Here are the events that will be happening this week in Calgary. Check out the fun and interesting events for August 2025. Every month we spend hours searching for the best Calgary local and fun events for the whole family so that you don’t have to!
Friday, August 1
+Calgary Fringe Festival @ Various Venues in Inglewood; An unjuried theatre festival running from August 1-9; See festival guide for specific performance times and tickets.
+YYC Ice Cream Fest @ Various Participating Cafés; This festival continues until August 17; Taste unique creations from local shops with proceeds supporting Calgary Meals on Wheels. +Broadway Across Canada: Disney’s The Lion King @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium; Performances run until August 17; See website for specific showtimes and ticket prices.
Saturday, August 2
+Tour de Bowness & Bowness Street Festival @ Mainstreet Bowness; This event runs from August 2-4; Watch cycling races on Saturday/Sunday and enjoy a free street festival on Monday.
+Candlelight: Tribute to Green Day @ Calgary Central Library at 6.30pm; Tickets start from $37
+Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift @ Calgary Central Library at 8.30pm; Tickets start from $37
+Chasing Summer Festival @ The premiere outdoor dance music event in Western Canada returns to Calgary for its seventh anniversary…a new chase, a new experience…bigger and better than ever. Max Bell Centre Grounds, 1001 Barlow Trail SE from 2pm – 11pm; Tickets: Single Day: $119.95 & up+fees. Weekend: $169.99 + fees & up
+Paws & Pints @ The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE from 2pm – 10pm; Free
+Plant & Sip @ Join us for an evening of creativity, connection, and greenery! Set inside our lush greenhouse, this workshop blends hands-on planting with a relaxing social atmosphere. Blue Grass Garden Centre, 260130b Writing Creek Crescent at 4pm, Phone: (403)390-0248; Tickets: $60
+Days of Yore at Heritage Park @ Step into the past at Days of Yore — a brand-new historical experience at Heritage Park!
From Viking battles to the roar of Civil War cannons, Days of Yore brings centuries of military history to life with action-packed demonstrations, hands-on activities and interactive displays across the Park. Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW from 10am – 5pm; Tickets: $27.95 – $39.95
Sunday, August 3
+Chasing Summer Festival @ Max Bell Centre Grounds, 1001 Barlow Trail SE from 2pm – 11pm; Tickets: Single Day: $119.95 & up+fees. Weekend: $169.99 + fees & up
+Days of Yore at Heritage Park @ Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW from 10am – 5pm; Tickets: $27.95 – $39.95
+Celebrating the Music of Louis Armstrong on His Birthday @ Theatre 1308, 1308 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary from 6pm – 8pm; Tickets: $30.00
+Golden Girls The Laughs Continue @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 2pm; Tickets:
$47.25 (Plus applicable taxes & fees)
+Calgary Tyndall Fossil Discovery @ This half-day urban field trip invites participants to discover the huge variety of extraordinary, fossilized creatures in the walls of some of the buildings in inner-city Calgary. Kensington and SAIT at 1pm, Calgary, Phone: 4032832025; Tickets: By Donation
+Tango 2 Echo Fest @ This year we are bringing back Rides and Rods and the Greenview Block Party to create a big, engaging, and family-friendly festival Tango 2 Echo. Greenview Industrial, 4001 Edmonton Trail, Calgary from 10am-5pm, Phone: 403-875-5498; Free
Monday, August 4 (Heritage Day)
+Heritage Day at Heritage Park @ Heritage Park Historical Village; Celebrate Alberta’s past with special programming, live music, and historical demonstrations. Regular park admission applies.
+Tour de Bowness Street Festival @ Mainstreet Bowness; The final day of the festival features a free street fair with local vendors, entertainment, and food trucks from 10 AM to 5 PM.
+Canmore Folk Music Festival @ Centennial Park in Canmore; The final day of one of Canada’s most beloved outdoor music festivals, featuring a full day of performances. See festival website for tickets and lineup.
Tuesday, August 5
+Okotoks Dawgs Baseball Game @ Seaman Stadium in Okotoks; Cheer on the Western Canadian Baseball League’s Dawgs as they play a home game. A great family-friendly evening activity.
