Happy (almost) New Year! We hope you’re having a relaxing holiday season and are ready to take on everything 2026 has to throw your way.
From hockey games and winter festivals to our favourite film scores live in concert, here are 20 fantastic things to look forward to in Edmonton this January.
Twilight in Concert
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What: Celebrate the legendary romance saga in unforgettable style with Twilight in Concert. Watch the original film on the big screen while the FILMharmonique Orchestra performs the entire soundtrack live, all surrounded by the glow of 1,000 candles. Step into a magical, candlelit experience and relive the nostalgia like never before!
When: Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium — 11455 87th Ave. NW
Tickets:Â Start at $60 each; find them online
Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival
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What: Step into Alberta Avenue District for the Deep Freeze enchanted forest and see a mystical creature, vivid blooms, bright-hued mushrooms, and woodland animals — all hand sculpted by their world-renowned ice, balloon, and lantern artists. There will be light installations, ice sculptures, cultural stories, street hockey, the famous annual Deep Freezer races, and other winter artistic panache.
When: Saturday, Jan. 17 and 18
Where:Â 118th Avenue and 90th to 95th Street NW
Cost:Â Free
Winterruption YEG
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What:Â Winterruption YEG is a multi-venue music and arts festival that is rolling out in multiple venues in downtown Edmonton this January. Be sure to check it out, you may discover your new favourite artist!
When:Â Wednesday, Jan. 21 to 25
Where:Â Multiple venues across Edmonton
Tickets: $115.77 for a wristband or find individual show tickets online
Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring in Concert
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What:Â Get ready for an unforgettable night as Howard Shore’s Academy Award-winning score comes to life, performed live to the epic motion picture in stunning HD! Feel the magic and power of Middle-earth as 250 talented musicians from the FILMharmonique Orchestra and Choir take the stage, transporting you straight into the heart of the Fellowship’s quest. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will immerse you in the breathtaking sounds and sights of The Lord of the Rings, bringing the adventure to life like never before.
When:Â Friday, Jan. 9 to 10
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium — 11455 87 Ave. NW
Tickets:Â Prices vary by date and time; find them online
Flying Canoë Volant
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What: This festival honours French Canadian, Metis, and Indigenous traditions and is one of Edmonton’s biggest winter celebrations. The Flying CanoĂ« Volant is loosely based on the French Canadian legend of the Flying Canoe. Take in stunning, illuminated scenes and live performers for a memorable night in Edmonton’s French Quarter.
When: Wednesday, Jan. 28 to 31
Where: Mill Creek Ravine and La Cité francophone — 8627 Rue Marie-Anne-Gaboury (91st Street NW)
Cost:Â Free
Catch an Oilers game
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What:Â Grab your jersey and head down to Rogers Place this January as the Oilers face off plenty at home this month!
When:Â Various dates in January
Where: Rogers Place — 10220 104th Ave. NW
Cost: Varies — find tickets online
Galaxyland
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What: You can never go wrong with a trip to the amusement park, and Galaxyland is North America’s largest indoor amusement park. It features 27 Hasbro-themed rides and more for all ages.
When: Hours vary throughout the week
Where: West Edmonton Mall — 8882 170th St. NW
Cost: $64 general admission; get tickets online
RiverCity Bluegrass Festival
What: Let your senses take it all in as incredible singers and musicians fill the air with nonstop sound. The main stage brings a fresh lineup of eight international, national and regional bands, including internationally acclaimed mandolinist John Reischman and his Juno-nominated Old Acoustic group.
When: Jan. 16 to 18
Where: Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre — 11834 Kingsway NW
Cost: Prices vary and can be purchased online
Check out an Oil Kings game
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What: Cheer on the Edmonton Oil Kings this month with tons of home games in December. It’s a fun atmosphere, and the ticket prices aren’t bad either.
