Festivals and Events
Our Events Services Team is here to support event planners, organizations and citizens who are planning events that occur on City land and/or requires City permits.
We can help navigate planning processes, applications and regulations. We can also answer any questions about event planning, available funding, liquor licenses, food vendors, fireworks, logistics and technical production. Learn more about planning festivals and events.
Photo taken before COVID-19 pandemic
Festival and Event applications
We are currently only accepting applications for drive-in and drive-thru events. All events must meet provincial and City requirements, legislation and restrictions on gatherings. These changes to our festival and event application process are based on our current understanding of the Provincial Health restrictions.
Learn more about COVID updates for festivals and events.
Funding updates
There are no event funding programs open at this time.
Special Event road closures
Get up-to-date information about road closures for upcoming special events.
About us
In 2019 we supported 287 events translating to 567 event days. Of these events, 147 received funding through the Festival and Event Subsidy Program, and 11 events received funding through the Council Strategic Initiatives Fund.
The City of Calgary annually presents Canada Day New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Alberta Culture Days. In addition, the Event Services Team has partnered with regional, national and international organizations to deliver unique one-time events such as the Tour of Alberta, the Junos and WorldSkills.
Subscribe to The City of Calgary Event Services e-Bulletin to receive information about City regulations, permits, funding for events, and the latest updates to our application processes..