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Pick festivals when you want the plan to carry itself: food, music, people-watching, and enough movement for a loose group.
festivals
Street festivals, cultural weekends, comedy runs, citywide food events, and the bigger public happenings worth planning around.
Pick festivals when you want the plan to carry itself: food, music, people-watching, and enough movement for a loose group.
Festival timing is date-sensitive. The top section stays focused on this weekend before older festival finds move into the archive.
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A free downtown Latin festival with live music, dance performances, DJs, food vendors, artisan stalls, and family-friendly cultural programming all weekend.
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Calgary's Japanese festival celebrates its 15th anniversary with cultural performances, food, vendors, and a lively Friday evening start at Max Bell Centre.
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ChamberFest West closes with a buoyant program built around Schubert's Trout Quintet, with Haydn, Prokofiev, and Widmann around it.
More than 25 Calgary cafes, restaurants, and creameries compete for YYC's Best Scoop, with a donation from each item supporting Calgary Meals on Wheels.
Fiestaval opens with Latin American food vendors, artisan market stalls, live music, professional dancers, salsa performances, and DJs downtown. The source lists it as a free, family-friendly festival day.
Day two of Fiestaval brings another full day of food vendors, dancing, music, and community celebration to Eau Claire Plaza. The listing marks admission as free.
The final day of Calgary’s Latin American celebration closes the weekend with music, dance, food vendors, and festival programming downtown. The source lists the event as free.
Continental Drifts, ChamberFest West’s fifth annual chamber music festival promises an extraordinary journey across continents and centuries, from the ancient griot traditions of West Africa to the concert halls of Vienna, from the wide open spaces of the American West to the drawing rooms of...
Rising country artist Ashley Garrett performs on the legendary King Eddy stage for the happiest time of day. Come for the brews and stay for the live tunes! Happy hour food and drink specials run from 2 pm to 6 pm at the Eddy. About Ashley Garrett:Two-time winner of Cowboy’s Music Festival’s...
$20 Early Bird Registration Classic cars, live music, vendors, Spolumbo's BBQ, Cold Garden Beer Garden, hockey shot, vendors, music
REVUP AUTOSHOW 2026 TOUR - Calgary Western Canada’s premier automotive event is back in Calgary to host this year's "Summer Stage" in the iconic Telus Convention Centre July 18th, from 1pm! Bring the whole family to see some of the best aftermarket tuner...
Inglewood Sunfest brings a daytime neighbourhood street festival to 9 Avenue SE, with the official BIA listing pointing to the 2026 event page.
Inglewood Sunfest 2026 – A Summer Celebration! Join us for a vibrant day of fun at Inglewood Sunfest, a stylish summer festival in one of Calgary’s trendiest neighborhoods. Get ready to celebrate, engage, and be entertained! Explore over 200 vendors, including artisan crafts, small...
The event will feature performances by students from several Calgary flamenco schools alongside professional artists including singer/dancer/flamencologist Silvia Temis, Francesca Canalizo, Anastassia Alexander, Daniela Crestani and Alma Viva Dance,...
The Calgary International Blues Festival main weekend runs at The Confluence with blues acts, an arts market, craft beer, and food trucks. Children 12 and under are listed as free.
A week long celebration culminates in 4 days of non-stop music on Mainstage followed by the nightly Twilight Blues Series. Food trucks, festival souvenirs, bar service, arts market. Family friendly.
Calgary’s favourite summer theatre festival is back! The Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival unfolds over nine vibrant days beginning on the Friday of the August long weekend, showcasing performers from around the world. All the acts are selected by random draw or by first come, first served...
Tango 2 Echo is Greenview Industrial’s Signature festival and this year we have expanded to two days! This street festival is unlike any other in Calgary with activations throughout our community. This festival is family and pet-friendly and we invite everyone to come discover why we mean it...
Century Downs is excited to announce the return of Libations Fest, sponsored by Born Brewing Co. & Country 105!
Experience the magic of India under one roof! Get ready to experience Calgary’s talent as they take the stage to entertain you and keep you mesmerized. Dancing, singing and music – the incredible rhythm and energy of India! Witness the elegance of Indian Fashion as models grace the...
