Concert Halls, Theatres and Arenas in Edmonton
This guide lists Edmonton's concert halls, theatres and arenas, based on Google ratings and reviews as of October 2026. The venues span from North Central Edmonton, which appears most frequently, to areas like Sherwood Park, St. Albert, and West Edmonton. All listed venues have a price level listed as not applicable or, in one case, moderate, meaning ticket prices are the primary cost. The ratings are consistently high across the city's performance and event spaces.
Ratings range from 4.3 to 4.9 out of 5. The highest rated venue is Betty Andrews Recital Hall with a 4.9 from 334 reviews. The most reviewed venue is Rogers Place with 11,964 reviews giving it a 4.4. Several other venues, like the Winspear Centre and Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, also have very high ratings from thousands of reviewers. This list includes only places with at least 300 reviews to ensure a substantial sample of public opinion.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winspear Centre | North Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 2,989 | |
| 2 | Triffo Theatre | North Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 520 | |
| 3 | Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | University Of Alberta | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 3,674 | |
| 4 | Betty Andrews Recital Hall | North Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 334 | |
| 5 | The Citadel Theatre | North Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 2,184 | |
| 6 | Mayfield Dinner Theatre | West Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,897 | |
| 7 | Festival Place | Sherwood Park | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,024 | |
| 8 | Naked Cafe | North Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 318 | |
| 9 | The Aviary | North Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 478 | |
| 10 | The Arden Theatre | St. Albert | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 742 | |
| 11 | The Starlite Room | North Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,826 | $$ |
| 12 | RE/MAX Field | Rossdale | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 527 | |
| 13 | Varscona Theatre | South Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 311 | |
| 14 | Fringe Theatre | South Central Edmonton | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 423 | |
| 15 | Rogers Place | North Central Edmonton | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 11,964 | |
| 16 | Clarke Stadium | McCauley | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 390 | |
| 17 | Horowitz Theatre | University Of Alberta | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 364 | |
| 18 | Castle Downs Arena | Castle Downs | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 307 | |
| 19 | Commonwealth Stadium | McCauley | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 4,243 | |
| 20 | The Comic Strip | West Edmonton | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 1,611 |
Winspear Centre
The Winspear Centre is a North Central Edmonton concert hall with a 4.8 rating from 2989 reviews. Reviewers often mention its excellent acoustics, sound quality, and the impressive pipe organ. The venue offers onsite services, live performances, and full wheelchair accessibility including seating and parking.
Triffo Theatre
Triffo Theatre is a performing arts theatre in North Central Edmonton, rated 4.8 from 520 reviews. Patrons frequently discuss ballet, flamenco, and candlelight concerts held here. It provides onsite services, live performances, and is wheelchair accessible at the entrance, parking, and restrooms.
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
The Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in the University of Alberta area has a 4.6 rating from 3674 reviews. Reviewers often praise its acoustics, comfortable seats, and Broadway shows. It is wheelchair accessible and the venue recommends getting tickets ahead of time for events.
Betty Andrews Recital Hall
Betty Andrews Recital Hall is a live music venue in North Central Edmonton with a top rating of 4.9 from 334 reviews. Reviewers frequently describe it as an intimate venue perfect for candlelight concerts and string quartets. It is open seven days a week with varied hours and has wheelchair accessible entrance and parking.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:30-20:00
- Mon 06:00-23:00
- Tue 06:00-23:00
- Wed 06:00-23:00
- Thu 06:00-23:00
- Fri 06:00-23:00
- Sat 07:30-20:00
The Citadel Theatre
The Citadel Theatre in North Central Edmonton is a performing arts theatre rated 4.6 from 2184 reviews. Patrons often mention live theatre productions like A Christmas Carol and The Sound of Music. It offers assisted listening devices, a hearing loop, and full wheelchair accessibility.
Mayfield Dinner Theatre
Mayfield Dinner Theatre in West Edmonton has a 4.6 rating from 1897 reviews. Reviewers often highlight the acting in musicals, calling it a good value for a date night. This theatre features live performances, an onsite restaurant, and wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and restrooms.
Festival Place
Festival Place is a performing arts theatre in Sherwood Park with a 4.6 rating from 1024 reviews. Patrons often note its intimate venue feel, live music, and patio series. The venue has live performances, wheelchair accessible seating, and accepts credit and debit cards.
Naked Cafe
Naked Cafe in North Central Edmonton is a live music venue rated 4.8 from 318 reviews. Reviewers often mention it as a chill spot for open mic nights, board games, and even intimate weddings. It has onsite services, live performances, and is open daily with afternoon and evening hours.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-21:00
- Mon 10:00-21:00
- Tue 10:00-21:00
- Wed 10:00-21:00
- Thu 10:00-21:00
- Fri 10:00-21:00
- Sat 17:00-21:00
The Aviary
The Aviary is a North Central Edmonton live music venue with a 4.7 rating from 478 reviews. Reviewers frequently praise the bands, intimate venue size, and the craft beer selection. It hosts live shows, has a bar onsite, and offers wheelchair accessible restrooms.
The Arden Theatre
The Arden Theatre in St. Albert is a performing arts theatre rated 4.6 from 742 reviews. Patrons often describe it as an intimate venue with excellent sight lines for dance recitals and concerts. It features a hearing loop, live performances, and wheelchair accessible entrance and parking.
The Starlite Room
The Starlite Room in North Central Edmonton is a live music venue with a moderate price level and a 4.5 rating from 1826 reviews. Reviewers often mention bands, the intimate but slanted floor, and metal shows. It is women-owned, has onsite services, and offers unisex restrooms.
