Start with the street energy
Pick festivals when you want the plan to carry itself: food, music, people-watching, and enough movement for a loose group.
festivals
Festivals in Calgary
Street festivals, cultural weekends, comedy runs, citywide food events, and the bigger public happenings worth planning around.
16This weekend
70Coming up
167More finds
Jun 5–Jun 7, 2026This guide
Check the current window first
Festival timing is date-sensitive. The top section stays focused on this weekend before older festival finds move into the archive.
Best Bets Start here
3 highlighted
🎉Best Bet
4th Street Lilac Festival
Calgary’s big free street-festival kickoff fills 4th Street with food, vendors, music, patios, and enough movement to tire out the whole family.
🍷Best Bet
Calgary Ukrainian Festival
A two-day community festival with dancing, food, vendors, and enough colour and music to make an easy group outing.
🎨Best Bet
Panel One Comic Arts Festival
More than 50 local comic creators bring zines, prints, stickers, books, and original work to Hillhurst Sunnyside for a by-donation Saturday browse.
Start With Faster paths
Browse This Weekend Filter the live list
4 shown
🍷Dog Days FestivalCitywide hot dogs with patio energy
Welcome to Dog Days, Calgary’s first-ever hot dog festival! This two-week event celebrates classic and creative hot dogs across the city, with $1 from every festival dog ...
🤠Calgary Stampede Community Round Up
Kick off Stampede season early with a free breakfast, animal visits, wagon rides, crafts, and family activities.
🎈Village Fair at Village Square
Free afternoon fair with activities, performances, bouncy castle energy, and community-program info at Village Square.
🎨Exhibition Opening | Jonathan Forrest "Open Window"
Newzones is thrilled to announce “Open Window”, an upcoming solo exhibition of new work by Canadian contemporary colour-field painter, Jonathan Forrest. We’re excited to invite you
Coming Up Future dates we found
70 upcoming
🎉Global Running Day at Confederation Park
Celebrate Global Running Day with a relaxed 5km social run open to all paces, plus a walking group for a more leisurely evening of movement, community, and connection in one of Calgary’s most beloved parks.
🎸Balance Dance Centre's 9th Annual Year-End Recital! Villains ~ SHOW #2
Step into a fairytale world where mischief sparkles, and villains steal the spotlight! Wednesday, June 10th Glenmore Christian Academy
🎸THE STAMPEDERS …. One More Time
‘They’re on their way, to the city lights’ … and, THE predominant Canadian Rock ‘n’ Roll band of the 1970s – The Stampeders – are bringing along all their
🎸LieLow Music Fest
🚜Harvesting good vibes’n beautiful music 🎼❣️Join us at the LieLow Music Festival. Eargasmic adventures are coming to the prairies! Just a 1.15-hour drive SE from Calgary,
🍷Spruce Meadows – Triple Crown Series Weekend 2
Round 2 of the Triple Crown Series delivers more world-class show jumping alongside outdoor concerts, food vendors, and family-friendly activities across the Spruce Meadows grounds.
🎉The Calgary Reptile Expo
This is your opportunity to find your favorite local reptile, amphibian and invertebrate enthusiasts under one roof. This event is Hosted ENTIRELY by the volunteers from The
🎟️Taste of Japan - SUMMER BURGER FEST 2026
🍔 Taste of Japan – SUMMER BURGER FEST 🌞 Join us for a relaxed summer evening filled with delicious Japanese-style burgers, tasty sides, refreshing drinks, and great company! 📅 Date: Saturday, June 13 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Location: Calgary Japanese...
🍽️Rosé Soirée
Everyone's favorite pink festival is back!
🍷Ube Fest
Avenue Calgary lists Ube Fest as a June 13 festival celebrating Filipino food, music, local market vendors, and ube-flavoured treats at Historic Fire Hall No. 1.
🍽️Community Fest #1
Community Fest #1, June 14th 2026. The event will feature two stages, 8 bands, Vendors, A food truck, and activities designed for all ages.
🎸Sled Island – 2026
Each June, the five-day music and arts festival brings together a community of more than 250 bands, comedy, film and art as well as over 30,000 attendees in more
🎉Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone Panel & Signing
An in-depth conversation between Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, plus an author signing!
Show 58 more upcoming listings
🎸Okotoks Parade and Children’s Festival
We are turning the downtown into a festival of colour, creativity, and community spirit. We’d love to see floats, local businesses, community groups, dance troupes, sports
🍷Rhubarbfest 2026!
