Here are the events that will be happening this week in Calgary. Check out the fun and interesting events for July 2025. With the world-famous Calgary Stampede taking over the city, many events are themed around this iconic festival. 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!
Tuesday, July, 1
+Canada Day at King Eddy@ King Eddy, 438 9 Ave SE from 11am – close; Tickets: No Cover
+NMC Presents: Canada Day at Studio Bell @ Studio Bell, 850 4 Str SE from 10am – 5 pm; Tickets: Free
+120th Running of the Millarville Races@ Millarville Race Track, 306097 192 St W Millarville from 10am – 7pm; Tickets: $19.05 to $25
+Canada Day at Spruce Meadows@ Spruce Meadows, Spruce Meadows Way SW from 10am – 6pm; Tickets: $10 to $25+fees
+East Village Canada Day Street Fair@ East Village, Calgaryfrom 11am – 8pm; Free
+Diamond Valley Canada Day Celebration@ Erma Joy Brown Park, 621 3 St SW, Diamond Valley, Fireworks begin at dark; Free
+Banff Canada Day Celebrations@ Various venues, Banff. Canada Day Market from 10 am to 8 pm.
+Canada Day in Canmore@ Various Venues, Canmore. Canada Day Breakfast: 9 – 11 a.m. at Centennial Park (by donation), Canada Day Parade: Starts at 12 pm.
+Airdrie Canada Day Celebrations & Fireworks@ Various Venues, Airdrie, Parade: 10am – 12pm, AirdrieCultureFest – 11 am – 6pm @ Nose Creek Regional Park, Fireworks: 10.45pm – 11.05pm. @ Chinook Winds Regional Park
+Canada Day in Chestermere@ John Peake Park, 100 John Morris Way, Chestermere from 9am – 11pm
+St. Patrick’s Island Park Canada Day Celebrations@ St. Patrick’s Island Park, Calgary from 11am – 5pm
+Canada Day at The Confluence@ The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 AveSE; Free
+Bar U Ranch National Historic Site Canada Day@ Bar U Ranch National Historic Site, Longview from 11am – 4pm
+Strathmore Canada Day Celebrations@ Kinsman Park, Lakeside Blvd, Strathmore from 10am – 5pm; Free
+Canada Day at Municipal Building Atrium@ Municipal Building Atrium, 800 Macleod Trail SE from 11am – 5pm
+Canada Day Tours at The Confluence@ The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Tours start at 11 am & 2 pm; Free
+Heritage Park Canada Day@ Heritage Plaza , 1900, Heritage Dr SW from 9.30am – 5pm, Phone: 4032688500; Tickets: Regular Admission
+Canada Day at Calgary Central Library@800 3 St SE from 12pm -4pm; Free
+Cnada Day Tea@ Famous 5 Centre of Canadian Women, 1900, Heritage Dr from 11.30am – 3.30pm, Phone: 403.268.8500;Tickets : $24.95 – $49.95
+Okotoks Dogs Baseball Canada Day ( Fireworks)@ Seaman Stadium, Don Seaman Way, Okotoks from 7.05pm; Tickets:$10 to $30.00 per Person
+ Spruce Meadows ‘Live & Intimate’ Concerts @ Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, BRETT KISSEL at 7pm; Tickets start from $10
Wednesday, July 2
+Okotoks Dogs Baseball Canada Day ( Fireworks)@ Seaman Stadium, Don Seaman Way, Okotoks from 7.05pm, Fireworks at approx. 10:30 p.m. at Bill Robertson Park (formerly Riverside Community Park), located at 1400 North Railway Street.; Tickets:$10 to $30.00 per Person
+ Music in the Plaza @ Heritage Plaza, 1900 Heritage Dr SW from 6pm – 8pm, Phone: 4032688500; Free
+ Modest Mouse @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. NW at 8pm; Tickets:
$83 & up+fees
+ Eau Claire Plaza Opening Celebration @ Eau Claire Plaza, 200 Barclay Parade SW at 12pm; Free
