Down By The River

Down By The River It all begins.. Down By The River

This fall, join us in Edmonton's river valley at Louise McKinney Park — where music drifts through the trees, stories are shared by the water, and community gathers at the edge of something beautiful.

Making live music a little more accessible 🎶Our Ticket Assistance Program offers reduced-price festival tickets for stud...
09/04/2026

Making live music a little more accessible 🎶

Our Ticket Assistance Program offers reduced-price festival tickets for students, artists, and those with low income or disability status.

Learn more and apply through the link in our bio.

09/03/2026

Alberta, this one’s just for you. ⚡️

Vincent Neil Emerson joins us Down by the River for his only Alberta show this year.

Catch him Saturday, September 19 at Louise McKinney Park.

🎟️ Tickets in bio

Tucked into Edmonton’s river valley with the North Saskatchewan running alongside it and downtown just up the hill, Loui...
09/02/2026

Tucked into Edmonton’s river valley with the North Saskatchewan running alongside it and downtown just up the hill, Louise McKinney Riverfront Park is home to Down by the River.

For three days this September, we’ll fill the park with live music, great company, river valley sunsets and, if we’re lucky, maybe even another Northern Lights show 👀

All single-day + weekend passes are now on their final tier 🌊Don’t miss your chance to join us Down by the River, Septem...
09/01/2026

All single-day + weekend passes are now on their final tier 🌊

Don’t miss your chance to join us Down by the River, September 18–20.

🎟️ Tickets in bio

Around the Grounds: The Littlest H***y Tonk 🐎Part travelling country & western museum, part live music venue - The Littl...
08/31/2026

Around the Grounds: The Littlest H***y Tonk 🐎

Part travelling country & western museum, part live music venue - The Littlest H***y Tonk packs a whole lot into one little ’70s horse trailer.

Born right here in Alberta, the travelling h***y tonk is dedicated to preserving the music, stories and artifacts that shaped western culture. Colter Wall, Sierra Ferrell and Post Malone are among some of the biggest names to squeeze into the tiniest h***y tonk in the West.

08/28/2026

We’re 3 weeks out, folks! 🌊

Riley Downing’s new record, Landfill Poetry, is out today. Give it a listen while you wait to catch him back with The Deslondes this September.

Edmonton’s Roll the Bones have been building a loyal local following since 2018, pulling from classic blues and garage r...
08/27/2026

Edmonton’s Roll the Bones have been building a loyal local following since 2018, pulling from classic blues and garage rock.

Their self-titled debut landed in 2023, showcasing the three-part harmonies they’ve become known for. After sharing stages with acts like Hotel Mira and The Lazys, they returned this spring with their latest single, “Jennifer.”

Catch Roll the Bones on Saturday, September 19 Down by the River ⚡️

🍔 GIVEAWAY 🍔We’ve teamed up with our sponsors Freson Bros. for another sweet giveaway!One lucky winner will take home:🎟️...
08/26/2026

🍔 GIVEAWAY 🍔

We’ve teamed up with our sponsors Freson Bros. for another sweet giveaway!

One lucky winner will take home:

🎟️ Two weekend passes to Down By The River
🛒 A $250 Freson Bros. gift card, donated by Freson Bros.

How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow Down By The River & Freson Bros.
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag your festival crew

Each tag counts as one entry. Good luck! 🤘

Contest closes September 2 at 11:59 PM (MT). Winner will be contacted via DM.

Lethbridge-based songwriter and stringsman Skinny Dyck makes his own off-brand version of country music. Think Mac DeMar...
08/25/2026

Lethbridge-based songwriter and stringsman Skinny Dyck makes his own off-brand version of country music. Think Mac DeMarco meets Merle Haggard: plenty of twang, with a tendency to wander outside the usual lines.

His latest album, Easygoing, leans further into that sound with his signature pedal steel in tow as he makes his way across Canada & Europe.

Catch Skinny Dyck on Saturday, September 19 Down by the River ⚡️

Around the Grounds: The H***y Tonk Market 🤠Our friends at H***Y TONK MARKET are coming back Down By The River with a cur...
08/24/2026

Around the Grounds: The H***y Tonk Market 🤠

Our friends at H***Y TONK MARKET are coming back Down By The River with a curated lineup of western vintage, handmade goods, local makers & plenty to browse all weekend long.

Built around community, small business and a love of western nostalgia, the market has become a gathering place for good finds and the folks behind them.

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9529 Grierson Hl NW
Edmonton, AB

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