Fun Things to Do in Calgary – Calgary Events for July 2026

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Here are the events that will be happening this week in Calgary. Check out the fun and interesting events for July 2026. 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!

Wednesday, July 1 – Canada Day

• Canada Day at Prince’s Island Park @ Prince’s Island Park, 27 Prince’s Island Path SW from 2pm – 9.30pm; Free. Calgary’s main Canada Day celebration features an all-Canadian live music lineup on the mainstage with artists including Walk Off the Earth, Micah Sage, and Jamie Fine – a wonderful free afternoon in one of the city’s most beloved parks.
• Canada Day at Spruce Meadows @ Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW from 9am – 5pm; Tickets: from $10.79. Celebrate Canada’s birthday with a complimentary ATCO barbecue, family-friendly programming, live entertainment, and a closing outdoor concert featuring Canadian country artist Brett Kissel.
• Canada Day at Heritage Park @ Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW from 10am; Tickets: included with park admission. A full day of live entertainment, cultural celebrations, historical reenactors, vintage displays, and a live parade through the grounds of Calgary’s beloved living history museum.
• Canada Day Fireworks @ launched from Stampede Park at 11pm; Best viewpoints: Max Bell Centre and Scotsman’s Hill; Free to watch. Cap off Canada Day with Calgary’s city-run fireworks show lighting up the summer night sky over Stampede Park – Scotsman’s Hill is the classic local vantage point.
• Open Aircraft Days – Hangar Flight Museum @ Hangar Flight Museum, 4629 McCall Way NE; Tickets: varies; also July 4, 5, 11, 18, 19, 25 & 26. Get up close with five different aircraft in this recurring summer program at one of Calgary’s most unique museums – a great family outing for aviation enthusiasts of all ages.

Thursday, July 2 – Stampede Preview & CFL

• Calgary Stampeders vs. Toronto Argonauts @ McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trl NW at 7pm; Tickets: varies. The Stamps open their July CFL schedule hosting the Toronto Argonauts — don your red and white and cheer on one of the CFL’s most storied franchises under the summer sky.
• Calgary Stampede Preview – Cowboys Music Festival & Badlands Music Festival @ Cowboys Park, 1220 9 Ave SW & Badlands Tent, 725 9 Ave SW from 5pm; Tickets: Cowboys from $50, Badlands from $78. The Stampede party kicks off a day early – Cowboys celebrates its 30th anniversary with Tucker Wetmore, Charles Wesley Godwin, and Avery Anna, while Badlands opens with electronic powerhouse Mau P.
• Waylon Wyatt @ National Saloon, 330 11 Ave SW; Tickets: $35. Calgary country favourite Waylon Wyatt plays the National Saloon to kick off Stampede week with his signature blend of gritty, authentic country music.

Friday, July 3 – Calgary Stampede Day 1

• Calgary Stampede – Opening Day @ Stampede Park, 1410 Stampede Trl SE from 11am – midnight; Tickets: $17 – $28. The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth opens its gates for 10 days of world-class rodeo, chuckwagon races, the Grandstand Show, midway rides, incredible food, live music on four stages, and city-wide western celebrations.
• Mexifest @ Eau Claire Plaza, 101 Barclay Parade SW from 11am – 11pm; Tickets: Free 11am – noon; $10 in advance or $20 at the door after that; runs July 3–6. A vibrant weekend-long celebration of Mexican culture taking over Eau Claire Plaza with mariachi bands, folklórico dancers, Lucha Libre wrestling, authentic food vendors, and a festive market you won’t want to miss.
• Jason Aldean and Dustin Lynch @ Cowboys Park, 1220 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $99. Two powerhouse country acts share the Cowboys stage on the first night of Stampede — a boot-stomping evening for country fans.
• ISOxo @ Badlands Tent, 725 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $115. The high-energy electronic producer brings his bass-heavy, genre-blending sound to the Badlands Tent for an electrifying Stampede night one.
• Alessia Cara and Scott Helman @ Coca-Cola Stage, Stampede Park; Free with park admission. Two beloved Canadian pop artists take the free Coca-Cola Stage — a great included perk with your Stampede admission.
• Elliott Brood @ Wildhorse Saloon, 500 6 Ave SW; Tickets: from $40. The beloved Canadian indie country trio brings their gritty, road-worn sound to Wildhorse Saloon for an intimate Stampede show.