Thursday, July 3
+Cassian – Commonwealth Summer Carnival @ Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10 Ave SW at 11pm; Tickets: $34.36 – $40.78
+Sneak-A-Peek – Calgary Stampede @ Calgary Stampede Grounds at 3pm; Tickets: $5 to $13
+Denim Re-Defined Sustainable Fashion Show @ Riverwalk East Village Calgary, 618 Confluence Way SE from 12pm – 1pm; Free
+Homecoming Hoedown! Free Stampede Breakfast @ Calgary Dream Centre, 4510 Macleod Trl SW from 9am – 11am, Phone: 4032435598; Free
+2025 First Flip @ Stephen Avenue Walk from 7.30am – 10.30am; Free
Friday, July 4
+Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac on Strings @ The Lantern Community Church at 9.15pm; Ticket start from $29
+Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles @ The Lantern Community Church at 7.15pm; Ticket start from $38.50
+ 2025 Stampede Parade Seating With Breakfast @ Downtown Calgary, 738 9th Ave SW from 7am – 11am; Tickets: $75+fees
+ Calgary Stampede Parade Day @ Downtown, Calgary, Phone: 403.261.0101 at 9pm; Free
+ Pancake Stacking CFContest @ CF Chinook Centre , 6455 MacLeod Trail South from 4pm – 5pm, Phone: 6472833057; Free
Saturday, July 5
+ Moxies Complimentary Stampede Pancake Breakfast @ Various Moxie Locations, Calgary, Phone: 4165584354 from 8am – 11am; Free
+ MaKami College Annual Stampede Breakfast @ MaKami College Calgary NE Campus, 1600 – 3800 Memorial Drive NE, Phone: 403-474-0772; Free
+ Shania Twain @ Scotiabank Saddledome at 7.30pm; Tickets: $79.50 & up +fees and taxes
+ Stampede Breakfast Event @ Address: CF Chinook Centre , 6455 MacLeod Trail South from 7am – 11am; Free
Sunday, July 6
+ Tim Hortons Family Day – Calgary Stampede @ Calgary Stampede, 1410 Olympic Way SE, Admission free until 11am / FREE pancake breakfast from 8 -10 a.m / FREE variety show from 8-10 a.m.
+ The Ultimate Toby Keith Tribute By Hollywood Yates @ Ranchmans, 9615 Macleod Trail S; Tickets: $20-$400
+ Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, MJ Lenderman, The Paper Kites, Noeline Hofmann, and Boy Golden @ Big Four Roadhouse, 1801 Big Four Trail SE from 4.30pm – 10.30pm; Tickets: $79
Monday, July 7
+ Cowboys VS Firefighters Charity Pole Climb @ Ranchman’s Calgary, 9615 McLeod Trail S from 6pm – 11pm; Free
Tuesday, July, 8
+ Taylor Swift Tribute Concert @ Ranchman’s Calgary, 9615 McLeod Trail S at 2pm; Tickets : $11.47
+ TELUS Canadian Championship Quarterfinal @ Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW at 7.30pm, Phone: 1-855-985-5500; Tickets: $20 & up
+ TC Energy Community Day @ Calgary Stampede, 1410 Olympic Way SE from 10am -2pm; Free
Wednesday, July 9
+ Roundup MusicFest @ Prince’s Island Park, 698 Eau Claire Ave SW from 3pm – 11pm; Tickets: General Admission: $99+fees & taxes
+ Music in the Plaza: The Rodeo Riders @ Heritage Park at 7pm; Free
+ Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – Magic & Moonlight Tour @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8pm; Tickets: $80.00 (Plus applicable taxes & fees)
+ Stampede Line Dance Bust Out 2.0 @ Ranchman’s Calgary, 9615 McLeod Trail S at 7pm; Tickets: $11.47
+ BMO Kids’ Day @ Calgary Stampede, 1410 Olympic Way SE from 8am – 10am; Tickets:
FREE entry all day for kids 12 & under | FREE entry for everyone until 10 a.m.
