5 concerts in Edmonton to check out before the year ends

Edmonton has been hosting some thrilling concerts throughout the year, and the electrifying beats and tunes are only going to continue. With only a few months left in the year, we’ve still got a great lineup of artists coming into the city.

We’ve done the duty of rounding up some talented artists coming to Edmonton before the year is over. This includes Canadian rock legends Rush, heavy metal stars Gwar, and more performances you’ll definitely want to see. Without further ado, let’s jump into the concerts coming up in Edmonton.

Wolf Parade

This Canadian band recently had one of their songs, “I’ll Believe in Anything”, go viral after its appearance in the hit show Heated Rivalry. Currently, the band is touring all across North America, including a very special stop in Edmonton.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Midway Music Hall — 6107 104th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $58+

Amanda Marshall

The Juno-award-winning Amanda Marshall is bringing The Dirty 30 Tour to Edmonton this winter. This artist, according to her website, is one of the few albums in Canadian history to achieve Diamond status, and she’s bringing her pop-rock into the city very soon.

When: Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium — 11455 87th Ave., Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $73.50+

Gwar

For those wanting to thrash and enter the pit, Gwar is taking over Midway Music Hall this November for a show like no other. This American heavy metal band will definitely be bringing the energy.

When: Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: Midway Music Hall — 6107 104th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $63.25

Matt Hansen

Matt Hansen has hailed over one million followers on Instagram and, this past May, he told them all he’d be hitting the road for The Orchid Tour. This exciting concert tour will be stopping at tens of cities internationally, including our very own Edmonton.

When: Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Midway Music Hall — 6107 104th St. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $47+

Rush

The legendary Canadian rock band Rush is bringing their Fifty Something tour to Edmonton for not just one, but two nights! You definitely won’t want to miss these Canadian Music Hall of Fame stars in action.

When: Thursday, Dec. 10, and Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Rogers Place — 10220 104th Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alta.
Cost: $96+ for Thursday; $115+ for Saturday

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