{"id":784309,"date":"2026-07-06T17:40:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T17:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/784309\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T17:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T17:40:11","slug":"10-fun-things-to-do-in-and-around-edmonton-this-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/784309\/","title":{"rendered":"10 fun things to do in and around Edmonton this July"},"content":{"rendered":"

July has arrived, Edmonton, and we\u2019ve got so many things to do in the city.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s a festival, a charming event, a musical, or something intimate for you and a loved one, there\u2019s a wide variety of things to do in the list ahead. There are Edmonton classics and new experiences, everything you\u2019d possibly want for this summer. Trust me, all of these events are well worth your while, so don\u2019t have any worries.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get into what Edmonton\u2019s brewing this July.<\/p>\n

If you aren\u2019t familiar with the group, the Edmonton Pops Orchestra works to combine music, dance, and storytelling to create dynamic and intimate concert experiences for folks across Edmonton. This summer, they\u2019re bringing\u00a0Something Rotten!, a musical comedy, to Hawrelak Park.<\/p>\n

When: Now until Sunday, July 12, 2026
Time: 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Where:\u00a0Hawrelak Park \u2014 330 Groat Rd. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost:\u00a0$50<\/p>\n

If you aren\u2019t familiar with this summer tradition, this art walk takes over the heart of Edmonton, Old Strathcona, every year. It\u2019s actually Alberta\u2019s largest and oldest non-juried arts festival. According to\u00a0its website<\/a>, it\u2019s also the first art walk in Edmonton.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Friday, July 10, to Sunday, July 12, 2026
Time:\u00a010 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:\u00a0Whyte Avenue, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n

ECAMP Curiosity Tours are back this summer with fresh ways to explore the stories that shaped Edmonton. This year\u2019s lineup includes the Labour History Tour and the Children of the Flats, each offering a different perspective on the people, places and lived experience that helped build the city we know today.<\/p>\n

New this summer is a tour centred around the Edmonton Commonwealth Walkway, highlighting the river valley in collaboration with EHC\u2019s Commonwealth Walkway app. It\u2019s an easy way to explore the city at your own pace while learning more about Edmonton\u2019s history and landscape along the way.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Tours will take place\u00a0every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with Tour topics alternating weekly.
Time:\u00a0Thursdays: noon to 1 p.m.; Fridays: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Saturdays: 10 a.m. to noon
Where:\u00a0July 21: Royal Glenora Club Parking Lot; Aug. 11: Royal Glenora Club Parking Lot; Sept. 1: 100th St. Funicular, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n

This is the second year of Rockin\u2019 Thunder in Edmonton, bringing even bigger rock names to the stage. With Creed and Three Days Grace, you can expect to be headbanging all night.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Saturday, July 11, to Sunday, July 12, 2026
Time:\u00a0Various times
Where:\u00a0Exhibition Lands Racetrack, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost:\u00a0$286+<\/p>\n

Neon Skies Festival is Edmonton\u2019s newest pop music festival, being held right in the middle of the city \u2014 in ICE District\u2019s Fan Park. This will be the festival\u2019s first year, its inaugural two-night party, held this summer in July. You can anticipate big names like legendary pop star Ke$ha and the talented Conan Gray as your headliners.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Friday, July 17, 2026 and Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time:\u00a0Gates open at 4:30 p.m.
Where:\u00a0Fan Park in the ICE District \u2014 10104 104th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost:\u00a0$129.95+<\/p>\n

Making its way around to Edmonton once again is the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival. With huge names coming up this season, you\u2019re going to be laughing your head off all night long.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Friday, July 17, to Sunday, July 19, 2026
Time:\u00a0Various set times
Where:\u00a0Kinsmen Park, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost:\u00a0$39+<\/p>\n

KDays is Edmonton\u2019s annual summer festival, taking over the city with games, concerts, and fun all around. If you\u2019re ready to spend a day, or maybe even a couple, at the fairgrounds, we\u2019ll see you there. This is an Edmonton classic for a reason.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Friday, July 17, to Sunday, July 26, 2026
Time:\u00a011 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Where:\u00a0Edmonton Expo Centre and Exhibition Grounds \u2014 515 118th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost:\u00a0$15.45+<\/p>\n

Complete with live music, local food vendors, and breweries, as well as the magic of exotic and wild animals, Zoobrew transforms the family-friendly atmosphere of the local Valley Zoo into an ultra-fun escape. With over 25 breweries, wineries, and distilleries, you\u2019ll be sipping all night long.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time: 5 to 11 p.m.
Where:\u00a0Edmonton Valley Zoo \u2014 13315 Buena Vista Rd. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost:\u00a0$33.50<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be guided through a unique eco-dyeing experience where you\u2019ll learn about the history of botanical dyeing while making your own beautiful creation.<\/p>\n

When: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: 51553 Range Rd 225A, Sherwood Park, Alta.
Cost: $70<\/p>\n

As part of the recently announced extended tour, The Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2, Post Malone is making a couple of stops in Canada. Lucky us, because one of those stops happens to be right here in Edmonton. This stadium tour is coming all the way to the Commonwealth in the city, and the city is just buzzing with anticipation.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Friday, July 24, 2026
Time:\u00a07:30 p.m.
Where:\u00a0Commonwealth Stadium \u2014\u00a0\u00a011000 Stadium Rd. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost:\u00a0$120+<\/p>\n

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Alberta\u2019s July forecast is out and it\u2019s finally bringing weather we\u2019ve been waiting for<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"AlyssaAlyssa Gallardo<\/p>\n

Alyssa is a Staff Writer for Dished and Curiocity Edmonton. She\u2019s a big fan of everything entertainment, and can always be seen running around the city going from concert to concert.<\/p>\n

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