+Ongoing: Calgary Fringe Festival @ Various Venues in Inglewood; Catch a variety of unique and unjuried theatre shows in the evening. Check the festival guide for specific showtimes.
+Ongoing: Disney’s The Lion King @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium; Evening performances of the spectacular Broadway musical continue.
Wednesday, August 6
+Music at the Market @ Calgary Farmers’ Market West; Enjoy live music from local artists while you shop for fresh produce and artisan goods in the afternoon.
+Airdrie Farmers Market @ Jensen Park in Airdrie; A vibrant outdoor market running from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM, featuring local growers, makers, and food trucks.
+Live Music at the Ironwood @ Ironwood Stage & Grill; This iconic venue often features folk, roots, and blues artists mid-week. Check their schedule for specific performers and showtimes.
Thursday, August 7
+Canmore Mountain Market @ Elevation Place in Canmore; Browse fresh produce, local crafts, and delicious food from over 60 vendors in the Bow Valley, running from 10 AM to 6 PM.
+Shakespeare On The Go @ Various Calgary Parks; A travelling, 75-minute, family-friendly production by Theatre Calgary. Check their website for the specific park location for this evening’s performance.
+Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO5* @ Spruce Meadows; The world’s top show jumping athletes and horses begin competition for one of the most prestigious equestrian events of the year.
Friday, August 8
+Carifest Calgary – Festival Kick-Off @ Olympic Plaza; While the main parade is Saturday, the festival begins at Olympic Plaza with live music, cultural performances, and Caribbean food vendors.
+Fridays at the Farm @ Granary Road Active Learning Park; Enjoy the farmers’ market, live music, and the active learning park with extended hours for family fun.
+Ongoing: YYC Ice Cream Fest @ Various Participating Cafés; Beat the summer heat by trying a unique ice cream creation from a local shop. A portion of sales supports Calgary Meals on Wheels.
Sunday, August 10
+Marda Gras Street Festival @ Marda Loop (33rd Ave SW); Free, New Orleans-themed street festival from 10 AM to 5 PM with live music, vendors, and family activities.
+Taste of Calgary @ Downtown Calgary (Venue TBA); Sample food and drinks from local restaurants. Purchase sampling tickets on-site.
+Carifest Calgary @ Olympic Plaza; Final day of the festival celebrating Caribbean arts and culture with live music, food, and dancing.
+Broadway Across Canada: Disney’s The Lion King @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium; Final week of performances. Check for matinee and evening showtimes.
+YYC Ice Cream Fest @ Various Participating Cafés; This festival continues until August 17.
+Bearspaw Farmers Market @ Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre; A popular Sunday market running from 10 AM to 2 PM with local produce and crafts.
+Live Music on the Patio @ King Eddy; Enjoy a free, all-ages afternoon performance on the iconic King Eddy rooftop. +Cochrane Farmers Market @ Cochrane Ranche Historic Site in Cochrane; Open 10 AM to 2 PM, featuring vendors from the region.
Tuesday, August 12
+Australian Pink Floyd Show: Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8pm; Tickets: $49.99 – $79.99 (Plus applicable taxes & fees)
+Charlie Cunningham @ Charlie Cunningham is a London-born indie-folk singer-songwriter and virtuoso guitarist, acclaimed for his nylon-string and piano-driven sound. Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10 Ave SW at 7pm, Phone: 1-855-985-5500 ; Tickets: $38.75 & up
Wednesday, August 13
+Music in the Plaza: Jason Andrew Griffith @ Heritage Park from 6pm – 8pm; Free
Friday, August 15
+The Man In Black: A Tribute To Johnny Cash @ With his strikingly similar looks, baritone voice, and spot-on mannerisms, Shawn Barker’s uncanny resemblance to the original “Man In Black” revitalizes the true character and spirit of Mr. Cash himself, one of America’s greatest musical icons, for a truly one-of-a-kind show. Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW at 8pm; Tickets: $53.00 – $105.00
+CHYL @CHYL (Rachel Shi) is a trailblazing speed house producer and DJ, formerly a Columbia‑educated Wall Street analyst who left finance to pursue music. Common/UNDRGRD, 731 10 Ave SW at 10pm; Tickets: $25 & up+fees
+Everclear & The Odds @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8pm; Tickets : $79.99 (Plus applicable taxes & fees)
+Bicycle Film Festival Calgary @ Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW at 6.30pm; Tickets: $18.90
Saturday, August 16
+Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer @ Calgary Central Library at 8.30pm; Tickets start from $37.50
+Fear Around the Fire @ Campfire Tales of Terror and Gore-met S’mores Buffet. Join us for a spooky evening of local folklore, ghost stories, and mouth-watering s’mores around the campfire! Fish Creek Park, Calgary at 7pm, Phone: 587-333-4427; Tickets: $29
+Expo Latino @ Prince’s Island Park 1st Avenue And 4th Str SW from 11.30am – 1am; Free
+Easy Days Pop-Up Market @ RiverWalk Plaza, Calgary from 11am – 5pm; Free
+Artpoint Open House @ Join us on Saturday August 16 from 11:00am to 4:00pm at 625 11th Ave SW Suite 205 T2R 0E1.
