This summer, get ready to celebrate the Calgary Stampede with iconic experiences like the Midway, rodeo, Evening Show, and nightly fireworks extravaganza. Keep the Stampede spirit alive with new ways to experience your favourite activities at The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.
The Calgary Stampede returns July 4-13, 2025.
The Calgary Stampede is the world’s largest outdoor rodeo with big money up for grabs each day. Top athletes and animals compete across six events: barrel racing, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc, bull riding, and bareback. The action starts every afternoon at 1:30 p.m. building towards Showdown Sunday. Tickets sell fast, so get yours in advance!
Rodeo at the Calgary Stampede (Photo credit: Shaun Robinson/Calgary Stampede)
The Calgary Stampede is your chance to experience something big this summer. Think midway rides, live music, rodeo action, and fireworks displays.
Each year the Stampede Concert Series brings the worlds most iconic chart-toppers to rock the famous Scotiabank Saddledome. Past artists include Garth Brooks, Katy Perry, Keith Urban, Pitbull — and the list goes on. This year the Stampede welcomes Nickelback, Motley Crue, Miranda Lambert, and the Jonas Brothers.
Nashville North, the original Stampede party tent, hosts an all-star lineup year after year. In 2024, the Nashville North stage will play host to country music stars The Washboard Union, Tyler Joe Miller, Owen Riegling, Brothers Osborne, Ashley McBryde, Megan Moroney, Josh Ross, James Barker Band, Brian Kelley, Jackson Dean, and Lindsay Ell.
Check out The Big Four Roadhouse for a unique venue offering live music, food, drinks, lawn games, and an often needed respite from the summer sun. 2024 headliners include The Dead South, Shakey Graves, The Revivalists, Chromeo, NE-YO, Killer Mike, Ceelo Green, Melanie C, Five Alarm Funk, VAVO, Cash Cash, Dinosaur Jr., Soul Asylum, Melissa Etheridge, and Jewel.
The Calgary Stampede's iconic Coca-Cola stage includes performances from top artists to rising stars. From rock to hip hop, pop, and EDM, this multi-genre lineup has something for everyone. Shows are free with gate admission to the grounds, with the stage set up among the midway rides and food vendors. This year's line-up includes: G-Eazy, Ocean Alley, Dean Lewis, Logic, Billy Talent, Jessie Murph, The Beaches, Metric, Bryson Tiller, Orville Peck, Dillon Francis, Alison Wonderland, and Benson Boone.
The Bell Grandstand Show is a Stampede classic that includes music, performances, spectacular stunts, and jaw-dropping pyrotechnics.
There are also festival tents throughout the city during the 10 days of Stampede. See which of your favourite artists are coming to play music festivals and concerts during Calgary Stampede 2024.
The Coca-Cola Stage on the Calgary Stampede Grounds (Photo credit: Calgary Stampede)
Put your hands in the air as the big ride coasts to the top of the track. The Midway returns in 2024 with thrill-seeking rides and classic midway games, including the Superwheel, a 150-foot high ferris wheel towering above the Stampede grounds, and the Great FUNtier, a mini midway for youngsters. Test your skills and spin, twist, and tilt your way through the rides and create some new Stampede memories this summer.
Midway rides at the Calgary Stampede (Photo credit: Shane Kuhn/Calgary Stampede)
Indigenous heritage and cultural experiences have been a part of the Calgary Stampede since it started in 1912. The Elbow River Camp presents authentic tipis, local artisans, cultural demonstrations, food vendors, music, and traditional dancing. The Bannock Booth is not to be missed!
Elbow River Camp at the Calgary Stampede (Photo credit: Blake Chorley/Calgary Stampede)
Are you craving a corndog or bag of mini donuts from the Calgary Stampede? How about cowboy Twinkies or meatball mac & cheese? Adventurous foodies will love the new food on Stampede Park, often served on a stick, for the ultimate Instagram pic. Treat your taste buds to classic Stampede foods or try the bold creations of the New Midway Food. This year's culinary lineup includes new twists on old favourites like the watermelon burger, giant mozza stick on-a-stick, ube coconut little donuts, and the Chilean style hot dog. More daring flavour combinations include the cheese burger ice cream, hot cheetos pickle pizza, and pickle fry poutine.
Midway food at the Calgary Stampede (Photo credit: Alyssa Howland/ Calgary Stampede)
