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***COVID-19 Update: All festivals at least until September mid are cancelled or rescheduled. The information below does not reflect COVID-19 cancellations***
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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Online, Calgary
September 8, 2020 To December 8, 2020
Free & Ticketed Events
Wordfest™ connects Calgarians with life-changing ideas, year-round and at the 22nd annual Festival, featuring 90+ writers. Wordfest sparks lively, illuminating and meaningful conversations between Calgary’s readers and ... »
Online
November 13, 2020 To November 29, 2020
EUFF Pass $100
Extraordinary circumstances, such as those we are living in today, call for new and creative ways to experience life and the arts – and cinema is no exception. ... »
Stonegate Pub and Restaurant, 7640 Fairmount Drive Southeast, Calgary
November 19, 2020 To November 29, 2020
4032287888
$20
11 Nights of COMEDY EXTRAVAGANZAS with 6 HEADLINE Comedians per show at 11 venues and over 70 performers! »
Calgary Zoo, 1300 Zoo Rd NE, Calgary
November 20, 2020 To January 3, 2021
$14.95 to $19.95
Calgary’s brightest holiday tradition is back for its 25th year and is sure to be the most glow-tastic one yet. We’ll be glowing for seven ... »
Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW, Calgary
November 25, 2020 To November 29, 2020
$8 & up
CUFF.Docs is the perfect place for anyone with the same intrigue and interest in factual content as we have. We’ll bring guests with the films, ... »
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 111 Lake Louise Drive, Lake Louise
January 20, 2021 To January 31, 2021
Free & Ticketed Days
Set in the spectacular surroundings of Lake Louise, the Ice Magic Festival is a world class event with over 20 years of history. Watch as talented ice artists ... »
Various Venues, Banff
January 20, 2021 To January 31, 2021
FREE
The magical allure of Banff and Lake Louise is yours to discover. Alongside its world-class skiing and astounding wilderness, the essence of mountain culture comes to life ... »
Various Venues, Calgary, AB
March 9, 2021 To March 14, 2021
Varies
Breathing life into the inanimate and giving expression to the inert, the Festival of Animated Objects brings world-class artists to engage and entertain audiences of all ages ... »
Spruce Meadows, Spruce Meadows Way Southwest, Calgary
July 7, 2021 To July 11, 2021
403.974.4200
$5 & up
The ‘North American’ Tournament hosts the best show jumping athletes and horses from throughout the Americas. Come honour our Canadian Military and enjoy Shopping, Pony Rides, Face ... »
Inglewood, Calgary
July 31, 2021
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 ... »
Spruce Meadows, Spruce Meadows Way Southwest, Calgary
September 8, 2021 To September 12, 2021
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 ... »
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All Calgary Festivals
Click on the month below to go directly to the specific month’s festivals. Festivals that span two months are mentioned under the month which the festival begins.
January; February; March; April; May; June; July; August; September; October; November; December
Please verify all details from official website.
For current weekend events, see This Weekend in Calgary.
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January
1. High Performance Rodeo
The High Performance Rodeo is Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts. Encompassing theatre, music, dance, comedy and interdisciplinary art, the High Performance Rodeo is the largest event of its kind in western Canada.Details
Multiple Venues, Downtown Calgary
In January
Varies with the event.
2. BIG Winter Classic
Arts, music and local craft beer will collide at BIG Winter Classic for a four-day winter wonderland weekend that doesn’t involve getting up at 6 am and hitting the slopes. 5 stages and over 60 bands. We’ve got a festival.Details
Various Venues, Calgary
Mid January
$45 & up
February
YYC Hot Chocolate Fest
During the month of February, participating Calgary cafes and restaurants create delicious and unique signature Hot Chocolates to support Calgary Meals on Wheels.Details
Multiple Vendors in Calgary
February
Depends on your choice.
