The nightlife scene thrives at Red Deer’s dance clubs, sports bars, local pubs, eateries and lounges with live entertainment of all genres. Enjoy the big game with friends then dance the night away to the best in jazz, country, rock – whatever moves you.  Take in a comedy improv show, roll the dice at a casino, or enjoy a pint after a brewery tour.
Entertainment Experiences
Discovering Red Deer's Signature Drink
Entertainment Experiences
Discovering Red Deer's Signature Drink
Central Alberta is home to plenty of diverse and exciting bars that got us thinking – exactly what would be Red Deer’s signature drink of choice?
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Entertainment Experiences
Westerner Park
Westerner ParkSince 1891, Westerner Park has been Red Deer’s destination for celebration. Each year Westerner Park hosts over 1,500 events including concerts, trade shows, conventions, Red Deer Rebels games and their signature event – Westerner Days!
Find Out More >Red Deer has an enthusiastic community band society with five adult community concert bands that are active from September through May playing everything from classical to jazz-rock, funk and Latin Music. In the summer months, the Red Deer Royals perform traditional and contemporary music. In the heart of downtown, The Ross Street Patio and the Alexander Way parklet feature free live entertainment throughout the summer months and is a great place to kick back and enjoy the sunshine.
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Entertainment Attractions
The Velvet Olive Lounge
The smoothest gin joint this side of Ross Street.
4928C 50 St
4039861030
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Coyote’s Bar and Grill
Coyote’s Bar & Grill is a hidden gem serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.
7474 Gaetz Ave
5878761863
Hybrid Ultra Lounge
Locally owned and operated, Hybrid Ultra Lounge is Red Deer’s classiest hot spot, offering the best quality in casual cuisine and hand crafted cocktails. The setting is contemporary and vibrant with complimentary billiards, 28 sportscasting TVs, and iPad gaming entertainment. Their varied menu includes steak and prawns, sandwiches and burgers, hearty salads and bowls and many casual favourites such as fish and chips and quesadillas. A bunch menu is offered from 11 am to 3 pm.
3731 50 Ave
5872720068
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The Vat Pub
Whether you are looking for great live music, new friends or, just a pint of our Vat Lager, the Vat Has It! Presenting, local, national and international music. Over the last 20 years, the Vat has been voted Red Deer’s #1 Place for live music 16 times, and voted #2 four times. Every day- Cheap Drinks until 7 pm. Wednesdays – Singer Songwriter night ( your time to shine!) Hosted by the talented and accommodating Pete Stone. Come and share your songs and or stories, or just come to en
#101, 5301 - 43rd Street
4033465636
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JB’s Lounge
While enjoying your favorite cocktail, indulge yourself with our renowned Steak Sandwich Special or other delicacies from our menu. Daily Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am – 1 am Sunday & Holidays 10 am – 10 pm
2929 50 Ave
4033436666
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One Eleven Grill
One Eleven Grill brings a chic, sophisticated vibe to the heart of Red Deer. Situated in the historic Old Brew Plaza building, the restaurant is a combination of industrial and classic modernism. The menu features the best seasonal ingredients prepared in a simple yet elegant style. Their passion is steak, and they are committed to serving up the very best locally-grown, grass fed Alberta Triple AAA beef in both classic and unique cuts. Enjoy the great food, great atmosphere, and the live jazz e
#108, 5301 43 St
4033472111
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Bo’s Bar and Stage
Bo’s Bar and Grill has been proudly serving Red Deer and surrounding area since 1996, and is considered one of Central Alberta’s premier music venues. Enjoy an elevated pub experience with great food, great atmosphere and great service.
2310 50th Ave
4033092200
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Toad ‘n’ Turtle
We are an Alberta owned and operated pub with a fun atmosphere that fosters friends to meet up every week. Our menu items are crafted by our skilled head chefs and feature award winning smoked meat and dishes you’ll find nowhere else like our Maui Ribs. We also have a drink selection that features local beers, over 25 scotches, and monthly featured bar fabrications.
