Must-see entertainment in Edmonton

  • Garneau Theatre

    Edmonton

    Edmonton's only surviving art deco–era cinema has operated under various guises since 1940, changing hands most recently in 2011. It's filled with vintage…

  • Princess Theatre

    Edmonton

    The Princess is a grand old theater that defiantly sticks her middle finger up at the multiplexes that are dominant elsewhere. Dating from the pre-talkie…

  • Blues on Whyte

    Edmonton

    This is the sort of place your mother warned you about: dirty, rough, but still somehow cool. It's a great place to check out some live music; blues and…

  • New Varscona Theatre

    Edmonton

    There are only 176 precious seats at the Varscona, a cornerstone of the Old Strathcona theater district that puts on 350 performances annually of edgy…

  • Roxy Theatre

    Edmonton

    This theater opened after Theatre Network's beloved 1940s Roxy theater burned down. Nevertheless, it keeps things eclectic, showing burlesque, live bands…

  • Edmonton Opera

    Edmonton

    Since its beginning in 1963, Edmonton Opera has been getting rave reviews from opera lovers, and breathing new life into classics like Carmen and The…

  • Edmonton Oilers

    Edmonton

    To avoid any embarrassing situations, wise up on the Oilers before you arrive in Edmonton. The local National Hockey League (NHL) team dominated the game…

  • Citadel Theatre

    Edmonton

    Edmonton's foremost theater company, with a large indoor garden and multiple stages, is based right in downtown's Winston Churchill Sq. Expect glowing…

  • Commonwealth Stadium

    Edmonton

    This place holds over 52,000 fans and is home to the Edmonton Eskimos. If you're a football fan, you can join in the fun; tickets start at around $45.

  • Edmonton Eskimos

    Edmonton

    The Eskimos take part in the Canadian Football League (CFL) from July to October at Commonwealth Stadium.

  • Jubilee Auditorium

    Edmonton

    The place to check out the Edmonton Opera. Otherwise, this is a great venue for live performances of every kind.

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