17 outstanding things to do in Edmonton this August

If you’re into monster trucks or Caribbean culture, well, you’re in luck because this month brings plenty of both to Edmonton. Not piquing your interest? Don’t worry. August is packed with plenty of other events, too. From Heritage Fest to Fringe and beyond, here are 17 fantastic things to check out in Edmonton this month. CHECK OUT AN EDMONTON ELKS GAME > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Edmonton Elks (@goelks) What: The CFL regular season is in full swing this month, and we can’t wait to get out and enjoy that fantastic atmosphere at Commonwealth Stadium. When: Various dates in August Where: Commonwealth Stadium — 11000 Stadium Rd. NW Cost: Ticket prices start at $15; find them online EDMONTON HERITAGE FESTIVAL > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Edmonton Heritage Festival (@yegheritagefest) What: This is your one-way ticket to a world of flavours! Take a peek at Pakistan, taste the flavours of Fiji, feel the beat of Burkina-Faso, and explore cultures from Afghanistan to Wales. The Edmonton Heritage Festival is a family-friendly mingling of nations sharing their entertainment, music, culture, and cuisine. You can attend this legendary festival at Hawrelak Park this summer. When: Friday, Aug. 1 to 3, 2026 Where: Hawrelak Park — 9330 Groat Rd. NW Cost: Free admission HEAD TO AN EDMONTON STINGERS GAME > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Hasan Shoots (@hasanshoots.yeg) 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: Select dates in August Where: Edmonton Expo Centre — 7515 118th Ave. NW Cost: Single game tickets start at $27 and can be purchased online 2026 HLINKA GRETZKY CUP What: The Hlinka Gretzky Cup stands as one of the most prestigious and anticipated international hockey tournaments, offering fans and scouts a first look at the world’s top NHL Draft-eligible talent. Held annually each August, this invitation-only event is the only best-on-best competition at the U18 level, making it a critical early milestone on the path to the NHL Draft. When: Monday, Aug. 3 to 8, 2026 Where: Rogers Place — 10220 104th Ave. NW Cost: Ticket Packages start at $173 all-in EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Edmonton Folk Music Festival (@edmfolkfest) What: Slip into a low lawn chair and take in the backdrop of the city skyline and the grassy slope down Gallagher Hill towards the main stage nestled in a natural amphitheatre, the epicenter of a much-anticipated annual August homage to all things musical. When: Thursday, Aug. 6 to 9, 2026 Where: Gallagher Park — 9505 96th Ave. NW Cost: Resale tickets available online CARIWEST CARIBBEAN ARTS FESTIVAL > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Cariwest (@cariwestyeg) What: Cariwest, Edmonton’s annual celebration of Caribbean arts, music, and culture, brings a fully licensed party to Churchill Square this summer. This year’s festivities include special events, performances, and exhibitions commemorating this milestone and honouring the founders, volunteers, and participants who have shaped the festival over the years. When: Friday, Aug. 7 to 9, 2026 Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square Cost: Free admission AFTERNOON SOUND SESSIONS ON 124 > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by 124 Street & Area (@shop124street) What: Spend your Saturday afternoon surrounded by great vibes, live music, and vibrant performances along 124th Street this summer. When: Saturday afternoons from 12 to 6 p.m. Where: 124th Street NW between 102nd and 108th Ave. NW Cost: Free EDMONTON FRINGE FESTIVAL > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Fringe Theatre (@edmontonfringe) What: The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival is the largest and longest-running Fringe festival in North America — and one of the most celebrated in the world. For 11 unforgettable days, Fringe transforms Edmonton into a hub of theatre, music, magic, comedy, and community, where anyone can be an artist and everyone belongs. When: Thursday, Aug. 13 to 23, 2026 Where: Old Strathcona Cost: Free and paid events; find tickets online PROPS AND HOPS > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Alberta Aviation Museum (@abavmuseum) What: The next Props & Hops has arrived, and this time the Alberta Aviation Museum is transforming into the ultimate summer camp experience for grown-ups. Guests are invited to an adults-only evening surrounded by historic aircraft, where aviation meets the best parts of camp life. Expect nostalgic games, live music, local drinks, and classic campfire-inspired experiences. When: Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, from 7 to 11 p.m. Where: Alberta Aviation Museum — 11410 Kingsway Cost: $25 admission; find tickets online METEOR SHOWER WATCHPARTY > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Touch Grass Club (@touchgrassclub) What: Each August, the Perseid meteor shower lights up the sky as Earth passes through the trail of debris left by Comet 109P/Swift–Tuttle, a celestial visitor that returns to our solar system just once every 133 years. When: Saturday, Aug. 15 to 16, 2026 Where: Hesje Observatory — Twsp. Rd 493A — Kingman, Alta. Cost: Free SERVUS EDMONTON MARATHON > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Servus Edmonton Marathon (@edmontonmarathon) What: Lace up your sneakers, because the Servus Edmonton Marathon is back. This event draws thousands of movers, walkers, and runners from around the world and offers a variety of runs for you to crush. This marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier race, so this is your chance to run fast and flat to the finish line. When: Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026 Where: 9797 Jasper Ave. NW Cost: Free for spectators ZOOBREW > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Edmonton Valley Zoo (@edmontonvalleyzoo) What: Are you ready to embark on a wild adventure like no other? The Valley Zoo Development Society invites you to Zoobrew, the ultimate event for animal lovers and craft beverage enthusiasts alike. During this annual summer event, guests can experience the magic of the Edmonton Valley Zoo after hours while enjoying a drink in hand. When: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 Where: Edmonton Valley Zoo — 13315 Buena Vista Rd. NW Cost: $33.50; find tickets online MONSTER TRUCK THROWDOWN 2026 > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Monster Truck Throwdown (@monstertruckthrowdown) What: Get ready to feel the ground shake as Monster Truck Throwdown roars into action. Experience nonstop motorsport excitement as massive trucks deliver high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts. Watch these giants go full throttle with gravity-defying jumps, spinning donuts, wild wheelies, and full 360-degree destruction. When: Friday, Aug. 21 to 23, 2026. Where: RAD Torque Raceway — 50342 Rge. Rd 253, Edmonton International Airport Cost: Tickets start at $20 and can be found online 97TH RUNNING OF THE CANADIAN DERBY > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Century Mile (@centurymile) What: This iconic event brings heart-pounding races, electric energy, and unforgettable moments all in one spectacular day. The track comes alive as top horses thunder toward the finish line and the crowd roars with excitement. When: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 Where: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino — 4711 Airport Perimeter Rd., Edmonton Cost: Tickets start at $28.35 and can be purchased online BOOTS AND HEARTS WEST > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Boots and Hearts West (@bootsandheartswest) What: Republic Live and OEG Sports & Entertainment are bringing the renowned and highly anticipated Boots and Hearts Music Festival to Edmonton. Musical icons Russell Dickerson and Shaboozey will headline the inaugural fest for an exciting way to close out August. When: Friday, Aug. 28 to 29, 2026 Where: Fan Park at ICE District — 10104 104th Ave. NW Cost: Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online MONSTER JAM > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by Monster Jam (@monsterjam) What: Monster Jam rolls into Edmonton for one epic weekend! Watch the world’s top drivers go head-to-head in an adrenaline-fueled showdown packed with jaw-dropping stunts, roaring engines, and nonstop thrills. The atmosphere will be electric, the cheers loud, and the entertainment unforgettable. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action. This is one wild ride you won’t want to miss. When: Saturday, Aug. 29 to 30, 2026 Where: Rogers Place — 10220 104th Ave. NW Cost: Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online THE COMMON STREETCAR CASK SERIES > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > A post shared by The Common (@thecommonyeg) 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