#129, 2004 50th Ave
4033524420
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The Hideout
We are a family friendly pub located in Red Deer County specializing in great eats and beats.
411 Lantern Street
4033485309
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Jackpot Casino
Jackpot Casino is located in the heart of downtown Red Deer. Table games include Blackjack (featuring Lucky Lucky), Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em, EZ Baccarat, and Roulette. We also offer 349 slot machines and 10 VLTs. All skill levels and always fun! On-site enjoy Lucky’s Lounge, Lucky’s Kitchen, and All Sports Bar & Grill with live horse racing all day long and in the evening NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB as well as many other sports games and pay per view events, including UFC. There is no bette
4950 47 Ave
4033425825
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Cash Casino Red Deer
Cash Casino Red Deer has over 300 slot machines, a 24-hour poker room, blackjack, 4-card poker, Cash Crib, roulette, and Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em. Their well-lit parking lot has room for more than 400 vehicles.
6350 67 St
4033463339
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Kiwanis Gallery
Red Deer Arts Council operates the Kiwanis Gallery at the Red Deer Public Library as a partnership. The Gallery is open the same hours as the Library except for the evening of the First Friday of the month when the arts council hosts an opening for the exhibition presented there. The space is in the lower level of the Library and is adjacent to the Snell Auditorium which is where the openings are held. We also showcase local performers and writers at alternate First Friday openings. The Kiwanis
4818 49 Street
4033482787
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Red Deer Museum & Art Gallery
Make the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG) your next stop when exploring Red Deer! Whether you create your own masterpiece through one of our art programs, take in a world class touring exhibit, or learn how truly remarkable Red Deer is through our history exhibit, we are not only telling our story, we want to help you write yours! Visit our website for what’s on with public programs, exhibits and events.
4525 47A Ave
4033098405
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Red Deer Arts Council
The Red Deer Arts Council works with local arts organizations, visual, literary and performing artists as well as many community participants to bring arts and culture in our City to the forefront of people’s minds. Red Deer Arts Council does programs for local schools, workshops for artists’ skills development, have a scholarship and awards program, newsletters that share our members profile to the broader community, address advocacy issues as they arise, support local organization
4818 50 Avenue, Suite 110
4033482787
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Viewpoint Gallery
The Viewpoint Gallery, located in the Culture Services Centre, gives a collective of local, established, and professional artists the opportunity to utilize a regular exhibition space.
3827 39 Street
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Bower Ponds Recreation
We are a family friendly recreation centre serving the public park of Bower Ponds. From paddle boating, canoeing, kayaking and water balls, to ice skating, board games and hot chocolate, we offer a wide selection of family fun! For more details visit our website.
4715 Fountain Drive
4033186298
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True North Axe Throwing
Looking for something to do? Come experience the thrill of axe throwing! It’s a perfect activity for date night, birthdays, corporate events or some much needed stress relief. Call and book your lanes today! Three locations Red Deer, Lethbridge and Utah. Rates $20 / person for the first hour of any session and $15 / person for an additional hour. A 90 minute option, which costs $27.50 / person, is available on request by calling 403-393-5784. These prices include tax. There is a $5 per throw
4412 50
5873775784
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Servus Arena
The new Servus Arena opened in 2018 in downtown Red Deer. Located next to the Pidherney Curling Centre, the Servus Arena is fully accessible and features a NHL size rink, room-temperature seating, a two lane walking track, a concession, meeting space, plenty of team spaces and designated warm up areas. On the first Thursday of every month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. throughout the winter season, the entire community of Red Deer is invited to take part in free skating at Servus Arena!
4725 43 Street
4033428254
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G.H. Dawe Community Centre
Amazing water features at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre include a hot tub, lane pool, leisure pool with two waterslides and a splash pool. You can also enjoy working out in the fitness centre, skating or playing broom ball in the arena or enjoy a class in the fitness studio. Kids love the Dawe too and will have a blast in the child minding area. Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m.- 10 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.
