Canadian Finals Rodeo Week: Backroads Series

The CFR Backroads Series is a citywide celebration of live music in Edmonton, leading up to and during Canadian Finals Rodeo (October 1 – 4, 2025). Join us as Edmonton comes alive with performances that highlight the heart of western culture.

Catch 16 shows at 13 venues, where over 35 artists will take the stage, showcasing the best of country, roots, and Americana music! From intimate spaces to iconic music rooms and neighbourhood stages, every event is free to attend, making it easy to experience the rodeo spirit through live music. Featuring homegrown Alberta talent as well as acts from Victoria to Nashville sprinkled in between.

The CFR Backroads series is presented by the Canadian Finals Rodeo, supported by the City of Edmonton and Explore Edmonton, and produced by Bird Creatives.

• September 25: Sonny Mac | Amy Nelson at The Common
• September 25: Tanjeryne | Jessie Bird at Dolly’s Cocktail Bar
• September 25: Carter Felker | The Nico Tobias Band | Twain Gretzky Overdrive at 99ten
• September 26: Songwriters in the Round at Rocky Mountain Icehouse
• September 26: Pony Gold | Cheyanne Summer | The Give ​‘Em Hell Boys at River City Revival House
• September 27: Summer Block Party X Backroads Series featuring Martina Dawn, Rosina Cove, Brad Sims, and Moses Motors
• September 28: Ryder J. & The Storm | You, Me & Zach | Jacquie Daniels and the Blank Slates at On The Rocks
• October 1: Matt Blais | Brigadiers at The Sherlock Holmes Pub Downtown
• October 1: Booker Diduck & His Cribbage Club | D’orjay & The Lovely Luvies Fam at The Black Dog
• October 2: BERLYN | Brettyn Rose | Noah G. Fowler at The Common
• October 2: BERLYN | Brettyn Rose | Noah G. Fowler at Daisy’s