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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.

Photo by Kelly Hofer

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


Xiang Long Chinese Dragon Festival

This event will focus on delivering live cultural performances including lion and dragon dances, multicultural artists, a local vendors marketplace, and various family-oriented activities. We will also host a special dragon walk, to connect the community together with this unique mythical creature. 

Where: Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre
When: June 29 – July 14

Calgary Fringe Festival

When: August 2 - 10

Where: Various locations

Calgary Fringe Festival is a nine-day theatre festival showcasing a wide range of performances. Watch street performances, browse vendors, and experience the eclectic entertainment presented each day.

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.

Calgary Arab Festival

When: August 9 - 11

The Calgary Arab Festival highlights regional and cultural distinctions in Arab countries celebrating clothing, cuisine, dance, and art, providing attendees with a deeper appreciation of the cultural diversity within the Arabic world. Come support local artists by providing them with an opportunity to showcase their work.

Franco Festival Calgary

When: August 10

Where: Olympic Plaza

Franco Festival is a celebration of many Francophone cultures, from Africa to Europe, through Asia and the Americas using music, dance, food, art and crafts and other aspects that demonstrate the breadth and diversity of Canadian heritage.

BUMP 2024 Graffiti Jam

When: August 10

Where: High Park

Engage with Graffiti artists and watch the magic happen as public art is installed! This BUMP Festival Graffiti Jam event is for all ages to experience live music, DJs, local food and beverages, and participate in fun and entertaining attendee experiences. Don’t miss the 3 on 3 basketball tournament overlooking the downtown city landscape. 

Korean Day Festival

When: August 10 - 11

Experience Korea's vibrant culture and unique heritage at the Korean Day Festival, including exciting traditional dance performances, K-pop Contest, delicious Korean food, and a lively parade.

Toranj Fistiva

When: August 10

Toranj, Calgary's largest Iranian festival since 2018, attracts over 2,000 attendees annually, with live performances, traditional Iranian food and teahouse, an art and culture hall, and a children's area. Aiming to foster community bonds and cultural exchange, Toranj invites diverse artists and performance groups internationally, showcasing the festival’s commitment to celebrating cultural diversity and unity.

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:
downtownstrategy@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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