20 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - May 1-3, 2026
If you’re looking to make the most of your weekend in Edmonton, you’re in luck because we’ve got what you need to keep things interesting. From live music and immersive experiences to unique festivals and laid-back Sunday resets, there’s something happening for every mood and energy level. Whether you’re planning a date night, rounding up friends, or just want to explore something new, this weekend’s lineup is packed with events worth stepping out for.
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - May 1-3, 2026
Friday
Too Good to be True Tribute Festival at Midway Music Hall
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of all the best rock and indie anthems. Whether you're a die-hard rocker or just love a good singalong, this is the gig you won't want to miss! Featuring live tribute performances of: The Killers, Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys and Oasis.
Made by Marcus Ice Cream Making Date Night
Join this date-night-themed evening where you and your partner will learn all the secrets behind our artisan process, then let your creativity shine by crafting your very own signature flavor. With access to our house-made delights—like caramels, fudges, crunches, toffees, and more—you can create the ice cream of your dreams!
Handcrafted Magic Show by Christoper 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.
Saturday
Pours and Pages Dark Romance Edition
Step into the dark side of romance with a trivia afternoon made for readers who crave morally grey men, unhinged lovers, and deliciously toxic tension. Test your knowledge of the genre’s most addictive worlds with trivia based on books.
Postcards from Paris: Showhome Grand Opening Event
Tour four stunning show homes while enjoying live music, fresh florals, coffee, and sweet treats along the way. It’s a relaxed, come-and-go afternoon designed to help you slow down, explore, and imagine life in WestView at Chappelle Gardens.
Dance at Bed By 10 at Midway Music Hall
Bed By 10 at Midway Music Hall is a high-energy early-evening dance party designed for people who still love a good night out—but also love a full night’s sleep. The event invites guests to hit the dance floor starting in the afternoon, with DJs spinning classic club hits from the ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s alongside big visuals, confetti blasts, and party effects.
Take a Vietnamese Cooking Class
Join Mai Nguyen in person to explore the flavours of Hue in central Vietnam through its iconic noodle soup, Bun Bo Hue. Learn to make a richly layered, spicy broth combining beef and pork bones, enhanced with lemongrass and shrimp paste, using an Instant Pot. Assemble bowls with rice noodles, Vietnamese pork sausage, and optional pork blood cubes. The class also includes a starter of Banh Bot Loc, delicate tapioca dumplings filled with pork and shrimp, finished with fish sauce and scallion oil. This class offers an opportunity to learn authentic techniques for Vietnamese broths, noodle bowls, and dumplings you can recreate at home.
Try Your Hand at Figure Drawing with an Expert
Have you ever wondered what goes on in a figure drawing session? Guided by Ross Bradley, one of Harcourt House’s senior drawing instructors, you will try a number of drawing exercises to learn the basic principles of figure drawing. You will learn the basics of proportion and anatomy and create a series of sketches of a professional model. No previous drawing experience is required.
Viva La Tequila Festival at Halo Bar Bistro
Get ready to raise a glass and say ¡Salud! at the 2nd Viva La Tequila Fest! This Cinco de Mayo weekend, we’re bringing the ultimate tequila experience—a night of handcrafted mini-cocktails, bold flavors, and lively energy. Sip, savor, and vote for the Best Tequila Cocktail of the Night while enjoying delicious bites, great music, and an atmosphere made for celebrating.
On Stage: For All Mankind
Experience an evening that moves from shadowed tension to a profound sense of peace. The program opens with the intensity of Brahms’s Tragic Overture, followed by his symphonic choral masterpiece, the German Requiem. This massive choral undertaking features the soaring voices of soprano Laura McKay and baritone Josiah Maxfield, joined by the combined power of Chorus Inspira and the Cosmopolitan Chorus.
Sunday
Alberta Aviation Aerospace & Defence Summit
The Summit features a dynamic lineup of programming, including an expanded tradeshow, dedicated Aerospace & Defence and Aviation breakout sessions, the Alberta Cybersecurity Forum, a pitch competition highlighting emerging disruptive technologies, and immersive Aerospace & Defence Industry Site Tours. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect during the Summit Networking Night and celebrate at the Evening Gala.
Take a Forest Bathing Walk
Step away from the rush of daily life and reconnect with the natural world. Join Forest Lens for a guided Forest Bathing Walk, designed to help you slow down, awaken your senses, and experience the arrival of spring in a deeply restorative way.
Chameleon Street Screening & Spoken Word Festival
Balanced with CHAMELEON STREET‘scentral theme of identity, the feature screening will be accompanied by a curated spoken word segment. This portion will consist of a verbal collage of four performers, each bringing a distinct voice and perspective that is radical in its own right. Through their pieces, the artists will explore identity as something shaped within a capitalist climate that often commodifies and simplifies our existence. Together, their pieces will create an experience inviting the audience to engage with identity not as a fixed concept, but as something contested and continuously redefined.
