WHERE CALENDAR OF SUMMER EVENTS

JULY

Badlands Music Festival

The Badlands Music Festival returns! Find great music from a wide range of artists throughout the concert series. This year’s headliners include The Chainsmokers, Don Toliver, and Marc Rebillet. Where: 840 – 9 Ave When: July 7 – 17

Calgary Stampede

The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth! Celebrate western heritage with 10 days of rodeo, midway, trade show, concerts, celebrations, agricultural showcases, and so much more. Concerts include Blake Shelton, Meghan Patrick, the Relkaws, and many more. Where: Stampede Park When: July 8 – 17

Hamilton on Tour

The story of America then, told by America now, featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway. Don’t miss this revolutionary moment in theatre! It’s won Tony, Grammy, and Oliver Awards as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and a special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: July 12 – 31

The Roundup Music Festival

World class entertainment in a first class outdoor festival. Proceeds support the Calgary Military Family Resource Centre. This year’s lineup includes The Offspring, Young the Giant, and The Strumbellas. Where: Shaw Millennium Park When: July 13

Oxford Stomp Music Festival

Calgary’s longest running corporate event, and one of Calgary’s most anticipated outdoor music festivals. Proceeds support the Calgary Military Family Resource Centre. This year’s lineup includes The Black Crowes, Our Lady Peace, Serena Ryder, and Kyle McKearney. Where: Shaw Millennium Park When: July 15

Locked Zoo

An escape experience with a twist! Find clues throughout the zoo and solve puzzles. Themed dinner boxes and adult beverages available for purchase. Pre-order a delicious dinner box and grab a bevy! Where: Wilder Institute/ Calgary Zoo When: July 20 & Sept 10

Calgary Folk Music Festival

Four day family friendly culture and music extravaganza! Over 70 artists, collaborations, food vendors, arts market, beer gardens, and so much more. This year’s lineup includes Allison Russell, Matt Anderson, and The Wood Brothers. Where: Prince’s Island Park When: July 21 – 24

Afro-Caribbean Food Festival

A Celebration of the Caribbean, African, and everything in between through food, music, and culture. Sample excellent foods, shop at the vendor’s market, and enter the raffle for some great prizes. Where: St. Patrick’s Island Park When: July 23

Marda Loop Made Outdoor Market

Outdoor community market featuring local artisans, food trucks, businesses, and more. Over 80 exhibits. Something for everyone. Pet friendly and free admission. Where: Marda Loop Community Association When: July 23

Calgary International Blues Festival

A week of workshops, concerts, and special events culminates in 4 days and nights of non-stop music, followed by Twilight Blues dance parties. World class music, arts market, local food trucks, and beverages by Last Best Brewery & Distillery. This year’s artists include Joe Louis Walker, Trudy Lynn, Lurrie Bell, and Janiva Magness. Where: Shaw Millennium Park When: July 25 – 31

Zoonights

Enjoy your favourite animals at the zoo a little longer. Pre-order a Bento box and grab an adult bevy. Make it a date night or bring the family. Where: Wilder Institute/ Calgary Zoo When: July 29 – 30

Calgary Fringe Festival

Professional, uncensored, nonjuried theatre festival offering a hybrid experience between live and digital performances. Discover a collaborative sharing of stories and expressions. Where: Throughout the city and online When: July 29 – Aug 6

Inglewood Sunfest

A stylish summer festival in the heart of Inglewood. Something for everyone including bands, street performers, vendors, delicious food on sunny patios, kids zone, show & shine classic cars, and live entertainment. Where: Mainstreet Inglewood When: July 30

Chasing Summer Music Festival

Outdoor music festival showcasing the best Canadian and international electronic music performers. Lineup includes Loud Luxury, Martin Garrix, Kaskade, Malaa, Mija, and DJ Diesel. Where: Max Bell Centre Festival Grounds When: July 30 – 31

BUMP Festival

Annual festival celebrating art, music, and community. See artists paint new murals to decorate neighbourhoods around the city. This year’s celebration includes the installation of the tallest mural in the world from internationally renowned German artist DAIM. Festival also includes roadworks painting, live music, kick-off party, Graffiti Jam & Movie in the Park, closing Alley Party, and more. Where: Beltline When: Aug 1 – 28

