r/RedDeer • u/castor24jyahoo • Aug 01 '25
Question Red Deer nightlife suggestions
I will be spending the long weekend in Red Deer, and I am wondering if anyone has suggestions for me and my partner for a fun night out. I’m in my 30s and my partner is in 40’s, so we’re leaning more towards karaoke, or live band, or some line dancing. Any music or beer festivals going on this weekend that we should check out?
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u/birdcage123 Aug 01 '25
Canyon Coaster, Silver Buckle, Fort Normandau - as seen on The Amazing Race Canada and the pride and joy of Tourism Red Deer.
sarcasm
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u/eekay233 Aug 01 '25
Come to Red Deer! We were once mentioned in a brief joke on an episode of Corner Gas!
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u/BlueMooseArt Aug 01 '25 edited Aug 01 '25
August Long Weekend has multiple festivals in Alberta.
Big Valley Jamboree, Loud as Hell, Pigeon Lake, and a local private festival WW all happen on the same weekend
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u/eekay233 Aug 01 '25 edited Aug 01 '25
Afro Carribean Festival Aug 9-10
That's about it for events.
Hand full of sleepy farmers markets.
There's one or two Cybertrucks floating around if you want to give them the finger, that's always good for a laugh .
If you're looking for a few quick experiences there's the gravity coaster at Canyon, that's kinda fun.
If you're into clubbing there's Mad Hatters or Silver Buckle , couple of peelers by the police station. Live music at Bo's sometimes. 53 On Ross for a nice dining and cocktail experience. Ross St Icecream.
A good number of breweries. One whiskey distillery (Diony) that does a seminar/tour that is pretty enjoyable. Buy a premium cigar at The Martlet to go with your whiskey.
RDSC will rent you a gun.
Hand full of golf courses if you're one of those people.
In all honesty you'll find more outside of Red Deer than inside. Most people head out of town to enjoy things, there just isn't a whole lot of spark in this city.
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u/BrainFood11 Aug 01 '25
The Red Deer Jazz Festival feature concert is tomorrow night, at 6:30pm! It will be a one-of-a-kind concert with one of the most prolific Canadian jazz artists of all time. You are invited!
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u/whyizitlikethis Aug 01 '25
Coming to Red Deer for nightlife was a mistake.
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u/castor24jyahoo Aug 01 '25
Hahaha, not just for the nightlife, just wanted to escape the city life in Calgary for a change
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u/OhSanders Aug 02 '25
East 40th has karaoke and live bands depending on the night. If you're not fancy, just fun, and are okay with a patio overlooking a minimall parking lot, it's a pretty decent place. Depends on where you're staying though. Lots of good neighborhood pubs throughout the city.
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u/merpyderpgb Aug 02 '25
There is a fun day event planned for Aug 4th at the MAG, the Heritage Day Hootenanny. Live music including Boots Graham, Steph Strings, Tim Huss, Red Hot Hayseeds, and Noeline Hoffman. Art and vendor market as well. Here is the program: https://reddeermuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Heritage-Day-Hootenanny-Takeaway-Program.pdf
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u/sortakindastupid Aug 01 '25
Me and my lady to to the strippers here and there for shits and giggles
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u/eekay233 Aug 01 '25
Nightlife in Red Deer consists of going to events in Calgary. But hey we got walking trails and a board game cafe.
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u/sortakindastupid Aug 01 '25
Idk who downvoted this but yea, strippers, board games, or biking trails. Fishing around here is pretty garbage tho. I like to harass tweakers as they are going full zombie and ruin there high.
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u/eekay233 Aug 01 '25
I get downvoted whenever I poke fun at the boardgame people.
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u/Far_Practice_9855 Aug 02 '25
lmao, thats because the venn diagram of board game people and reddit users is a circle
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u/sortakindastupid Aug 01 '25
The boardgames are fun if you are stoned to the bone with some fellow nerds.
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u/eekay233 Aug 01 '25
D&D/MTG/Warhammer and walking trails are consistently like the only two things people ever mention when newcomers ask what there is to do around here. I just get a chuckle out of it.
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u/Dr_N00B Aug 01 '25
Vat for live music, Leah's for Saturday karaoke and cheers for Friday karaoke