We are moving into the heart of summer, and it’s sure shaping up to be a busy month in Edmonton with some great things to do.
From live theatre to a delicious food festival, here is a list of some of the best things happening in the city this July.
Freewill Shakespeare Festival
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What: Get thee to a festival most lively, where the Bard himself doth spring to life upon the stage. The Freewill Shakespeare Festival, now celebrating over 35 glorious years, returns to the Heritage Amphitheatre in William Hawrelak Park with mirth and merriment aplenty. This season’s delights include the riotous Something Rotten! and the ever-charming Much Ado About Nothing.
When: Tuesday, June 16 to July 12, 2026
Where: Heritage Amphitheatre — William Hawrelak Park
Cost: $40 adult admission; find tickets online
Edmonton’s Summer of Soccer
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What: This June and July, Edmonton’s Summer of Soccer takes over the ICE District with free soccer celebrations for fans of all ages. Catch the action at 97 free World Cup Watch Parties, including at least 17 featured matches inside the tent at Fan Park, highlighted by every Team Canada match. The celebration also includes a special Canada Celebrates event and community soccer programming for kids throughout the summer.
When: Various dates and times from June 11 to July 19
Where: Fan Park — 10104 104th Ave. NW
Cost: Free
Check out an Edmonton Riverhawks game
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What: Get ready for the crack of a baseball against a bat, the breeze in the stands, the roar of the crowd in the bleachers, the smell of hot dogs in the air, and a cold drink in hand. Baseball is back in the city, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to cheer on the Riverhawks this July at Remax Field.
When: Various dates throughout July
Where: Remax Field — 10233 96th Ave. NW
Cost: Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased online
Catch an Edmonton Stingers game
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What: Feel the adrenaline at the Edmonton Expo Centre, home to the Edmonton Stingers. Catch Canada’s top basketball players in action until early August as they chase the CEBL Championship.
When: Various dates in July
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre — 7515 118th Ave. NW
Cost: Single game tickets start at $27 and can be purchased online
Canada Day celebrations
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What: Join the Canada Day celebrations city-wide. At the Alberta Legislature Grounds, enjoy free entertainment and activities for all ages in one of Alberta’s most picturesque settings. Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is also coming to Edmonton on Canada Day, will have a free, family-friendly event with a live match viewing, football-themed activities, cultural programming, music, food and shared moments of national pride.
At the end of the day, find a spot with a great view and watch the dazzling fireworks show over the river valley.
When: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free
Grindstone Comedy Festival
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What: Get ready to LOL because the Grindstone Comedy Festival is back. This annual indie comedy fest takes over the Grindstone Theatre in, shining a spotlight on some of the funniest folks from across the country (and right here at home). From side-splitting stand-up to top-tier improv and sketch, this festival serves up epic laughs. This year’s lineup is no joke (pun intended).
When: July 2 to 12, 2026
Where: The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro — 10019 81st Ave. NW
Cost: Ticket and pass prices vary and can be purchased online
Edmonton International Street Performers Festival
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What: The Edmonton International Street Performers Festival returns to Churchill Square this July with ten days of exciting, unpredictable entertainment for all ages. StreetFest transforms the Square into busker central; catch jaw-dropping circle shows, interactive roving acts, and family fun in Kids’ World from a lineup of renowned local, national, and international street performing talent.
There is no admission charge for the festival. That said, the performers are paid through the ‘Pass the Hat’ tradition of busking, so guests are encouraged to bring cash to show their support.
When: July 3 to 12, 2026
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square
Cost: Free
World Rugby Nations Cup 2026
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What: International rugby is returning to the city, with three international men’s XV games, including two featuring Canada, held at Clarke Stadium this summer. Catch three incredible matchups:
- Saturday, July 4 — Canada vs. Spain
- Saturday, July 11 — Canada vs. Portugal and Tonga vs. Spain
Fans can also take part in the Rugby Canada Fan Fest on July 5 at Clarke Stadium, for an afternoon packed with fun, games, and interactive activities celebrating the sport and community.
When: Saturday, July 4 and July 11, 2026
Where: Clarke Stadium — 11000 Stadium Rd. NW
Cost: Prices vary and can be purchased online
Check out an Edmonton Elks game
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What: The CFL regular season is in full swing this July, and we can’t wait to get out and enjoy that fantastic atmosphere at Commonwealth Stadium.
When: Various dates in July
Where: Commonwealth Stadium — 11000 Stadium Rd. NW
Cost: Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online
Rocky Mountain Nationals
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What: The 23rd Annual Rocky Mountain Nationals returns to RAD Torque Raceway for a full weekend of nitro, noise, and high-intensity drag racing. As Canada’s premier drag racing event, it brings together North America’s top teams and their fastest machines, all chasing the win light. Feel the grandstands shake as Nitro Funny Cars, Nitro Altereds, Pro Mods, Top Fuel Harleys, Alcohol Dragsters, and Jet Cars unleash full power down the strip.
