Festival season is in full swing in Edmonton and you don’t want to miss these fun, family friendly summer festivals!
The Freewill Shakespeare Festival
The Freewill Shakespeare Festival presents As You Like It and Coriolanus in Edmonton’s river valley;
When: June 23rd to July 19th
Where: Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park, Edmonton
Cost: General $30 | Students $20 | Festival Pass $50 | Children under 10 are FREE
Edmonton International Street Performers Festival
Artists from around the world come to Edmonton to perform in the street for a one-of-a-kind, Street Performers Festival.
When: July 3rd to 12th
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square
Cost: Free to attend, however donations are appreciated
Taste of Edmonton
The Taste of Edmonton is a summer tradition that celebrates the local food scene; from food trucks to restaurants and café’s showing off their best dishes.
When: July 16th to 25th
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square
Cost: 40 tickets for $50 |20 tickets for $25 |10 tickets for $12.50 |5 tickets for $6.25 **Note: most dishes cost between 2 and 4 tickets.
K-days
K-days is a classic Edmonton festival that offers live music; rides; fair food; games; shopping and so much more.
When: July 17th to 26th
Where: Northlands, Edmonton
Cost: Admission: $16 Adults | $12 Youth | Children 6 and under FREE
Interstellar Rodeo
Interstellar Rodeo is a music festival that aims to “shine the spotlight on musical mavericks, those who blaze trails and shatter boundaries”.
When: July 24th to 26th
Where: Heritage Amphitheatre, Hawrelak Park, Edmonton
Cost: $75 to $225 for Adults | Children 12 and under are FREE
Blueberry Bluegrass & Country Music Society Festival
The Blueberry Bluegrass & Country Music Society Festival is Canada’s largest bluegrass festival!
When: July 31st to August 2nd
Where: Heritage Park, Stony Plain
Cost: $65 to $160 for Adults | Children 12 and under are FREE
Heritage Festival
The Servus Heritage Festival showcases the best of Canada’s multicultural heritage with over 85 cultures represented.
When: August 1st to 3rd
Where: Hawrelak Park
Cost: Admission is FREE but Food Bank donations are appreciated
Rock’n August
Rock’n August is a series of events (including a pancake breakfast; fundraising BBQ & show and shine) that sets out to raise funds and awareness for the Alberta Diabetes Foundation.
When: August 4th to 8th
Where: Servus Credit Union Place, St. Albert
Cost: By donation
Edmonton Folk Music Festival
The Edmonton Folk Music Festival sets out to provide the best folk music from around the world.
When: August 6th to 9th
Where: Gallagher Park, Edmonton
Cost: From $73 to $179 for Adults | From $22 to $88 for Youth | Children 11 and under are FREE
Cariwest
Cariwest is an annual three day Caribbean festival in the heart of downtown Edmonton!
When: August 8th to 10th
Where: Churchill Square, Edmonton
Cost: Varies, some activities are FREE
Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
The International Fringe Festival strives to provide a space for local, national and international performers & artists to present theatre arts to captive audiences.
When: August 13th to 23rd
Where: ATB Financial Art Barns, Edmonton
Cost: Varies per show
Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival
The Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival celebrates the cultural diversity in Edmonton with a Dragon Boat race and family friendly activities.
When: August 14th to 16th
Where: Louise McKinney Park, Edmonton
Cost: Spectators are welcome, free of charge
Symphony Under the Sky
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra presents: 20 years of Great Music in the Great Outdoors.
When: August 27th
Where: Heritage Amphitheatre, Edmonton
Cost: $30 to $50 for Adults | Children 12 and under are FREE