It’s the most wonderful time of the week – the end! Each Thursday, Brooklyn rounds up all of the weekend events, concerts, festivals, and more that you should know about. Here’s what’s going on in Edmonton this weekend.

1. Edmonton Folk Music Festival 

Head to Connors Hill this weekend for Folk Fest! Catch Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, KALEO, The War On Drugs, The National, and more!

 

Thursday, August 4 – Sunday, August 7

Gallagher Park, 9505 96 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Get tickets here.

 

2. The Lumineers

 

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This Sunday, see The Lumineers’ great return to Edmonton!

 

Sunday, August 7

Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB

Get tickets here.

 

3. TG Ice Friday

 

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Ditch work early on Friday and head to Ice District for Downtown Edmonton’s largest licensed patio! Grab a drink, some snacks, and take in live music. 

 

Friday, August 5

3 pm – 7 pm

Ice District Plaza, 10360 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB

Get more info here.

4. Cariwest Caribbean Arts Festival

 

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Take a deep dive into Caribbean culture with a Friday Night Costume Extravaganza, a Saturday Parade, and more! Enjoy a market, savory dishes, and live entertainment all weekend long. 

 

Friday, August 5 – Sunday, August 7

Sir Winston Churchill Square, 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB

Get more info here.

 

5. New Music Discovery: The Interrupters – In The Wild

On Friday, The Interrupters are releasing their “most personal” album to date. Dive into this New Music Discovery this weekend!

 

Make the most of your Alternative Weekends!

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