Big hockey week, Edmonton, as the Oilers are back for two home games! Besides that, we can also look forward to some concerts, Lego, and a little Taylor Swift. Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this week!
Go Oilers!
Here we are, NHL Playoffs Round 2, and Edmonton is hosting its first home game against the Golden Knights. Looking to be there in person? There’s still time to find some tickets! Otherwise, perhaps cheer on from a bar near you! The second home game is on Wednesday, and you can find those tickets here.
When: Monday, May 8th, 2023
Where: Rogers Place
Cost: $331+
AN EVENING WITH… CHRIS DE BURGH
Get excited, Edmonton – there’s an awesome way to start this week (besides the Oilers game)! Check out worldwide hit maker, Chris de Burgh, who will be bringing his The Legend of Robin Hood and Other Hits Tour across Canada, including our city this Monday.
When: Monday, May 8th, 2023
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave
Cost: $82.75+
Need a weekday pick me up? How about Canada’s own Virginia to Vegas? The singer/songwriter is performing in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 9th, as part of his “LIFE GETS INTERESTING” tour!
When: Tuesday, May 9th, 2023
Where: 10030 – 102 Street Edmonton, AB
Cost: $32+
Multi-platinum rock band Disturbed announced their 36-date Take Back Your Life summer 2023 North American tour earlier this year, which kicked off in Montreal last month. They’re in town with Theory of a Deadman this week!
When: Wednesday, May 10th, 2023
Where: Rogers Place
Cost: $61.20+
The world’s largest and most popular display of Lego art is coming! If you’re a Lego fan, be sure to make time to head to Telus World of Science to discover over a million Lego bricks transformed into over 100 sculptures by contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya.
When: On now until October 10th, 2023
Where: TELUS World of Science – Edmonton – 11211 142 Street
Cost: $30.90
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We’re thinking dinner and a show sounds lovely as a springtime night out! For this, expect all the best of the ABBA music and movies, all together in one classic Jubilations Dinner Theatre parody romp.
When: Showtimes on May 10th, 11th, and 12th, 2023
Where: 8882 170 Street NW
Cost: $69.95
WHC SUMMER SERIES
Wild Heart Collective’s 124 Grand Market is set to make a return this month. The food and drink (plus a little shopping and entertainment) will be running Thursday, Saturdays, and Sundays at locations around the city starting on May 11th.
When: Starts Thursday, May 11th, 2023
Where: Locations around Edmonton
Ok so she may not be touring in Canada (yet), but you can catch an awesome Laser Taylor Swift show this Friday! Laser Taylor Swift takes her biggest hits and brings them to life in dazzling laser light.
When: Friday, May 12th, 2023
Where: Telus World of Science, Zeidler Dome
Cost: $14.95
Canada’s longest running documentary film festival takes place right here in Edmonton. The NorthwestFest International Documentary Festival is a cinematic celebration of real-life stories and it will run for 10 days.
When: On now until May 14th, 2023
Where: Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre – 8712 109 St
Cost: $84.40 – $105.49
Get ready to rock! Rock Of Ages is now playing in Edmonton. The Tony Award nominated musical has been selling out theatres from New York to Vegas to London’s West End! This show “captures the iconic era that was the big, bad 1980’s through the story of a small-town girl, a city boy, and a rock ‘n’ roll romance on the Sunset Strip.”
When: On now until Sunday, June 11th, 2023
Where: Mayfield Theatre
Cost: $95+