Saturday, July 4 – Calgary Stampede Day 2

• A$AP Rocky – Don’t Be Dumb World Tour @ Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE at 8.30pm; Tickets: varies (includes Stampede Park admission). Global hip-hop superstar A$AP Rocky brings his signature style, energy, and chart-topping catalogue to the Saddledome for one of the most anticipated Stampede Concert Series shows in years.
• Métis Fest @ The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE from 12pm – 8pm; Free. A beautiful one-day celebration of Métis culture through fiddle music, jigging, storytelling, live cultural demonstrations, artisan vendors, and community activities at The Confluence.
• FIFA World Cup Watch Party @ The Big Four Roadhouse, Stampede Park from 11am; Free with park admission. Catch the FIFA World Cup on giant screens surrounded by great food, cold drinks, and an authentic roadhouse atmosphere right in the heart of Stampede Park.
• Sean Paul, Steve Aoki, and Flo Rida @ Cowboys Park, 1220 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $80. Three genre-spanning headliners — reggae, EDM, and hip-hop — collide for one of the biggest Cowboys nights of Stampede season.
• Griz @ Badlands Tent, 725 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $103. The beloved live electronic funk artist and his band bring their unique blend of live instrumentation and electronic production to the Badlands Tent.
• All Time Low, Dax, and Pvris @ Coca-Cola Stage, Stampede Park; Free with park admission. Pop-punk icons All Time Low headline the free Coca-Cola Stage alongside Dax and Pvris in a high-energy triple bill.

Sunday, July 5 – Calgary Stampede Day 3

• Calgary Stampede – Day 3 @ Stampede Park, 1410 Stampede Trl SE; Tickets: $17 – $28. Rodeo action continues at 1.30pm, followed by chuckwagon races and the Grandstand Show at 7.15pm — plus all the midway, food, and music fun in between.
• 5 Seconds of Summer and Jason Derulo @ Cowboys Park, 1220 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $100. Australian pop-rock band 5SOS team up with R&B hitmaker Jason Derulo for a high-energy Cowboys double bill.
• Dom Dolla @ Badlands Tent, 725 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $152. Australian house music star Dom Dolla brings his sophisticated, groove-heavy electronic sound to the Badlands Tent — one of the hottest tickets at Stampede.
• Our Lady Peace and Boy Golden @ Coca-Cola Stage, Stampede Park; Free with park admission. Canadian alternative rock legends Our Lady Peace headline the free stage alongside rising indie artist Boy Golden.
• Modest Mouse @ Wildhorse Saloon, 500 6 Ave SW; Tickets: from $35. Cult indie rock favourites Modest Mouse bring their quirky, beloved catalogue to the intimate Wildhorse Saloon stage.

Monday, July 6 – Calgary Stampede Day 4

• Calgary Stampede Powwow @ Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE; Free with park admission; also July 7. An awe-inspiring celebration of Indigenous culture featuring world-class dancers and drummers from across North America competing in traditional regalia, one of the most moving and culturally rich events at Stampede.
• Sam Barber and Dominic Fike @ Cowboys Park, 1220 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $80. Country storyteller Sam Barber and genre-fluid alt-pop star Dominic Fike bring two very different but equally compelling sounds to Cowboys Park.
• Knock2 @ Badlands Tent, 725 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $103. The viral DJ and producer known for his massive drops and festival energy brings the heat to the Badlands Tent mid-Stampede week.
• Jonah Kagen and Sofia Camara @ Coca-Cola Stage, Stampede Park; Free with park admission. Rising singer-songwriter Jonah Kagen and acclaimed vocalist Sofia Camara team up for a free, feel-good Coca-Cola Stage evening.
• Matthew Good @ Wildhorse Saloon, 500 6 Ave SW; Tickets: from $30. Canadian rock icon Matthew Good brings his introspective, powerful songwriting to the Wildhorse Saloon for an intimate Stampede week show.