Celebrating our 23rd year of the Tour de Bowness! Whether you’re a cycling enthusiast or a frequent market goer, there is fun for the whole family! Bike races, street performers, live music and more.
The biggest Korean cultural festival is back, including a day festival from 11 am – 6 pm and a Night Market from 6 – 10 pm. Come together to celebrate K-Culture!
Lantern Peace Festival brings together local artistry and global advocacy with a captivating lineup featuring book talks by former child soldier James Mathiang and community builder Dr. Arthur Clark, alongside insights from Rights to Learn Afghanistan Senior Director Murwarid Ziayee.
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of fun, culture, and racing at the Sinopec Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival — Calgary’s premier free water sport and cultural celebration! Hosted at North Glenmore Park, this high-energy event brings together over 1,850 paddlers, more than 4,000...
Celebrate Korean culture at Calgary Korean Day with a full day of traditional music, K-pop performances, cultural displays and delicious Korean cuisine. This festival invites all ages to experience the vibrant heritage and modern energy of Korea in the heart of the city.
Marda Gras is back!What are you most excited to see, eat, buy and do this year? Everyone’s favourite Pet Pageant returns! More artisan booths and makers! Kids Area Crafts and Activities. Bike Parking is Back! Will we see you there?
Expo Latino returns to Prince’s Island Park and this year is especially meaningful as the Hispanic Arts Society celebrates its 30th anniversary. 30 years of culture, 30 years of community, 30 years of celebrating Latin America in Canada.
The Inglewood Night Market is a modern market with locally sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods, from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques & collectibles, artisan eats & more!
Held in Calgary, Alberta, every August, When Words Collide is Canada’s largest multi-genre, writer/reader/fan/ festival. Meet artists and publishers of commercial and literary fiction, including genre, YA, children’s books, poetry, and more, from across Canada and the world.
EXPO LATINO FESTIVAL WESTERN CANADA'S LARGEST LATIN FESTIVAL Friday, August 14, 2026: 3:00 pm-1:00 am* Saturday, August 15, 2026: 11:30 am -1:00 am* Sunday, August 16, 2024: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm* *Times are subject to change FESTIVAL PASSES COST ***FREE...
In honour of the King Eddy’s 120th anniversary, NMC presents Eddy Fest, a three-day music festival from August 14-16, celebrating every chapter of the venue’s history. Eddy Fest showcases an eclectic mix of performances that represent the venue’s past and present — from blues and rock to...
Get ready to experience the flavours of the Caribbean right here in Calgary! The Taste of CARIFEST Expo will be a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture, featuring a Food Wars Competition, the highly anticipated Carifest Band Launch, and much more!
This old-fashioned, country-style fair is a full weekend of free, family-friendly fun celebrating rural life, agriculture, heritage, and community. Enjoy friendly competitions, farm animal exhibits, hands-on Make and Take activities, live demonstrations, local vendors, and live entertainment.
From Centre St. SW to Cowboys Park! Bring your family and line up along 8th Ave to catch the vibes!
Caribbean Food, Art, Music & Dance! A family-friendly event that celebrates all things Caribbean! Rain or shine – WE IN D’PARK! Hosted by Drew Atlas and featuring Jaxx from Toronto, Benjai from Trinidad and Tobago and Problem Child from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines!
Welcome to YYCFanFair, Calgary’s ultimate celebration of fandom and pop culture! Explore a vibrant marketplace filled with comics, toys, video games, and rare collectibles from local vendors. Meet talented artists and discover unique treasures that you won’t find anywhere else. Whether...
GlobalFest 2026: Calgary’s International Fireworks, Drone Show, and Cultural Festival is back with a new home, a bigger spark, and four nights of culture, flavour, and celebration at Spruce Meadows in Calgary.
After-dark browsing
Evening markets, late shopping, pop-ups, and stroll-first plans that feel good after work.
Open →Couples plans
Concerts, dinners, immersive experiences, and nights out that are actually worth booking.
Open →Family plans
Festival days, zoo plans, markets, and public events that work when kids are in tow.
Open →Eat your way through it
Food festivals, tasting weekends, markets, pop-ups, and drink-forward events worth planning around.
Open →No-ticket plans
Free markets, festivals, outdoor events, gallery days, music, and public plans that still feel worthwhile.
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