20 Things to do in Edmonton this Weekend - September 26-28
Looking for the best ways to make the most of your weekend in Edmonton? Whether you’re into food, festivals, music, or unforgettable cultural experiences, the city is buzzing with events to keep you busy from Friday through Sunday. From a night of fine dining and stand-up comedy, to celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, dancing at an R&B brunch party, or learning the art of sourdough baking, there’s something for every mood and interest.
Here’s your guide to the top things happening in Edmonton this weekend—so you can plan, explore, and enjoy every moment.
Friday
Delectable Night of Comedic Delights | 6:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of fine dining and laughter at The Sawmill Series – A Delectable Night of Comedic Delights. Enjoy a masterfully-crafted four-course dinner, followed by a live comedy show featuring top-tier comedians guaranteed to keep you entertained.
Take a Mid Autumn Moon Festival Fruit Tour | 6:00 p.m.
Join us for a festive and delicious adventure as we celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival with a spread of traditional mooncakes, sweet treats, and exotic Asian fruits! Taste a variety of unique and flavorful fruits from across Asia, and learn about their origins, cultural heritage, and health benefits. Discover how these foods are enjoyed during the festival and how you can bring them into your own kitchen.
Oktoberfest at Ice District | 6:00 p.m.
ICE District will once again be transformed into a Bavarian wonderland, complete with a massive 30,000 square foot beer hall tent, live music, German cuisine, local vendors, activities, games and much more.
Catch Chris Gowen’s Magic on Stage | 7:25 p.m.
Step into Chris’s intimate parlour setting, inspired by showrooms 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.
Grand Duelling Piano Show | 9:00 p.m.
The Grand Dueling Piano Show presents you with a world-class performance you won’t forget. Combining the talents of Sean Sonego, Katie Perman and Spenser Poole, the GDP show provides you with a high-octane, all request party. It’s all about fun when they hit the stage together, and a combined 15 years of career experience makes it effortless. You’ll witness dance routines, crowd interaction, kazoos, and non-stop laughter as they play their way through the likes of Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, Johnny Cash, The Backstreet Boys, Beyoncé, Eminem and pretty well everything else.
Get FREE Admission to Royal Alberta Museum | All Day
Get free admission to Royal Alberta Museum to celebrate Alberta Culture Days. If you haven’t yet explored the Orcas exhibit, now is your chance!
The Edmonton International Film Festival Kicks Off | All Weekend
The Edmonton International Film Festival… international, independent and eye-opening. For ten days each autumn, Edmontonians feast on all things cinematic. It’s a veritable buffet of the best new indie filmmaking from around the globe. Our schedule includes 50+ feature-length slots, and 100+ short films programmed into feature-length packages. All films screened at EIFF must be Edmonton premieres.
Saturday
Field to Fork: Long Table Dinner Experience | 6:00 p.m.
Experience this award-winning Chef Rahil Rathod's exclusive long table dinner celebrates Canada’s harvest with locally sourced ingredients and shared stories.
Foosh Ice Cream Social | 11:00 a.m.
Next Saturday, Foosh’s downtown location will host the very first Ice Cream Social. Guests can enjoy pre-scooped cups featuring exclusive, one-day-only flavours crafted just for the occasion. Zoundeffects will be spinning live throughout the day, bringing the perfect soundtrack for an afternoon hangout.
Sama Sama Cultural Festival | 1:00 p.m.
Sama-Sama, meaning "together," brings people from all walks of life to experience the richness of Philippine heritage. Through cultural workshops and creative stations, this two-day event celebrates the diversity and unity of Filipino culture.
Move Your Body at the R&B Brunch Party | 3:00 p.m.
Join the fun Saturday, Sept 27 | 3–9PM at Central Social Hall for our brunch + day party experience. Expect the best in R&B classics, remixes, edits & mashups all afternoon.
Jed & The Valentine Album Release Party | 7:00 p.m.
To celebrate the release of our sophomore album "in like a lion, out like a lamb," they’re having a HUGE night of music! They'll be playing with a full band (so get ready to hear us with all their friends), running through the album from top-to-bottom. Then, they'll close out the night with a few more jams, and perhaps a few new songs in the works as well.
Tres Beaches End Of Summer Patio Party | 9:00 p.m.
Tres Beaches & Friends are bringing the party to Edmonton's most iconic outdoor venue — The Backyard — for the biggest patio party in Edmonton. If you saw the last one at Icehouse Rooftop last year, you know this is one you can't miss out on.
Sunday
Campio Brewing Drag Brunch | 10:00 a.m.
Campio Brewing Company is proud to present our September Charity Drag Brunch! Our Drag Brunch will be held outdoors in our Beer Gardens weather permitting. Hosted by Emmonia with feature performance by: Charlamagne Champagne, Jennie, Puddle 3000 & Venus
Take a Sourdough Cooking Class | 11:00 a.m.
Join Owen Petersen, former head baker and owner of Prairie Mill Bread, for his popular Sourdough Basics class—the perfect starting point for your own sourdough journey. Owen will guide you through each step of the process, from feeding your starter to baking a beautiful loaf in a Dutch oven.
Kick off Spooky Season with Deadmonton Haunted House | 6:30 p.m.
Flashlit night — Yes… we can make the scariest event in Edmonton even scarier by turning off the lights inside! Each group will be given one lighting device to try and make their way through The Curse of the Three Sisters and Puppet Factory. Good luck!
Catch the last Weekend of Edmonton Negroni Week | Until September 28, 2025
Welcome to Negroni Week, the international charitable initiative presented by Campari and Imbibe Magazine. Participating bars and restaurants across Canada will come together over the classic, Campari-based, Negroni cocktail to raise money and awareness for great causes.