Tuesday, July 7 – Calgary Stampede Day 5

• John Summit @ Cowboys Park, 1220 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $140; also July 8. One of the hottest names in house music, John Summit brings his relentless energy and massive tracks to Cowboys Park for back-to-back nights that are sure to be among the highlights of Stampede season.
• Deadmau5 @ Coca-Cola Stage, Stampede Park; Free with park admission. The iconic Canadian electronic artist and his signature helmet take the free Coca-Cola Stage for a legendary mid-Stampede set.
• Levity and Alleycvt @ Badlands Tent, 725 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $54. An energetic Badlands double bill featuring two rising names in the electronic scene.
• Chad Brownlee @ National Saloon, 330 11 Ave SW; Tickets: from $30. BC country favourite Chad Brownlee brings his smooth, radio-ready country sound to the National Saloon for an intimate Stampede night out.

Wednesday, July 8 – Calgary Stampede Day 6

• Billy Idol, David Lee Roth, Sloan, and Toque @ Prince’s Island Park, 698 Eau Claire Ave SW; Tickets: from $99. A stacked rock bill headlined by punk icon Billy Idol and rock legend David Lee Roth, joined by beloved Canadian acts Sloan and Toque – a classic rock lover’s dream mid-Stampede.
• Above & Beyond @ Badlands Tent, 725 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $91. Legendary British trance trio Above & Beyond bring their emotional, uplifting anthems to the Badlands Tent for a night that will transcend the typical festival set.
• Bailey Zimmerman @ Nashville North, Stampede Park; Free with park admission. The breakout country star behind “Fall in Love” and “Rock and A Hard Place” performs free at Nashville North — expect a crowd.
• Chingy and Partyof2 @ Coca-Cola Stage, Stampede Park; Free with park admission. Early 2000s hip-hop favourite Chingy brings nostalgia to the free stage alongside Partyof2.

Thursday, July 9 – Calgary Stampede Day 7

• Surge 2 Stampede – Calgary Surge vs. Vancouver Bandits @ Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE at 6.30pm; Tickets: varies. Professional basketball comes to Stampede Park as the Calgary Surge face the Vancouver Bandits in a special one-night Saddledome event – an only-in-Calgary Stampede experience.
• Foster the People, Grouplove, The New Pornographers, and The Royal Foundry @ Prince’s Island Park, 698 Eau Claire Ave SW; Tickets: from $99. An indie rock dream bill headlined by “Pumped Up Kicks” hitmakers Foster the People, joined by fan favourites Grouplove and The New Pornographers.
• Macklemore and The Chainsmokers @ Cowboys Park, 1220 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $50. Two of pop’s biggest names share the Cowboys stage — Macklemore’s socially conscious hip-hop meets The Chainsmokers’ infectious EDM-pop in a huge night.
• Slander and Crankdat @ Badlands Tent, 725 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $70. Electronic duo Slander bring their signature “heaven trap” sound alongside Crankdat for a bass-heavy Badlands night.
• Mother Mother and Geordie Kieffer @ Coca-Cola Stage, Stampede Park; Free with park admission. Beloved Canadian indie-pop band Mother Mother take the free Coca-Cola Stage for one of the most anticipated included performances of Stampede.
• The Dead South @ Wildhorse Saloon, 500 6 Ave SW; Tickets: from $35. The Saskatchewan string band brings their dark, toe-tapping folk-bluegrass sound to Wildhorse Saloon for a rowdy and unforgettable Stampede night.

Friday, July 10 – Calgary Stampede Day 8

• Stampede Stand-Up with Just For Laughs – Night 1 @ Stage of Wonders, Stampede Park (18+); Tickets: varies. Stampede goes 18+ for comedy as an incredible lineup of Just For Laughs comedians take the Stage of Wonders — check the Stampede website for the full performer list.
• Ella Langley and BigXthaPlug @ Cowboys Park, 1220 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $140. Rising country star Ella Langley headlines Cowboys Park alongside Brooklyn rapper BigXthaPlug in a genre-blending night.
• LSR/CITY X @ Badlands Tent, 725 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $60. A high-energy electronic set from LSR/CITY X bringing fresh sounds to the Badlands Tent late in Stampede week.
• Fridayy and Dylan Sinclair @ Coca-Cola Stage, Stampede Park; Free with park admission. R&B hitmaker Fridayy and Canadian pop artist Dylan Sinclair share the free Coca-Cola Stage on night eight.

