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
4th Street Night Market
Visit the lively main street neighborhood for food, fun, local finds, & friends. This event is pet-friendly!
Brewery & the Beast
Brewery & the Beast attracts chefs and restaurants from Calgary, Banff, Edmonton and surrounding areas to showcase incredible food and beverages from Alberta. This festival creates a playful and educational environment where you can learn about local proteins and produce, enjoy quality food and drink, and participate in a dynamic environment that supports local businesses.
Family Fun Hour: Farm Folks
Get ready to play, create, and explore together! Each week brings a new theme packed with hands-on activities for kids ages toddler to 11. This week’s theme is Farm Folks.
House Meets Garden Tour
Discover the architecture and gardens of Lougheed House in this guided indoor-outdoor tour.
Deftones – North American Tour
Rock out with Deftones live on their Private Music tour, joined by special guests Phantogram and The Barbarians of California.
Made in Italy
A one-man comedy about family, tradition, and food, starring Farren Timoteo in a hilarious and heartfelt performance.
Lainey Wilson – Whirlwind Tour
Enjoy rising country star Lainey Wilson live on her Whirlwind Tour with special guests ERNEST and Kaitlin Butts, performing hits like Heart Like a Truck and Watermelon Moonshine.
Queer Trivia: Icons & Allies
Celebrate Pride with rounds of trivia on queer icons, allies, and music. Bring your besties!
ReggaeFest
Calgary’s premier celebration of reggae music and Caribbean culture, returning for its rhythmic two-day experience. Expect a family-friendly atmosphere, live performances from local and international artists, Caribbean food vendors, craft stalls, a beer & soda stand, and plenty of community vibes!
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.