Calgary
Credit: Canada Tourism Commission
A guide to festivals in Calgary – includes free fun family festivals, music festivals (electronic, classic, jazz, blues, reggae, folk), food festivals, arts and science festivals, international events and more!
Contents
- Upcoming festivals from to do Canada Calgary calendar
- All Calgary Festivals (in page 2)
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Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW, Calgary
April 22, 2019 To April 28, 2019
$8 & up
Founded in 2003, CUFF is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to programming films that defy convention. Through the screening of contemporary works in various categories that include: feature, documentary, ... »
Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way Southeast, Calgary
April 25, 2019 To April 28, 2019
N/A
$20-$40
The Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo (Calgary Expo) is a four-day annual celebration of all things pop culture including comics, sci-fi, gaming, fantasy, horror and more held ... »
Various Venues, canmore
April 25, 2019 To May 5, 2019
Varies
Serving up 11 days of remarkable dining experiences this spring, the multiple award-winning Festival returns from April 25 – May 5, 2019, celebrating its 6th year in 2019. The Festival consists of daily ... »
Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW, Calgary
April 25, 2019
$13-$15
Joe Pickett (The Onion) and Nick Prueher (Late Show with David Letterman) are back with an all-new edition of the Found Footage Festival. The Found Footage Festival ... »
Capitol Hill Community Centre,1531 21 Ave NW, Calgary
April 27, 2019
(403) 289-0859
$10
Capitol Hill Community Association are hosting their first ever Craft Beer Festival featuring four of Alberta’s finest craft breweries. Join us to sample some craft beer ... »
BMO Centre, Calgary
May 3, 2019 To May 4, 2019
1-403-520-5433
$19.99 & up
The Calgary International Beerfest is a social event that celebrates the amazing beer and culinary culture in Alberta. Increase your beer knowledge and find a new favourite ... »
Various Locations, Calgary
May 3, 2019 To May 5, 2019
free
Your city. Your stories. Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, community-led walking tours inspired by Jane Jacobs. Explore your city, share stories about your ... »
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, 120 9 Ave SE, Calgary
May 17, 2019 To May 19, 2019
$10-$55
Otafest is a 3-day Japanese Cultural and Animation Festival at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre. Shop. Cosplay. Play games. Watch anime. Join a community. Even meet your ... »
16025 243 Ave E, De Winton
May 18, 2019 To May 19, 2019
$5
Experience Serbian hospitality for an entire weekend filled with fun activities for the whole family! Join the Calgary-Serbian community as they entertain, feed and wow you with ... »
High River Rodeo Grounds, Foothills No. 31
May 18, 2019 To May 19, 2019
Free & Ticketed Events
Round up your cow pokes and come-on-down to enjoy one of Canada’s most unique rodeos, plus a jam-packed roster of events including the 61st Annual Little ... »
Various Restaurants, Calgary
May 19, 2019 To May 25, 2019
Free Admission
Hosted by VegFest Calgary, YYC Vegan Week is a chance for restaurants and patrons alike to experience the rapidly growing plant-based global movement. »
The Grand, 608 1 Street Southwest, Calgary
May 20, 2019 To May 25, 2019
$25
With Steve Patterson, Jann Arden, Naomi Snieckus, James Mullinger, Eman El-Husseini, Jess Salomon, Charles Demers, Derek Seguin and more. »
Various Venues, Calgary
May 23, 2019 To May 26, 2019
Free & Ticketed events
The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is a challenging, competitive and fun event with a race designed for everyone of any level. There is a 50k Ultra, full marathon, ... »
Central Library, 3 Street Southeast, Calgary
May 24, 2019 To June 2, 2019
$10 & up
Fairy Tales Presentation Society celebrate local and national queer artists and share diverse stories based in film. As the largest queer film festival in Canada outside of ... »
Olympic Plaza, 8 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
May 25, 2019
$15.99 to $50
Water Lantern Festival is an incredible experience where thousands of family, friends, and strangers celebrate life together. Water Lantern Festival brings together individuals from all ages, backgrounds, ... »
