Events

Enjoy a day of free entertainment, shopping, food trucks and patios! Inglewood is host to over 200 vendors that include artisan crafts, small businesses, community organizations and more. Where: 9th Ave SE When: July 27

Experience aerial excitement at this year’s airshow, featuring thrilling performances by The Snowbirds and the F18 Demo Team. Watch Brent Handy debut his duo performance with Todd Farell and see historic aircraft like the P40 Kittyhawk, P47 Thunderbolt, and SBD Dauntless from the Erickson Collection. Where: Springbank Airport When: July 27-28

This festival features a series of workshops and events, culminating in four days and four nights of world-class music on the Mainstage at Millennium Park, followed by the nightly Twilight Blues dance parties. Where: Millenium Park When: July 29-Aug 4

Explore Calgary’s global cuisines from various restaurants and beverage companies while discovering great musicians and artisans, entrepreneurs, and interactive activities. Where: LOT 6 – 311 8 Street SW When: Aug 1-5

Experience a mix of live and digital theatre performances at Calgary’s Fringe Festival, which features a diverse lineup of artists and encourages freedom of expression and community connection. Where: Various locations in Inglewood When: August 2-10

Discover Calgary transformed into a vibrant outdoor art gallery at the BUMP Festival. This community-led event features over 100 murals and street art projects by local, national, and international artists, turning the city into a canvas for creative expression. Where: Throughout the city When: August 3-18

Get ready for an electrifying experience at the Chasing Summer Music Festival, which will feature an impressive lineup of renowned DJs and performers, such as Illenium, deadmau5, and DJ Snake. Where: Max Bell Centre Festival Grounds When: August 3-4

Discover local flavours during Alberta on the Plate, a ten-day festival highlighting Alberta’s farm-to-table cuisine. Enjoy special menus at participating restaurants across the province featuring locally sourced ingredients, all in celebration of Alberta Local Food Week. Where: Province-wide When: August 9-18

Join the excitement at the Calgary Dragon Boat Festival, where the city comes alive with thrilling boat races and vibrant cultural performances. This event features a marketplace, food trucks, and a kids’ play zone, all set against the backdrop of dragon boat racing. Where: North Glenmore Park When: August 9-11

Experience an adults-only evening at the zoo with Wild After Hours, featuring wine and beverage tastings, interactive food stations, live music, and more. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere perfect for a night out with friends or a romantic date! Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo When: August 9

GlobalFest is an annual celebration of Calgary’s multiculturalism. It features pavilions, international food, children’s activities, and performances, topped off with a dazzling fireworks show from Spain, Brazil, Mexico, the USA, and Canada. Where: Elliston Park When: August 15-24

Come celebrate the spirit of the Caribbean at Calgary’s Carifest! Reminiscent of Carnival parties across the southern hemisphere, this vibrant parade brings music, colourful costumes, and rich cultural traditions to the heart of the city’s downtown. Where: Shaw Millennium Park When: August 16-18

Country Thunder Alberta hosts the biggest country music festival of the summer at Fort Calgary, featuring three days of live performances under the open sky. Enjoy a lineup of top artists, including Luke Combs, Hardy, Dallas Smith, Elle King, and many others, all surrounded by the world’s most enthusiastic country music fans. Where: Fort Calgary […]

Join The Military Museums for a thrilling weekend as nearly 2000 years of warfare come to life through scripted battle re-enactments and demonstrations. Experience Viking raids, medieval duels, gladiatorial combat, musketry, and cannonades. Where: 4520 Crowchild Trail SW When: August 17-18

Catch Russell Peters, Zarna Garg, Trent McClellan, and Malik Elassal on Friday, August 23. Don’t miss Tom Segura with Bobby Lee and Jessica Kirson on Saturday, August 24, and wrap up the weekend with Iliza Shlesinger, Hannah Berner, and Steven Ho on Sunday, August 25. Where: Prince’s Island Park When: August 23-25