GLOW Winter Light Festival
Each night from 6:30pm to 11pm public spaces throughout the downtown core will be lit with one-of- a-kind installations, projections, theatrical experiences and interactive light art commissioned from artists, representing local, national and international talent.Details
Downtown Calgary
Family Day Weekend
Chinese New Year Carnival
Features programs and performances of traditional Dragon & Lion Dance, festival music and dance, martial art demonstration, vocal singing, folk art demonstration, festival food, games, artworks exhibition and an indoor bazaar of trade booths selling all sorts of gifts and festival items.Details
China Town, Calgary
January 18 to 26, 2020
Free
Block Heater
The Calgary Folk Music Festival presents the Block Heater, a winter music extravaganza at three live music venues on the Music Mile in the historic community of Inglewood.Details
Various Venues, Calgary
February 20 to 22, 2020
Winefest Calgary
Winefest allows the opportunity to ‘try before you buy’ within a casually refined atmosphere – every sip and sample is included in the ticket price. Wine experts are available to share their knowledge as consumers taste their way from booth to booth, suggesting tasting notes while educating the palate and senses.Details
Stampede Park BMO Centre Hall E
February 21 & 22, 2020
Family Day in Calgary
Enjoy various family festivities. Details
Various Venues
Family Day Monday in February
Free
Mid Winter Blues Fest
By Calgary Blues Music Association.Details
Various venues, Calgary
February 24 – 29, 2020
Just Acts Play Festival
Just Acts Play Festival is an annual event aimed at exploring different areas of daily life and examining how people cope with disruption and conflict. Each year a topic is chosen and writers are invited to submit plays to be included in the festival.Details
Lower Theatre at Knox United Church, Calgary
Tuesday, February 18 to Saturday, February 20, 2020
March
YYC Food Experience
For 10 days, enjoy offerings from more than 50 of Calgary’s favourite restaurants, featuring multi-course prix fixe value-priced menus, along with optional Wines of British Columbia pairings. Plus there will be one-of-a-kind chef collaborations, international chef exchanges, intimate winemaker’s dinners, brunches and other delectable culinary events. And that’s not all.Details
Downtown Calgary
February 28 to March 15, 2020
Cabane à Sucre Calgary Sugar Shack
The Calgary Maple Festival des Sucres is a highlight for the Albertan francophone community. The Calgary Maple Festival des Sucres is a unique destination where we share a tradition of Eastern Canada. The objective is to introduce the public to the rich Francophone heritage of this country, and offer everyone a memorable cultural experience in French. Details
La Cite Des Rocheuses, 4800 Richard Road SW, Calgary
Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 10 AM – 4 PM
Festival of Animated Objects
From puppet shows to film screenings, gallery exhibitions to workshops, for 4-days and nights Calgary comes alive with original creations, mythical creatures, and curious beasts, objects and gadgets, and thingamajigs beguiled by puppet-masters and artists alike to stir your imagination. Details
Held once in two years.
Varies with events.
One Act Play Festival
Calgary Region One Act Play Festival. Over four evenings, see ten one act plays from a diverse array of local artists. From drama to comedy, new work to classics, the One Act Play Festival offers something for everyone.Details
Pumphouse Theatre, Calgary
March 18-21, 2020
Artifact Small Format Film Festival
Formerly: $100 Film Festival/ Calgary’s longest running film festival, and one of only a few in the world that exhibits film exclusively on Super 8 and 16mm. Join us over three nights to celebrate film as an art form with boundary-pushing local and international short films, musical performances and visiting artist talk.Details
The Grand YYC, 608 1 St SW, Calgary
April 2 to 4, 2020
Alchemy Festival of Student Work
