Festivals
Calgary’s festival season runs from May until October each year with many Festivals celebrating everything art, culture, music, friends, family and food!
Franco Festival Offers Free Family Fun
Franco Festival Calgary will be held on September 19 – 20, 2025, sharing the cultural richness of Calgary’s large Francophone community. It celebrates the many Francophone cultures, from Africa to Europe, through Asia and the Americas. Head to Prince’s Island Park for live music, food, art, and a free outdoor
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Philippine Summer Festival
Celebrate the culture of the Philippines at the Philippine Summer Festival on August 9 – 10, 2025. Enjoy music, dancing, and free food (while supplies last) as you spend a day in the summer sun. Philippine Summer Festival: Date: August 9 – 10, 2025 Time: 12 – 6 PM Venue:
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Indulge Your Palate at a 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. From July 31 – August 4, 2025, discover Calgary’s global cuisines from a mix of unique restaurants and beverage companies, plus get a taste of Calgary’s
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Chinatown Street Festival
The Chinatown Street Festival on August 16, 2025, is a combination of multicultural performances on stage and off stage, cultural food and retail booths, and family fun activities and entertainment. Families of all ages will find something to love about this festival, with plenty of food, entertainment, and shopping. The
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Métis Stampede Festival
Everyone is invited to the Métis Stampede Festival on July 9, 2025. This vibrant cultural day showcases the richness of Métis heritage, with traditional music, dancing, crafts, games, and storytelling for all ages. Métis Stampede Festival: Date: July 9, 2025 Time: 10 AM – 5 PM Venue: The Confluence Address:
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Afro-Caribbean Festival
The Afro-Caribbean Festival is coming to Calgary on July 26 – 27, 2025, for a celebration of the Caribbean, Africa, and all the food, vendors, culture, and music you will love. There’s a Kids’ Corner, too! Afro-Caribbean Festival: When: July 26 – 27, 2025 Time: Times not posted at publication;
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Water Lantern Festival
The Water Lantern Festival on August 9, 2025, is a peaceful, family-friendly community event. You can enjoy music and food, create your own lanterns, and watch the magical spectacle as you launch your lanterns. Kids 8 and under are free. Water Lantern Festival: Date: August 9, 2025 Time: 6 –
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Hola! It’s Time For MexiFest
NEW VENUE! Mexifest is a family-oriented, multicultural arts and entertainment festival highlighting Mexican culture. It takes place July 4 – 6, 2025, with great entertainment, including dancers, live bands, and a wrestling ring with real luchadores (wrestlers) from Mexico! Of course, you’ll also get to enjoy the most authentic and
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Add Some Blues to Your Summer at the Calgary Blues Festival
Bring the family down to The Confluence for summertime fun! The Calgary Blues Fest is presenting concerts and special events from July 31 – August 3, 2025. Enjoy world-class music, a colourful arts market, and delicious cuisine from local food trucks. Kids 12 and under are free. Calgary Blues Festival:
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Seize the Sun at Inglewood’s Sunfest
Come out to a feisty summer festival in the heart of Inglewood, and seize the Sunfest on July 26, 2025! At Sunfest, there will be something everyone in the family will love. Enjoy free entertainment — discover a great new band, be amazed by the street performers, or go searching
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