We are excited to share our studios and our latest paintings with you! Artpoint Gallery and Studios Society, 625 11th Ave SW from 11am – 4pm; Free
+IndiYEAH! Fest – A Grand Celebration of Indian Independence Day @ CPA Lot 6, 311 8 St SW from 11am – 4pm; Free
+Chinatown Street Festival @ 1st St SE & 3 Ave SE from 11am -7 pm; Free
+Little Modern Market @ WinSport, 88 Canada Olympic Rd. NW from 10am – 4pm; Free
+Country Thunder Alberta @ Fort Calgary; Day 2 of the music festival with another full slate of country stars.
+GlobalFest @ Elliston Park; A third night of international fireworks, cultural pavilions, and entertainment. Gates open at 6 PM.
+Taste of Calgary @ Downtown Calgary (Venue TBA); The popular food festival continues.
+Millarville Farmers’ Market @ Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society in Millarville; A classic country market running from 9 AM to 2 PM.
+Cavalry FC Soccer Match @ ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows; Cheer on Calgary’s professional soccer team in a Canadian Premier League match.
+Inglewood Sunfest @ 9th Avenue SE in Inglewood; A free one-day street festival with vendors, food trucks, and multiple stages of live music
Sunday, August 17
+The Alice Sanctuary’s 10th Annual Live Music Fundraiser @ Vegan Street, 1413 9 Ave SE from 11am – 5pm; Free
+Sin & Gin Soiree Cabaret – ‘Retro Rockin’ the Casbah!’ @ Gulbar, 636 10 Ave SW from 7.30pm – 9.30pm, Phone: 4034023296; Tickets: $10-$20
+My First Garden @ Blue Grass Garden Centre, 260130b Writing Creek Crescent at 2pm, Phone: (403)226-0468; Tickets: $30
+The Barn Artisan Market presents…The August Market @ Shawnessy Barn, 224 Shawmeadows Rd SW from 11am -4pm, Phone: 403-452-4882;Free
Wednesday, August 20
+ Creed – Summer of ’99 Tour @ Scotiabank Saddledome at 7pm; Tickets: $96 & up
+ Movie on The Rise @ St. Patrick’s Island, 1300 Zoo Rd. NE at 5.30pm, Phone: 4034790787; Tickets: Free
+Music in the Plaza – Tom Phillips and The D.T.’s @ Heritage Park from 6pm – 8pm; Free
Thursday, August 21
+ Late Nights at Barney’s @ Barney’s Adventure Park, AB-838, Drumheller from 5pm – 8pm; Tickets: General admission for adults and children is $26.62 and season passes are available for $57.09
+ ArtPark After Hours: Beer Garden @ Celebrate the final weeks of summer with an evening of live music, cold beer, and community at cSPACE Marda Loop’s ArtPark. cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Ave SW from 6pm – 9pm; Free
+ Hot Dogs & Hot Takes on History: Colonial Calgary Was So Gay – with Kevin Allen @ The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE from 7pm – 8.30pm; Tickets : $15
Friday, August 22
+ Wild After Hours: Drag Dinner @ Calgary Zoo, 1300 Zoo Road NE from 6pm – 10pm, Phone: (403) 232-9300; Tickets: $99 + GST
+ Barley & Smoke @ Great Food, Great Drinks, Greater Purpose. Enmax Park, Calgary from 4pm–9pm; Tickets: General Admission: $125 + tax VIP: $225 + tax
Saturday, August 23
+Jordan Sandhu – Alpha Tour @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 7pm; Tickets: $73.65 & up
+ YYCFanFair @ Thornecliffe-Greenview Community Association, 5600 Centre Street N from 10am – 4pm; Free
+ Eastern Slopes Music & Arts Festival @ ridgeland-Riverside Community Association, 917 Centre Ave. NE from 12pm – 11pm; Tickets: $35 to $45
+ 4th Street Night Market @ Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St SW from 5pm – 10pm; Free
+Midway and a Movie: Jaws @ Heritage Park from 7pm, Phone: 4032688500; Tickets : $24.95 plus GST
