#ExploreDowntownYYC Explore Downtown Calgary

In the city of possibility, downtown is the face and the place of Calgary’s future.

It’s a mix of bold entrepreneurship, where dreams become reality and where creative curiosity is unleashed; it’s toes tapped to music and dipped in the river, drinks sipped from a rooftop and art and culture appreciated up close and personal.

Downtown is where it all happens – it’s the pulse of our city and no matter what you’re looking for, you’ll find it here. 

A special welcome to the 15,000 delegates from 120 countries who are visiting Calgary for the International Rotary Conference – we’re thrilled to host you! To help make navigating downtown fun and easy, we’ve placed creative wayfinding in seven key intersections to better connect the BMO Centre to the rest of downtown. Keep an eye out for bright coloured decals adorning the sidewalks. Enjoy your stay in the heart of our city! Visit calgary.ca/rotary2025 for more information. 

Downtown Summer Festivals and Events

With over 200 festivals and events happening downtown this summer, the heart of our city will be bursting with energy, entertainment and community pride as we kickoff a summer packed with fun, local talent and memory-making events.

Check out this summer's events downtown

Events in the Spotlight

Check out what's happening downtown this week.

  • JazzYYC Summer Festival

    Various locations, June 23-29

    JazzYYC Summer Festival kicks off June 23 with seven jampacked days of world-class live jazz! This year’s festival showcases international stars, celebrated Canadian artists, and Calgary’s finest musicians - spanning the full spectrum of jazz.

  • Naija Market Day Calgary

    City Hall Plaza, June 28

    Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of African traditions, with a marketplace bustling with colorful stalls offering everything from authentic African cuisine to exquisite handmade crafts. As you explore, enjoy the rhythmic beats of Afrobeat music that will keep your spirits high and your feet tapping.

  • Movie Time Community Screening

    Calgary Central Library, June 29

    To wrap-up the June 2025 BikeFest event, Downtown Core Neighbourhood Association and Bike Calgary are presenting a free film screening of MOTHERLOAD, a panel discussion with some local bike heroes, exciting announcements and more!

Itineraries

Explore these sample itineraries to help guide your visit. New memories are waiting – start here, in downtown Calgary.

Neighbourhood guides

There are so many downtown neighbourhoods to explore! Use these guides to help plan your outing.

Getting here

Get downtown by using one of these modes of transportation.

  • Walk, wheel or run

    Downtown is accessible by walking, wheeling, or running.

Stay connected

Read our latest Downtown Strategy Newsletter

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