From concerts to K-Days, this week is full of action in Edmonton! Not only that, there’s also a volleyball world beach pro tour in town, as is Taste of Edmonton! So make those plans, and check out the best things to do in Edmonton this week.
Volbeat: Servant Of The Road Tour
Danish rock band Volbeat are bringing their Servant Of The Road Tour to Edmonton this week. They’ll be playing with special guest Halestorm.
When: Wednesday, July 19th, 2023
Where: Rogers Place
Cost: $49.50+
FIVB Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour
Some of the best beach volleyball players in the world are coming to town as the city hosts the FIVB Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour. The Volleyball World BPT combines sports, entertainment, and fun and it will be right in the city!
When: Thursday, July 20th to Sunday, July 23rd, 2023
Where: Fan Park ICE District
Cost: $34.50+
Sponsored Pick: Shop secondhand & get inducted into the Goodwill Thrifting Hall of Fame
Calling all thrift shopping lovers! Goodwill Alberta has brought back the Goodwill Thrifting Hall of Fame, recognizing the best of second-hand shopping in Alberta. You can nominate yourself or other thrifters you deem worthy of induction. There are six categories and winners will get a prize package, a trophy and a live award ceremony on Saturday, August 26th to honour their induction into the HOF.
When: Nominations open from now till July 28th, 2023
Dreamsonic 2023
Progressive music titans Dream Theater are bringing the first edition of DREAMSONIC to Edmonton, celebrating the summer’s ultimate progressive metal line-up!
When: Wednesday, July 19th, 2023
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave
Cost: $59.50+
Taste of Edmonton
Get a taste of what Edmonton’s food scene offers at Western Canada’s largest food festival! At Taste of Edmonton, you can sample dishes from over 50 locally owned restaurants & food trucks and enjoy live music in the evenings.
When: Thursday, July 20th to Sunday, July 30th, 2023
Where: Churchill Square
Cost: $2+ for tickets
K-DAYS
The quintessential pick for your summer bucket list has arrives! Enjoy midway rides, games, live entertainment, concerts, food… the list goes on and on! Did we mention the food?
When: Friday, July 21st to Sunday, July 30th, 2023
Where: 515 118 Ave NW
Cost: $15+
Blooms on 7 U Pick
It’s time! Blooms on 7 grows over 250 kinds of speciality cut flowers, and their u-pick experience opens on Friday. Of note, reservations are required!
When: Friday, July 21st, 2023
Where: 51553 Range Rd 225A, Sherwood Park
Cost: $30
The Public Night Market
The Public Night Market returns at High Street and Glenora Place on Friday! Organizers say the market will be even bigger, with over 60 plus vendors and even more food options!
When: Friday, July 21st, 2023
Where: The High Street, 12420 102 Avenue
Cost: Free
Looking for another night market? The Midsummer Night Market will offer over 100 alternative vendors, crafters, artists and local brewers.
When: Friday, July 21st, 2023
Where: Granite Curling Club, 8620 107 St
Cost: Free
The Art of Brick
The world’s largest and most popular display of Lego art is here! 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