+Annual Honda & Acura Show & Shine @ Village Honda , 7663 110th Ave NW from 12pm-4pm, Phone: 4032393900; Tickets: Free for spectators – $10 for car registration
+Concrete Dreams Block Party: Technu Music & Bleu @ Bleu Calgary, 111 7 Ave SW from 4pm – 2 am, Phone: 4039030269; Tickets: $35 – $50
+Okotoks Summer Round Up ft. Chili Cookoff @ Elizabeth Street, Downtown Okotoks from 11am – 4pm, Phone: 5878397094; Tickets: Free
+ Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac on Strings @ The Lantern Community Church at 7.15pm; Tickets start from $40.50
+ Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles @ The Lantern Community Church at 9.15pm; Tickets start from $33.50
+ Fleetwood Magic @ Fleetwood Magic Tribute Show masterfully transports audiences in sound and time through a musical journey performing Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits from the 60’s to the 80’s, authentically recreating the sound, style and mystique of Fleetwood Mac’s most iconic line-up. 254 Don Seaman Way, Okotoks at 8pm
+ Theo Von, Chelcie Lynn, & Kam Patterson – Calgary – 2 shows @ Prince’s Island Park at 2pm;
Sunday, August 24
+Calgary Wind Symphony @ Riley Park, 12 Str NW at 2pm; Free
+Brewery & The Beast @ The Food: 50+ chefs cook incredible dishes with locally sourced proteins and ingredients. Visit as many of the chefs as you like while savouring their amazing cuisine. The Confluence, 750 9th Ave SE from 2pm – 5pm; Tickets start from $149.95
+House Meets Garden Tour @ Lougheed House, 707 13 Ave SW FROM 1pm – 2.30pm; Tickets: $15 per person. Museum admission is included in your ticket price, so feel free to explore the house before or after the tour.
+By The Bridge Pop-Up Market @ Worn Studio, 915 9 Ave SE from 10.30pm – 5pm; Free
+Flavours & Finds Summer Market @ cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Ave SW from 12pm – 4pm, Phone: 4039919212; Free
Monday, August 25
+Deftones – North American Tour 2025 @ Scotiabank Saddledome at 7pm; Tickets: $71 & up
+Remembrance Every Day @ The Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Trail SW from 10.3am – 12pm, Phone: 4034102340 ext. 2613; Tickets: $17.00
Tuesday, August 26
+Candlelight: Tribute to Linkin Park @ The Lantern Community Church at 6.30pm; Tickets start from $31
Wednesday, August 27
+Summer Sing! Celebration Concert @ Emmanuel Christian Reformed Church , 3020 51 St SW from 7.30pm – 8.30pm, Phone: 403-370-3301; Tickets: Pay-what-you-can, Suggested $20
+Bats at the Weaselhead @ Listening in the dark for night-flying bats using “bat detectors” provided by the Alberta Community Bat Program. Join us to discover who is flying in your night skies! Weaselhead Flats, Calgary at 7.30pm, Phone: 4032832025; Tickets: Registration by donation
+Crave Cupcakes & CeCe’s Coffee Hillhurst Grand Opening @ Join us for the grand opening of Crave Cupcakes’ brand-new Hillhurst location. Celebrate with us and enjoy freshly baked cupcakes, sweet treats, and coffee from CeCe’s Coffee. The first 50 customers will receive a free mini cupcake! Crave Cupcakes Hillhurst, 112 18a St NW from 10am – 6pm; Free
Thursday, August 28
+Lainey Wilson: Whirlwind World Tour @ Scotiabank Saddledome at 7pm; Tickets:
Varies
+TapTalks | Sound of Fear: The Science Behind Horror Music @ Ever wondered why a single violin screech can make your hair stand on end? Or why low, rumbling bass notes can make your heart race before anything even happens on screen? Buffalo 9 Brewing Co., 2801 24a St SW from 7pm – 9.30pm, Phone: 4033899831; Tickets: $15 – $25
Friday, August 29
