July 1
Celebrate Canada Day at the Legislature. Mill Woods Park also hosts a family-friendly event, and the Edmonton Riverhawks Baseball Club has a special Canada Day game.
July 1
The Butternut Tree is hosting a special Canada Day tasting menu, with dishes representing every region of the country. This might be the most delicious way to celebrate the country.
July 2 to 12
The Grindstone Comedy Festival brings together big stars and rising local talent for 10 days of laughter. Take in sketch, improv, clown and stand-up comedy.
July 3 to 12
Circus artists, buskers, magicians and more — the Street Performers Festival brings free, family-friendly fun to Churchill Square this month.
July 4
The Rice Howard Way Summer Block Party series features live music, patios and open streets to wander and enjoy the street festival energy.
July 4 to August 2
Catch the Tony Award-winning musical 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Citadel this month.
July 5 to 12
Edmonton’s Historic Festival and Doors Open celebrates 30 years. Get to know Edmonton a little better with walking tours of historic neighbourhoods, explorations of some of the city’s iconic buildings and a food tour of Old Strathcona.
July 8 to 25
Latitude 53’s newest exhibit, Passing Through, features work by local artist Jason Purcell, exploring the queer Albertan experience. Stop by the gallery on July 10 for the opening reception.
July 10
The Callingwood Night Market is the perfect place to shop and eat local, and dance to some local music.
July 10 to 12
Edmonton’s original art walk, Whyte Avenue Art Walk, returns for another year. This one is its 30th! Shop all kinds of work by local artists.
July 11
The Garneau Tennis Club is fundraising for a new court with a screening of Challengers at the Metro. Show up in your best tennis-inspired attire and join the club after for a patio drink and some intro tennis.
July 11
No Idea, The Seasonal Hires and Drive Inn play at The Buckingham, with a full bill of Edmonton indie rock and power pop. The show starts at 6 p.m. — so you might even be home before bedtime.
July 11
Edmonton Jerk Festival is a celebration of the iconic Caribbean flavour. This family-friendly festival takes over Queen Mary Park for one day with food, performances and local vendors.
July 11 to 12
Get acquainted with some of Edmonton’s Indigenous art at Public Art Walking Tours: ÎNÎW River Lot 11 with local artist Tiffany Shaw. Put on your walking shoes and learn more about Edmonton’s Indigenous artists and history in the river valley.
July 11 to 12
Rockin’ Thunder brings major rock acts to the city for a massive outdoor show. Catch Creed, Three Days Grace and more at the Edmonton Expo Centre.
July 12 & 19
Delavoye Chocolate presents The Craft of: Chocolate Mixology Class. Learn to make three different cacao cocktails, and pair each with a distinct dark chocolate.
July 16
Local singer-songwriter Candice B & The Light Meter’s EP release party at The Aviary this month.
July 16 to 26
Taste of Edmonton brings some of Edmonton’s favourite food trucks, restaurants and local haunts to Churchill Square
July 17 to 26
K Days is back for another year of wildly creative fair food, scream-inducing rides and high-energy live music.
July 17 to 19
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival brings some of the biggest stars and most exciting new voices in comedy to Kinsmen Park.
July 17 to 18
Neon Skies brings dance and electronic music to the Ice District for two days, with major headliners like Kesha and Slayyyter, and all the dancing you can handle.
July 18
O-day’min Daze celebrates the new O-day’min Park with Indigenous-led activities, an artisan market, food and art, plus concerts from local artists.
July 23
PEI-based rock group Absolute Losers play an all-ages show at Starlite Room this month.
July 25
Locked Library: The Book Case at the Stanley Milner Library is the ultimate experience for fans of mysteries, detective novels and puzzles. Hunt for clues, explore the library and work with your team to solve the mystery — and raise money for Edmonton’s Public Libraries.
July 25
The Mamawihitowin summer gathering celebrates the Lac Ste. Anne’s Métis community with jigging, free bannock, vendors and live music by Juno Award-winning artists.
