20 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - April 3-5, 2026

As we roll into a gorgeous spring weekend in Edmonton, the city is stacked with activities just waiting for you to explore. Whether you’re looking to kick back with some laughter, get swept away by live music, or embark on an extraordinary adventure, there’s something for everyone this weekend.

From a lively game show experience that could land you some sweet prizes, to enchanting music performances under candlelight, to magic that will leave you wondering how the heck he did it - we’ve got it all.

Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend

Friday

• The Price is Right LIVE
  This isn’t just any stage show- it’s an interactive, non-televised, live version of the iconic game show you know and love, hosted by our larger-than-life Celebrity Host who brings all the fun, flair, and unforgettable personality you expect from The Price Is Right. Watch as randomly selected contestants from the audience spin The Big Wheel™, drop chips on Plinko™, climb toward victory in Cliffhangers™, and even take a shot at the fabulous Showcase—all surrounded by the classic sets and energy you know and love. With incredible prizes up for grabs—appliances, dream vacations, electronics, even a brand-new car—lucky audience members can win big without ever leaving their seats.

• Downtown Defrost Hits Edmonton
  As a Northern winter city, when spring-time hits and the snow melts, there is a buzz within the City of Edmonton. Residents are quick to get outside and celebrate the passing of yet another Canadian winter. The Downtown Defrost has captured this spirit by providing Edmontonians an outdoor electronic music festival that celebrates the city’s diverse electronic-music artists and dance scene.

• Speakeasy Magic Show with Magician Christopher Gowen
  Step into Chris' intimate parlour setting, inspired by show rooms of the Victorian era and meticulously designed for an exclusive audience of 40 people. Every guest is guaranteed a front-row experience where unseen, world-class magic happens all around you.

• On Stage: Walk Right back Everly Brothers Story
  The show follows the brothers’ rise to fame from humble country beginning to superstardom, through their decade-long feud to their glorious reunion which gave them back to each other, and back to the world.

• Watch Mad Max on IMAX
  Mad Max Fury Road: Experience it in IMAX! Years after the collapse of civilization, the tyrannical Immortan Joe enslaves apocalypse survivors inside the desert fortress the Citadel. When the warrior Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) leads the despot’s five wives in a daring escape, she forges an alliance with Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy), a loner and former captive. Fortified in the massive, armored truck the War Rig, they try to outrun the ruthless warlord and his henchmen in a deadly high-speed chase through the Wasteland.

• Edmonton Poetry Festival
  At this year’s poetry festival, you can come to listen or share your work at an open mic. Volunteer. Learn in workshops. The river of voices has been flowing for generations—come and share the energy of what’s happening on the banks of right now!

Saturday

• On Stage: Chris Hadfield Reaching for the Stars
  Canada’s most renowned astronaut Chris Hadfield has made a career of turning dreams into reality. In this special evening of powerful storytelling, he'll bring you on a journey—through his experiences as a test pilot, International Space Station commander, business leader, and five-time bestselling author—to simplify and clarify how to make your desired future happen.

• The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
  Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy. In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal.

• Workshop Series: Inuit Art & Culture Workshops | Oopik Owl Workshop
  Visit the Indigenous Peoples Experience, Fort Edmonton Park to honour, learn, and create. Led by ­Tracy Alikamik (Inuit/​Métis artist, Treaty 6 Territory), these workshops blend hands-on craft, cultural history, and meaningful connection.

• Watch Running Man on IMAX
  The Running Man: In the year 2019, America is a totalitarian state where the favourite television program is The Running Man – a game show in which prisoners must run to freedom to avoid a brutal death. Having been made a scapegoat by the government, an imprisoned Ben Richards (Arnold Schwarzenegger) has the opportunity to make it back to the outside again by being a contestant on the deadly show, although the twisted host, Damon Killian (Richard Dawson), has no intention of letting him escape.

Sunday

• Sunday Revue: Fleetwood Mac Drag Tribute
  Join the fun for a drag evening showcasing the incredible music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks! Prepare to be blown away by this iconic cast of local Drag Performers.

• Catch a DUNE Marathon at Metro Cinema
  It’s back to back DUNE showings at Metro Cinema. Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence-a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential-only those who can conquer their fear will survive. Then, round out the evening with part 2 - and experience the magic late into the night.

• The Wizard of Oz at Citadel Theatre
  Transport audiences to the magical Land of Oz in this enchanting retelling of the timeless classic. Follow Dorothy, a young dreamer swept away by a whirlwind adventure, as she journeys down the Yellow Brick Road to find her way home. Alongside her unforgettable companions—the Scarecrow, Tinman, and Cowardly Lion—she encounters dazzling wonders, wicked witches, and the promise of courage, heart, and wisdom. With iconic songs, vibrant characters, and heartwarming lessons, this production celebrates the enduring power of friendship, bravery, and believing in oneself. A spellbinding adventure for all ages, it’s a journey you won’t want to miss!

• Sunday Matinee: The Revolutionists
  Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris.

  Find even more things to do this weekend on the Edmonton.events Calendar.