Be a part of Rhubarbfest! Enter rhubarb-themed competitions in the categories of best drink, best pie, and longest stalk. Join us in Southwood for the event of
🎸SineMa 2026 — Closing Feature: Ang Larawan
Close out SineMa 2026 with Ang Larawan, a powerful final feature that brings the festival to a striking and unforgettable finish. Join us for an evening of bold
🎸SUMMERFEST: SAM ROBERTS BAND & Odds
Parkland Summerfest is a community festival bringing people together for a fun and memorable festival in Parkland’s beautiful Park96.
🍽️THE BIG ass PICNIC AT HIGH PARK
Summer is in full swing, so we’re throwing a massive picnic at High Park on June 20th
🎉Calgary Stampeders vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders
Cheer on the Stamps as they take the field for a high-energy afternoon of football. HOW MUCH Tickets :$37.50 & up How to get tickets? Buy Online Phone: 1
🎸Parkland Summerfest
Parkland Summerfest is a community festival bringing people together for a fun and memorable festival in Parkland’s beautiful Park 96. Saturday morning the park will be a
🎸Puppet Pop Up 35 Year Celebration
Join us as WP Puppet Theatre celebrates 35 incredible years of creativity, community, and storytelling! Since 1991, Calgary has helped bring our puppets, our pop ups and festivals to
🎨The RED and WHITE COMIC & TOY EXPO
Western Canada’s longest-running “Comic Collector and Toy Expo” is back again! More than 50 Vendors that will be selling thousands of comics, toys, manga, artwork, role-playing games
🎸JazzYYC 2026 Summer Festival
For one full week of live jazz music from around the world come and join us for our annual JazzYYC Summer Festival. Performances span traditional jazz, experimental,
🎉Wordfest and Calgary Public Library Present Reading in the Wild
Wordfest and Calgary Public Library are thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Reading in the Wild, Calgary’s only outdoor read-a-thon. This event is FREE. Please RSVP
🎸Sound Atlas new Music Festival
Kick off the Summer with the joyously vibrant Sound Atlas Festival where whimsy meets the unexpected. Revel in spectacular performances that amuse and delight, and basque in
🎉Custom Cowboy Hat Bar
Come make your own custom cowboy hat with us, because the best outfits aren’t found… they’re made.
🎸Hiromi’s Sonicwonder Presented by JazzYYC
“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players.” The New York Times Over more than 20 years as a recording artist, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has
🎸Jazz YYC presents Hiromi’s Sonicwonder
Over more than 20 years as a recording artist, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process, she’
🎸Country Thunder Alberta
Enjoy three days filled with epic country music! From jaw-dropping performances to legendary moments, Country Thunder Alberta is your ticket to the hottest weekend of the summer
🎸JazzYYC presents Mark Lettieri Group
A defining voice in modern groove, guitarist Mark Lettieri—of Snarky Puppy—brings a tightly honed mix of funk, jazz fusion, and R&B. With the
🎸Mark Lettieri Group
A defining voice in modern groove, guitarist Mark Lettieri—of Snarky Puppy—brings a tightly honed mix of funk, jazz fusion, and R&B. With the
🎸JazzYYC Summer Festival – Molly Johnson
Celebrated Canadian jazz vocalist Molly Johnson takes the Studio Bell stage for what promises to be one of the festival’s most memorable evenings, with her rich, soulful tone and magnetic stage presence.
🎸Chalk The Block Art Competition and Street Festival
Montgomery’s Chalk the Block is BACK! 🖍️ Join us for a vibrant day of art, community, and summer fun at the Chalk the Block Competition & Street
🎸JazzYYC presents Co-headliners Raul Midón Elysia Biro
Two distinct voices in contemporary songwriting: Raul Midón’s solo set blends virtuosic guitar, soulful vocals, and jazz-inflected groove, while Elysia Biro’s trio pairs lyrical
🍽️Rodney's Oyster Fest 2026
Come join us on Sunday, June 28th for our Annual Oyster Festival at Rodney’s Oyster House Calgary, in support of The Mustard Seed.
🍷Rodney’s Oyster Festival
Rodney's annual Oyster Fest is back! Enjoy fresh oysters, watch the shucking competition, groove to the DJ and bid on silent auction items. Delight in fresh seafood
🎉Our First Rodeo 2026
We're thrilled to bring back our stampede event for the third year in a row. This time, we're raising money for Trellis Society.
🏍️Monster Energy Compound
Stampede’s freestyle motocross crew returns with world-class riders performing flips, tricks, and short scheduled shows.
🐕Dog Bowl
Dog Bowl brings high-energy canine performances to Stampede Park as part of the festival’s family show lineup.
🎪Stage of Wonders
Stage of Wonders is Stampede’s family-friendly variety and magic-style show stage.