Unleash your inner diva at a dining extravaganza featuring delicious food and fierce drag performances. Join Nada Nuff and the talented performers from HireHeelsYYC for an unforgettable night hosted by the zoo’s award-winning culinary team. Get your tickets before they sell out, here. Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo When: August 23

Brewery & the Beast offers an exceptional day of culinary delights and beverages in Calgary. Enjoy unlimited access to dishes from over 50 top chefs who cook over live fire using locally sourced proteins. The event also features a wide selection of craft beers, cocktails, ciders, wines, hard seltzers, and teas. Where: Fort Calgary When: […]

Join Calgary Pride for its annual 2SLGBTQIA+ celebration at the Calgary Pride Festival. Prince’s Island Park transforms into a vibrant space with performances, a diverse marketplace, and food vendors, creating an inclusive environment for all. Where: Prince’s Island Park When: August 31 – September 1

Calgary Culture Days celebrates the city’s arts, culture, heritage, diversity, and community spirit. Join in on 30 days filled with opportunities to discover, experience, and celebrate through a variety of events, festivals, live music, and more. Where: Throughout the city When: Sept 1-30

The Honens Festival is an annual celebration of world-class piano music, inspired by the legacy of Calgary philanthropist Esther Honens. Featuring performances by top international pianists, the festival offers a mix of one-of-a-kind collaborations and inspiring solos. Where: Venues across Calgary When: Sept 5-8

The 3rd Annual Taste of Italy Festival offers a delightful exploration of Italian cuisine with a variety of dishes and drinks. The festival also celebrates Italian culture through performances, art, and crafts, providing a comprehensive cultural experience. Where: Bridgeland Riverside Community Association When: Sept 8

In Michel Tremblay’s ode to his eccentric mother, experience the whimsical story of a woman with a passion for opera and dreams of a larger-than-life existence. This playful yet poignant play explores the deep love between mother and son, inspiring Tremblay’s celebrated career in Canadian literature. Where: Rosebud Opera House When: Sept 13-Oct 26

Discover over 200 feature and short films from around the globe at Alberta’s largest film festival, celebrating its 25th anniversary. Where: To be announced cinemas in Calgary When: Sept 19-29

Beakerhead is an event that ignites curiosity by merging science, engineering, art, and technology. This vibrant festival transforms ordinary spaces into playgrounds of interactive installations and performances. Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre When: Sept 20-22

Visit the zoo for an evening of wine and beverage tasting, interactive food stations, live music, photo booths, and other activities at this Wild After Hours adults-only event. Whether you’re admiring the animals or the lush gardens, the zoo’s vibrant atmosphere makes for a perfect night out with friends or a romantic date. Featuring a […]

Award-winning Inuk artist and activist Elisapie will perform live at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, on September 30. The show is part of a series of special events planned for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Tickets are now on sale for the concert here.   Where: Studio Bell, home of the National […]

Hosted by the Calgary Chinatown Business Improvement Area, the one-day event will feature Cultural, Merchants, Food, Performances, Family Fun, and the Hidden Gems of Chinatown.⁠ Free, pet-friendly event is fun for the whole family. 11 am-7 pm. Parade starts at noon. Get the details, here. Where: Chinatown When: Aug 17

National Music Centre is thrilled to welcome celebrated East Coast singer-songwriter Jimmy Rankin for a live concert at Studio Bell on September 6 in support of his latest release, Harvest Highway. Rankin will also be reunited with his beloved Martin D-35 acoustic guitar that’s currently on loan to National Music Centre. Jimmy Rankin is the […]

Marda Gras Calgary, the city’s longest-running street festival, is back and better than ever! This year, the beloved free, family-friendly event, in the heart of Marda Loop is set to dazzle attendees with an array of exciting activities, headlined by the fur-tastic Pet Pageant. The festival will showcase over 200 local vendors, featuring a mix […]