Edmonton's KDays Music Fest has already announced a jam-packed lineup, and on Monday, organizers revealed another round of performers for the North Stage. Dubbed the CKUA Radio Stage, in partnership with Alberta's listener-supported station, the festivities will feature headliners Bedouin Soundclash on opening day, July 17, and Aysanabee on Wednesday, July 22.
Aysanabee, who rocked the Edmonton Folk Music Fest in 2025, returns to the CKUA Radio Stage for Music Fest 2026. The stage will also feature a return of Bluesfest on opening weekend, July 18-19. Saturday will see Buckwheat Zydeco & The Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band and Crystal Shawanda, while Sunday features Monkeyjunk and the Blackburn Brothers.
Wrestling takes the stage July 20-21 with Top Talent Wrestling leading the KDays Slamfest. Joining Aysanabee on July 22 will be Robin Cisek. July 23 sees Beatles specialists Pepperland. July 24 features Drag Me to the Midway presented by EVO and TFD, with drag race talent Marina Summers, Makayla Couture, Juice Boxx, Xana, Nearah Nuff, Cedar T, Mona Lott, Felicia Bonee, KROMATIC, Sorry Not Sorry, and hosted by the incredible Pepper.
The final weekend will see Calgary-based CELIN supporting Edmonton soul mainstay Kreesha Turner on Saturday, while Sunday night sees The McDades and De Temps Antan close out the fest on a folky note. Daytime entertainment on the CKUA Radio Stage will include the Alberta Strongman Competition running from July 17-19, Powwow Dance Demonstrations from the IAM Collective on July 22 for Indigenous Feature Day, House of Hush on July 23, Northern Empire Performing Arts on July 24 and 25, and Rock & Roll Society of Edmonton performances on July 26.
CKUA Radio Stage Performances are included with KDays admission.