+16th Annual Pink Pancake Stampede Breakfast @ Southcentre Mall from 9am – 11am; Tickets : Free to attend
+Braxton Keith @ Ranchman’s Calgary, 9615 McLeod Trail S at 8pm; Tickets: $27 to $35
+Steve McQueen Band @ Ranchman’s Calgary, 9615 McLeod Trail S from 7pm – 9pm; Tickets: $22.01
Friday, July 11
+Candlelight: Punjabi Hits @ Studio Bell – Home of the National Music Centre at 8.30pm; Tickets start from $45
+Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele @ Studio Bell – Home of the National Music Centre at 6.30pm; Tickets start from $55
+ Oxford Stomp @ Prince’s Island Park Eau Claire from 3pm – 11pm; Tickets: $99 & up+fees
+ The Confluence After Hours @ The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE from 5pm -9pm; Tickets: $0-15
+ Aquinas College Free Stampede Breakfast @ Aquinas College Calgary Parking Lot , 9705 Horton Rd. SW from 10am – 2pm; Free
Saturday, July 12
+ SADDLE UP SOBER @ Ranchman’s Calgary, 9615 McLeod Trail S from 1pm – 4pm; Free
+ Njál’s Saga – Travelling Tapestry @ Scandinavian Centre, 739 20 Ave NE from 1pm – 4pm; Tickets: $10 (includes food with ticket)
Sunday, July 13
+ Njál’s Saga – Travelling Tapestry @ Scandinavian Centre, 739 20 Ave NE from 1pm – 4pm; Tickets: Free (coffee and food available for puchase)
+Yabber: A Musical Junk Tale @ Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge, 11300 Rocky Ridge Rd NW at 4pm; Tickets : $5-10, YMCA Members $5 Non-Members $10
+Collage Art at The Confluence @ The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE from 1pm – 4pm; Tickets: $20 (plus fees)\
Wednesday, July 16
+Wynonna Judd – The Greatest Hits Tour @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8pm; Tickets:
$59.50 (Plus applicable taxes & fees) & up
+Music in the Plaza: Redline Trio @ 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. at 7pm; Free
Friday, July 18
+Sis with Titilope Featuring: Riwo @ Join award-winning poet Titilope Sonuga and powerhouse vocalist Riwo, for an intimate evening of poetry and song. Engineered Air Theatre, 234 9 Ave SE at 7pm, Phone: 403-294-7455; Tickets: $52.40 – $65.00
+Yabber Presented by Mudfoot Theatre and Springboard Performance @ ContainR Art Park, 1020 2 Ave NW from 6.30pm-9pm; Free
+Yabber Presented by Mudfoot Theatre and Springboard Performance @ A celebrity, an orphan, a crone, and a cowboy collide to bring you a cautionary folk tale that will leave you snapping your fingers and tapping your toes. ContainR Art Park, 1020 2 Ave NW from 6.30pm – 9pm; Free
+Annual Bulls on the Beach @ Chestermere Recreation Centre, 201 West Chestermere Drive, Chestermere at 5pm; Tickets: $45.00 All Access | Rodeo & Cabaret – Available online only, tickets will not be sold at the gate
+Calgary Japanese Festival “Omatsuri” @ Max Bell Centre, 1001 Barlow Trail SE from 5pm – 9pm; Tickets start from $15
+Summer Sunset Social @ The Summer Sunset Social goes down on Friday, July 18. Stampede may be over, but the good times keep rolling in Capitol Hill! Tickets to this all-ages, awesome event are free! Capitol Hill Community Association, 1531 21 Ave NW from 6pm – 10pm; Free
+Candlelight: Tribute to Metallica @ Calgary Central Library at 8.30pm; Tickets start from $37
Saturday, July 19
+Calgary Japanese Festival “Omatsuri” @ Max Bell Centre, 1001 Barlow Trail SE from 10am – 5pm; Tickets start from $15
+Calgary Night Market @ Bridgeland Riverside Community Association, 917 Centre Ave NE from 5pm – 10pm; Free
+Beaulieu Flower & Artisan Market @ Lougheed House, 707 13 Ave SW from 10am – 3pm; Free
+4th Street Night Market @ Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St SW from 5pm – 10pm; Free
+Annual Classic Car Show & Shine @ Bearspaw Lions Hall, 25240 Nagway Rd from 10am -3pm; Free
+Urban Beekeeping Workshop @ The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE from 10am -12pm; Tickets: $50
+Lemonade Day Calgary @ Across Calgary, Phone: 403-453-1822 ext 103, Kids aged 5-13; Free
+Calgary Public Library’s Ultimate Summer Party @ Calgary Public Library Locations, Calgary from 11am – 4pm; Free
+Taste of Okotoks @ Downtown Okotoks, Okotoks from 11am -4pm; Tickets: Free Admission
+ “Music & Makers” Night Market @ City Hall, 400 Main St. S, Airdrie from 3pm – 9pm; Tickets: FREE
Sunday, July 20
+SB19 Simula at Wakas World Tour @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 7pm; Tickets: Varies
