This is what’s going on in Edmonton this weekend.
Edmonton International Fringe Festival
The 43rd Edmonton International Fringe Festival kicks off Thursday. Dozens of shows, spanning drama, comedy, improv and more, are running during the festival’s first weekend. Organizers are asking for support to keep the festival afloat.
Where: Varies depending on production
When: Aug. 14-25
Admission: Individual shows are $20. Passes for 10 and 20 tickets are also available for $160 or $320.
ESO Outdoors
Catch the first of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra’s outdoor summer shows. The program includes compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and the Beatles.
Where: Castle Downs Park
When: Aug. 16
Admission: Free
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra performs in Edmonton’s Snow Valley on Aug. 24, 2023. (CTV News Edmonton / John Hanson)
Karan Aujla
India-born Karan Aujla is making a stop in Edmonton for his It Was All A Dream World Tour.
Where: Rogers Place
When: Aug. 15
Admission: Tickets are available through Ticketmaster’s verified fan-to-fan resale.
Edmonton Blues Festival
Celebrate the festival’s 25th anniversary with Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne, Vanessa Collier, Booker T’s Stax Revue, Selwyn Birchwood, Bayou Boogie, the Blackburn Brothers and more.
Where: Klondike Park
When: Aug. 16-18
Admission: Prices vary between ticket pages.
Western Canadian Swiftie party
Taylor Swift fans from across western Canada are meeting to sing, dance and exchange friendship bracelets.
Where: Re/Max Field
When: Aug. 17
Admission: Tickets start at $48.
Coronation 49 Festival
Reigning monarchs of the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose (ISCWR) are being honoured as the new monarchs are sworn in. Coronation 49 will happen on Saturday, but the weekend is full of events, such as the Out of Town Show, a trans coffee talk, and a walking tour about Edmonton’s drag history.
Where: Varies depending on event.
When: Aug. 16-18
Admission: Varies depending on event.
Ice District Classic
The second annual ball hockey tournament features teams of all ages and skills, who play with NHL-sized boards and netting.
Where: Ice District Fan Park
When: Aug. 16-18
Admission: Free. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
Pride Cup
For the ball hockey lovers: For the third year in a row, the Edmonton Rage host the Calgary Pioneers.
Where: Ice District Fan Park
When: Aug. 17
Admission: Free
File photo of the 2023 Pride Cup. (Marek Tkach/CTV News Edmonton)
Opera al Fresco
Celebrate the start of opera season at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden. The event will feature two stages as well as hors d’oeuvres and wine.
Where: University of Alberta Botanic Garden
When: Aug. 16
Admission: $72/adult; $37/child
100th anniversary of the Art Gallery of Alberta
The Art Gallery of Alberta is celebrating 100 years with live performances, interactive art stations.
Where: Art Gallery of Alberta
When: Aug. 18
Admission: Free