Past events
Calgary International Blues Festival
The Calgary International Blues Festival serves up 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: Shaw Millennium Park
When: July 31 - August 6
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 3-7
Cavalry FC vs. Hamilton Forge
Get ready for an epic showdown as Cavalry FC takes on Hamilton Forge in an electrifying soccer match! Cavalry FC is Calgary’s local Canadian Premier League (CPL) team.
Where: ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows
When: August 4
Tour de Bowness Race and Street Festival
Celebrate the neighbourhood and the 20th Anniversary of the Tour de Bowness Race and Street Festival with local entertainment, artisan vendors, food booths, kid's area, and more.
Where: Bowness
When: August 5-7
Shakespeare On The Go
See a 75-minute version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream performed at multiple locations in Calgary and area, such as Heritage Park and Brookfield Residential properties. All performances take place outdoors, and are family-friendly, engaging, and easily accessible. There are no tickets required and no cost for the show, however donations are welcome.
Where: Various Calgary and area locations
When: Until August 6
Calgary Fringe Festival
The Calgary Fringe Festival is back from August 4-12 with digital and in-person theater, comedy, and art installations. Shows run all week long at various Calgary locations.
Where: Various locations
When: August 4-12
Spark After Dark: So Robot
These are the droids you're looking for – at this Spark After Dark that is. Take a byte of all things robots, engineering, coding and technology at this adult night at the science centre. This event is 18+.
Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre
When: August 11
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 11-13
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 11
Calgary Japanese Festival “Omatsuri”
Join the Japanese Canadian community in celebrating heritage, culture, and traditions at the 2023 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 11-12
Granary Road's Pickle Palooza 2023
This August, relish in Granary Road's Pickle Palooza! Not only will you find delicious savoury and sweet pickles across multiple vendors, there will be a pickle eating contest, brine chugging contest, pickleball, and an amateur pickling contest.
Where: Granary Road
When: August 12-13
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 13
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 19-20
Shaw Charity Classic
The Shaw Charity Classic returns as the next stop for the PGA TOUR Champions, a world-class experience for golf fans, and supporting 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 16-20
Carifest 2023
Get ready for a spectacular Caribbean celebration with music, costumes, tradition, and culture, at Carifest 2023, featuring a parade and live music in Shaw Millennium Park.
Where: Shaw Millennium Park
When: August 18-20
Expo Latino
Expo Latino is an amazing 3-day festival celebrating Latin food, music, and culture. Join the party at Western Canada’s largest Latin festival in Prince’s Island Park this summer.
Where: Prince’s Island Park
When: August 18-20
Country Thunder
Country Thunder returns to Fort Calgary with country music superstars John Pardi, Tim McGraw, Kieth Urban, Kip Moore, Carly Pierce, Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, and more headlining the summer music festival favourite.
Where: Fort Calgary
When: August 18-20
Chinatown Street Festival
The Chinatown Street Festival returns with live performances, cultural tents, vendors, food trucks, and a kids fun zone for the biggest event of the year.
Where: Chinatown
When: August 19
Priddis & Millarville Fair
It's fun for everyone at the Priddis & Millarville Fair, a full weekend of old fashioned, country-style family fun including farm animals, wildlife displays, exhibits and more.
Where: Millarville Racetrack
When: August 19-20