+Paint with Kittens @ Color Cafe, 1414 Kensington Road NW from 1pm – 3pm, Phone: 403-249-4386; Tickets: $15
+Foothills Creamery Presents: Scoop Slam 2025 @ Mount Royal University Amphitheatre, Mt Royal Circle SW at 12.30pm; Free
+The Barn Artisan Market presents… The July Market @ Shawnessy Barn, 224 Shawmeadows Rd SW from 11am – 4pm; Free
What’s Happening This July in Calgary
+Fiestaval Latino Festival @ Eau Claire Plaza, 3 St. & Riverfront Ave. S.W, July 18-20 from 11am – 11pm; Free
+Chamberfest West @ ChamberFest West brings internationally acclaimed classical musicians to perform with some of Canada’s best and together they create a unique fusion of styles and interpretations. Various Venues, Calgary, July 14 – 19; Tickets start from $15
+Ignite Creativity at Our Week 3 Summer Camp @ Pinnovate DIY Studios, 137 Mahogany Plaza SE, Phone: 4034724173, July 14 – 18, age 6-13; Tickets: $485
+2025 Shady Grove Bluegrass Music Festival @ Sundre Rodeo Grounds, 2 Ave NW, Sundre, July 18 – 20; Tickets start from $55
+Bow Valley Boot Stomp @ Cochrane & District AG Society, 43080 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane, July 18 – 19; Tickets: Weekend Pass: $127 & up
+YYC Ice Cream Fest @ Various Shops, Calgary, July 18 – August 17; Tickets: Cost of Food
+403 Market @ The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, July 19 – August 2 from 10am – 6pm; Free
+Family Fishing Weekends Alberta @ Alberta Waterbodies, July 12 – 13; Free
+ Heritage Park Summer Camps @ Heritage Park Historical Village, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Monday July 7 to Friday August 22, Phone: 403.268.8500; Tickets: $325
+ Bootleggin’ Breakfast – Calgary Stampede @ Westin Calgary, 320 – 4 Ave SW, July 8, 10 from 8am – 1pm, Phone: 403-282-1400; Tickets: From $139 per person
+ Inglewood Night Market 2025 @ 10 Ave & 10 Str SE, July 11 – September 12 from 5pm – 11pm; Free
+Calgary Wind Symphony @ Riley Park, 12 Str NW, Sundays, July 13, 27, August 10 & 24 at 2pm; Free
+ Fluor Rope Square @ Stephen Avenue, Calgary, July 5 – 12; Free
+ MEXIFEST @ Eau Claire Plaza, 200 Barclay Parade SW, July 4 – 6; Tickets: $10+fees
+ Calgary Stampede – 2025 @ Stampede Grounds, Calgary, July 4 – 13, Phone: 403.269.9822 toll free 1.800.661.1767; Tickets start from $12
+Spruce Meadows ‘Live & Intimate’ Concerts @ Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, July 5 -6 – LEON BRIDGES at 7pm; Tickets start from $89
+Summer Farm Days at Calgary Farmyard@ Calgary Farmyard, 284022 Township Road 224, Rocky View County, June 30 – August 31; Tickets start from $24.38
+ Spruce Meadows North American @ Spruce Meadows, Spruce Meadows Way SW, July 2 – 6, Phone: 403.974.4200; Tickets: $5 to $15 +fees
+ Nashville North Calgary Stampede @ Calgary Stampede, 1410 Olympic Way SE, July 3 – 13; Regular Admission
+ Calgary Stampede’s Coca-Cola Stage @ Calgary Stampede, 1410 Olympic Way SE, July 3 – 13; Regular Admission
+ Stampede Concerts at Big Four Roadhouse @ Big Four Roadhouse, 1801 Big Four Trail SE, July 3 – 13; Regular Admission
+Fleurs de Villes @ Address: BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way SE, July 3 – 13; Regular Admission
+Cowboys Music Festival @ Cowboys Park, 1220 9 Ave SW, July 3 – 13; Pass: $149.99 & up
+Badlands Music Festival @ Badland’s Tent, 725 9 Ave SW, July 3 – 13; Tickets: Varies
+Midway and a Movie @ Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, July 3-September 12, Phone: 4032688500; Tickets: $24.95 plus GST
+Captain’s Cruise – Sunset Dinner Cruise @ S.S. Moyie Dock, 1900, Heritage Dr SW, July 3, 10, 24, and 31 | Aug. 7, 14, and 28 | Sept. 4 and 11 from 6:15 – 8:15 pm; Tickets: Per Person: $109.95 plus GST
+ Sunday Afternoon Tea on the Verandah @ Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. SW, July 6 – August 31; Tickets: $24.95 to $49.95
+ Family Fun Hour: Float with Boats @ The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE from 1pm – 2pm; Tickets: $15-free
City-Wide & Multi-Day Festivals:
- July 1, 2025 – Canada Day Celebrations – at Various locations like The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland and Studio Bell – Enjoy free, family-friendly festivities including live music, an Indigenous Powwow, artisan markets, and fireworks to celebrate Canada’s birthday. (Family Friendly)