56 Holt Street
4034068600
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Red Lodge Ropes Course
Red Lodge Ropes Course offers a number of team bonding and team building programs and has, in addition, one of the most extensive high ropes courses, including ground team-building elements, in the Calgary & Red Deer areas.
34502 Range Rd 22
(403) 971-6443
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Collicutt Centre
There’s tons of fun for the whole  family at this state-of-the-art  250,000 sq, ft. fitness and wellness centre, including 290m  four lane running track, 2 indoor soccer pitches, an NHL size ice arena, gymnastics facility, field house as well as 2 climbing walls, bouldering room, and an indoor wave pool with spray park and waterslide. Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 5:30a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 6:30a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday: 6:30a.m. – 9 p.m. Adult only (Monday- Thursday) 9 p.m. â€
3031 30 Ave
4033587529
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Westerner Park
Westerner Park provides premier facilities and services for trade, agriculture, sports and entertainment, conferences and meetings, while generating economic benefits for Central Alberta.
4847A 19 Street
4033437800
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Edgar Athletic Fields
Home to three local sports – soccer, baseball and slo-pitch. These facilities are used for training and competition  for each sport and have amenities for participants and visitors.
6905 Edgar Industrial Drive
4033464259
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Pidherney Curling Centre
Home of Red Deer Curling! Facility includes curling, meeting rooms, lounge.
4725 43 Street
4033463777
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Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
Your Heroes. Heroes abound. At the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, it won’t take you too long to find your heroes. In fact, they are around every corner. From Alberta greats to the pioneers of the game, our facility shares and protects the province’s rich sporting heritage. Come enjoy our family-friendly, interactive experience. You will be surprised by what you discover inside! Have fun, laugh, play, and discover Alberta sports heroes together. The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame is an interactive
102 4200 HWY 2
4033418614
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Discovery Canyon Park
Discovery Canyon Park is a seasonal water park located inside the River Bend Golf and Recreation Area. It features a natural river-fed water pool, playground area, concession, and washrooms. On a hot summer day enjoy bubbling pools of water, trickling rivulets and a lagoon at the bottom of the canyon. Water is pumped up from the lake below and splashes and bubbles its way down grass and tree-lined riffles.  Bring your own tube or rent one from the concession. Tubes sizes can only be betw
3800 RiverBend Drive
4033436341
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Setters Place
Setters Place at Great Chief Park features an outdoor synthetic regulation sized sports field lined for football and soccer and has ample outdoor seating. Overlooking the field is a three story fully accessible pavilion building with views of the Red Deer River and downtown, team change rooms, meeting space and a media/timekeeper  area. During the winter a 400m outdoor natural ice speed skating oval is constructed on top of the synthetic turf.
4707 Fountain Drive
4033098411
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Heritage Lanes
Heritage Lanes boasts a 20 lane 5 pin bowling alley, an arcade, and a full service kitchen and bar. We offer group packages with everything from birthday parties to business meetings! Sunday nights are comedy night in our lounge and we have various food and drink specials all week. We also host various bowling leagues and tournaments through out the year.
