20 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - March 6-8, 2026

Looking for fun plans around Edmonton this weekend? From craft beer tastings and film screenings to live theatre, food experiences, and unique community events, there’s plenty happening across the city. Whether you want to explore the Edmonton Craft Beer Festival, check out creative media at the FAVA Festival, enjoy a special evening at the Muttart Conservatory, catch improv at Rapid Fire Theatre, or experience a magical performance by Ballet Jörgen, this weekend’s lineup has something for every mood.

Here are some of the best things to do in Edmonton this weekend - March 6-8, 2026

Friday

• Find a New Brew at the Edmonton Craft Beer Festival
  Discover hundreds of unique brews from local and international breweries, meet the makers behind your favourite drinks, and enjoy delicious food pairings, live music, and fun festival vibes all weekend long.

• Oscar Nominated Short Films at Metro Cinema for EIFF

• EIFF’s annual tradition continues with our 2025 screenings of the OSCAR® Nominated Short Films! As we all ‘catch up’ on this year’s nominated feature-films, this is your opportunity to see every nominated short film AND support EIFF! Your ticket purchase helps EIFF bring the year’s most exciting shorts and features to our fall festival.

• Explore New Media at the FAVA Festival

• This year’s festival will feature three public screenings of selected film, video, and media art; educational programs, including workshops, panels, and artist talks; and cash awards recognizing excellence across multiple categories, community gatherings, and special events.

• Cacao in the Conservatory: After Hours at the Muttart

• Join us for an enchanting evening featuring Jacek Chocolate Couture, who will deliver an engaging talk on chocolate, followed by a tasting of their exquisite creations.

• Catch an Improvised Trial at Rapid Fire Theatre

• The Trial is an improvised legal showdown where quick-witted comedians become the judge, jury, and the larger-than-life defendants and prosecutors. Will justice be served, or will chaos reign in the courtroom?

• On Stage: I Meant What I Said

• Approaching a milestone birthday, Dinah, a genial philosopher and girl about town, finds herself surrounded by a completely unexpected coterie of companions and is swept into an escapade of discovery and adventure in the most surprising series of locales.

Saturday

• On Stage: Ms. Pat's Kitchen by Jameela J. McNeil
  The Bailey family has won their golden ticket! Their very own restaurant that is. A brand new kitchen in Edmonton, featuring Jamaican patties, stew chicken, and of course Ms. Pat’s famous soup! As Pat transitions into this new stage of her life, her daughter Kenise prepares to take a leap into adulthood, although her journey to independence is not what she thought it would be. Something is troubling Kenise and Pat can sense it. Pat would do anything for her daughter, but in her attempt to save Kenise she must first recognize her own scars. Ms. Pat's Kitchen examines intergenerational healing and how we all carry pain differently.

• Take a Thai Kitchen Cooking Class
  As you cook, you’ll learn how to balance sweet, sour, salt, and spice—just as it’s done in Thai kitchens. Bring a date, a friend, your mom—or come solo and make new friends—as you join us for a relaxed and delicious afternoon of cooking and shared dining. 

• Step into a Magical Experience
  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: Ballet Jörgen - A Midsummer Night's Dream
  William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of his most beloved comedies. Four Athenians find themselves in a forest inhabited by fairies who manipulate the humans and are engaged in their own domestic intrigue. It is a lighthearted, humourous and fun tale of love and, often misguided, magic set in motion by the mischievous trickster Puck. The ballet adaptation is set to Mendelssohn’s 1827 concert overture and 1843 instrumental score which includes the famous “Wedding March.” 

Sunday

• Take a FREE International Women’s Day Self Defence Class
  Free Jiu-jitsu class for all women of all ages and experience levels. Beginners are encouraged to attend

• Food for Thought: Culinary Book Club
  Indulge in your passion for literature and cuisine at a unique book club where we combine the love of reading with the love of food!

• Try Backgammon with Metro Backgammon Club

  The Metro Backgammon Club is a new backgammon community based in and around Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. This club brings together players of all ages and skill levels for weekly meetups, social events and tournaments. The club is about more than backgammon – it’s about connection, strategic game play and creating a welcoming space.

• LAST WEEKEND: Burning Mom at Citadel Theatre
  In this inspiring comedy, Dorothy, a 63-year-old widow, realizes life is too short to delay her dreams. Determined to honor her late husband’s retirement plans, she takes their RV on an extraordinary road trip to Burning Man—a weeklong culture festival in the desert with no plumbing. Through hilariously challenging parking lessons, quirky encounters, and moments of self-discovery, she rekindles her adventurous spirit and finds courage she didn’t know she had. This heartfelt odyssey celebrates art, human connection, and the beauty of small moments. Dorothy’s journey will leave you laughing, crying, and ready to embrace life’s unexpected adventures.

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