AUGUST

Taste of Calgary

Calgary’s best outdoor food and beverage festival samples the city’s best food, beverages, music, and other cool things. Sampling tickets, interesting marketplace vendors, and global cuisine. Free admission includes all musical acts. Where: Downtown, 311 – 8 Street SW When: Aug 4 – 7

Calgary ReggaeFest

Award-winning, family-friendly festival focused on promoting reggae music and the energy of the Caribbean. Outdoor concerts, feature Canadian and guest musicians. Beer, handmade arts and crafts, traditional food, and kids area. Where: Prairie Winds Park When: Aug 11 – 13

Corks for Conservation

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and local vendors have teamed up for an evening of wine tasting, food pairings, classical music, and activities. Enjoy the zoo with wine at twilight at this 18+ event. Where: Wilder Institute/ Calgary Zoo When: Aug 12

Marda Gras Street Festival

The longest running street festival in Calgary! See street performers and enjoy a full lineup of music, dance, and magic shows. Local businesses and artisans showcase their services in an outdoor market. Annual pet pageant with proceeds going to local charity. Where: Marda Loop When: Aug 14

Chinatown Street Festival

Returning after a two-year hiatus! Discover the culture of Calgary’s Chinatown. Free events with something for everyone including live performances, cultural tents, vendors, food, and kids zone. Where: Chinatown When: Aug 20

Country Thunder

For over 23 years, Country Thunder Music Festivals has brought fans the best artists country music has to offer. This year’s star studded lineup is no exception. Headliners include Florida Georgia Line, Mackenzie Porter, High Valley, and Laci Kaye Booth. Where: Prairie Winds Park When: Aug 19 – 21

GlobalFest

Annual celebration of Calgary’s multi-cultural communities. Pavilions, performances, international food, children’s programming, and fireworks. This year’s 20th Anniversary celebration event will showcase presentations produced by world-class pyro artists. Where: Elliston Park When: Aug 18 – 27

Monster Jam Calgary

The most exciting monster truck rally is coming to the Stampede Grandstand for two days. Combining an old-school dirt-track race with a freestyle stunt competition, the Monster Jam is the best of both worlds for monster truck fans. Where: Stampede Grandstand When: Aug 20 – 21

Calgary Medieval Faire

A weekend of epic excitement and treasures from throughout the realm. Vendors, interactive displays, magic, music, tales, costumes, and performances both weird and wonderful. Where: Wild Wild West Event Centre When: Aug 26 – 28

Calgary Pride

Celebrate love with Alberta’s longest running Pride Festival. Events throughout the city including a Pride Run, evening entertainment, family-friendly events, themed food and drinks, festival weekend in Prince’s Island Park, and the annual Pride Parade downtown. Where: Citywide When: Aug 26 – Sept 5

SEPTEMBER

Zen Garden Music Festival

End of summer celebration of house, tech-house, disco, hip-hop, soul, and bass music. Featured artists include Doc Martin, Mark Farina, Smalltown DJs, Vinyl Ritchie, and more with 2 garden dance floors. Where: Waterfront Park When: Sept 17

ZooLaLa

A party with a purpose. First ever ZooLaLa event. This luxurious, adults only, evening event supports the conservation efforts of the Wilder Institute/ Calgary Zoo, both locally and internationally. Live entertainment, food samples, libations, and a behind the scenes look at the zoo. Where: Wilder Institute/ Calgary Zoo When: Sept 17

Come from Away

This award-winning touring production tells the stories of a small Newfoundland community hosting thousands of strangers when planes landed on September 11. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Sept 6 – 11

Canadian Country Music Week

Since 1977, Canadian Country Music Week has increased exposure for Canadian country artists with a music festival, songwriters series, talent showcases, and CCMA Awards. Where: Scotiabank Saddledome When: Sept 8 – 11

Calgary International Film Festival

Showcasing over 175 multigenre feature and short films from Canada and around the world. Industry Week, virtual cinema, and more. Where: Globe Cinema, Eau Clarie Cinema, Contemporary Calgary When: Sept 22 – Oct 2

Beakerhead Festival

Discover the crossroads of art, science, and engineering with awe inspiring and truly bizarre displays that delight, surprise, and entertain. Where: St. George’s Drive NE & Century Gardens When: Sept 23 – 25