Calgary 
Calgary Stampede officially kicks off tomorrow with a grand parade at 9 a.m.
Credit: Calgary Stampede
The Stampede returns after two years of cancellations due to the pandemic and there are plenty of events and activities to fill the grounds with incredible energy and excitement befitting the moniker, the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth!
If you want to check out some of the entertainment at the Stampede at a reduced rate before the festival opens, then head to Stampede grounds today.
Admission is $11 for everyone and you can enjoy:
- a musical performance when the internationally-recognized Stampede Showband & Band of Outriders on the Saddledome Steps
- watch motocross athletes reach new heights as they showcase their crazy tricks.
- concert by Meghan Patrick at Nashville North stage.
- listen to JP Saxe on Coca-Cola Stage
- Dwayne Gretzky at The Big Four Roadhouse
- Wacky foods at the midway (additional cost)
Calgary Stampede Sneak Peak
What: Sneak-A-Peek is your chance to check out Stampede before it officially starts.
When: Thursday, July 7 | 5 p.m to 11 p.m.
Today’s entertainment schedule:
- The Brother Bandits — 4:45 PM @ Virgin Plus Stage
- Monster Energy Compound — 5:30 PM @ Saddledome Steps
- Heavy Horse Show — 6:00 PM @ Nutrien Western Event Centre
- Dog Bowl — 6:30 PM @ BMO Centre
- Band of Outriders — 6:50 PM @ Saddledome Steps
- Foxx Worthee — 7:30 PM @ Nashville North
- renforshort — 8:00 PM @ Coca-Cola Stage
- Band of Outriders & Stampede Showband — 8:20 PM @ Saddledome Steps
- Meghan Patrick — 9:00 PM @ Nashville North
- JP Saxe — 9:00 PM @ Coca-Cola Stage
- Dwayne Gretzky — 9:30 PM @ Virgin Plus Stage
- Foxx Worthee — 11:00 PM @ Nashville North
How much: $11
