10 Things To Do in Edmonton This Weekend (July 15-17)

Summer is flying by! Make the most of your weekend with these 10 events.
Step into the insect realm with Cirque du Soleil’s OVO. Photo courtesy Cirque du Soleil
1. C’mon Festival | July 15—17
C’mon (Chamber music old & new) is back after an unexpected pandemic hiatus! Getting their start at the Fringe festival in 2013, this festival aims to excite the ears of Edmontonians through their unique combination of traditional chamber music with contemporary composers. So head down to the Winspear Centre and experience some seriously fun classical music!
2. Al Fresco on 104^th | July 16
Edmonton’s favourite street party promises another Saturday full of events! This weekend, join the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group for a Vintage Bike Show, catch some live music from Vissia and Lindon Carter, or try your hand at belly dancing with a free workshop from Edmonton Belly Dancers!
3. Clue | July 16—August 7
Are you a murder-mystery aficionado? Can you solve a crime quicker than Hercule Poirot? Put your mystery solving skills to the test with Clue’s opening weekend at the Citadel! Inspired by the 1980s film, this unusual dinner party will have you laughing in one moment and clenching your teeth with suspense in the next!
4. Food e-Bike Tour | July 17
What better way to experience summer than a day filled with cycling and food? Starting at Constable Ezio Faranoe Park, this tour provides an electric bike and food from 4 local restaurants and cafés. July’s stops include Biera, Ayco Café, Under the High Wheel, and Juniper Café & Bistro. You won’t want to miss out on this unforgettable experience!
5. Cirque du Soleil: OVO | July 13—17
Step into the insect realm with Cirque du Soleil’s OVO. From amazing ants to crazy crickets, this show is filled with acrobatic feats that will have you on the edge of your seat.
6. Midsummer Night Market | July 15
Alt After Dark’s largest event of the year hits the Alberta Aviation Museum on Friday night! Browse the wares of over 75 different vendors, grab a bite from one of the on-site food trucks, and enjoy some live entertainment.
7. Africanival | July 16—17
Head down to Louise McKinney Riverfront Park for Africanival, the largest celebration of African cultures in Edmonton and beyond! This event promises two days of amazing music, delicious food, a refreshing beer garden, and even a fashion show to showcase local designers.
8. The Magpie Collection: A Dance Festival | July 16—24
Join Mile Zero Dance for a series of dance workshops and panel discussions. Delight in all that our bodies are capable of with workshops that span from ballet to Afro beats to bhangra.
Catch street performers filling Churchill Square! Photo courtesy Edmonton Streetfest
9. The Kat & Dave Show | July 16
Experience David Foster’s lilting piano and Katharine McPhee’s rich vocals at this dreamy outdoors concert at the Heritage Amphitheatre in Hawrelak park. Starting on Instagram during the pandemic, The Kat & Dave Show combines the material of this married duo for a wonderful musical experience!
10. The Works & Edmonton International Street Performers Festival | July 15—17
This is the final weekend to catch two of Edmonton’s most iconic festivals! Head down to Churchill Square for street performers, street art, and lots more.