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
Fiesta Filipino
Enjoy live performances, delicious Filipino street food and a variety of cuisines, with over 60 participating exhibitors, food vendors and food trucks. Immerse yourself with your family and friends to experience Filipino hospitality, culture, heritage and arts.
How True is a True Story?: Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
Watch the film and dig into the real-life events behind the legend. Includes popcorn and a truth report card.
Cirque du Soleil: ECHO
A breathtaking show blending acrobatics, stagecraft, and technology to explore empathy and connection.
Calgary Pride Festival
This labour day weekend, enjoy the summer sun with Calgary's headlining and up-and-coming queer artists of all disciplines. Stroll through our artisan marketplace and enjoy local vendors showcasing their many talents.
Calgary Pride Parade
Join us for a celebration of the vibrate 2SLGBTQ+ community and its allies! The parade highlights local community groups and businesses doing good works in Calgary and the surrounding area, remembering those who fought before us.
When: August 31 (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Family Fun Hour: Alberta Wildlife
Explore Alberta’s wild side with biofacts and hands-on activities for young explorers. Each week brings a new theme packed with hands-on activities for kids ages toddler to 11.
Jo Koy – Just Being Koy Tour
Global comedy sensation Jo Koy returns to Calgary with his signature humour and stories from everyday life, culture, and parenthood on his “Just Being Koy” Tour.
Inglewood Night Market
The Inglewood Night Market is a modern market with locally sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods; from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques & collectibles, artisan eats & more. Enjoy 140 curated local artisans, beer gardens and dogs are welcome!
After Hours: True Crime at “Twilight” Tour
Explore Calgary’s darker history with a guided evening tour of real crimes and prison tales.
When: September 5 and 12
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.