10 concerts we can't wait to check out in Edmonton this August

Summer is in full swing, and with a new month comes a whole ton of exciting concerts, festivals, and stadium shows that we can’t wait to check out in Edmonton.

Whether you’re into folk, shoegaze, country, classic rock or anything in between, there’s bound to be something that piques your interest. Here are 10 awesome concerts and festivals you won’t want to miss in Edmonton this August:

Edmonton Folk Music Festival

 

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When: Thursday, Aug. 6 to 9, 2026
Where: Gallagher Park — 9505 96th Ave. NW
Cost: Varies; a limited number of single-day tickets are still available online

AC/DC

 

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When: Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Place — 10220 104th Ave. NW
Cost: Tickets start at $389; find them online

Killswitch Engage

 

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When: Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Where: River Cree Resort and Casino — 300 East Lapotac Blvd., Enoch, Alta.
Cost: Verified resale tickets start at $239; find them online

Meltt

 

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When: Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Where: The Starlite Room — 10030 102nd St. NW
Cost: $35; find tickets online

Shinedown

 

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When: Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Place — 10220 104th Ave. NW
Cost: Tickets start at $75; find them online

The Beach Boys

 

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When: Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Where: River Cree Resort and Casino — 300 East Lapotac Blvd., Enoch, Alta.
Cost: Tickets start at $105; find them online

Soul Asylum

 

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When: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Where: Midway Music Hall — 6107 104th St. NW
Cost: Tickets start at $60.50; find them online

Guns N’ Roses

 

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When: Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at 6:25 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Stadium — 11000 Stadium Rd. NW
Cost: Tickets start at $66.50; find them online

Boots and Hearts West

 

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When: Friday, Aug. 28 to 29, 2026
Where: Fan Park at ICE District — 10128 104th Ave. NW
Cost: Single and two-day tickets available; find them online

Propagandhi

 

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When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Where: Pawn Shop Live — 6240 99th St. NW
Cost: $68; find tickets online