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#EXPLOREDOWNTOWNYYC Downtown Summer Festivals

Calgary’s Summer Festival Season is in full swing! Downtown is where you’ll find the electric energy as people unite to celebrate community, creativity, and culture. With over 100 festivals and events happening downtown this summer, the heart of our city will be bursting with fun and entertainment for everyone.

Festivals & events are generally approved to proceed, as long as they adhere to water restrictions currently in place. Please check the events website for any updates.

Explore downtown with these summer festivals and events:


FEATURED EVENT


Calgary International Blues Festival

When: August 1 – 4
Where: Cowboys Park, (formerly Millennium Park)
Website: Calgary International Blues Festival

The 20th Annual Calgary International Blues Festival promises an unforgettable experience with live blues performances, a diverse selection of food trucks, a vibrant artisan market, unique festival souvenirs, and bar service throughout the site. Perfect for all ages, this family-friendly event has been a cornerstone of Calgary's cultural scene for two decades! 

Super Fun Thursdays

When: July 18 – August 22

The Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre is set to host a series of themed night market events on five consecutive Thursdays throughout the months of July and August in 2024. The events are open to the public and are free of charge, offering a variety of activities, performances, food and a space for community members to come together.

Taste of Calgary

When: August 1 - 5

Discover Calgary’s rich culinary scene at Taste of Calgary. This event features a unique mix of restaurants and beverage companies with a side of live music. Admission is free, and you have the option to buy sample tickets for just $1. These tickets allow you to savour delicious dishes from some of the finest restaurants and breweries in the city.

Summer Concert Series at Pixel Park

When: Fridays in August (August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 

Where: Pixel Park

Kick off your summer weekends with live music every Friday at 6 p.m. throughout the month of August at Pixel Park. From rock to indie-folk, enjoy performances from a variety of local artists. Don’t forget to grab a concert card from our EAST Team and enjoy 3 concerts to receive a $5 gift card to Village Ice Cream or Snowcapz.

BUMP Festival

When: August 3 - 18

Where: Various locations

The Beltline Urban Murals Project is Calgary’s street art festival transforms the city into a vibrant canvas with incredible mural installations by local, national, and international artists. Since 2017, BUMP has added over 180 public art installations to Calgary where you can watch new murals go up in real time, attend artist talks, and vibe out to Graffiti Jams. 

Lantern Peace Festival 2024

When: August 3

Where: Olympic Plaza

Experience the breathtaking beauty of lanterns floating in the pool. This is an annual summer peace event shares a wish for a peaceful society and a world free from violence.

Annual Heritage Day Festival

When: August 5

Where: Olympic Plaza

Come celebrate the diversity of performing arts in song, music and dance, crafts and the tantalizing tastes of international cuisine at the Annual Heritage Day Festival. This event aims to build understanding across cultures and religions.

Kensington Night Market

When: August 8 and 22

The Kensington Night Market is back for its 5th year. Entertainment, local vendors and so much more; shop the market and experience and enjoy Kensington.

Inglewood Night Market

When: August 9, September 6 and 13

The Inglewood Night Market is a modern market with locally sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods; from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, artisan eats and more. Enjoy 135 curated local artisans, beer gardens and dogs are welcome! 

BUMP Urban Art Conference

When: August 8 and 9

Over two days, hear from spectacular leaders in art, design, urban planning, and community development. Attend panels, workshops, networking power-hours and exchange ideas to gain insights on the future of public art and its impact on our city and various industries, all while helping to promote a connected and robust arts ecosystem.

Getting downtown


Calgary Transit
You can get downtown with Calgary’s Public Transit system. For more information on Calgary city buses or the CTrain, including schedules, maps, passes and fares, visit Calgary Transit.

Extend your Stay with Calgary Parking!
Sleep-in and enjoy a cup of coffee when you use a City lot or parkade on the weekend and extend your parking session for free! This program provides the flexibility to park your vehicle conveniently and securely, without having to pick it up until 10 a.m. the next morning.

Walk, Wheel or Spin
If you’d prefer an active mode of transportation, walk, wheel or spin downtown!

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 below are either organized, supported, or in good standing with The City of Calgary.

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