Annual University of Calgary student festival offers a wide range of performances, extending from staged readings by graduate level playwrights to complete one act plays by some of the world’s most respected playwrights..Details
Reeve Theatre, University of Calgary, 210 University Court NW, Calgary
March end to April
Varies
April
Artifact Small Format Film Festival
Formerly: $100 Film Festival/ Calgary’s longest running film festival, and one of only a few in the world that exhibits film exclusively on Super 8 and 16mm. Join us over three nights to celebrate film as an art form with boundary-pushing local and international short films, musical performances and visiting artist talk.Details
The Grand YYC, 608 1 St SW, Calgary
April 2 to 4, 2020
Aggie Days
Enjoy many interactive agriculture activities including cow milking, sheep shearing, livestock auctioneering, the amazing corn maze, and much more! And of course you will be able to meet a wide variety of farm animals from huge draft horse to tiny chicks that are just a few days old. Come learn where your food comes from and enjoy going to the farm yet never leave the city.Details
BMO Center, Stampede Park, Calgary
TBA
Vaisakhi Mela
Colourful Indian festival celebrating harvest.Details
Genesis Centre
7555 Falconridge Boulevard NE, Calgary
April 5, 2020
Picture this..Film Festival
Picture this…film festival (PTFF) is an award-winning disability film festival recognized around the world for bringing disability films to the general public. Details
Calgary Scope Society, 219-18 Street SE, Calgary
April 1 to 3, 2020
Calgary Underground Film Festival
See films that defy convention. Through the screening of contemporary works in various categories that include: feature, documentary, animation and shorts – we bring Calgarians a unique roster of films rarely seen in North American theatres.Details
Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW, Calgary
APRIL 20 to 26, 2020
Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo
Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo (Calgary Expo) is an annual festival of all things pop culture including comics, sci-fi, gaming, anime, and horror, fantasy, and more. Since 2006, the convention has grown to welcome over 97,000 attendees annually and one of Canada’s biggest events, ever! Calgary Expo is Canada’s largest independent pop culture convention and one of the biggest events of its kind in North America. Details
Stampede Park, 1410 Olympic Way Southeast, Calgary
April 23 to 26, 2020
YYC Taco Fiesta
A 6-day long festival celebrating possibly the greatest food on the planet – Tacos! Details
Various Restaurants, Calgary
Last held in 2018.
May
Calgary International Beer Fest
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 by sampling some of the 500+ different types of beer on site..Details
BMO Centre ; Stampede Park, 20 Round up Way, Calgary
MAY 1 & 2, 2020
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Ota Fest
Otafest is an annual conference for anime enthusiasts. We act as a creative outlet for fans, an occasion where they can show their passion and appreciation of the hobby. We are an event where fans can show off the costumes they have made, the music videos they have created, and the art they have painted and drawn. Otafest is a forum for discussion and education. We host educational panels introducing others to the basics of the Japanese language and tips on how to use computer programs to enhance music videos and CG art.Details
Telus Convention Centre, Calgary
May 15 to 17, 2020
Jane’s Walk
Jane’s Walk is a movement of free, citizen-led walking tours inspired by Jane Jacobs. The walks get people to tell stories about their communities, explore their communities, and connect with neighbours. Details
Various Venues, Calgary
May 1 to 3, 2020
Free
African Film Festival YYC
The Afrikadey! Arts & Culture Society shares the rich creative works of African cultures – from the continent and throughout the Diaspora – with Canadians of all ages and from all walks of life. In this year’s film festival, prepare to live an epic journey into the world of African cinema at it’s best! We have 4 amazing films that will captivate, enchante and thrill you. Details
