{"id":951019,"date":"2026-10-29T20:04:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T20:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/951019\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T20:04:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T20:04:21","slug":"what-to-know-about-the-winterval-taking-over-downtown-edmonton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/951019\/","title":{"rendered":"What to know about the Winterval taking over downtown Edmonton"},"content":{"rendered":"

Downtown Edmonton<\/a>\u2018s<\/a> Winterval is back this November to kick off the winter season with loads of festivities ranging from street hockey games to an apr\u00e8s-ski party and much more.<\/p>\n

For one evening next month, Edmonton\u2019s 104th Street is going to be bustling with holiday energy for its annual seasonal festival. Each winter, Winterval takes over the downtown core with loads of dazzling lights and displays, fun activities like dance parties and photos with Santa, and loads more magic bringing the streets to life.<\/p>\n

What to know about this year\u2019s WintervalWhere and when is Winterval taking place?<\/p>\n

Winterval will be held this Saturday, Nov. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

The festival takes place along 104th Street between Jasper Avenue and 102nd Avenue, which is also home to the new 104th Street Entertainment District<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the best way to get there?<\/p>\n

According to the Downtown Edmonton Business Association<\/a>, the festival is \u201ceasy to reach by car, LRT<\/a>, or on foot.\u201d<\/p>\n

For those taking transit, there are several LRT and bus routes that run along Jasper Avenue, including:<\/p>\n

Bay\/Enterprise Square Station on the Capital Line (which connects directly underground to 104th Street)102nd Street Valley Line stop (just a couple of blocks away from the festival site)#5, #900X, #8 and the #2 major bus routes (these all stop between 105th Street and 104th Street on Jasper Avenue)Are there places to park nearby?<\/p>\n

On the festival\u2019s webpage<\/a>, the business association has listed a variety of parking options and places you\u2019ll be able to check rates online, including:<\/p>\n

What street activities are happening this year?<\/p>\n

Each year, the festival brings along a great lineup of fun festivities. This year is no different, and the street activity lineup includes things like:<\/p>\n

Street hockeyPhotos with SantaFree maple taffyA capella performances by ETown Extended<\/a>Holiday photo opsWarm-up stationsStreet performersA street-wide winter patioAn apr\u00e8s-ski zone with live DJs and dancing<\/p>\n

In addition to these street activities, there will be nearby stores and shops with their own business activations. These festive experiences are still being worked on and will be announced soon.<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s on the DJ lineup at the apr\u00e8s-ski zone?<\/p>\n

The DJs bringing all the beats to Winterval this year include:<\/p>\n

Kena LeonLugzPost MeridianSydWill drinking be allowed on the festival grounds?<\/p>\n

According to a post by the Edmonton Downtown Business Association<\/a>, the Entertainment District<\/a> will be activated.<\/p>\n

This means, yes, visitors will be able to consume alcoholic beverages on the street (provided you are still within the festival grounds and Entertainment District).<\/p>\n

For those looking for a way to celebrate the season this November, Winterval is definitely an event to consider checking out. With loads of fun festivities, exciting activities, and more, a major good time is in store for this winter weekend.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
Time: 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: 104th Street (between Jasper Avenue and 102nd Avenue), Edmonton
Cost: Free<\/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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