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About Reds-west Edmonton Mall
Reds-west Edmonton Mall sits at a storied crossroads of Edmonton’s live entertainment history. Today, the space operates as The Rec Room within West Edmonton Mall (WEM), continuing a tradition of hosting memorable events in a versatile venue that blends music, dining, and interactive entertainment. Located at 8882 170 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4M2, the Rec Room offers flexible configurations suitable for mid‑sized concerts, private events, and everyday entertainment. Whether you’re planning a night out or securing tickets for a show, we’ve got you covered with practical details and trusted partner recommendations.
Reds hosted renowned national and international acts decades ago, and the venue’s legacy lives on through events that benefit from WEM’s large footprint, parking capacity, and accessible transit options. This page provides seating information, parking and transportation details, nearby hotel and dining options, and background on the venue’s evolution from Reds to The Rec Room within West Edmonton Mall.
For ticket purchases, we work with trusted sources to secure seats efficiently. If you’re exploring hotels before a show, consider nearby options such as Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Edmonton and West Edmonton Mall Inn for convenient access to the mall and the venue. Transit is straightforward via West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre, and parking is generous at WEM with 20,000+ spaces. We’ll continue to update any changes to show dates or configurations, so you can plan with confidence.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Current venue name/address: The Rec Room at West Edmonton Mall, 8882 170 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4M2 (unit 2065 on some maps; address details vary by source).
- Original venue: Red's West Edmonton Mall, a nightclub/rec room that hosted major rock/alternative acts before closing in June 2006 and being split into the Edmonton Event Centre and Ed's Rec Room.
- Current status: The Reds venue space was redeveloped; the Edmonton Event Centre existed in the same complex, and the space now operates as The Rec Room (West Edmonton Mall).
- Capacity: Public sources place a broad range for the former site (roughly 50–2,000 depending on configuration); a commonly cited figure for mid‑sized concert use in that complex is up to about 2,000 attendees.
- Parking: West Edmonton Mall has 20,000+ parking spaces.
- Transit: The mall has a dedicated transit centre (West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre); accessible via Edmonton’s public transit network.
- Nearby hotels: Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Edmonton and West Edmonton Mall Inn are nearby accommodations.
- Notable events: Reds hosted prominent national/international acts in the 1990s–2000s (e.g., Wilco, Arcade Fire, The Mars Volta, Motörhead, Sloan, Joe Satriani, Our Lady Peace, etc.).
- Demolished/renamed: Reds was closed and renamed; the space was repurposed into Edmonton Event Centre and Ed's Rec Room; it is now The Rec Room within WEM.