When:Â Various dates in January
Where: Rogers Place — 10220 104th Ave. NW
Cost: Varies; find tickets online
Broadway Across Canada Presents: Moulin Rouge! The Musical
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What: Enter a world of splendour, romance, grandeur, and glory with Moulin Rouge! The Musical. A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment! Get ready for Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film to come to life on stage as it’s remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza! Directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, this musical is a theatrical celebration of truth, beauty, freedom, and — above all — love.
When: Tuesday, Jan. 13 to 18
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium — 11455 87th Ave. NW
Cost:Â Ticket prices vary and can be found online
Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market
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What:Â Edmonton’s first indoor farmers market has been a Saturday staple since 1983, and you can now visit on Sundays too. Located just off Whyte Avenue, the market is filled with vendors offering locally grown and produced goods. Some of our favourite finds include fresh produce, baked treats, and homemade kimchi.
When:Â Open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:Â 10310 83rd Ave. NW, Edmonton
Hit up the WEM World Waterpark
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What: It’ll feel like a bit of a tropical getaway when you visit the World Waterpark at West Edmonton Mall. Shoot down some massive slides or relax in the wave pool. Whatever you choose, it’s a prime way to spend the day.
When: Hours vary throughout the week
Where: West Edmonton Mall — 8882 170th St. NW
Cost: Ticket prices vary and can be found online
Go tobogganing
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What: Whether you’re an adult or a child, tobogganing is one heck of a way to pass the time during the winter. Check out our roundup of some of the best tobogganing hills in Edmonton to visit for some sliding fun. Nothing beats some sledding over the holiday and winter break in Edmonton, that’s for sure.
Art Gallery of Alberta
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What: Right in the heart of downtown, the Art Gallery of Alberta has been Edmonton’s go-to for art and culture for 100 years. With rotating exhibitions, workshops, and events, it’s the perfect spot to get inspired, learn something new, or just soak up some creativity.
When: Open Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Fridays to Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq. NW, Edmonton
Cost: $13.33 adult admission
Death of a Salesman
What:Â In this gripping exploration of the American Dream, the story follows Willy Loman, a travelling salesman nearing the end of his career, as he grapples with the strain between his aspirations and reality. Burdened by unfulfilled dreams and strained family relationships, Willy’s journey reveals deep truths about ambition, identity, and legacy. Set against a shifting backdrop of past and present, this striking drama explores the fragility of the human spirit, the relentless pursuit of success, and the longing for validation.
When: Saturday, Jan. 24 to Sunday, Feb. 15
Where: Citadel Theatre — 9828 101A Ave. NW
Tickets:Â Prices vary and can be purchased online
Go ice skating
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What: Lace up those skates and wear your warmest winter jacket. Skating during the holidays is perfect, and there are several spots across Edmonton you can go to. It’s some of the best fun you can have for free in the city.
Where:Â Various locations
Tickets:Â Free
Check out the Royal Alberta Museum
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What: Marvel at the Royal Alberta Museum’s vast collections. From its archaeology, Indigenous studies, and work-life industry sections to Earth and Life Sciences that will wow you, it’s one of the most intriguing things to do in Edmonton.
When: Hours vary
Where: 9810 103A Ave. NW
Cost: $10 to $21; tickets can be found online
Telus World of Science
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What: Head over to the Telus World of Science this December, where you can experience wicked screenings in IMAX, exercise your brain, and so much more!
When:Â Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Mondays
Where:Â 11211 142nd St. NW
Cost:Â $24.95 general adult admission
Muttart Conservatory
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What: Be amazed at the stunning Muttart Conservatory, with each glass pyramid showcasing a different environment for plants from around the globe. It’s a relaxing, insightful, and beautiful experience and a lovely thing to do in Edmonton.
When: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends
Where: Muttart Conservatory — 9626 96A St. NW
Admission: $14.95 adult admission
Bountiful Farmers Market
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What: Bountiful Farmers Market offers a wide variety of fresh goods, including local vegetables and meat, coffee roasters, and beer and wine. It also has an ethnic food hall, a children’s play area, live entertainment, and more.
When: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday year-round
Where: 3696 97th St. NW
Admission: Free