Festival News AB - Calgary

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Johnston Canyon Trail in Banff Closed Until December 11: Here’s What Visitors Need to Know

Fall is usually a quieter time to explore Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park, once the summer crowds have thinned out. But if you were hoping to… Read more »

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Guide to Christmas & Holidays in Calgary 2026: Parades, Concerts, Events, Lights & Markets

Christmas Markets, Holiday Theatre, Christmas lights and Christmas Carols happening in Calgary during 2026 season.

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Alberta’s First Widespread Snowfall: Environment Canada Issues Yellow Warnings for Up to 25 cm Over Thanksgiving Weekend

Alberta’s first widespread snowfall of the season is moving closer, and Environment Canada has issued yellow snowfall warnings for parts of the province ahead of the Thanksgiving… Read more »

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Alberta Only Canadian Province in Top Half of North American Living Standards Ranking: Report

Seven Canadian provinces rank among the bottom 10 jurisdictions in North America for economic output per person, while Alberta is the only province to make the top… Read more »

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2027 Calgary Stampede Poster Captures the Drama of Bull Riding

The Calgary Stampede has unveiled its 2027 poster, and this year’s artwork puts viewers close to the action inside the rodeo arena. Titled Best Seat in the… Read more »

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Big Valley Jamboree Announces 2027 Headliners; Tickets Now on Sale

One of Alberta’s most popular summer music festivals has announced headliners for its 2027 edition. Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose usually sees around 90,000 music fans, and… Read more »

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King Tut Comes to Calgary in a New Immersive Exhibition – Postponed

Postponed. Instead of viewing Tutankhamun’s treasures in museum cases, Calgary visitors will soon be able to experience his story through towering projections, sound, archival photography and recreated… Read more »

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Greta Van Fleet to Headline 2027 Calgary Stampede Concert

Greta Van Fleet will bring its rock sound to Calgary next summer, with the band set to headline a Calgary Stampede concert at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The… Read more »

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West Coast Pipeline: Pacific Link Named Project of National Interest With 140,000 Jobs and $20 Billion in Annual GDP Projected

Canada and Alberta have taken another step toward developing a new West Coast oil pipeline, now officially named Pacific Link. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in Fort… Read more »

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2026 Thanksgiving Dinner & Brunch in Calgary – Restaurants Offering Dine-In, Turkey to Go, and Dinner Takeout

There is no shortage of ways to do Thanksgiving in Calgary this year. You can choose between take-away meals that are ready to eat, or just require a bit of oven heating. Or you can sit down at a restaurant and have your Thanksgiving feast served to you. There are some places in Calgary that offer both options, too.

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Alberta Wants Much Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping: Here’s What Could Change

People caught illegally dumping garbage in Alberta could soon face fines of up to $100,000 and possible jail time, while corporations could be fined as much as… Read more »

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Calgary-Edmonton High-Speed Rail Moves Forward as Alberta Seeks Private-Sector Proposals

A high-speed train travelling between downtown Calgary and downtown Edmonton in one hour and 45 minutes is moving a step closer to consideration, with Alberta preparing to… Read more »

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What to Do in Drumheller This Weekend: A County Fair, Cornhole Tournament and Free Dinosaur Museum Admission

A $15,000 cornhole tournament may not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning a fall trip to the Alberta Badlands. Add pig races, a… Read more »

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What to Know About High River’s 2026 Balloon Glow Night on September 25

Standing beneath an inflated hot-air balloon is quite different from watching one disappear across the Alberta sky. At High River’s Balloon Glow, visitors can walk among the… Read more »

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50 of the Top Calgary Events & Festivals to Attend This Fall – 2026

With Thanksgiving and Halloween fast approaching, here are 50+ Calgary events and festivals to attend this fall in the Calgary area.

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Alberta to Suspend 13-Cent Fuel Tax Starting October 1

Alberta drivers are set to see some relief at the pump this fall. Starting October 1, the province will suspend its full 13-cent-per-litre fuel tax on gasoline… Read more »

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Free Things to Do and Free Halloween Activities in Calgary in October – 2026

Here is a list of free fun things to do in October 2024 including concerts, festivals and FREE Halloween activities.

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Haunted Houses, Attractions and Ghost Walks in Calgary – 2026

Here is a list of 9 of the creepiest and scariest adventures to experience in and around Calgary this Halloween.

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Music Day in Canada Brings 60+ Artists to Stages Across the Country on September 26

More than 60 Canadian artists will take part in Music Day in Canada on Saturday, September 26, with 20-plus events connecting local stages across the country. The… Read more »

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Airdrie to Get New Health Centre With Urgent Care, Birthing and Surgical Services

Airdrie is set to get a new health centre designed to handle tens of thousands of urgent care visits, about 1,000 births and roughly 10,000 surgical procedures… Read more »

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What to See & Do at Calgary’s Free Night Light Festival This Weekend

Calgary’s cultural scene is set to dazzle as Night Light, a three-night celebration of light, art, and live performance, takes over Victoria Park starting on September 24th…. Read more »

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Larch Valley Hikes 2026: Reserve Bus Tickets Now to See Fall Colours Around Moraine Lake

As autumn unfurls its golden hues, hikers lace up for a spectacular journey through Larch Valley, nestled by the pristine Moraine Lake in Banff National Park. Known… Read more »

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Train of Terror: Canada’s Only Haunted Train Ride Near Calgary Returns For 2026 Halloween

Ride the rails of terror this Halloween! Train of Terror 2026 brings an unusually hands-on Halloween experience to Aspen Crossing, where you are not simply walking through… Read more »

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Two New Chipotle Locations Are Coming to Calgary This Month

If you’re a Chipotle fan in Calgary, you’ll soon have a couple more places to grab a meal. Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its ninth Calgary restaurant… Read more »