Calgary International Blues Festival
Celebrate 20 years of the Calgary International Blues Festival with a week of blues music from around the world, including workshops, special events, and live concerts. Local and international musicians come together for this Calgary classic.
Where: Cowboys Park (Millennium Park)
When: August 1-4
Taste of Calgary
Discover Calgary's global cuisine with Taste of Calgary. Sample from a mix of unique restaurants and beverage companies along with live entertainment and marketplace vendors.
Where: 4th Avenue and 9th Street
When: August 1-5
Calgary Fringe Festival
The Calgary Fringe Festival is back in 2024 with digital and in-person theatre, comedy, and art installations. Shows run all week long at various Calgary locations.
Where: Various locations
When: August 2-10
Cavalry FC vs. Atlético Ottawa
Get ready for an epic showdown as Cavalry FC takes on Atlético Ottawa in another exciting match at home.
Where: ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows
When: August 3
Tour de Bowness Race and Street Festival
Celebrate the neighbourhood and the 21st Annual Tour de Bowness Race and Street Festival with local entertainment, artisan vendors, food booths, and a kid's area.
Where: Bowness
When: August 3-5
BUMP Festival
BUMP Festival returns with a series of new murals, community events, block parties, and artist talks, transforming the centre of Calgary with art from local and international artists.
Where: Various locations
When: August 3-18
Honeybee Hive Tour
Get your fingers sticky with the Honeybee Hive Tour at Heritage Park, an interactive program that lets you explore the inside of a beehive, taste fresh honey, and discover the different stages of a bee's life cycle from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park
When: August 8 & 20
Spark After Dark: Body Mod (18+)
Dive into the science behind diverse body modification practices and explore the motivations that drive people to express themselves uniquely at this Spark After Dark event.
Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre
When: August 9
Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival
The Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival is Calgary’s premiere water sport festival, with over 1850 competitors and 4000 spectators, displaying dragon boat racing for a family friendly event.
Where: North Glenmore Park
When: August 9-11
Inglewood Night Market
The Inglewood Night Market is a modern outdoor market with locally sourced and handmade vendors selling everything from crafts and vintage clothing to antiques and artisan eats. Admission is free!
Where: 10th ave and 10th Street SE
When: August 9
Calgary Japanese Festival “Omatsuri”
Join the Japanese Canadian community in celebrating heritage, culture, and traditions at the 2024 Calgary Japanese Festival “Omatsuri”, including games and activities for kids, arts and crafts, traditional music, dance, song, and martial arts demonstrations.
Where: Max Bell Centre
When: August 9-10
Granary Road's Family Fun Fair
Celebrate summer with Granary Road's Family Fun Fair! Fun for the whole family, the fair features the interactive Active Learning Park, shopping at the farmers' market, meeting farm animals, and enjoying farm-to-table dining.
Where: Granary Road
When: August 10-11
Marda Gras
Marda Gras is a FREE family-friendly event in the neighbourhood of Marda Loop and Calgary’s longest running street festival. Enjoy street performers, live music, dance, and magic shows, along with local businesses and artisans.
Where: Marda Loop
When: August 11
Open Farm Days
In support of Open Farms Days, Granary Road welcomes you for a day at the farm! Shop local vendors and discover ingredients grown at Granary Road!
Where: Granary Road
When: August 17-18
Rogers Charity Classic
The Rogers Charity Classic returns as the next stop for the PGA TOUR Champions, a world-class experience for golf fans that supports local charities. This year’s players include John Daly, Fred Couples, Mike Weir, Vijay Singh, Darren Clarke, Mark O’Meara, Corey Pavin, Jeff Sluman, David Toms, and Y.E. Yang.
Where: Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club
When: August 14-18
GlobalFest
Alberta’s Most Explosive Festival returns with GlobalFest at Elliston Park, displaying Calgary’s cultural diversity and artistic excellence with incredible firework displays presented by Spain, Brazil, Mexico, USA, and Canada.
Where: Elliston Park
When: August 15-24
