Events Roundup
Aug. 20, 2026
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot student reporter Darcy Hoogers. Darcy recommends the Edmonton Elks Football game where the Elks will take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for a country-themed night at Commonwealth Stadium.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Edmonton Elks
📅 Friday, Aug. 21 7:30 PM
📍 Commonwealth Stadium
It's time to dust off that Canadian tuxedo and get spurred on for the return of Country night! The Elks will be taking on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on the field, while the petting zoo and the Alan Jackson experience brings the honky tonk off the field!
Here's what Darcy had to say:
"With a record squarely atop the CFL's West Division, the Elks are back — and they brought the crowd with them! Memories of my childhood days cheering for Edmonton are reignited as roaring football fanatics prepare to make Commonwealth Stadium a hostile environment for the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers. If you remember the Elks as a lukewarm franchise, which characterized the team's performance for the past five years, Friday's game is sure to change your mind as Edmonton QB Cody Fajardo continues to make his case as this year's Most Outstanding Player."
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Harmonies in the open air
Enjoy relaxed performances live on the lawn:
- Aug. 20: Plaza Series: Up Jumped The Blues: Erin Ross and The Du-Rite Aces starting at 7pm at Arden Theatre
- Aug. 22: Afternoon Sound Sessions: Brianna Lizotte starting at 12pm at 12322 102 Avenue NW
- Aug. 22: Summer Block Party starting at 1pm at Rice Howard Way
- Aug. 22: Free Summer Concert starting at 2pm at Kirk Centre
- Aug. 22: Afternoon Sound Sessions: The Whitlows starting at 4pm at Helen Nolan Park
- Aug. 22: Fulton Place Summer Music Concert Series: Adrienne Levay starting at 8pm at Fulton Drive Bowl
- Aug. 23: Alegría! Latin American Cultures starting at 2pm at University of Alberta Botanic Garden
- Aug. 25: Sounds from the Valley: Marek Orszulik starting at 7pm at Snow Valley
- Aug. 26: A Summer Sunset with Martin Kerr starting at 5:30pm at William Hawrelak Park
- Aug. 26: Opera al Fresco starting at 6:30pm at University of Alberta Botanic Garden
- Aug. 26: Garden Concert: Brianna Lizotte starting at 7pm at Anglican Parish of Christ Church
- Aug. 27: Plaza Series: Say You Knew Them When! The Return of Amplify and Halfway Home starting at 7pm at Arden Theatre
Happening this week
Here are some events happening in the next seven days:
- Aug. 20: Chamber After Hours at the Edmonton Fringe starting at 3pm at Fringe Theatre Arts Barns
- Aug. 21: Outdoor Film Screening: Shaolin Soccer starting at 7pm at Kinistinâw Park
- Aug. 21: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Edmonton Elks starting at 7:30pm at Commonwealth Stadium
- Aug. 21-23: Edmonton Dragon Festival at Kinistinâw Park
- Aug. 22: United In Movement: Family Wellness Community Event starting at 10am at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park
- Aug. 22: Playdate: MOTHRA starting at 10am at Allard Hall
PrideFest
📅 Saturday, Aug. 22 3:00 PM
📍 Fan Park
A Free, All-Ages Celebration of Queer Joy, Music, and Community
- Aug. 24: Understanding what Turns Dirt to Soil starting at 7pm online
- Aug. 26: Community Coffee Takeover: TELUS World of Science starting at 9am at Edmonton Unlimited
- Aug. 26: Burger Crawl starting at 5pm
- Aug. 26: Tree Health with Emily Neis starting at 5:30pm at McCauley Community Orchard
- Aug. 26: Tomato Preservation Class starting at 6pm at Edmonton Public Library (Stanley A. Milner)
- Aug. 27: Held Together: Art and Performance in Support of Mental Health starting at 1pm at The Aviary
For your long-term planning
And here are some upcoming events to keep in mind:
- Sept. 8: By Strength, We Are Still Here: Conversations on Truth, Reconciliation, and Responsibility online
- Sept. 11-13: Purple City Music Festival
- Sept. 15: Edmonton Then and Now: The Leaders Who Shaped the City at JW Marriott (Edmonton ICE District)
- Sept. 15-17: Carbon Capture Canada at Edmonton Convention Centre
- Sept. 21-25: Life Sciences Week
- Oct. 5-9: Edmonton Startup Week
Visit the Taproot Edmonton Calendar for many more events in the Edmonton region.
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