Globe Theatre, 617 8 Ave SW, Calgary
Last Held 2017
Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival
Nine days of LGBTQA film and events guaranteed to provoke, challenge and entertain.Details
Central Library, 3 Street Southeast, Calgary
May 14 to 24, 2020
Airdrie Children’s Festival
The event will feature a Children’s Village play area, children’s entertainment, and inspiration stations, created to inspire kids in learning activities with the goal of exposing them to future career opportunities. Details
Serbian Fest
Experience Serbian hospitality for an entire weekend filled with fun activities for the whole family!Details
16025-243 Ave E (Range Road 294) DeWinton, DeerFoot Tr S & Dunbow Road E, Calgary
Victoria Day Long Weekend
Scotiabank Calgary Marathon
Events include Expo, 50KM Ultra , Scotiabank 42.2KM, Centaur Subaru 21.1KM, Jugo Juice 10K , Goodlife Fitness 5K Family Walk & Run and Scotiabank Kids Marathon.Details
Various Routes, Calgary
May 29 to 31, 2020
Funny Fest – Calgary Comedy Festival
Calgary Comedy Festival feature 11 days & nights of comedy, 9 venues, 70 performers, and 11 themes. Details
Multiple Venues, Calgary
May 28 to June 7, 2020
June 2020
4th Street Lilac Festival
Enjoy an array of musical talent, artisan vendors, quality entertainment and some perfect people watching. At the Lilac Festival, there is an activity made for all ages. This could mean a jump in the bouncer for the kids, discovering a great new band, choosing a perfect summer patio or searching for a trendy fashion; there is no shortage of things happening.Details
4th st SW from 13 Ave S. – Elbow Dr, Calgary
Sunday June 7, 2020 | 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Free
Calgary Ukrainian Festival
The Calgary Ukrainian Festival exists to provide to the citizens of Calgary an informative, educational and entertaining festival that celebrates all aspects of our unique and rich Ukrainian heritage.Details
Acadia Recreation Complex, 240 90 Avenue SE, Calgary
June 6 to 7, 2020
Spruce Meadows National
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 the Spruce Meadows Summer Series.he ‘National’ presented by Rolex hosts the best show jumping athletes and horses from throughout the World. Enjoy Shopping, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Face Painting, Wagon Rides, the family favourite RE/MAX Prairie Dogs from Friday to Sunday, and our city’s finest First Responders on display on Saturday and Sunday.Details
Spruce Meadows, Calgary
June 04 to 7, 2020
Parkland Summerfest
The Parkland Summerfest celebrates the beginning of summer with day packed with music, food, and things to do.Details
Park 96
14660 Parkland Blvd SE, Calgary
TBA
VegFest
VegFest Calgary will be a historic event, focused on unifying and enhancing one of the biggest cities in Canada. It will be a day-long outdoor festival, drawing inspiration from some of the most successful Vegfests in the world.Details
Millennium Park – 1220 9 Ave SW, Calgary
June
JazzYYC Summer Festival
Calgary’s Jazz festival. Details
Multiple Venues, Calgary
Mid June
Free & ticketed events.
Ignite!
Festival for Emerging Artists
The Ignite! Festival for Emerging Artists presents exciting work from new voices. Emerging artists in all fields will get the opportunity to present their work to Calgary audiences. Take in the bleeding edge of theater, music, dance and the arts as Ignite! brightens your June! Details
West Village Theatre, Calgary
June 10 – 13, 2020
Sled Island
Sled Island is an annual summer festival featuring over 250 bands plus film, comedy and art across 30+ venues in Calgary! Details
Multiple Venues, Downtown Calgary
June 24 – 28, 2020.
Free & ticketed events
July
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Calgary Stampede
Do not miss this greatest outdoor show on Earth! The festival attracts over one million visitors per year and features one of the world’s largest rodeos, a parade, midway, stage shows, concerts, agricultural competitions, chuckwagon racing and First Nations exhibitions.Details
Calgary Stampede Grounds.
