthEvents will host once again the Triathlon Canada Junior Development Series.

Join the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for Symphony Under The Sky at Snow Valley. The same great tradition from years past taking place in a lovely new location while Hawrelak Park undergoes renovations. With a beautiful Classics program and a romantic Pops program conducted by audience favourite, Bob Bernhardt, there’s plenty to look forward to this summer!

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience like no other! Monster Truck Throwdown is the ultimate motorsport entertainment that will leave you breathless. Eight Incredible Trucks [...]

2 nights, 2 different sets, 2 different opening acts, in the round Opening act night 1 with Pantera & Mammoth WVH  Opening act night 2 with Five Finger Death Punch & Ice Nine Kills Pick your level of ‘tallica! Single-day tickets for Metallica’s M72 World Tour on sale now!

Every decade has certain trends that develop… the 60’s had its hippie counterculture, the 70’s had bell bottoms and disco… but no other decade had the sheer explosion of pop culture like the 1980’s. And so much of this cavalcade of wild styles and crazy quirks was a direct reflection of the music at the time. The Billboard charts of the 1980’s featured the biggest variety of music styles and genres since the birth of rock and roll. There were the ladies of the pop charts like Madonna and Tina Turner, with their big hair sprayed bangs… to the hard rock guy bands like Def Leppard and Bon Jovi, with their… ahh… also big hair sprayed bangs.

This alternative theatre festival is the largest of its kind in North America, featuring hundreds of uncensored and non-juried shows and performances from hundreds of theatre companies from around the world! Venues are located in the Old Strathcona area with roving street performers, beer gardens, delicious food, and great street shopping adding to the festive spirit, as well as select venues on 124 Street and the French Quarter.

Specifically designed for children, ages of 7 to 12 (inclusive), this week-long camp runs daily from 9:00am until 4:00pm, Monday through to Friday. Led by their instructor group, registrants will spend the day on their bikes checking out the Edmonton river valley along with the other areas in our community. Beyond biking, there will be lots of added time for sports play, indoor activities, nature and wilderness hikes and much more!

26th season of the Qualico Patio Series An outstanding and eclectic group of performers from across Alberta, Canada and internationally. Set in the heart of [...]

The Summer Carnival tour featuring P!nk is coming to Edmonton along with Sheryl Crow, The Script and KidCutUp that will open the big show. P!nk has released 8 studio albums, sold over 60 million albums worldwide and has sold out arenas all over the world.

Today, multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated Icelandic rockers KALEO have announced their North American “Payback Tour,” which will see the group headlining amphitheaters across the continent through the fall. The upcoming run will feature support from Chance Peña, Hembree and Larkin Poe on select dates with additional support to be announced in the coming weeks.

P!NK Extends Record Shattering Summer Carnival Stadium Tour Into 2024 With Special Guest Sheryl Crow And Support From The Script. Fans can expect to see [...]

Canada’s Largest Street Hockey Festival is Returning to Edmonton! Edmonton is no stranger to Play On!, and this year’s event will take place in the popular ICE District adjacent to Rogers Place, home of the Edmonton Oilers. The District has fast become the go-to destination for hockey fans and is the ideal location for this celebration of hockey and community. 

Big Bounce Canada is the biggest bounce castle in Canada, 25,000 square feet of crazy inflatable fun & action-packed entertainment for all ages.

Three days celebrating mountain biking in Edmonton! See all that Edmonton's Mountain Biking Community has to offer from group rides and sessions to live music and fun events to fundraisers and more!

GRAMMY award-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon are kicking off 2024 with a string of major announcements. Alongside news of a new label partnership with Capitol Records, the band has announced their upcoming 9th full-length studio album, Can We Please Have Fun, out on May 10. The hard-charging lead single, “Mustang” is available now, accompanied by a high-flying music video that sets the pace for the album. Kings of Leon also announce a 2024 World Tour.

The Edmonton Elks are the most successful franchise of the Canadian Football League modern era. Founded in 1949, the team, known for their Green and Gold colours, are 14-time Grey Cup champions, including the historic five-in-a-row from 1978 to 1982.

Marcus King is a GRAMMY® nominated fourth generation musician from Greenville, SC, who started playing guitar at 8 years old following in the footsteps of [...]

Big Bounce Canada is the biggest bounce castle in Canada, 25,000 square feet of crazy inflatable fun & action-packed entertainment for all ages.