Saturday, July 11 – Calgary Stampede Day 9

• Alanis Morissette @ Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE; Tickets: varies (includes Stampede Park admission). Canada’s own Alanis Morissette lights up the Saddledome with raw vocals and fearless lyrics — expect “Ironic,” “You Oughta Know,” “Hand in My Pocket,” and an unforgettable night of 90s alt-rock classics.
• Calgary Wild FC vs. Vancouver Rise FC @ McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trl NW at 5pm; Tickets: varies. Calgary’s professional women’s soccer team takes on the Vancouver Rise in a mid-summer home match at McMahon Stadium.
• Jon Pardi and Max McNown @ Cowboys Park, 1220 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $100. Honky-tonk country star Jon Pardi brings his traditional country sound to Cowboys Park, joined by up-and-comer Max McNown in a great Saturday night double bill.
• Loud Luxury @ Badlands Tent, 725 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $69.50. The Canadian DJ duo Loud Luxury bring their signature melodic house sound and feel-good festival energy to the Badlands Tent for the penultimate Stampede night.
• RuPaul @ Cowboys Park, 1220 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $40. An iconic and unexpected Stampede appearance from RuPaul — the drag legend and TV host brings his larger-than-life presence to Cowboys Park.
• Ayra Starr and Lu Kala @ Coca-Cola Stage, Stampede Park; Free with park admission. Nigerian Afropop star Ayra Starr and rising artist Lu Kala headline the free Coca-Cola Stage on Stampede’s penultimate night.
• Stampede Stand-Up with Just For Laughs – Night 2 @ Stage of Wonders, Stampede Park (18+); Tickets: varies. A second night of Just For Laughs comedy talent on the Stage of Wonders — check the Stampede website for the lineup.

Sunday, July 12 – Calgary Stampede Final Day

• Calgary Stampede – Championship Sunday @ Stampede Park, 1410 Stampede Trl SE; Tickets: $17 – $28. The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth closes out with Championship Sunday — the most thrilling day of the rodeo, where top cowboys compete for the world title, followed by final chuckwagon races and the last Grandstand Show of 2026.
• Yungblud @ Cowboys Park, 1220 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $100. The British alt-rock provocateur closes Cowboys Music Festival’s 30th anniversary with a high-energy, punk-inflected performance that’s sure to be a fan favourite.
• Chris Lake @ Badlands Tent, 725 9 Ave SW; Tickets: from $89. British house DJ and producer Chris Lake closes Badlands Music Festival with a massive, expertly crafted electronic set.
• The Beaches and Renforshort @ Coca-Cola Stage, Stampede Park; Free with park admission. Canadian indie-rock band The Beaches close out the free Coca-Cola Stage for the final day of Stampede alongside indie-pop artist Renforshort.
• Glass Tiger @ Big Four Roadhouse, Stampede Park; Free with park admission. Canadian 80s pop icons Glass Tiger close out the Big Four Roadhouse stage with nostalgic hits like “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)” — a perfect send-off for Stampede 2026.

Friday, July 17 – Fiestaval & Night Markets

• Fiestaval – Opening Day @ Eau Claire Plaza, 101 Barclay Parade SW from 11am – 11pm; Free. Calgary’s beloved Latin American cultural festival returns with three days of live music, professional dancers, salsa performances, 30+ authentic food vendors, an artisan market, and DJs — a free, family-friendly celebration of Latin culture in the heart of downtown.
• Inglewood Night Market @ 10 Ave & 10 St SE from 5pm – 10pm; Free. The Inglewood Night Market returns for another Friday evening of local vendors, street food, live music, and the unique community energy of one of Calgary’s most beloved historic neighbourhoods.

Saturday, July 18 – Fiestaval Day 2 & Sports

• Fiestaval – Day 2 @ Eau Claire Plaza, 101 Barclay Parade SW from 11am – 10pm; Free. Day two of the Latin American cultural festival brings more dancing, live music, authentic food, and community celebration to downtown Calgary.
• Cavalry FC vs. Halifax Wanderers FC @ Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW at 1pm; Tickets: varies. The Cavalry host the Halifax Wanderers in a mid-July CPL home match at Spruce Meadows — a great afternoon of Canadian soccer.
• East Village Public Art Experience @ The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE from 11am – 1pm; Tickets: varies. Explore East Village’s vibrant public art scene on a curated guided walking tour, then create your own art on the free graffiti wall at The Confluence.