+The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute @ The tour’s stage set, lighting effects, instrumentation, clothing and mannerisms are identical to those presented by Gordon Lightfoot, live in concert. Audiences will learn these fascinating back stories and more of the songs written by Canada?s poet laureate in Mike Fornes? portrayal of Gordon Lightfoot Join us for dinner & drink service right at your seat! Meridian Central Station, 1420 Meridian Rd NE at 8pm; Tickets: $46 & up
+Wilco @ For 30 years, Wilco has been a pioneering force in independent music. The Chicago rock band has released 13 studio albums and won multiple Grammy Awards. They have founded their own record label, dBpm Records, and renowned Solid Sound festival. Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium at 8pm; Tickets: $45.50 & up
Saturday, August 30
+Corn Stock and Dachshund Dash @ Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, 260 Century Downs Drive, Rocky View County from 12.45pm – 5pm; Free
+How True is a True Story?: Bonnie & Clyde @ Movies “based on a true story” captivate audiences with the intrigue of history and the wonderment of how the film’s events could have transpired in real life. The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland from 6.30pm – 8.30pm; Tickets: $17
+AnARTchy Market @ BLOX Art Centre, 834 11 Ave SW from 6pm – 1am; Tickets : $12 to $15
+Crafts & Collectibles: A Collaborative Market @ Winston Heights-Mountview Community Centre, 520 27th Ave NE from 10am – 4pm, Phone: 403-831-5867; Free
+Candlelight: Featuring Mozart, Bach, and Timeless Composers @ Calgary Central Library at 6.30pm; Tickets start from $39.50
Sunday, August 31
+Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley & Stephen Marley: Traffic Jam 2025 Tour @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8pm; Tickets: $75.00 (Plus applicable taxes & fees)
+Final Drop @ Calgary’s End-of-Summer EDM Festival. Big Four building, 1801 Big Four Trail SE from 7pm – 2am; Tickets: $79.99 & up
+Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour @ Scotiabank Saddledome at 7.30pm; Tickets: $73 & up
+Free Wall YYC Launch Party @ The Confluence Historic Site & Parklands, 750 9 Ave SE from 6pm – 12am, Phone: 587-288-1406; Free
+Alberta Day at Heritage Park (Drone Show) @ Heritage Park from 10am – 10pm; Free
What’s Happening this Month in Calgary
+TOPS Pizza’s PICKLE FEST @ TOPS Pizza South, 9919 Fairmount Dr. SE, August 25 – September 21, Phone: 403-278-1511; Tickets: Free to attend
+Made in Italy @ Martha Cohen Theatre, 215 8 Ave SE, August 26 – September 21, Phone: 403.294.7440; Tickets: $49.00 -$81.00
+Calgary ReggaeFest @ The Rise, St. Patrick’s Island, August 29 – 30; Tickets: $45 to $50
+Fiesta Filipino Calgary 2025 @ Eau Claire Park, Calgary, August 29 – September 1, Friday: 3pm – 10pm, Saturday: 10am – 10pm, Sunday: 10am – 10pm; free
+So Long Summer Series @ As summer comes to a close, the west end of Downtown Calgary will come alive with a vibrant series of free, outdoor events during a special five-week So Long Summer Series. Offering a variety of free, family-friendly programming. Lot 6, 311 8 Str SW, August 29 – September 28 from 5pm – 10pm; Free
+Cirque Du Soleil’s Echo @ Stampede Park, Calgary, August 30 – October 19, Phone: 1-877-924-7783; Tickets start from $69
+Jubilations Junior: Top Gunn Barbie: Captain Ken Takes Flight @ Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 Str SW, August 30 – October 18, Phone: 403-249-7799; Tickets: $41.95-44.95