Get up close with life-sized dinosaurs and skeleton casts that will bring you back to the Mesozoic Era, time of the dinosaurs, which includes the [...]

Extreme with special guests Living Colour at the River Cree Resort and Casino for a night that you surely will not forget.

Kaleido is a family-friendly, joyous, exuberant, radically open arts festival that shares the love of the Alberta Avenue Arts District. Celebrate the arts and discover music, theatre, dance, street performances, food, artisans, art galleries, markets, and even more in alleys, rooftops, parks and on Alberta Avenue. Discover the action along 118 Ave, between 90th and 95th street.

Produced by Live Nation, the 27-date tour will see Avril perform her biggest songs to-date including the RIAA 3x platinum-certified “Complicated,” the 2x platinum-certified “Sk8er Boi,” the 2x platinum-certified “Girlfriend,” the platinum-certified “Here’s To Never Growing Up,” and many more from her record-smashing catalog. All Time Low and Simple Plan will join Avril on select dates throughout the tour as special guests and direct support, with Royal & the Serpent and Girlfriends joining select dates as opening acts.

The Bronx, NY-native has been a force to be reckoned with since arriving on the scene in 2016 and earned his place as "the most promising young rapper the city has produced in some time" (New York Times) as he continues to sell out arenas across the globe.

Take a trip down memory lane as Andrew Johns & The Jets relive all the greatest hits in this dynamic tribute featuring some of North America’s finest session and touring musicians. Elton John’s timeless musical catalogue will be celebrated. Performing such hits as “ Yellow Brick Road” “Burn down the mission” “Your Song” “Crocodile Rock” and many more.

The Edmonton Elks are the most successful franchise of the Canadian Football League modern era. Founded in 1949, the team, known for their Green and Gold colours, are 14-time Grey Cup champions, including the historic five-in-a-row from 1978 to 1982.

Everyone is a fan of something, and EDMONTON EXPO is a place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favourite Guest then get the inside scoop about your favourite movies and TV shows at our celebrity panels! Watch professional Comic Artists battle it out in our popular Sketch Duels, learn from our “How To” workshops, and take photos with your favourite costumed characters! It’s also a great place to buy a unique gift (or treat yourself!) with a huge show floor for shopping madness. FAN EXPO HQ is the largest comic con producer in the world. Collectively, it hosts over one million fans annually at FAN EXPO Canada, MEGACON Orlando, FAN EXPO Denver, CALGARY EXPO, FAN EXPO Chicago, FAN EXPO Dallas, FAN EXPO Boston, FAN EXPO Philadelphia, EDMONTON EXPO, FAN EXPO San Francisco, Toronto Comicon, FAN EXPO Cleveland, FAN EXPO New Orleans, FAN EXPO Portland, FAN EXPO Vancouver, and Dallas FAN FESTIVAL. The latest schedule of events is available here, along with up-to-date ticket information. Discover. Celebrate. Belong.

Discover Alberta’s unique cultural heritage through Albertan artists. Presented in partnership with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA), Here & Now showcases 12 Alberta artists whose work was recently acquired to AFA’s collection through the Art Acquisition by Application program. The artworks featured in Here & Now tackle themes of identity, dis/ability, female strength, and human impacts on the land. These artists join the more than 1,700 Albertans represented in the AFA Art Collection, the biggest and only public art collection dedicated to Alberta art.

The company creates professional, contemporary, innovative productions of the works of William Shakespeare that are accessible to all audiences (regardless of age, ability, education, or income levels), while also developing new audiences and mentoring theatre professionals of the future.

LitFest is Edmonton's only nonfiction festival, 11 glorious days of authors sharing their works, engaging with audiences in sparking conversation, and inspiring future writers. This year's lineup features memoir, true crime, science, lyrical essays, food writing and so much more.

Character comedian Laura Ramoso invites you over for dinner with German Mom, Italian Dad, and more in this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud, tour de force. Just remember to keep your elbows off the table.

The Edmonton Elks are the most successful franchise of the Canadian Football League modern era. Founded in 1949, the team, known for their Green and Gold colours, are 14-time Grey Cup champions, including the historic five-in-a-row from 1978 to 1982.

It's back, and bigger than ever! THE ROAR OF THE ARENA WILL ECHO ONCE MORE WELCOME HOME, RODEO FANS. 50 Years:  The CFR has a long history of making champions. Ride with them back into Edmonton, for the 50th legendary year of the Canadian Finals Rodeo.