- July 4-13, 2025 – Calgary Stampede – at Stampede Park – Experience “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” with daily rodeos, a midway with rides and games, unique food, and agricultural showcases. Park admission is required, with separate tickets for the rodeo, evening show, and concerts. (Family Friendly)
- July 18-20, 2025 – Fiestaval Latino Festival – at Olympic Plaza – Immerse yourself in Latin culture at this free festival featuring hundreds of performers, authentic food vendors, and an artisan market. It’s a vibrant and lively event for all ages. (Family Friendly)
- July 18 – August 17, 2025 – YYC Ice Cream Fest – at Various Participating Cafés – Taste your way through unique ice cream creations from local shops across the city. A portion of the proceeds from each sale supports Calgary Meals on Wheels. (Family Friendly)
- July 24-27, 2025 – Calgary Folk Music Festival – at Prince’s Island Park – Relax by the river and enjoy a diverse lineup of over 70 local and international artists across seven stages. The festival is known for its laid-back atmosphere and dedicated family zone. (Family Friendly)
- July 30 – August 17, 2025 – Broadway Across Canada: Disney’s The Lion King – at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – The world-renowned, Tony Award-winning musical comes to Calgary, bringing the African savanna to life with spectacular puppetry and music. Ticket prices vary by show date and seat selection. (Family Friendly)
Stampede-Specific Events (On and Off the Park):
- July 3, 2025 – Stampede Bowl: Stampeders vs. Blue Bombers – at McMahon Stadium – Kick off the Stampede festivities with the first-ever Stampede Bowl CFL game. The event features a high-energy halftime show by Bret Michaels.
- July 4, 2025 – Calgary Stampede Parade – at Downtown Calgary – Find a spot along the downtown route to watch this iconic parade for free, featuring floats, marching bands, horses, and cultural entries. The parade officially kicks off the 10-day festival. (Family Friendly)
- July 3-13, 2025 – Cowboys Music Festival – at the Cowboys Tent, Stampede Park – This 18+ event is a legendary party spot during Stampede, hosting major international artists in a high-energy concert series. Artists like Zach Top, Macklemore, Timbaland, and Kygo are slated to perform.
- July 5, 2025 – Shania Twain Concert – at Scotiabank Saddledome – Global superstar and Canadian icon Shania Twain headlines the Saddledome for a can’t-miss concert experience during the Stampede. Tickets are sold separately from park admission.
- July 6, 2025 – Stampede Family Day – at Stampede Park – Enjoy free admission to the Stampede grounds from 8 AM to 11 AM to experience the fun of the fair. Many free pancake breakfasts also take place across the city on this day. (Family Friendly)
Other Unique Events:
- Until July 6, 2025 – Europa Super Circus – at the Big Top Tent, Deerfoot City – Experience thrilling acrobatics, daring aerial acts, and jaw-dropping stunts in a spectacular family-friendly show. This is a modern twist on the classic circus. (Family Friendly)
- July 11-13, 2025 – Calaway Comic Fest for Kids – at Calaway Park – Dress up in your favourite family-friendly costume and enjoy a superhero-themed festival included with your regular park admission. The event features character meet-and-greets and special activities. (Family Friendly)
- July 12-13, 2025 – Family Fishing Weekend – at Various Alberta Waterbodies – No fishing license is required for this weekend, making it a perfect opportunity to take the family fishing. Note that this does not apply within national parks and fishing regulations still apply. (Family Friendly)
- July 18-19, 2025 – Calgary Japanese Festival “Omatsuri” – at Max Bell Centre – Celebrate traditional and modern Japanese culture with martial arts demonstrations, food vendors, dancing, and more. “Omatsuri” is the Japanese word for a traditional festival. (Family Friendly)
- July 26, 2025 – Inglewood Sunfest – at 9th Avenue SE in Inglewood – Explore one of Calgary’s best street festivals in the historic Inglewood neighbourhood. The event is free and features live music, food trucks, local vendors, and family activities. (Family Friendly)
- July 26-27, 2025 – Pet-A-Palooza – at Eau Claire Plaza – Bring your furry friends to this massive, free outdoor pet festival. The event features vendors with pet-related products, fun activities, and treat stations for your four-legged family members. (Family Friendly)
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