Sunday, July 19 – Fiestaval Final Day

• Fiestaval – Final Day @ Eau Claire Plaza, 101 Barclay Parade SW from 11am – 10pm; Free. The final day of Calgary’s Latin American celebration wraps up with one last full day of music, dance, food, and cultural festivities in Eau Claire Plaza.
• Sunday Safari Brunch @ Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Dr NE; Tickets: from $49.95; weekly Sundays through November 1. The zoo’s beloved weekly Sunday brunch continues all summer, with gourmet breakfast foods and full zoo access included — a relaxed and unique way to spend a Sunday morning.

Tuesday, July 21

• Calgary Surge vs. Ottawa BlackJacks @ WinSport Event Centre, 88 Canada Olympic Rd SW at 7.30pm; Tickets: varies. The Surge continue their summer CEBL schedule with a home game against the Ottawa BlackJacks — high-energy pro basketball in one of Calgary’s most fun arena atmospheres.

Wednesday, July 22

• Calgary Bluesfest Kickoff Bash @ King Eddy, 438 9 Ave SE at 7pm; Tickets: varies. The Calgary International Blues Festival launches its week of events with an intimate kickoff bash at the legendary King Eddy Hotel — a beloved Calgary music institution and the perfect setting to get the blues party started.
• Heritage Park Live Blues on CJSW Radio @ Heritage Park plaza, 1900 Heritage Dr SW; Free. A special outdoor blues performance broadcast live on CJSW 90.9FM from Heritage Park’s plaza — a uniquely Calgary afternoon combining live music, radio, and the park’s beautiful grounds.

Thursday, July 23

• Calgary Folk Music Festival – Opening Day @ Prince’s Island Park, 1215 10 Ave SE from 4pm; Tickets: from $85; runs July 23–26. Calgary’s iconic annual folk festival returns to Prince’s Island Park for four days of 70+ artists spanning folk, funk, soul, and world music across multiple stages — this year’s lineup includes Of Monsters and Men, Thundercat, Corb Lund, and dozens more.
• Calgary Bluesfest – Blues at Noon @ Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, 604 1 St SE at 12pm; Free. A midday blues concert in the stunning Cathedral Church of the Redeemer — one of the Bluesfest’s beloved free pre-festival events, open to all.
• Calgary Bluesfest – Walk Through Blues History @ King Eddy, 438 9 Ave SE at 6.30pm; Tickets: varies. A guided historical walk tracing the roots and stories of blues music through Calgary’s streets, led by passionate blues historians and musicians.

Friday, July 24

• Calgary Folk Music Festival – Day 2 @ Prince’s Island Park, 1215 10 Ave SE; Tickets: from $85. A full Friday of festival performances across seven stages, with late-afternoon and evening sets from international and local folk and roots artists in one of Calgary’s most beautiful outdoor settings.
• Bow Valley Boot Stomp – Opening Night @ 43080 Bow Valley Tr., Cochrane at 5pm; Tickets: from $39.20; runs July 24–25. A weekend country music festival just outside Calgary in the scenic Bow Valley, featuring artists like Shawnee Kish, Kyle McKearney, and Jennie Harluck — a great excuse to head out to Cochrane for a summer weekend.

Saturday, July 25

• Nate Bargatze – Big Dumb Eyes World Tour @ Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE at 7pm; Tickets: varies. The Grammy Award-winning comedian — currently the world’s highest-earning stand-up — brings his charming, deadpan Tennessee storytelling to a sold-out Saddledome crowd for a night of clean, hilarious, relatable comedy.
• Calgary Folk Music Festival – Day 3 @ Prince’s Island Park, 1215 10 Ave SE; Tickets: from $85. The festival’s biggest Saturday lineup unfolds across seven stages with headliners and surprise collaborations — the Folk Fest tradition of cross-genre “workshops” means you’ll see artists sharing stages in unexpected and magical ways.
• Bow Valley Boot Stomp – Day 2 @ 43080 Bow Valley Tr., Cochrane at 5pm; Tickets: from $39.20. The final day of this charming country music weekend in Cochrane’s beautiful Bow Valley setting.
• Open Aircraft Days – Hangar Flight Museum @ Hangar Flight Museum, 4629 McCall Way NE; Tickets: varies. Another chance to get up close with historic aircraft at this recurring summer program — great for aviation fans and curious families alike.