6200 67 A Street, #8
4033096385
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Trailhead Climbing & Fitness
The wait is over for Red Deer to have its very own climbing gym. Lessons for all ages as well as week long half-day camps throughout the summer for both 6-8 year olds and 9-12 year olds will get your climbing. On Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 we offer a Belay Buddy Night. This is the night that we have volunteer belayers in the facility to help get you up the wall if you don’t have a partner or don’t know how to belay. No experience necessary, this is a great night to check out cli
108 33 McKenzie Crescent
4033023273
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Red Deer Recreation Centre
The downtown Recreation Centre is a great place to go for a swim. The facility boasts an indoor 25 m pool with hot tub, whirlpool and sauna, and steam room. Once summer arrives you and your family can bask in the sunshine and cool off in the 50 m outdoor pool which is complete with diving platforms and splash pool. Surrounding the facility is a beautiful park with picnic areas. Next to the centre is the Blue Grass Sod Farms Central Spray & Play. Get active with us and learn about Red Deer’
4501 47A Ave
4033098428
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Michener Aquatic Centre
The facility boasts a lane pool, therapy/play pool, and a separate dive tank. There is a small fitness area along with a great sauna to complete your workouts. Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED Holiday Weekends: CLOSED
51A Stand 38A Ave
4033422853
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Bull Skit Comedy
Bull Skit Comedy is Red Deer’s only comedy improv troupe, delivering hilarious, brand new high energy sketches each and every month. Bull Skit has been providing improvisational theatre to Red Deer and the Central Alberta area for 10 years! Enjoy a multitude of shows from the main stage show called Bull Skit, to the fully improvised shows Bull Prov, Calf Skit, Get White trashed, Christmas Carol, and many more! Doors at 7:00 PM, show at 8:00 PM. For more information about shows, workshops, ple
4816 50 Ave
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Ignition Theatre
Red Deer’s Ignition Theatre is a semi-professional theatre company dedicated to producing dynamic, provocative and ultimately rewarding live theatre experiences for the Central Alberta region. Ignition Theatre prides itself on the promotion of emerging talent from across the province in addition to giving a voice to original work. Performances take place in the Nickle Studio, third floor of the Red Deer Memorial Centre. Visit the website for upcoming performances and ticket sales.
4214 58 St
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Central Alberta Theatre
Central Alberta Theatre (CAT) is one of the longest running community theatre groups in Canada! Each season, CAT brings you delightfully entertaining dinner theatre at the Black Knight Inn located at 2929 50 Ave, as well as staging performances at the Nickle Studio in the Red Deer Memorial Centre.
4214 58 St
4033478111
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Red Deer Symphony Orchestra
Established in 1987, the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra is a community oriented organization that is dedicated to inspiring appreciation for arts and culture in central Alberta through providing high calibre performances and educational experiences. The seven concert Main Series runs fall – late spring; memberships and single ticket sales are available. Music education experiences offered include Choir Kids, Open Dress Rehearsal and Music Plus; dates, times and ways to participate in education pr
3827 39 Street
4033402948
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Red Deer Players
Red Deer Players is pleased to bring you Breaking Cover – a new, exciting, and interactive experience. Breaking Cover is a series of play readings featuring works in progress by Alberta playwrights. Works presented will be scripts that are close to performance ready, where playwrights would benefit from a rehearsed reading with audience feedback. Playwright, director and actors will meet in advance to discuss the work and prepare for the reading. Readings will occur on Sunday afternoons;
4818 49 Street
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Travel Inspiration
Local Entertainment Stories To Spur Your Adventure
Discovering Downtown Red Deer
Explore the culture of the heart of our city with a stroll along the pedestrian-friendly downtown streets. With outdoor patio dining, murals, festivals, art galleries, boutique shopping and an array of dining options, Red Deer’s downtown area has become a thriving neighbourhood that is a vibrant and dynamic part of the city. Cocktail Culture If you’re looking for a place to sip a premium whisky or enjoy a sophisticated cocktail and a conversation, To The Lost on Ross Street is the plac
Take the Detour and Visit Troubled Monk Brewery
Some road trips take months of planning. Others are spur of the moment and only take a few minutes to slap together. It was a sunny Saturday afternoon when a few friends and I all piled into my car and decided to head down to Red Deer, Alberta for a beer. The drive from Edmonton to Red Deer is a straight shot down QE2 for about an hour and forty minutes - a relatively short drive to see a unique Alberta brewery and enjoy couple of pints with friends. Red Deer’s newest contribution to
What’s Happening in August in Red Deer
Have Fun National Relaxation Day August 15 Take the day off from your regular routine on National Relaxation Day. Grab (or rent) an inner tube at Discovery Canyon and take a float down their natural lazy river. Jazz at the Lake August 17 to 19 2018 marks the 16th annual Jazz at the Lake Festival. This year features award-winning Canadian pianist/vocalist Laila Biali and performances by this year's Project Discovery winners. Viking Days August 18 to 22 This is the Danish Canadian Museum