July 3 to 12, 2020
Spruce Meadows North American
Closing the Spruce Meadows Summer Series, the ‘North American’ Tournament hosts the best show jumping athletes and horses from throughout the Americas. Come honour our Canadian Military and enjoy Shopping, Art Walk, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Face Painting, Wagon Rides, and the family favourite RE/MAX Prairie Dogs from Friday to Sunday. Details
Spruce Meadows, Calgary
July 04 – 08, 2018
$5.00 – $30.00
Cyclepalooza
Cyclepalooza is a community-driven, do-it-yourself bicycle festival held every summer in Calgary. Cyclepalooza brings people together through cycling for fun and transportation.Details
Multiple venues, Calgary
Mid July
Calgary Turkish Festival
Enjoy Turkish culture, food, music & more! Details
Eau Claire festival Plaza, 200 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary
Mid July
Fiestaval Calgary
Fiestaval is a free and family-oriented, multicultural arts and entertainment festival highlighting the Latin American Culture. It is an opportunity to support Calgary’s Latin community while encouraging multiculturalism among all Calgarians.Details
Calgary Olympic Plaza
July 17 to 19, 2020
Historic Calgary Week
Join us for A Chinook Country Historical Society program highlighting our cultural, institutional, industrial, architectural, sporting and military heritage. Travel North to Airdrie, West to Morley and South to Okotoks and High River to explore the contribution of these areas to our growth as a city and a province. Celebrate with us with over 60 events. Come to talks, walks, concerts, family events, museum and community visits and noon hour talks at Central United Church. Details
Multiple Venues, Calgary
Late July to August
Calgary Organ Festival
Various venues, Calgary
TBA
Calgary Folk Music Festival
An annual sound salvation that programs 75+ icons and upstarts from 16 countries on 8 stages in concerts and magical collaborative sessions. 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 US and Canada celebrate diverse traditions, deep roots and cool grooves.Details
Prince’s Island Park, Calgary
July 23 to 26, 2020
Terminus Festival
Western Canada’s only multi-day industrial/ebm/dark electro festival featuring bands from all over the world. Details
Dickens, 1000 9th Ave. SW, Calgary
July 30 to August 2, 2020
Pet-A-Palooza
West Coast’s largest outdoor pet festival. With events including: Dock Dogs Canada, “Running of the bulls” hilarious 20 ft French and English bull dog races, fly ball shows, agility demos, cool down stations, photo lounges and up to 85 of the leading pet related exhibitors. Details
Eau Claire, 200 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary
July 25 & 26, 2020
Calgary Arab Festival
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 community groups. Details
Olympic Plaza – 228 8 Ave SE, Calgary
July 25 & 26, 2020
Calgary International Blues Festival
Featuring a full week of blues that culminate in 4 days & nights of non-stop music at Shaw Millienium Park followed by the nightly Twilight Blues dance parties, this family friendly event is renowned for its great music, relaxed atmosphere and warm hospitality!Details
Shaw Millenium Park, Calgary
July 27 – August 2,2020
August
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Inglewood Sunfest
A feisty summer festival in the heart of Inglewood. We’re here to celebrate, engage, entertain, and delight. At Sunfest, there is an activity made for all ages. This could mean a jump in the bouncer for the kids, discovering a great new band, being wowed and amazed by our cool street performers, choosing a perfect summer patio or searching for a trendy fashion; there is no shortage of things happening..Details
Mainstreet Inglewood, Calgary
Saturday, August 1,2020
Free and ticketed events.
Franco Festival
Come and enjoy Franco Festival, where families and the community are brought together to celebrate our diversity. During the day, you can experience many cultures through music, dance, food, arts and crafts. Details
Murdock Park, Calgary
August 15, 2020
Free
Calgary Fringe Festival
Independent theatre and arts festival.Details
Multiple venues in Inglewood, Calgary
July 31 to August 8, 2020
Chasing Summer
Western Canada’s largest electronic music festival.Details
18+ – admission only with valid photo ID checked at the gate.
Max Bell Centre Festival Grounds
1001 Barlow Trail Southeast, Calgary
August 1 & 2, 2020
Expo Latino
Western Canada’s largest outdoor latin festival.Details
Prince’s Island Park, Calgary
August 14 to 16, 2020
Marda Gras Street Festival
This annual, fun-filled, family-friendly event attracts over 35,000 visitors from all over Calgary. The sights and sounds of New Orleans; purple, green and gold pageantry; a variety of high quality cultural performers, dance groups and musicians; outdoor activities; and a wide variety of delicious cuisine draws kids of all ages to this New Orleans themed festival.Details
Marda Loop – 33rd and 34th Avenues SW, Calgary
Sunday, August 9. 2020 | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Free
Taste of Calgary
Taste of Calgary is the city’s most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city’s food, beverages, music and other cool things. Discover Calgary’s global cuisines from a mix of unique restaurants and beverage companies. Plus get a taste of Calgary’s great musicians. And, shop at some of the most interesting marketplace vendors in the city.Details
Eau Claire, 200 Barkley Parade S.W. Calgary
August 6 to 9, 2020
Calgary Japanese Festival
Visitors to the festival will be treated to authentic Japanese customs, presentations of traditional music, dance & song, dramatic re-enactments of classic Japanese fairy tales, martial arts demonstrations, and more!Details
Max Bell Centre, 1001 Barlow Trail SE., Calgary
Saturday, August 8, 2020
Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival
As Calgary’s premier sport festivals, the Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival draws +1850 competitors, +4000 spectators and an abundance of excitement and cultural experiences. The Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival is geared towards creating an unforgettable experience. The dragon boat competition illustrates comradery, teamwork and inspiration. Details
North Glenmore Park, Calgary.
