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, so without further ado… here are the summer festivals coming up in Calgary and the area.
This post is a work in progress, so keep checking back as we add more festivals!
Airdrie Children’s Festival | May 23 – 24, 2026
The Airdrie Children’s Festival is a FREE family weekend of excitement, shows, activity, and more. While it’s geared towards children aged 4 – 12 years, everyone is welcome at this inclusive festival. Enjoy the roving performers, great activities, and kid-friendly favourites on the stage. It’s time to connect, play, and discover.
Lilac Festival | June 7, 2026
Kick off Calgary’s spring and summer festival season at the annual Lilac Festival on 4th St SW! This festival features blocks of great vendors plus plenty of fantastic entertainment. Depending on the year, this could mean you find a bouncy castle for the kids, a new band to love, and food trucks, among other great attractions!
Rath Yatra: Festival of Chariots | June 20, 2026
Ratha Yatra, the Festival of Chariots, begins the procession at Eau Claire Ave and 6 St and ends at the Enmax Stage on Prince’s Island Park. Then you can enjoy a Hindu cultural festival. There is usually vegetarian and vegan food, music and dance, a kids’ area, and more!
Mexifest | July 3 – 5, 2026
Mexifest is a family-oriented, multicultural arts and entertainment festival highlighting Mexican culture, 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 delicious Mexican food, vendors, and more. There is free admission from 10:30 AM – 12 PM on July 3, 2026.
Fiestaval Latin Festival | July 17 – 19, 2026
Fiestaval Latin Festival is a free, family-oriented, multicultural, arts and entertainment festival highlighting the Latin American culture. Each year, this festival attracts a full weekend of dancers, singers, and musicians who are all excited to share their culture with the rest of Calgary. There will be lots of artisan vendors to explore, a kids’ area, and of course, who can forget all the amazing food showcasing the different cultures and countries!
Omatsuri | July 17 – 18, 2026
“Omatsuri” is the Japanese term for a “traditional festival.” Visitors to this festival will be treated to authentic Japanese customs, featuring traditional music, dance, and song, as well as food, vendors, and more! Look forward to activities for the kids, galleries of local Japanese arts and crafts, and several food kiosks featuring traditional Japanese cuisine.
Inglewood Sunfest | July 25, 2026
Come out to a feisty summer festival in the heart of Inglewood, and seize the Sunfest! At Sunfest, there will be something everyone in the family will love. Enjoy free entertainment — discover a great new band or be amazed by the street performers. Shop local vendors or go searching for trendy fashion. With loads of activities, there is no shortage of summer fun!
Calgary Blues Fest | July 30 – August 2, 2026
Bring the family down to The Confluence for summertime fun! The Calgary Blues Fest is presenting concerts and special events. Enjoy world-class music, a colourful arts market, and delicious cuisine from local food trucks. Kids 12 and under are free.
Taste of Calgary | July 30 – August 3, 2026
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. Discover Calgary’s many cuisines, plus get a taste of Calgary’s great musicians and a variety of artisans and vendors! Admission to the festival is free. Food tickets are $1 each, and items range from 2 – 7 tickets.