Edgar Farms, 1465 Twp Rd 352, Red Deer County
May 27, 2019 To June 9, 2019
403-350-0659
$5.00
Our Asparagus Festival is a fun filled day packed with memorable experiences geared toward the entire family. Visit our real working asparagus farm, experience first-hand our asparagus ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
May 30, 2019 To June 9, 2019
403-228-7888
$20 & up
The 19th annual FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival, May 30 — June 9, 2019 FEATURES: 11 days & nights of comedy, 9 venues, 70 performers, and 11 themes. Non stop belly laughs with over 70 awesome comedy ... »
Acadia Recreation Complex, 240 90 Ave SE, Calgary
June 1, 2019 To June 2, 2019
$6.00 & up
The Calgary Ukrainian Festival is back for its 9th anniversary! Join us for all the amazing sights and sounds of true Ukrainian heritage, passion and culture. With ... »
4th St SW Between 13th Ave and Elbow Dr, Calgary
June 2, 2019
Free
This free one day event is the start up to Calgary’s vibrant festival season, and encourages citizens to shake off their winter blues and reintroduce themselves ... »
Spruce Meadows, Spruce Meadows Way Southwest, Calgary
June 5, 2019 To June 9, 2019
403.974.4200
$5 & up
Best athletes from the world’s top show jumping nations compete for top prize money and international acclaim during the Spruce Meadows National,the first tournament in ... »
Glenbow Museum, 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
June 7, 2019 To June 9, 2019
403.561.2765
$10-$20
Join us in celebrating and exploring the possibilities in the third act of life. Through films, talks and an art show we work to create an age-positive ... »
MacEwan Hall, Collegiate Boulevard Northwest, Calgary
June 8, 2019
403-355-5696
$30.00 & up
It’s not every day you get to Reggae! Join Calgary ReggaeFest at Riddim West!! Featuring world-class musical performers from Canada and the world, Calgary ReggaeFest is ... »
West Village Theatre, 10 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
June 12, 2019 To June 15, 2019
403.221.3708
Varies
Featuring a host of events and performances – including a Theatre Series, Animation Series, Dance Series, Interdisciplinary Series, Improv Series, Site Specific Art Tours, and Club Series IGNITE! ... »
Village Square Arena, 2623 56 St NE, Calgary
June 14, 2019 To June 16, 2019
587-353-8505
$5 to $15
Watch, dance, skate and learn from our international guests, local professionals and skaters from across North America, in Calgary one weekend only! This weekend features a Friday ... »
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 2120 16th Avenue Northeast, Calgary
June 14, 2019 To June 16, 2019
4036890974
$15-$165
Take your dancing to the next level- Something for everyone at this exciting dance festival! Over 30 hours of Workshops from National and International Instructors Evening Performances and 4 ... »
Edworthy Park, Calgary
June 15, 2019
$12 - $15
The Muslim Association of Canada is hosting its annual EidFest! Come and celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with your family and friends. Entertainment includes BBQ, bouncy castles, sumo suits, bubble ... »
Millennium Park, 1220 9 Ave SW, Calgary
June 15, 2019
Free
Get ready for Calgary’s 3rd Annual Vegan Lifestyle Festival. On September 23rd, 2017 VegFest Calgary hosted over 8000 veg and veg-curious Calgarians for an immersive vegan experience featuring ... »
Fiasco Gelato, 19 Street Southeast, Calgary
June 15, 2019
Fiasco presents Sounds of Summer, the first annual food and music festival that brings together local artists, food trucks & your favourite Alberta brews! Taking place outside ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
June 19, 2019 To June 23, 2019
Free & ticketed events
Each June, the five-day music and arts festival brings together a community of more than 250 bands, comedy, film and art as well as over 30,000 attendees in more ... »
14660 Parkland Blvd SE, Calgary
June 22, 2019
(403) 271-7516
$5 to $60
Saturday, June 22nd is a full day event with a car show and parade, fun run, disc golf and tennis tournament, Kids Zone, food trucks, and local ... »
Stampede Grounds, Calgary, AB
July 5, 2019 To July 14, 2019
Free and ticketed days.
