Aug. 7, 2026


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Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Aug. 3 to Aug. 8

Rogers Place

The 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup is returning to Edmonton, Aug. 3-8 at Rogers Place and the Downtown Community Arena!

Rock'n August

Rock'n August

Aug. 3 to Aug. 8

Rock’n August is a summer-time tradition in St.

Edmonton Folk Music Festival

Edmonton Folk Music Festival

Aug. 6 to Aug. 9

Gallagher Park

The Edmonton Folk Music Festival, staged in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in beautiful downtown Gallagher Park, happens each year on the second weekend in ...

Animethon

Animethon

Aug. 7 to Aug. 9

Edmonton Convention Centre

Animethon is a volunteer-run event that uplifts and showcases Asian popular arts and related local communities in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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Cariwest Caribbean Arts Festival

Cariwest Caribbean Arts Festival

Aug. 7 to Aug. 9

Churchill Square

Over the course of our 3-day event, we will immerse you in the history, traditions, and contributions of the Caribbean diaspora.

Partial solar eclipse
Aug. 12

Partial solar eclipse

Wednesday, Aug. 12

Starts at 9:30am

TELUS World of Science - Edmonton

The RASC Observatory is an incredible way to view the stars and planets! It is located in Coronation Park, just southeast of the science centre.

Edmonton Pit Tour x Taproot Edmonton
Aug. 12

Edmonton Pit Tour x Taproot Edmonton

Wednesday, Aug. 12

Starts at 5:30pm

St. Joseph's Basilica

Come celebrate some of our city's greatest pits with a tour led by Stephanie Swensrude of Taproot Edmonton, followed by a panel discussion!

Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival

Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival

Aug. 13 to Aug. 23

Fringe Theatre Arts Barns

The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival spotlights 210+ theatre productions across 35+ venues, with performances by more than 1,600 Artists ...

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Afternoon Sound Sessions: Nathan Cedeno Quartet
Aug. 8

Afternoon Sound Sessions: Nathan Cedeno Quartet

Saturday, Aug. 8

Starts at 12:00pm

12322 102 Avenue NW

Join us again for some summer jams here on 124 Street & Area!

ECAMP Curiosity Walking Tours

ECAMP Curiosity Walking Tours

July 9 to Sept. 18

ArtsHub Ortona

From Forts to floods, learn how the Rossdale neighbourhood changed through the lives of two kids who grew up there: Donny and Dolly Ross.

Domestic Science

Domestic Science

Aug. 8 to Aug. 9

Rutherford House

Visit Rutherford House this weekend to learn about the vital role women played in the Edwardian home.

Edmonton Folk Music Festival

Edmonton Folk Music Festival

Aug. 6 to Aug. 9

Gallagher Park

The Edmonton Folk Music Festival, staged in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in beautiful downtown Gallagher Park, happens each year on the second weekend in ...

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Field Fest Fundraiser
Aug. 8

Field Fest Fundraiser

Saturday, Aug. 8

Starts at 11:00am

Constable Ezio Faraone Park

Enjoy a fun-filled day outdoors in support of Special Olympics Alberta!

South Common Farmers' Market
Aug. 8

South Common Farmers' Market

Saturday, Aug. 8

Starts at 10:00am

South Common Farmers' Market

Committed in delivering you the healthiest food in town while sustaining community support by bringing together the farmers, investors, business owners...

Music on Stony Plain Road
Aug. 8

Music on Stony Plain Road

Saturday, Aug. 8

Starts at 6:00pm

ch. Cafeteria

Live Music. Local Artists. Your Neighbourhood.

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