Festival News AB - Calgary

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Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Reveals 2026 Locations and Initial Lineup

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival has announced its 2026 schedule and first round of performers, unveiling an expanded lineup that includes some of the biggest names in… Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Returns For 2025 Season With Barenaked Ladies and Jade Eagleson Among Star-Studded Lineup

The Holiday Train will return to the rails this season for its 27th cross-continent tour this November. In November, two decorated trains will make the festive journey,… Read more »

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Calgary Stampede Reveals 2026 Poster ‘When the Grass Dances’

The Calgary Stampede has revealed its 2026 poster, marking another addition to the long tradition of artwork celebrating the spirit and culture of the event known as… Read more »

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Shoresy Classic Adds Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver to Winter Tour

The Shoresy Classic is gearing up for another round of puck drops, this time heading west with a new winter schedule. The live hockey event inspired by… Read more »

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Calgary’s Historic Firehall Comes Alive With Festivals, Markets, and Performances This Fall & Winter

Calgary’s Historic Firehall No. 1 Courtyard is set for a lively transformation this fall and winter. Beginning September 27 and running through December 13, 2025, the heritage… Read more »

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Cave of Dreams: Opera Meets Cave Exploration in Subterranean Performance Experience Near Calgary

An unusual opera performance is set to take audiences beneath the surface of the Rockies later this month. Cave of Dreams, an immersive production combining choral music,… Read more »

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Alberta to Add Citizenship Status to Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards

Alberta will become the first province in Canada to display Canadian citizenship status on driver’s licences and identification cards. Legislation to authorize the change will be introduced… Read more »

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School Rankings 2025: Best High Schools in Alberta

In its latest release, the Fraser Institute unveiled the 2025 rankings for Alberta’s secondary schools, evaluating 292 institutions across various categories, including public, Catholic, independent, and charter… Read more »

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Big Rock Brewery Celebrates 40 Years with a Barn Burner Bash This Saturday

Thinking about a fun way to spend your weekend? Calgary’s Big Rock Brewery is turning 40, and they’re marking the milestone with a party loud enough to… Read more »

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Pumpkins After Dark Calgary Returns For the 5th Year with Eerie New Walk-Throughs and Lower Prices

Calgary’s favourite Halloween tradition is lighting up WinSport again this fall. From September 19 to October 31, 2025, Pumpkins After Dark is back for its fifth year,… Read more »

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Costco Members Get $30 Off Banff Sunshine Meadows Lift Tickets for High-Alpine Adventures This Summer

Costco members have a chance to experience one of Banff National Park’s most striking landscapes at a reduced cost this summer. Available at two-pack of adult full-day… Read more »

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Alberta Bets on $25B Tourism Future with Spas, and Nature Retreats

Alberta is positioning itself as Canada’s premier wellness tourism destination, with a surge of new retreats, spas, and cultural experiences set to reshape its travel landscape. Last… Read more »

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Alberta Seeks Public Input on Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park Management Plan

Alberta is inviting public feedback on the draft terms of reference for the Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park Management Plan. The online survey is open until September 16,… Read more »

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Thermal Waters: Scandinave Spa to Open First Alberta Location in Edmonton

The Scandinave Group has confirmed Edmonton as the site for its first spa in Alberta and fifth in Canada, with a scheduled opening in summer 2028. Per… Read more »

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Gipsy Gordon: Alberta Establishes Massive New Provincial Park Near Saskatchewan Border

Alberta has officially established the Gipsy-Gordon Wildland Provincial Park in the province’s northeast, expanding protected forest land by over 150,000 acres. The new park, now totalling 186,739… Read more »

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Alberta Offers Free and Discounted Admission to Historic Sites and Museums for Youth This Summer

Until September 2, 2025, Alberta’s provincial historic sites and museums will offer free admission for individuals aged 17 and under, and half-price entry for those aged 18… Read more »

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Amazon Expands Overnight Delivery Services to Calgary and Edmonton

Amazon has extended its expedited delivery services to Calgary, Edmonton, and nearby communities, offering Prime members access to faster Same-Day and new Overnight Delivery options.   This… Read more »

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Calgary’s CF Chinook Centre Aims for Guinness World Record at 65th Stampede Pancake Breakfast

CF Chinook Centre is marking the 65th anniversary of its annual Stampede Breakfast with an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the most pancakes… Read more »

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SHEIN to Host First Alberta Pop-Up at CrossIron Mills During Calgary Stampede

Online fashion retailer SHEIN will hold its first Alberta pop-up event from July 2 to 13 at CrossIron Mills, just outside Calgary. The 12-day retail activation coincides… Read more »

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10 Things to Do to Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Calgary – 2025

Through the month of June and on June 21st, there are many ways to honour, celebrate, and commemorate Indigenous Peoples and their culture. In Calgary, there are… Read more »

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Cirque Du Soleil Brings Echo to Calgary This Summer

Cirque du Soleil is set to dazzle audiences once again with its creation, “ECHO,” which will make its debut under the Big Top in Calgary this summer…. Read more »

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Foothills Creamery Brings Scoop Shop Experience Home with New Ice Cream Pack

Foothills Creamery is launching a new single-serve ice cream multi-pack, designed to resemble a miniature ice cream truck, with six individual 237 mL containers. The product will… Read more »

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Bao, BBQ, and Bizarre Desserts: What’s New at the 2025 Calgary Stampede Midway This Year

The Calgary Stampede has unveiled its 2025 Midway food lineup, featuring over 50 new dishes available from July 4–13 at Stampede Park. This year’s menu highlights a… Read more »

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Calgary Nagar Kirtan 2025: What You Need to Know About Parade Route, and Road Closures on May 10

The Nagar Kirtan parade in Calgary is set to take place on Saturday, May 10, attracting participants from all corners of the city and the province. Hosted… Read more »