Our summers in Calgary are so short — we need to enjoy the outdoor weather as much as possible! One of the greatest things about the Calgary summer is the opportunity to enjoy great entertainment outdoors, entertainment al fresco. Here are some popular free (or budget-friendly!) outdoor events taking place in Calgary over the summer.
Cochrane Children’s Theatre Festival | August 23, 2025
This summer, enjoy professional theatre for young audiences in Cochrane, for FREE! On August 23, 2025, head to the outdoor children’s festival, filled with performances, crafts, face painting, food trucks, and community fun.
Heritage Park Music in the Plaza | July 2 – August 27, 2025
Heritage Park’s Music in the Plaza series offers free concerts every Wednesday from July 2 – August 27, 2025. pm. Watch from the Selkirk’s patio as you enjoy dinner, or explore the shops of the Haskayne Mercantile Block before you set up your lawn chair and enjoy the show with popcorn in hand! Performances are free of charge and take place in the Heritage Town Square.
Outdoor Movies | Select Day All Summer
Throughout the summer season, many Calgary communities host outdoor movies, and they’re usually family-friendly. Some do cost money, but many are free. These are a fun way to curl up with your family under the stars!
Honens Festival Open-Air Concert | September 7, 2025
And for the last of the warm weather, as summer’s rays fade into fall, the Honens Festival presents an open-air concert. Bring your sunglasses and a picnic blanket to soak up the warmth of the September sun at the new location in High River for a special open-air family concert.
Of course, these inexpensive options only scratch the surface of great outdoor entertainment in Calgary! Take a look at all of the other amazing outdoor festivals that happen in Calgary over the summer and get out there to enjoy your summer weather while it lasts! Before you know it, we’ll be donning our sweaters and buying those pumpkin spice lattes.