When: July 10 to 12 2026
Where: RAD Torque Raceway — 50342 Rge. Rd. 253, Edmonton International Airport
Cost: Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online
Whyte Avenue Art Walk
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What: Whyte Avenue Art Walk, Alberta’s largest and longest-running art walk, returns this July to take over the sidewalks, streets, and alleys of Old Strathcona. Watch artists create in real time, browse original works, and take home one-of-a-kind pieces. More than 450 artists set up easels and displays, transforming the neighbourhood into a vibrant open-air studio and gallery. Guests can wander at their own pace, meet creators face to face, and see paintings, drawings, and more come to life right on the sidewalk.
When: July 10 to 12, 2026
Where: Whyte Avenue from 101st Street to 108th Street NW
Cost: Free
Rockin’ Thunder
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What: Rockin’ Thunder is bringing the heat back to Edmonton this July with an absolutely electrifying lineup. Creed, Three Days Grace, and more are ready to blow you away this summer.
When: July 11 to 12, 2026
Where: Exhibition Lands Racetrack at the Edmonton Expo Centre — 7515 118th Ave. NW
Cost: Ticket and pass prices vary and can be purchased online
World Triathlon Cup
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What: World Triathlon elites are diving back into Edmonton this July for the World Triathlon Cup Edmonton. The newly revitalized Hawrelak Park will once again set the stage for world-class action as elite athletes from around the globe compete in the Sprint Triathlon and Mixed Relay, including Canada’s own Olympian Tyler Mislawchuk. The weekend will also feature a family-friendly festival, plus community events and age-group qualification races for the 2027 World Triathlon Multisport Championships.
When: July 16 to 19, 2026
Where: Hawrelak Park — 9330 Groat Rd. NW
Cost: Free for spectators
Taste of Edmonton
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What: Taste of Edmonton is back, bigger, and more delicious than ever! Dig into Western Canada’s largest outdoor food festival! Sample over 200 mouth-watering menu items from 50+ of Edmonton’s favourite local restaurants and food trucks, including some exciting new additions.
When: July 16 to 26, 2026
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square
Cost: Ticket prices vary; purchase them online
Neon Skies Festival
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What: The Neon Skies Festival is a two-day celebration taking place in the Fan Park @ ICE District, featuring some truly incredible talent. From Conan Gray to Kesha, Natasha Bedingfield to Slayyyter, and Heidi Montag to Myles Smith, this lineup is seriously impressive and makes for the perfect July outing.
When: July 17 to 18, 2026
Where: Fan Park – 10104 104th Ave. NW
Cost: Ticket and pass prices vary and can be purchased online
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
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What: The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival has been a showcase for some of the biggest names in comedy across North America. Think of it as a cabaret-style outdoor comedy club, celebrating up-and-coming local talent as well as headliners with massive followings and global comedy specials! Get ready for three days of side-splitting laughter at Kinsmen Park, as the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival brings an all-star lineup to the heart of Edmonton.
When: July 17 to 19, 2026
Where: Kinsmen Park — 9100 Walterdale Hill NW
Cost: Ticket and pass prices vary and can be purchased online
KDays
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What: Experience the 10 best days of summer on the midway at KDays! Get the adrenaline pumping with exciting rollercoasters and rides, discover the shopping markets and programming inside the Explorium, taste the warm sugary bliss of freshly fried donuts, dance along to big-name concerts and wrap up each day by watching fireworks light up the night sky.
When: July 17 to 16, 2026
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre — 7515 118th Ave. NW
Cost: $15.45 general admission
Thousand Faces Festival
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What: The Thousand Faces Festival takes participants on a mythic adventure to kick off Edmonton’s summer festival season. This family-friendly celebration highlights multicultural mythologies and the diverse cuisines of “Tasty Alberta Ave.” Guests can enjoy a variety of activities, learning opportunities, and performances in shared community spaces. This year’s festival will feature immersive cultural performances ranging from Ghanaian storytelling to Indigenous Hand Drumming.
When: July 19 to 21, 2026
Where: Alberta Avenue Community Centre — 9210 118th Ave. NW
Cost: Free
Telus World of Science
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What: Head over to the Telus World of Science this week, where you can experience wicked screenings in IMAX, exercise your brain, and so much more.
Right now, you can step into a dog’s world in “Dogs! A Science Tail,” an interactive feature exhibition running this summer. Discover how dogs experience life through their powerful senses and explore the science behind the remarkable bond between humans and their four-legged companions.
Through hands-on exhibits and playful challenges, you can train a virtual dog to follow your commands, test your speed against some of the world’s fastest dogs, and explore how dogs see, hear, and smell the world around them. The exhibition runs until Monday, Sept. 7.
When: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Mondays
Where: 11211 142nd St. NW
Cost: $24.95 general adult admission
The Common Streetcar Cask Series
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What: Get ready to experience Edmonton’s River Valley like never before with The Common, as guests are invited to celebrate some of Alberta’s best breweries aboard the iconic High Level Streetcar. Sip, savour, and soak in the views as you roll through the city with great company, local craft beer, and unbeatable scenery.
When: Every Thursday evening
Where: The Common — 10910 100th Ave. NW
Cost: Tickets start at $63.10; find them online