It’s the most wonderful time of the week – the end! Each Thursday, Brooklyn rounds up all of the weekend events, concerts, festivals, and more that you should know about. Here’s what’s going on in Edmonton this weekend.

1. Edmonton International Street Performers Festival

Head downtown and be a part of this first-of-its-kind festival in North America! The event is recognized as one of the top festivals in the global street-performing circuit.

Sir Winston Churchill Square

Friday, July 7 – Saturday, July 15 from 11:30 am – 11 pm

Sunday, July 16 from 11:30 am – 4 pm

Get more info here.

 

2. The Works Art & Design Festival

Once again, The Edmonton International Street Performers Festival has teamed up with The Works Art & Design Festival to showcase Canadian and international art and design from award-winning artists as well as emerging and student artists.

Sir Winston Churchill Square

Friday, July 7 – Saturday, July 15 from 11:30 am – 11 pm

Sunday, July 16 from 11:30 am – 4 pm

Get more info here.

 

3. Edmonton Stingers vs. Saskatchewan Rattlers

Cheer on your Edmonton Stingers in their final home game of the season against the Saskatchewan Rattlers!

Thursday, July 13 at 7:30 pm

Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

 

4. The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival

Laugh it up this weekend with your buddies, Theo Von, and Bill Burr!

Friday, July 14 – Sunday, July 16

Kinsmen Park, 9100 Walterdale Hill NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

 

5. Fort Edmonton Park’s Where Dark Things Dwell Escape Room

Head to Fort Edmonton Park and immerse yourself in YEG’s largest outdoor escape room, Where Dark Things Dwell!

Thursday, July 6 – Sunday, September 24, 2023

Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton

Get tickets here.

 

6. Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One

Enjoy the theatre’s free AC and hang out with Tom Cruise in the latest installment of Mission Impossible!

In theatres on Wednesday, July 12

Get tickets here.

 

Make the most of your Alternative Weekend!