🎈BMO Kids’ Zone
The BMO Kids’ Zone collects kid-focused activities and entertainment inside Stampede Park.
🛍️The Market at Calgary Stampede
The Market brings shopping and vendor browsing to Stampede Park through the July festival run.
🎸Coca-Cola Stage: Alessia Cara
Alessia Cara headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
🎉Stampede Parade Seating 2026 (with breakfast)
Join people from around the world at The Calgary West Rotary Club's annual Stampede Parade Breakfast on Friday, July 3rd, 2026
🎉2026 Calgary Stampede Parade Seats - Supporting 31st St Cyprian's Scouts
Our annual Stampede Parade Seats fundraiser supports scouting adventures for members of the 31st St Cyprian's Scout Group.
🎉Stampede Parade Seating 2026
Support the Rotary Club of Calgary Olympic and grab your seats and enjoy the best view of the Stampede Parade in 2026!
🎉Stampede Parade 2026 reserved seating
Skip the early alarm and avoid the rush by purchasing reserved seating at Knox United Church for the 2026 Calgary Stampede Parade!
🎉Calgary Stampede 2026
The Calgary Stampede returns July 3-12 with rodeo, midway, food, music, attractions, and western events across Stampede Park.
🤠Calgary Stampede Rodeo
The daily Calgary Stampede Rodeo starts at 1:30 p.m., with competitors building toward Showdown Sunday.
🎆Calgary Stampede Evening Show
The nightly Evening Show and Grandstand Show anchor Stampede evenings with arena entertainment and fireworks.
🎸Big Four Roadhouse: Logan Ryan Band
Logan Ryan Band is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
🎸Coca-Cola Stage: All Time Low
All Time Low headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
🎸Big Four Roadhouse: Colin James
Colin James is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
🎸Coca-Cola Stage: Our Lady Peace
Our Lady Peace headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
🪶Calgary Stampede Powwow
The Calgary Stampede Powwow brings dancers and drummers from across Canada and the United States to the Saddledome July 6-7.
🎸Coca-Cola Stage: Jonah Kagen
Jonah Kagen headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
🍽️Whiskey in a Teacup 2026
Join us for our 5th Annual event benefitting Little Warriors!
🎸Big Four Roadhouse: Terri Clark
Terri Clark is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
🎸Coca-Cola Stage: deadmau5
deadmau5 headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
🎸Big Four Roadhouse: The Marshall Tucker Band
The Marshall Tucker Band is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
🎸Big Four Roadhouse: Johnny Reid
Johnny Reid is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
🎸Coca-Cola Stage: Mother Mother
Mother Mother headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
🎸IRWA–AASLA Stampede Social
Saddle up for an unforgettable Stampede day! Join IRWA Chapter 48 & AASLA at Cowboys Dance Hall on Jul 9, 2026, DJ spinning the latest hits
🎉Afro Switch Festival '26
One Culture. Switch The Sound.
🎸Big Four Roadhouse: William Prince
William Prince is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
🍽️Stampede Bottled Cocktail Workshop at the Distillery
Take home your own personalized wax-sealed bottled cocktail! Ready-to-pour, enjoy the spoils of a good time for a long time.
🎸Big Four Roadhouse: Tanya Tucker
Tanya Tucker is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
🎤Stampede Concert Series: Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette performs at the Scotiabank Saddledome as part of the Stampede Concert Series presented by Uber Eats.
🛍️Alanis Morissette, Supported by QR Calgary
QR Calgary welcomes Alanis Morissette at Scotiabank Saddledome July 11, 2026 during the Calgary Stampede! Tickets go on sale to the public February 12 at 10am local time.
🎸Coca-Cola Stage: The Beaches
The Beaches headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
🎸Big Four Roadhouse: Glass Tiger
Glass Tiger is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
Keep Exploring Other ways in
After-dark browsing
Night Markets in Calgary
Evening markets, late shopping, pop-ups, and stroll-first plans that feel good after work.
Open →Couples plans
Date Night Experiences in Calgary
Concerts, dinners, immersive experiences, and nights out that are actually worth booking.
Open →Family plans
Kid-Friendly Events in Calgary
Festival days, zoo plans, markets, and public events that work when kids are in tow.
Open →Eat your way through it
Food Festivals in Calgary
Food festivals, tasting weekends, markets, pop-ups, and drink-forward events worth planning around.
Open →No-ticket plans
Free Events in Calgary
Free markets, festivals, outdoor events, gallery days, music, and public plans that still feel worthwhile.
Open →Earlier issues
Older finds live in the archive so this page stays focused on what is useful now.
Browse past issues →