Downtown Summer Festivals
Sunny Days. Cool Nights. Downtown Summer Festivals and Events
The summer fun continues downtown with more than 200 festivals and events until the end of September! Break out your sunglasses and embrace the summer vibes with sunny days and cool nights. From street festivals and outdoor concerts to night markets, film screenings and comedy shows, downtown Calgary is the place to be as the sun sets and the city lights come on.
Please check the official event websites for the most up-to-date information regarding cancellations, rescheduling or other important updates.
Explore downtown with these summer festivals and events:
FEATURED EVENT
Calgary Pop-Up Care Village
When: August 21
Where: Central Memorial Park
Website: Calgary Pop-Up Care Village
The Calgary Pop-Up Care Village is a festival for anyone experiencing systemic vulnerabilities such as homelessness, addiction, mental health issues, poverty, language and cultural barriers, and more.
The festival provides equitable access to basic services such as case management, healthcare, clothing, haircuts, food, and more to the community. This is a one-day event that upholds guests' inherent human dignity, and it bridges the wider Calgarian community with the underserved population.
Photo credit: Albert Woo
CRASHOUT: Festival Finale
The grand finale of BUMP Festival with a pop-up skate park, Philly cheesesteaks, cold BUMP beer, and a stacked punk lineup under the sun. As the light drops, the volume rises for a 360° outdoor rave, headlined by heavyweight international DJs making their Calgary debut.
Expo Latino Festivals
Expo Latino Festivals is Western Canada's largest Latino festival and welcomes visitors for a vibrant weekend of food, artisans, dancing, music, and entertainment for over 35 years.
Chinatown Street Festival
Chinatown Street Festival is an annual event in the heart of Calgary’s Chinatown featuring cultural and food exhibitors, activities, and live performances, including dance, singing, martial arts.
90s Throwback
Stop, collaborate and join in as 17th Ave throws it back to the 90s.
indiYEAH! Fest
Join the vibrant celebration of Indian Independence Day at indiYEAH! Fest, where cultural performances, traditional music and dance, delicious Indian cuisine, and community spirit come together in a joyful showcase of diversity and unity.
Reggae Cool Down
Close out the weekend with a soulful mix of reggae, dancehall, AfroBeats, and R&B.
Creed – Summer of ’99 Tour
Rock out to Creed’s late-’90s anthems—Higher, With Arms Wide Open, My Sacrifice—reliving hits from their diamond-certified Human Clay era.
Cult Classics & Crafts: Office Space (1999)
Bring your craft supplies and settle in for a screening of the cult classic Office Space. Laugh, create, and connect with fellow cinephiles and crafters.
Movie on the Rise
Experience a magical evening of outdoor cinema on a 9-metre-high natural amphitheater at the heart of St. Patrick’s Island. This double feature includes Shrek and The Mummy, set against the backdrop of the Bow River and city skyline.
Getting downtown
Plan your trip
Over the summer festivals season, the downtown core will be very busy with events, road work and more people getting around. If you're driving, give yourself extra time to find parking and expect potential delays. You can plan your trip ahead by visiting Calgary.ca/PlanYourTrip.
Park safely and responsibly
Safe and legal parking helps avoid tickets, towing and unsafe situations for people walking, wheeling or driving nearby. Please remember to read and follow the signs before parking, even if it's a spot you're familiar with. You can manage your future parking sessions effortlessly by using the Parking Planner to book your parking in advance.
Save on parking with year-round deals
Parking downtown doesn't have to be expensive. Calgary Parking offers a variety of promotions throughout the year to help you save. Whether you're staying late, heading in early or planning a full day downtown, there are deals that make parking more affordable and convenient. Check out the Deals and Promotions page to see what's available.
Submit an event
If you have an event you would like added, please email: downtownevents@calgary.ca
with the subject: Downtown Summer Festivals.
*Please note, this page is updated regularly. The festivals and events listed are either organized, supported, or in good standing with The City of Calgary.