Sunday, July 26

• Calgary Folk Music Festival – Final Day @ Prince’s Island Park, 1215 10 Ave SE; Tickets: from $85. The festival closes out with a Sunday full of final performances, closing ceremonies, and the warm community feeling that has made the Calgary Folk Fest one of the city’s most beloved summer traditions for decades.

Monday, July 27

• Calgary Bluesfest – Main Festival Opens @ The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE; Gates 4pm, music 5pm – 9.30pm; Tickets: $50 – $155; runs through August 2. The four-day main concert program of the Calgary International Blues Festival — the largest blues festival west of Ottawa — kicks off with artists including Miss Emily, Ethan Askey & the Elevators, and Curt Young & the Healers on the MainStage.

Thursday, July 30

• Calgary Bluesfest – Weekend Opens @ The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE; Gates 12pm, music 1pm – 9.30pm; Tickets: $50 – $155; runs through August 2. The festival weekend begins with full daytime programming, blues legends and rising stars, an arts market, craft beer, food trucks, and the outdoor magic of live blues at The Confluence. Children 12 and under are free.

Friday, July 31

• Calgary Bluesfest @ The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE; Gates 4pm, music 5pm – 9.30pm; Tickets: $50 – $155. Evening blues continues with more MainStage performances from Canadian and international artists including David Gogo and Big Dave McLean — a perfect summer evening along the river.
• Calgary Surge vs. Edmonton Dinos @ WinSport Event Centre, 88 Canada Olympic Rd SW; Tickets: varies. The Surge close out July with another home game in the CEBL — always a lively and family-friendly night of pro basketball in Calgary.

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What’s Happening This Month in Calgary

• • Calgary Stampede @ Stampede Park, 1410 Stampede Trl SE; July 3–12; Tickets: $17 – $28 (concerts ticketed separately)
  • Cowboys Music Festival – 30th Anniversary @ Cowboys Park, 1220 9 Ave SW; July 2–12; Tickets: varies by night
  • Badlands Music Festival @ Badlands Tent, 725 9 Ave SW; July 2–12; Tickets: varies by night
  • Mexifest @ Eau Claire Plaza, 101 Barclay Parade SW; July 3–6; Free – $20
  • Fiestaval @ Eau Claire Plaza, 101 Barclay Parade SW; July 17–19; Free
  • Open Aircraft Days – Hangar Flight Museum @ Hangar Flight Museum, 4629 McCall Way NE; July 1, 4, 5, 11, 18, 19, 25 & 26; Tickets: varies
  • Calgary Folk Music Festival @ Prince’s Island Park, July 23–26; Tickets: from $85
  • Bow Valley Boot Stomp @ Cochrane, July 24–25; Tickets: from $39.20
  • Calgary Bluesfest @ The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE; July 27 – August 2 (main festival July 30 – August 2); Tickets: $50 – $155 (children 12 & under free)
  • Sunday Safari Brunch @ Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Dr NE; every Sunday through November 1; Tickets: from $49.95
  • Inglewood Night Market @ 10 Ave & 10 St SE; every Friday through summer; Free

 Calgary Stampede 2026 – July 3-12

The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is back for 10 days of rodeo, chuckwagon races, live music, midway rides, world-class food, and city-wide western celebrations. Here’s everything happening inside and around Stampede Park this year.

When: July 3-12, 2026
Where: Stampede Park, 1410 Stampede Trl SE
Hours: 11am – midnight daily
Admission: $17-$28 (concerts ticketed separately)

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The Rodeo & Evening Show

• World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo – Daily at 1.30pm @ GMC Stadium. The world’s toughest cowboys and cowgirls face off across 10 days of competition, building toward Championship Sunday on July 12.
• Rangeland Derby Chuckwagon Races & Grandstand Show — Nightly at 7.15pm @ GMC Stadium. The iconic trifecta of chuckwagon racing, ENMAX Relay Races, and the Grandstand Show presented by Freedom Mobile, featuring Alberta’s own High Valley and the Young Canadians. Ten straight nights of world-class entertainment.
• Championship Sunday – July 12 @ GMC Stadium. The most thrilling day of the rodeo, where top competitors battle for the world title — the emotional, electric finale of Stampede 2026.