+Canmore Highland Games @ Get ready to experience Celtic culture over the course of two full days instead of one as Canmore’s Highland Games celebrates its 34th year at Canmore’s Centennial Park. Centennial Park, 5 Ave, Canmore, August 30 – 31; Tickets start from $5.63
+ The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival @ Prince’s Island Park, 698 Eau Claire Ave SW, August 22 – 24, Phone: 1-888-978-1566; Tickets start from $59
+ Calgary Ribfest @ 68 McKenzie Towne Gate SE, August 22 – 24 from 11am – 10 pm; Tickets: $5 ADMISSION
+ 2025 Mountain Wave Classic @ Canoe Meadows, Kananaskis, August 22 – 24; Tickets : Free
+ Lake Louise Moraine Lake JohnstonCanyon fromCalgary/Canmore/Banff @ 209 4 Avenue Southeast, August 21 – October 31; Tickets start from $112
+Life Chronicles: An immersive VR journey through the Earth’s history @ CF Chinook Centre at 6455 Macleod Trail, August 11 – 31; Tickets start from $24.35
+Horizon of Khufu: an immersive expedition to Ancient Egypt @ @ CF Chinook Centre at 6455 Macleod Trail, August 11 – 31; Tickets start from $24.35
+RBC Charity Classic @ Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club, 12501 14 St SW, Phone: (587) 293-4653, August 11 – 17; Tickets: $34 – $66
+GlobalFest: International Fireworks Festival @ Elliston Park, 1827 68 St SE, August 14 – 23, Phone: 14035699679; Tickets start from $12.50
+Country Thunder Alberta @ Confluence Historic Site and Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, August 15 – 17; Tickets start from $110.94
+Chicago : Teen Edition @ Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Drive NW, August 15 – 31, Tuesdays to Saturdays at 7pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm ; Tickets: $28 to $38
+Carifest 2025 @ Calgary, get ready for another spectacular Caribbean celebration of music, costumes, tradition and culture! Shaw Millenium Park, August 15 – 17; Free
+Jubilations Dinner Theatre: Top Gunn 2: A Supersonic Spoof @ Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 Str SW, August 16 – October 18, Phone: (403) 249-7799 ; Tickets : $44.95-$81.95
+Annual Priddis and Millarville Fair @ 306097 192 St W Millarville, Phone: (403)931-3411, August 16 – 17 from 9am – 4pm; Free
+Alberta Open Farm Days @ August 16-17, Various Farms, Alberta, Farm Hours; Free & Ticketed Events
+Summer Skirmish @ The Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Trail SW, August 16 – 17 from 10am – 5pm; Tickets: $7- $17
+Western Canadian Reptile Expo @ Seven Chief’s Field House, 19 Bullhead Rd, August 16 – 17 at 10am; Tickets: $10.00 – $26.00
+Art in The Garden Show and Sale @ Rosemary Bennett, 3443 Kerry Park Rd. SW from 10am – 4pm, August 16 – 17, Phone: 403-249-4814 ; Free
+Calgary Fringe Festival @ Various Venues, Calgary, August 1 – 9, Phone: (403) 451-9726; Tickets: $2 – $20
+ Disney’s The Lion King @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, July 30 – August 17 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm; Tickets: Varies by show date
+Taste of Calgary @ Taste of Calgary, the city’s premier international food and beverage festival, takes place for its 24th year. Calgary Parking Lot #6, 311 8 Str SW, July 31 – August 4; Tickets: Admission to the festival is free and includes a taste of Calgary’s best musical acts. Buy sampling tickets for $1 each right at the festival.Most items are between 2 to 8 tickets
+Calgary International Blues Festival @ The Confluence, 750 – 9th Ave SE, July 31 – August 3; Tickets start from $50
+Loud as Hell Festival @ Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds, Drumheller, August 1 – 3; Tickets: weekend tickets are $175 CAD each.