August 7 to 9, 2020
Free
Spaghetti Western Festival
The annual Spaghetti Western Festival Canada’s alt-country music festival, celebrating new directions in Country and Western music.Details
Stephen Ave Summer Stage, Calgary
Mid August
Free
Carifest Calgary
Carifest is an annual festival held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada that showcases the arts and culture of the Caribbean.Details
Shaw Millenium Park, Calgary.
August 15, 2020
Country Thunder Music Festival
Enjoy you three days filled with epic country music!Details
Prarie Winds Park, 223 Castleridge Blvd NE, Calgary
August 21 to 23, 2020
Global Fest
International fireworks festival. Fireworks, cultural performances, night market and more!Details
Elliston Park, main gate at the corner of 17th Avenue and 60th Street SE, Calgary
August 20 to 29, 2020| 06:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Calgary Korean Day Festival
The festival celebrate and showcase Korea’s unique culture to thousands of Calgarians participating in the event. The Korean Day Festival is held to preserve and promote Korea’s heritage, including exciting events such as traditional dance performances, Korean food. Come and enjoy this day at the festival, as we joyfully honor our heritage and culture here in Calgary.Details
West Hillhurst Community Association and Park,
1940 6 Ave NW, Calgary
TBA
Brewery & The Beast
A premium culinary experience that features the highest quality meats through the vision of an extraordinary line-up of chefs. Meat Fest. 18+ event – no minors permitted. Details
TBA
August 23, 2020 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Shaw Charity Classic
PGA Champions Tour – one of the two Canadian stops.Details
Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club, Calgary
August 24 – August 30, 2020
Calgary Pride
Calgary Pride Week.Details
Calgary Pride in the Park: With a rocking stage filled with amazing local and out of town talent, as well as local food trucks, beer gardens, vendors and a family zone, there’s something for everyone.
Princes Island Park
August End to Labour Day Weekend
Free and ticketed events
September, 2020
Honens Festival & Piano Competition
Experience the festival that discover and launch the careers of the world’s most promising pianists. Enjoy listening to Complete Pianists—21st century artists for 21st century audiences and other renowned musicians throughout the festival.Details
Jack Singer Concert Hall at Arts Commons, 205 8th Avenue SE, Calgary
September 10 to 13, 2020
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Calgary Highland Games
The Calgary Highland Games is one of the oldest gatherings in North America and will be celebrating 104 years since the first games, held in 1913. Organised by the Calgary United Scottish Games Association, these games have gained the reputation as being one of the most prestigious Highland events in the West. Attracting competitors and spectators from across Western Canada and the USA, you will watch some of the world’s top pipers, drummers, dancers, and heavy event athletes compete and perform.Details
Calgary Rugby Union
Labour day Weekend
BBQ on the Bow
Canada’s Oldest BBQ Festival with plenty of entertainment. In the BBQ on the Bow “Alberta Championship”, teams vie for recognition as the Grand Champion by earning the most points in all four required categories: Chicken, Pork Ribs, Pork Butt (shoulder) and Beef Brisket.Details
Montgomery Community Centre, 5003 16th Avenue NW, Calgary
Labour Day Weekend
Spruce Meadows Masters
The eyes of the world are focused on Spruce Meadows as the best athletes from the world’s top show jumping nations compete for prize money and international acclaim during the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’. Family entertainment and shopping opportunities are available for guests from Wednesday to Sunday.Details
Spruce Meadows, Calgary
September 9 to 13, 2020
Beakerhead
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 hands-on and citywide. Everyone is warmly encouraged to take part. Find yourself immersed in engineered art, international ingenuity competitions, public performances, community challenges, backyard-built contraptions, and creations of your own making.Details
Multiple Venues, Calgary