Stampede Concert Series – Scotiabank Saddledome (tickets required, includes park admission)

• A$AP Rocky – Saturday, July 4 at 8.30pm. Global hip-hop superstar bringing his signature style and chart-topping catalogue to the Saddledome.
• Alanis Morissette – Saturday, July 11. Canada’s own fearless alt-rock icon performing hits from one of the best-selling albums in history.

Cowboys Music Festival – 30th Anniversary @ Cowboys Park, 1220 9 Ave SW (tickets required)

• July 2 — Tucker Wetmore & Charles Wesley Godwin
• July 3 — Jason Aldean & Dustin Lynch
• July 4 — Sean Paul, Steve Aoki & Flo Rida
• July 5 — 5 Seconds of Summer & Jason Derulo
• July 6 — Sam Barber & Dominic Fike
• July 7 & 8 — John Summit (two nights)
• July 9 — Macklemore & The Chainsmokers
• July 10 — Ella Langley & BigXthaPlug
• July 11 — Jon Pardi & Max McNown / RuPaul
• July 12 — Yungblud

Badlands Music Festival @ Badlands Tent, 725 9 Ave SW (tickets required, from $54)

• July 2 — Mau P & Notion
• July 3 — ISOxo
• July 4 — Griz
• July 5 — Dom Dolla
• July 6 — Knock2
• July 7 — Levity & Alleycvt
• July 8 — Above & Beyond
• July 9 — Slander & Crankdat
• July 10 — LSR/CITY X
• July 11 — Loud Luxury
• July 12 — Chris Lake

Nashville North Bud Light Stage @ Stampede Park (free with park admission)

• July 8 — Bailey Zimmerman
• July 9 & beyond — rotating country lineup; check the Stampede app for daily performers

Coca-Cola Stage @ Stampede Park (free with park admission)

• July 3 — Alessia Cara & Scott Helman
• July 4 — All Time Low, Dax & Pvris
• July 5 — Our Lady Peace & Boy Golden
• July 6 — Jonah Kagen & Sofia Camara
• July 7 — Deadmau5
• July 8 — Chingy & Partyof2
• July 9 — Mother Mother & Geordie Kieffer
• July 10 — Fridayy & Dylan Sinclair
• July 11 — Ayra Starr & Lu Kala
• July 12 — The Beaches & Renforshort

Big Four Roadhouse Stage @ Stampede Park (free with park admission)

• July 12 — Glass Tiger
• Daily rotating lineup of country and rock acts — check the Stampede app for the full schedule

Wildhorse Saloon @ 500 6 Ave SW (tickets required)

• July 3 — Elliott Brood
• July 6 — Matthew Good
• July 9 — The Dead South

National Saloon @ 330 11 Ave SW (tickets required)

• July 2 — Waylon Wyatt
• July 7 — Chad Brownlee

Special Stampede Events

• Stampede Powwow – July 6 & 7 @ Scotiabank Saddledome; Free with park admission. World-class Indigenous dancers and drummers from across North America competing in traditional regalia — one of the most culturally rich and moving events of the entire Stampede.
• Stampede Stand-Up with Just For Laughs – July 10 & 11 @ Stage of Wonders (18+); Tickets: varies. Two nights of Just For Laughs comedians taking over the Stage of Wonders — a brand new addition to the Stampede lineup.
• Surge 2 Stampede – Calgary Surge vs. Vancouver Bandits — July 9 @ Scotiabank Saddledome at 6.30pm; Tickets: varies. Pro basketball comes to Stampede Park in a special one-night Saddledome event.
• FIFA World Cup Watch Party – July 4 @ The Big Four Roadhouse from 11am; Free with park admission. Catch World Cup action on giant screens with food, drinks, and an energetic roadhouse atmosphere.
• Taste of Stampede presented by Safeway – Daily @ Stampede Park; Free with park admission. Live chef showdowns, local food stories, and non-stop culinary entertainment throughout the 10 days.

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Note for readers: The Stampede Concert Series shows (A$AP Rocky and Alanis Morissette) require separate tickets which include Stampede Park admission. All other Coca-Cola Stage, Big Four Roadhouse, and Nashville North shows are free with your daily park admission. Cowboys and Badlands shows are independently ticketed events outside of Stampede Park. Check calgarystampede.com and the official Stampede app for the full and updated daily lineup.

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