The Calgary Stampede celebrates the people, the animals, the land, the traditions and the values that make up the unique spirit of the west. The Calgary Stampede ... »
Eau Claire, Calgary
July 5, 2019 To July 7, 2019
403.880.1562
$15-$30
Authentic all the way! Mexifest is a family-oriented, multicultural arts and entertainment festival highlighting the Mexican Culture. Who is it for? all-ages HOW MUCH Tickets : Single day – $15.00 ... »
Shaw Millennium Park, 1220 9 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
July 10, 2019
$89 & up
Roundup MusicFest will return to Calgary during Stampede week for its third year, Rock ‘n’ Roll Icon, BILLY IDOL will bring his lip-curling sneer and fist-pumping persona ... »
Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade SW
July 12, 2019 To July 14, 2019
Free
Come experience the Calgary Turkish Festival. We will display Turkish art, folk dance, music and gourmet food, where visitors will get an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and ... »
Shaw Millennium Park, 1220 9 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
July 12, 2019
$89 & up
BRYAN ADAMS will be joined by Canadian singer/songwriter and 13x JUNO Award nominee, AMANDA MARSHALL and Odds for an amazing evening of great music and entertainment! »
Calgary Olympic Plaza, 28 8 Ave SE, Calgary
July 19, 2019 To July 21, 2019
403.880.1562
FREE
Fiestaval is a free and family-oriented, multicultural arts and entertainment festival highlighting the Latin American Culture — 3 days of fun in the sun, hundreds of performers, authentic Latin ... »
Prince's Island Park, Eau Claire Avenue Southwest, Calgary
July 25, 2019 To July 28, 2019
TBA
It’s a genre-defying, continent-linking festival where fiercely independent, creative troubadours and master instrumentalists from Mauritania, Korea, New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Ethiopia, the United States and ... »
Dickens, 1000 9 Ave SW, Calgary
July 26, 2019 To July 28, 2019
TBA
The annual Terminus Festival is back for year 8! Bands from all over the world will gather in Calgary for a weekend of dark electronic, synth, industrial madness. ... »
Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade Southwest, Calgary
July 27, 2019 To July 28, 2019
250-929-7620
Free
Pet-A-Palooza™ is back and bigger than ever! This FREE family friendly event is one you cannot miss. A pawty for fido is just what your summer was ... »
Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave SE, Calgary
July 27, 2019 To July 28, 2019
Free
The Calgary Arab Festival is an annual event that aims to share Arabian culture with Calgarians, and build community relationships between the Arab community and other Calgarian ... »
Shaw Millennium Park, 1220 9 Ave SW, Calgary
July 29, 2019 To August 4, 2019
$25 & up
The 15th Annual Calgary International Blues Festival, brings you the best in Blues! A week filled with workshops, special events and concerts culminates in 4 days & nights ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
August 2, 2019 To August 10, 2019
(403) 451-9726
$10 to $15
Enjoy uncensored, unexpected, unforgettable theatre. Bringing 30+ bold theatre artists to Calgary. Fringes are uncensored, non-juried theatre festivals that are focused on creativity, performance, expression, and pushing boundaries. ... »
Centennial Park, 5 Avenue, Canmore
August 3, 2019 To August 5, 2019
403-678-2524
$30 & up
The Canmore Folk Music Festival is the longest running folk music festival in Alberta and one of its finest. Adhering to a philosophy and legacy of folk, ... »
Inglewood, Calgary
August 3, 2019
403.453.74224
Free
A feisty summer festival in the heart of Inglewood. We’re here to celebrate, engage, entertain, and delight. Seize the Sunfest! At Sunfest, there is an activity ... »
Max Bell Centre Grounds, 1001 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary,
August 3, 2019 To August 4, 2019
$149.95 & up
The Chainsmokers, Steve Aoki, W&W, and Slushii, Above & Beyond, Alesso, KSHMR, and Matoma, Infected, Mushroom, K?D, Slynk, CID, Kris Kaiden, and Khanvict, Vanic, Jonas Blue, ... »
Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary
August 8, 2019 To August 11, 2019
403.880.1562
Free
Taste of Calgary™, the city’s premier international food and beverage festival, takes place for its 23rd year. Taste of Calgary is the city’s most appetizing ... »
Aspen Crossing, Mossleigh
August 9, 2019 To August 10, 2019
1-866-440-3500 or 403-534-2129
TBA
There is a stellar line up for this year’s SAMF to benefit STARS® Air Ambulance. With over 25+ talented local musicians and bands graciously participating to help ... »
North Glenmore Park, 7305 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary
August 9, 2019 To August 11, 2019
Free
Stemmed by a 2000-year-old Chinese legend, Dragon Boat Racing is still very active and remains a tradition to this day. As Calgary’s premier sports festivals, the ... »
West Hillhurst Community Association and Park, 1940 6 Ave NW, Calgary
August 10, 2019
Free
The Calgary Korean Association cordially invites you to the 15th Annual Korean Day Festival. It will celebrate and showcase Korea’s unique culture to thousands of Calgarians ... »
Max Bell Centre, 1001 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary
August 10, 2019
$3 to $7