Mid September
Circle – The Traveling Food, Beer & Music Carnival
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 any other.Details
Shaw Millenium Park, Calgary
Early September
Calgary International Film Festival
The Calgary International Film Festival is a 12-day showcase of over 200 multi-genre films from Canada and over 40 other countries. Hosting gala events, screenings, award ceremonies and special presentations, CIFF changes the way visual stories are shared and experienced.Details
Multiple venues, Calgary
September 23 to October 4, 2020
October 2020
Wordfest™
Wordfest sparks lively, illuminating and meaningful conversations between Calgary’s readers and the world’s most engaging writers. Our year-round literary events culminate in a 5-day festival every October, and are programmed to inspire Calgarians to live more creative and empathetic lives. Wordfest’s trademark events include readings, workshops, panel discussions and in-school presentations from authors writing in every genre and for all ages.Details
Multiple Venues, Calgary
October
Halloween
From ghost tours to freaky flashlit night experiences navigating corn mazes to haunted houses, there are plenty of events to get spooked out during Halloween in Calgary.
Various venues, Calgary
Weekends & Last Week of October
Free & Ticketed Events
Fluid Festival
The Fluid Festival celebrates a vast vibrant spectrum of what dance can be, and serves as a space for dialogue and exchange that fosters curiosity and connection. From morning workshops and afternoon artist talks to evening main stage shows and site-specific collaborations that flow into Alberta artist showcases, and late-night performances – Fluid Festival is an inexhaustible immersive forum of new forms and brings forth new feelings for these experiences. Details
Various venues, Calgary
Late October
CPO Festival
Music Festival by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Details
Jack Singer Concert Hall. Arts Commons, Calgary
October.
$20.00 – $80.00
November & December
1. Calgary European Film Festival
Each November, the best European movies are presented for you to enjoy good entertainment and multiculturalism within the magic of cinema. All productions will be screened in their respective languages with English subtitles. Details
Eau Claire Market Cinemas, Calgary
Early to Mid November
2. Canadian Jazz Festival
JazzYYC will present an exciting mix of the best local and touring jazz artists. Details
Various Venues – Lolitas Lounge, Ironwood Stage & Grill & King Eddy
November Mid
3. CUFF Docs
International Documentary Festival.Details
Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW, Calgary
NOV 25 to 29, 2020
Marda Loop Justice Film Festival
Each year the Marda Loop Justice Film Festival (MLJFF) strives to present innovative and meaningful documentaries that encourage Calgarians to take positive action in their communities, this nation, and the world. The Marda Loop Justice Film Festival has been sharing human rights, environmental, and socially significant documentary films since 2006 .Details
Various Venues, Calgary
November 12-17, 2019, 2020 TBA
5. Zoo Lights
See the 1.5 million Christmas lights at the Calgary Zoo. Watch the amazing light display and enjoy related Christmas activities including Snow bowling, Reindeer Stables, Snowball Alley & build your own igloo and see the Ice Carving Demos. Enjoy caroling as you sip hot chocolate and visit fire pits to keep you toasty and warm.Details
Calgary Zoo.
Late November to End of December
Take a free tour of decked up Calgary downtown, enjoy Lions Festival of Lights or enjoy concerts during Canadian Pacific Holiday Train’s stop in Calgary.Details
Various Venues in and around Calgary
Mid November to Early January.
General: Free & Ticketed Events
Christmas Carols & Holiday Concerts in Calgary.
7. Christmas Markets & Fairs
Enjoy ice carving demonstrations, fire pits, and holiday entertainment while you shop for that unique gift for your loved ones.Details
Multiple Venues in and around Calgary
November & December
General: Free & Ticketed Events
8. New Years Eve in Calgary
Welcome 2021 in Calgary –Details
Various Venues in and around Calgary
December 31, 2020
Free & Ticketed Events
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?