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
Paws & Pints
Drop by the perfect pathway pit stop with the whole family – babies and furbabies alike! The Confluence “paw-tio” is decked out with comfy seating and serving tasty drinks and snacks this summer!
Rise: Run, Yoga, Meditate
This event is a day about bringing people together outside in nature for a run (or walk), an outdoor yoga experience, and a guided meditation.
Afro Caribbean Festival
The Afro Caribbean Festival YYC is to share and celebrate with Calgarians the colorful, rich, inviting and diverse cultures of peoples of African descent in Calgary and beyond.
Run for Life 2025
Run for Life is a hybrid event. Participate in-person at the Calgary Run for Life event on Saturday, Sept. 13, or at various pop-up events held across Canada. Participate virtually anywhere, anytime, and in any way: by running, walking, biking, or doing any physical activity that inspires you.
Chinatown Lantern Festival
Chinatown’s annual Mid-Autumn Festival event showcases hundreds of lanterns set alight in celebration of the festival. With merchants and food vendors, this event draws thousands of people for a fun and relaxing evening full of music and a beautiful atmosphere.
Movie Weekend
17th Ave is bringing back movies, but with a twist! Get ready for a theatrical Movie Weekend, where your favourite films come to life.
Cinema on 17th
Outdoor movie weekend with theatrical flair—films come to life in a unique experience on 17th Ave.
La French Run
This 5k/10k takes you on a beautiful journey through the historical Francophone neighbourhood of Calgary: Rouleauville (now known as Mission) and its surroundings. As a special treat, after crossing the finish line, participants can relish in a tasting and degustation of authentic French pastries.
Cult Classics & Crafts:Labyrinth (1986)
Bring your craft project and enjoy the fantasy classic Labyrinth in a cozy, creative setting.
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.