If you’re into monster trucks or Caribbean culture, well, you’re in luck because this month brings plenty of both to Edmonton. Not piquing your interest? Don’t worry.

August is packed with plenty of other events, too. From Heritage Fest to Fringe and beyond, here are 17 fantastic things to check out in Edmonton this month. View this post on Instagram

What: The CFL regular season is in full swing this month, and we can’t wait to get out and enjoy that fantastic atmosphere at Commonwealth Stadium. When: Various dates in August Where: Commonwealth Stadium — 11000 Stadium Rd. NW Cost: Ticket prices start at $15; find them online View this post on Instagram What: This is your one-way ticket to a world of flavours!

Take a peek at Pakistan, taste the flavours of Fiji, feel the beat of Burkina-Faso, and explore cultures from Afghanistan to Wales. The Edmonton Heritage Festival is a family-friendly mingling of nations sharing their entertainment, music, culture, and cuisine. You can attend this legendary festival at Hawrelak Park this summer.

When: Friday, Aug. 1 to 3, 2026 Where: Hawrelak Park — 9330 Groat Rd. NW Cost: Free admission View this post on Instagram 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: Select dates in August Where: Edmonton Expo Centre — 7515 118th Ave. NW Cost: Single game tickets start at $27 and can be purchased online What: The Hlinka Gretzky Cup stands as one of the most prestigious and anticipated international hockey tournaments, offering fans and scouts a first look at the world’s top NHL Draft-eligible talent. Held annually each August, this invitation-only event is the only best-on-best competition at the U18 level, making it a critical early milestone on the path to the NHL Draft.