+SongStruck – Presented by the SHINE Collective @ The SHINE Collective presents “SongStruck”, an electrifying musical variety show! ATCO Performing Arts Centre, 1371 Hastings Cres SE, August 1 – 9; Tickets: $15 – $20
+Strathmore Stampede @ Strathmore Stampede Grounds, 33 Wheatland Trail, Strathmore, August 1 – 4; Tickets: $19.25 – $44.00 + fees
+BUMP Festival @ Beltine, Calgary, August 1 – 18: Free
+Bowden SunMaze @ The Bowden Sunmaze, 34530 Range Road 14, Bowden, Red Deer County, August 1 – September 15; Tickets: $7.50 to $15
+Nanton Roundup Days @ Come to Nanton for an amazing time – Fireworks, parade, duck race, rodeo and more! August 1 – 4; Various Venues, Nanton; Tickeds: Free & Ticketed
+Canmore Folk Festival @ Centennial Park, 5 Avenue, Canmore, August 2 – 4 from 9.30am– 10.45pm, Phone: 403-678-2524; Tickets start from $30
+Tour de Bowness @ Various Venues, Calgary, August 2 – 4; Tickets: Free for spectators. Register: $40 & up
+ Life Chronicles: An immersive VR journey through the Earth’s history @ CF Chinook Centre, 1st Floor, North Court, 6455 Macleod Trail from July 27 – August 31; Tickets start from $27.95
August Festivals & Events:
- August 1-9, 2025 – Calgary Fringe Festival – at Various Venues in Inglewood – Experience a unique and unjuried theatre festival featuring a wide range of performances from local and touring artists. Shows are typically ticketed individually, allowing you to build your own schedule.
- August 2-4, 2025 – Tour de Bowness & Bowness Street Festival – at Mainstreet Bowness – Watch competitive cycling races and enjoy a free street festival on Holiday Monday (Aug 4) with local vendors, entertainment, and food. It’s a beloved community tradition. (Family Friendly)
- August 8-10, 2025 – Carifest Calgary – at Olympic Plaza & Downtown – Celebrate Caribbean arts and culture with a vibrant parade of bands downtown on Saturday, followed by a festival at Olympic Plaza. Enjoy live music, dancing, and delicious Caribbean food. (Family Friendly)
- August 10, 2025 – Marda Gras Street Festival – at Marda Loop (33rd & 34th Avenues SW) – Enjoy this free, family-friendly, New Orleans-themed street festival in the heart of Marda Loop. The event features live music, dance performances, unique shopping, and local food vendors. (Family Friendly)
- August 14-23, 2025 (select nights) – GlobalFest – at Elliston Park – Witness a spectacular international fireworks competition set to music over Elliston Park. The festival also includes the OneWorld cultural pavilions, showcasing food and entertainment from around the globe. (Family Friendly)
- August 15-17, 2025 – Country Thunder Alberta – at Fort Calgary – A massive outdoor country music festival featuring some of the biggest names in the genre. See the website for the full lineup and ticket options, including single-day and weekend passes.
- August 15-18, 2025 – Taste of Calgary – at Downtown Calgary (Venue TBA, often near Eau Claire) – Sample food and drinks from a diverse mix of Calgary’s best restaurants and beverage companies. Purchase sampling tickets on-site to taste your way through the city’s culinary scene. (Family Friendly)
- August 22, 2025 – Kings of Leon Concert – at Scotiabank Saddledome – The multi-platinum selling rock band brings their “Can We Please Have Fun World Tour” to the Saddledome. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
- August 23-24, 2025 – Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival – at North Glenmore Park – Watch teams race in colourful dragon boats on the Glenmore Reservoir at this free festival. The event also features cultural entertainment, food trucks, and a kids’ play zone. (Family Friendly)
- August 30, 2025 – Expo Latino – at Prince’s Island Park – As Western Canada’s largest Latin festival, Expo Latino celebrates culture with live music, dancing, food, and artisan markets. Immerse yourself in the passion and energy of the three pillars: Music, Dance, and Culture. (Family Friendly)
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