What’s UP in Edmonton This Week - The Weekday Guide: December 1-5, 2025
Edmonton is showing up big this week with concerts, comedy, cocktails, workshops, and winter-season magic popping up all over the city. Whether you’re in the mood for a refined night out—think wine dinners and chocolate tastings - or you're craving live music, hockey hype, or a cozy holiday movie night, there’s something happening every single day to keep your week feeling fresh and festive.
Here are the best things to do in Edmonton this Week
December 1, 2025
Faber Vineyards Wine Dinner |
5-courses prepared by Chef Landen Swick, and masterfully paired with 4 carefully selected fine wines from the Faber Vineyards.Take a Sound Bath in Muttart Conservatory |
Experience an immersive Sound Bath in the Feature Pyramid at the Muttart Conservatory with Somatika.Catch MGK at Rogers Place |
Get ready, Edmonton—Machine Gun Kelly is taking over Rogers Place for one epic night of high-energy music and raw emotion. Known for his explosive live shows and genre-bending sound, MGK will deliver fan favourites and chart-topping hits that blend rock, rap, and punk into an unforgettable performance.
December 2, 2025
Global Rum Tasting at Wine and Beyond |
Join Adrienne Stoner, Rum Community Liaison for Maison Ferrand, as she guides a tasting adventure through this potent new release and the storied Planteray portfolio.Oilers vs Minnesota Wild |
Get ready for an unforgettable night of hockey action as the Edmonton Oilers take to the ice at Rogers Place in downtown Edmonton! Experience the energy, passion, and excitement of NHL hockey as the Oilers face off against some of the league’s top teams.Catch Serena Ryder at Rogers Place |
Experience an unforgettable evening with Serena Ryder as she brings her timeless voice and heartfelt songs to Rogers Place.
December 3, 2025
It’s Christmas Movie Night at Old Yale Brewing
Join the Old Yale Pop up, Miracle, Christmas experience for fun, pop-up movie nights through the season. Come for the free movie treat, and relax while you catch a movie on the big screen to enjoy the festive holiday cocktail menu.Light up at Alberta Legislature
The Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre will be open for free, family-friendly activities, including a visit from Rocky the Ram, musical performances, and hot chocolate available by donation. Explore the Borealis Gallery, Capital Gifts, the Democracy Discovery Centre, and the Pehonan Theatre.The Debaters are LIVE at River Cree
Join us on our 20th Anniversary Holiday Special tour with Steve Patterson, Deborah Kimmett and Matt Wright! They’ll be performing stand-up comedy and two joke-filled debates in the format made famous on CBC Radio.FREE Wednesday Night Comedy Night at Grindstone Theatre
Every week Wednesday at 10PM The Grindstone hosts one of Edmonton's only Stand-Up Comedy Open Mics to give first timers a chance to take a huge risk, and pros a chance to work on new material. Each set is 5 minutes, with a light at 4 minutes.Suntory Pop up at Bar Trove
https://www.edmonton.events/calendar/pop-up-suntory-x-bar-trove
December 4, 2025
On Stage: Antigone Lives |
The aftermath of civil war forms the backdrop of one family’s struggle in this daring reinvention of one of Sophocles’ greatest tragedies. A vibrant mash-up of text, images, and music, antigone lives* pushes boundaries in its exploration of democracy, revolution, and the near impossibility of justice.Shop the Butterdome Craft Sale
The Butterdome Craft Sale kicks off this week with four days of local shopping! Find local, handmade gifts from 225+ vendors from Edmonton and across Canada. When you visit after 5pm on Thursday and Friday, you can get 50% off of your tickets! Shop ceramics, home goods, clothing, art, body care and jewelry.
December 5, 2052
Art Party at Art Gallery of Alberta |
Art Party: Studio is the Art Gallery of Alberta’s late-night party, where art, style and community collide. Art Gallery of Alberta will be transformed into an after-hours, creative playground. Experience Live DJ sets, dancing, immersive gallery experiences, festive treats and delicious cocktails.
Take a Holiday Gnome Cookie Jar Workshop |
In this beginner-friendly, hands-on holiday workshop in Edmonton, you’ll create your very own ceramic gnome cookie jar.Chocolate Tasting at Delavoye |
Come and indulge in the world of bean-to-bar chocolate with an exclusive 90-minute chocolate-tasting event at Delavoye Chocolate Maker. Immerse yourself in the rich flavours and captivating aromas of chocolate.The Full Picture: Book Launch |
Join Jessica Carmichael and Eunice Owusu for an evening of conversation celebrating the release of The Full Picture — Carmichael’s debut young adult novel.Leif Oleson is Taping his Live Comedy Album at Grindstone |
Leif’s dark, queer, and confessional style of comedy has taken him across Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. and now he’s bringing it all home for one night only. Come laugh loud, clap big, and be part of the recording that marks the next chapter in one of Alberta’s most exciting comedy voices.DJ Ritz at Skybar Rooftop Lounge
Heat up your Friday night with R&B With Toronto’s DJ Ritz at Skybar Rooftop Lounge hosted by Prince DJ Dior, I HypeMan KD, and more.. Don’t miss this Friday night show with the hottest R&B beats in town.
