Festivals
Calgary’s festival season runs from May until October each year with many Festivals celebrating everything art, culture, music, friends, family and food!
Experience India’s Most Thunderous Cultural Festival: Calgary Ganesh Mahotsav
Ever wondered what it feels like to stand in the middle of a grand Indian festival filled with beating drums, vibrant traditional attire, dynamic dances, and mouthwatering aromas? This September, the Calgary Marathi Association invites all Calgarians, whether you are familiar with Indian culture or experiencing it for the very
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Chinatown Lantern Festival
Head to Calgary’s Chinatown on September 11, 2026, for the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival. This unforgettable evening features lantern displays, vibrant local vendors, and delicious food trucks. Chinatown Lantern Festival: Date: September 11, 2026 Time: 4 – 11 PM Venue: Chinatown Address: 2nd Ave SW & Daqing Square (West of Chinese
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Something Wondrous — Southern Alberta’s Indigenous Music Festival
Something Wondrous, Southern Alberta’s Indigenous Music Festival, returns to Taza Park for a free day of music, culture, and connection on September 12, 2026. Enjoy Indigenous musicians, a fashion showcase, an artisan market, food trucks, traditional games, and a hands-on workshop. There is FREE admission, and all ages are welcome.
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Rattle the Bones Festival
It’s time for the Rattle the Bones Festival at Dino Park in Capitol Hill! Enjoy Alberta Culture Days featuring live music and multicultural performances, with entertainment for the whole family. September 12, 2026 | 3 – 8 PM | This free, family-friendly festival will feature live music, roaming alpacas, interactive
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Calgary Rib Fest
Get ready for a fabulous BBQ when the Calgary Rib Fest comes to town from August 21 – 23, 2026. It’s a weekend of delicious ribs, live music, and family-friendly fun. Admission is only $5 (ribs extra)! Calgary Rib Fest: Date: August 21 – 23, 2026 Time: Friday and Saturday, 11
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It’s Time for Fiesta Filipino!
Fiesta Filipino is coming to Calgary on September 4 – 7, 2026. This colourful, giant street party celebrates Filipino arts, culture, and traditions. Come out to the new Eau Claire Plaza and enjoy featured exhibits, paintings, songs, sports, and dances that showcase the richness of this culture. Admission is FREE.
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Afro-Caribbean Festival
The Afro-Caribbean Festival is coming to Calgary on September 5 – 6, 2026, for a celebration of the Caribbean and Africa. Enjoy a family-friendly weekend filled with Afro-Caribbean music, dance, delicious food, cultural experiences, vendors, and entertainment for all ages. Afro-Caribbean Festival: Date: September 5 – 6, 2026 Time: 10
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Your Guide to Summer Festivals in Calgary!
Calgary is a great city for enjoying a wide variety of festivals: food, international culture, music and more … there really is always something to celebrate! The festival season in Calgary is great fun, and many festivals are free! So without further ado… here are the summer festivals coming up
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Enjoy Labour Day Weekend with BBQ on the Bow
What’s Labour Day weekend without a little BBQ? Or maybe a giant BBQ? BBQ on the Bow is an annual Kansas City BBQ Society BBQ Competition. It will take place from September 4 – 6, 2026. Their vision is to be a “free, fun, family-oriented annual culinary festival featuring one
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Honens Festival: Enjoy a FREE Open-Air Concert
As summer’s rays fade into fall, the Honens Festival, which runs from September 10 – 13, 2026, presents a live outdoor music concert. On September 12 or 13, 2026, bring your sunglasses and a picnic blanket to soak up the warmth of the September sun in Calgary or High River
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