RE/MAX Field
RE/MAX Field in Rossdale is a stadium with a 4.6 rating from 527 reviews. Reviewers often mention family-friendly Riverhawks games, affordable concessions, and fireworks. It has wheelchair accessible entrance and parking, and offers both free street parking and paid lot parking.
Varscona Theatre
Varscona Theatre in South Central Edmonton is a performing arts theatre rated 4.7 from 311 reviews. Patrons frequently praise the amazing acting, intimate theater setting, and fringe shows. It hosts live performances and is wheelchair accessible at the entrance, parking, and restrooms.
Fringe Theatre
Fringe Theatre in South Central Edmonton is an event venue with a 4.6 rating from 423 reviews. It is noted as an LGBTQ-welcoming and transgender safespace. The venue features a hearing loop and is wheelchair accessible at the entrance, parking, and restrooms, with weekday office hours.
Opening hours
- Mon 10:00-17:00
- Tue 10:00-17:00
- Wed 10:00-17:00
- Thu 10:00-17:00
- Fri 10:00-17:00
Rogers Place
Rogers Place in North Central Edmonton is a major arena with a 4.4 rating from 11,964 reviews. Reviewers often mention concerts but note some cramped seats. It offers onsite services and full wheelchair accessibility including seating, entrance, parking, and restrooms.
Clarke Stadium
Clarke Stadium in McCauley is a stadium rated 4.4 from 390 reviews. Reviewers often mention its use for soccer and powwows, praising the clean amenities and security. It has wheelchair accessible entrance and parking, and offers free parking lot spaces.
Horowitz Theatre
Horowitz Theatre at the University of Alberta is a performing arts theatre with a 4.4 rating from 364 reviews. Patrons often mention concerts, stand-up comedy, and the cozy, intimate theater atmosphere. It is family-welcoming and has wheelchair accessible seating, entrance, and parking.
Castle Downs Arena
Castle Downs Arena in Castle Downs is an arena rated 4.4 from 307 reviews. Reviewers often discuss hockey, noting the rink's ice quality and renovations to change rooms. It provides onsite services and is wheelchair accessible at the entrance, parking, and restrooms.
Commonwealth Stadium
Commonwealth Stadium in McCauley has a 4.3 rating from 4243 reviews. Reviewers often mention major concerts and events like the Grey Cup, but also note long lines. It offers onsite services and full wheelchair accessibility including seating, entrance, parking, and restrooms.
The Comic Strip
The Comic Strip in West Edmonton is a comedy club rated 4.3 from 1611 reviews. Patrons often highlight comedians, date nights, and audience interaction with headliners. It serves notable cocktails, has live performances, and is wheelchair accessible.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-19:45
- Mon 16:30-20:15
- Tue 11:00-20:15
- Wed 11:00-20:15
- Thu 11:00-20:15
- Fri 11:00-22:30
- Sat 16:00-22:15
Tips before you go
- Check specific hours, as they vary. Betty Andrews Recital Hall opens at 6:00 AM on weekdays, while Naked Cafe opens at 10:00 AM. The Comic Strip has show times starting in the afternoon.
- North Central Edmonton is a major hub, containing venues like the Winspear Centre, Rogers Place, and The Citadel Theatre.
- Most venues list no specific price level, but The Starlite Room is noted as having a moderate price level.
- Many venues recommend or require advance tickets, such as the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
- Accessibility is widespread; nearly all venues list wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, and restrooms.
- For a different experience, consider venues outside central Edmonton like Festival Place in Sherwood Park or The Arden Theatre in St. Albert.
How we made this list
This list was compiled using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating calculation was applied so that venues with very few reviews did not rank unfairly high. The weighting balances the average rating with the number of reviews to create a more reliable score. To ensure reliability, only venues with at least 300 Google reviews were considered. Furthermore, the list includes only venues that are currently open and operating, based on the available information.
Questions about venues in Edmonton
Which Edmonton neighbourhood has the most venues on this list?
North Central Edmonton appears most frequently, with eight venues on this list. These include the Winspear Centre, Triffo Theatre, Betty Andrews Recital Hall, The Citadel Theatre, Naked Cafe, The Aviary, The Starlite Room, and Rogers Place. Other areas with multiple venues include the University of Alberta, South Central Edmonton, West Edmonton, and McCauley, but none have as many as North Central.
What is the highest rated concert hall or theatre in Edmonton?
Based on Google ratings, Betty Andrews Recital Hall has the highest score at 4.9 from 334 reviews. The Winspear Centre and Triffo Theatre also have very high ratings of 4.8 from 2989 and 520 reviews respectively. Several other venues, including Naked Cafe and The Aviary, have ratings of 4.7 or 4.8, indicating consistently high public satisfaction across many venues.
Are these venues accessible for people with mobility challenges?
Yes, accessibility is a common feature. Every venue on the list provides at least wheelchair accessible entrance and restrooms. Many, like the Winspear Centre and The Citadel Theatre, also offer accessible seating and parking. Some venues have additional features like assisted listening devices or hearing loops, which are noted in the individual venue details.
Where can I see a play or live theatre in Edmonton?
Several venues specialize in live theatre. The Citadel Theatre is a major venue often mentioned for productions like A Christmas Carol and The Sound of Music. The Varscona Theatre is noted for fringe shows and amazing acting. Mayfield Dinner Theatre combines a meal with musicals, and The Comic Strip offers live comedy performances. Reviewers for these venues frequently highlight the quality of the acting and productions.
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