When: Monday, Aug. 3 to 8, 2026 Where: Rogers Place — 10220 104th Ave. NW Cost: Ticket Packages start at $173 all-in View this post on Instagram What: Slip into a low lawn chair and take in the backdrop of the city skyline and the grassy slope down Gallagher Hill towards the main stage nestled in a natural amphitheatre, the epicenter of a much-anticipated annual August homage to all things musical. When: Thursday, Aug. 6 to 9, 2026

Where: Gallagher Park — 9505 96th Ave. NW Cost: Resale tickets available online View this post on Instagram What: Cariwest, Edmonton’s annual celebration of Caribbean arts, music, and culture, brings a fully licensed party to Churchill Square this summer. This year’s festivities include special events, performances, and exhibitions commemorating this milestone and honouring the founders, volunteers, and participants who have shaped the festival over the years.

When: Friday, Aug. 7 to 9, 2026 Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square Cost: Free admission View this post on Instagram What: Spend your Saturday afternoon surrounded by great vibes, live music, and vibrant performances along 124th Street this summer. When: Saturday afternoons from 12 to 6 p.m. Where: 124th Street NW between 102nd and 108th Ave. NW Cost: Free View this post on Instagram

What: The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival is the largest and longest-running Fringe festival in North America — and one of the most celebrated in the world. For 11 unforgettable days, Fringe transforms Edmonton into a hub of theatre, music, magic, comedy, and community, where anyone can be an artist and everyone belongs. When: Thursday, Aug. 13 to 23, 2026

Where: Old Strathcona Cost: Free and paid events; find tickets online View this post on Instagram What: The next Props & Hops has arrived, and this time the Alberta Aviation Museum is transforming into the ultimate summer camp experience for grown-ups. Guests are invited to an adults-only evening surrounded by historic aircraft, where aviation meets the best parts of camp life.

Expect nostalgic games, live music, local drinks, and classic campfire-inspired experiences. When: Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, from 7 to 11 p.m. Where: Alberta Aviation Museum — 11410 Kingsway Cost: $25 admission; find tickets online View this post on Instagram What: Each August, the Perseid meteor shower lights up the sky as Earth passes through the trail of debris left by Comet 109P/Swift–Tuttle, a celestial visitor that returns to our solar system just once every 133 years.

When: Saturday, Aug. 15 to 16, 2026 Where: Hesje Observatory — Twsp. Rd 493A — Kingman, Alta. Cost: Free View this post on Instagram

What: Lace up your sneakers, because the Servus Edmonton Marathon is back. This event draws thousands of movers, walkers, and runners from around the world and offers a variety of runs for you to crush. This marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier race, so this is your chance to run fast and flat to the finish line.

When: Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026 Where: 9797 Jasper Ave. NW Cost: Free for spectators View this post on Instagram What: Are you ready to embark on a wild adventure like no other?

The Valley Zoo Development Society invites you to Zoobrew, the ultimate event for animal lovers and craft beverage enthusiasts alike. During this annual summer event, guests can experience the magic of the Edmonton Valley Zoo after hours while enjoying a drink in hand. When: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026

Where: Edmonton Valley Zoo — 13315 Buena Vista Rd. NW Cost: $33.50; find tickets online View this post on Instagram What: Get ready to feel the ground shake as Monster Truck Throwdown roars into action. Experience nonstop motorsport excitement as massive trucks deliver high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts.

Watch these giants go full throttle with gravity-defying jumps, spinning donuts, wild wheelies, and full 360-degree destruction. When: Friday, Aug. 21 to 23, 2026. Where: RAD Torque Raceway — 50342 Rge.

Rd 253, Edmonton International Airport Cost: Tickets start at $20 and can be found online View this post on Instagram What: This iconic event brings heart-pounding races, electric energy, and unforgettable moments all in one spectacular day. The track comes alive as top horses thunder toward the finish line and the crowd roars with excitement.

When: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 Where: Century Mile Racetrack & Casino — 4711 Airport Perimeter Rd., Edmonton Cost: Tickets start at $28.35 and can be purchased online View this post on Instagram What: Republic Live and OEG Sports & Entertainment are bringing the renowned and highly anticipated Boots and Hearts Music Festival to Edmonton.

Musical icons Russell Dickerson and Shaboozey will headline the inaugural fest for an exciting way to close out August. When: Friday, Aug. 28 to 29, 2026 Where: Fan Park at ICE District — 10104 104th Ave. NW Cost: Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online View this post on Instagram What: Monster Jam rolls into Edmonton for one epic weekend!

Watch the world’s top drivers go head-to-head in an adrenaline-fueled showdown packed with jaw-dropping stunts, roaring engines, and nonstop thrills. The atmosphere will be electric, the cheers loud, and the entertainment unforgettable. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action.

This is one wild ride you won’t want to miss. When: Saturday, Aug. 29 to 30, 2026 Where: Rogers Place — 10220 104th Ave. NW Cost: Ticket prices vary and can be purchased online View this post on Instagram 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