“Omatsuri” is the Japanese term for a “traditional festival”. Visitors to the festival will be treated to authentic Japanese customs, presentations of traditional music, dance & song, ... »
Marda Loop, 33rd Ave SW, Calgary
August 11, 2019
(403) 685-5667
Free
This free, fun-filled, family-friendly festival is not to be missed! On Sunday, August 12, 2018, the streets of Marda Loop will come alive for the 34th time with this ... »
Elliston Park, 1827 68 St. S.E., Calgary
August 15, 2019 To August 24, 2019
403-569-9679
$6 & up
International Fireworks Festival will illuminate the sky with a symphony of pyrotechnics and music, coming together as an artistic display of light and sound. OneWorld Festival will ... »
Bonnyville Rodeo Grounds, 4201 55 St, Bonnyville
August 15, 2019 To August 18, 2019
$25 & up
Come rock out to concerts by Default & Tim Hicks, enjoy racing categories such as rockcrawlers, quads, moto-cross, demolition and more, and if you’re feeling athletic, join ... »
Prairie Winds Park, 223 Castleridge Blvd NE, Calgary
August 16, 2019 To August 18, 2019
$75 & up
Jason Aldean, Jake Owen, Miranda Lambert with Pistol Annies, Terri Clark, Lauren Alaina, Jordan Davis, Roos & Boots with Collin Raye, Aaron Tippin & Sammy Kershaw, Jimmie Allen, Meghan ... »
Shaw Millennium Park, 1220 9 Ave SW, Calgary
August 17, 2019
Free
Carifest Calgary is an annual cultural festival which highlights the rich cultural diversity in the West Indies. Carifest celebrates the fusion of the Caribbean’s varied cultural ... »
Various Farms, Alberta
August 17, 2019 To August 18, 2019
Free & Ticketed Events
Alberta Open Farm Days is about farmers and ranchers inviting their urban and rural neighbours to stop in for a visit to share stories, see demonstrations, and ... »
Olympic Plaza, 8 Ave SE, Calgary
August 17, 2019
403-668-0299
Free
FFC is a celebration of many diverse Francophone cultures (Africa, North- America, South-America, and Europe) through dance, music, food, arts & crafts. »
Venue TBA
August 23, 2019 To August 25, 2019
FREE
Enjoy BEST in ribs, chicken and pulled pork. »
Various Venues, Calgary
August 23, 2019 To September 2, 2019
Free & Ticketed Events
ATB Financial presents this year’s Calgary Pride 28th Annual Festival happening August 23 to September 2, 2019 The 2019 Calgary Pride Parade and Pride in the Park events will take ... »
Fort Calgary, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
August 25, 2019
Brewery & The Beast is a premium culinary experience that features the highest quality meats through the vision of an extraordinary line-up of chefs. Only the finest ... »
Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club, 12501 14 St SW, Calgary
August 28, 2019 To September 1, 2019
(587) 293-4653
Free & Ticketed Days
The Shaw Charity Classic will host some of the greatest names in the game of golf in Calgary at the Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club,August 28 – ... »
Montgomery Community Centre, 5003 16th Avenue NW, Calgary
August 31, 2019 To September 1, 2019
FREE
27th Annual BBQ on the Bow Festival Canada’s Oldest BBQ Festival with plenty of entertainment. BBQ on the Bow is an annually occurring Kansas City BBQ ... »
Spruce Meadows, Spruce Meadows Way Southwest, Calgary
September 4, 2019 To September 8, 2019
403.974.4200
$5 & up
Best athletes from the world’s top show jumping nations compete for top prize money and international acclaim during the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’. Family entertainment and shopping ... »
Shaw Millennium Park, 1220 9 Ave SW, Calgary
September 13, 2019 To September 14, 2019
$0 - $35
From the imaginations of BassBus, YYCFoodTrucks & Village Brewery, a travelling carnival of local food, beer, music, art and performers will come together for a celebration unlike ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
September 18, 2019 To September 22, 2019
(587) 351-7787
Free - $80.00 +
It’s a time and place where engineers show their creative sides, and artists get technical, where science hits the street, and everyone gets ingenious. Beakerhead is ... »
Kamp Kiwanis, Range Road 42, Calgary
September 21, 2019 To September 22, 2019
Free
Apple-themed family fun with apple baking, archery, arts and crafts, bouncy castle, face painting, games, farmers market, live entertainment, silent auction & more! Net revenue to support ... »
Various Venues, Calgary
November 20, 2019 To November 24, 2019
Free & Ticketed events
Football fans are invited to “Experience the Energy” of the 2019 Grey Cup Festival presented by Shaw, this November in Calgary. The 2019 Grey Cup Festival launches on the ... »
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Most of these events are for last year and NOT 2017. Please correct your dates.
Most organizers have not yet announced 2017 dates. We have updated what is announced till now.
This list should include Vegfest 🙂
September 23, 2017!
Great information on each festival.
I am brand new in the food truck business and I wish to know how to connect to rent a space in some of these festivals.
Kindest Regards,
Mariam
Hi, Contact the organizers directly – navigate to individual websites and connect using “contact us” page. You can ask yycfoodtrucks.com for help.
Attending Screamfest for the first time this year! Excited! Any things to look out for?