Marda Gras is a free family-friendly event in the heart of Marda Loop and the longest running street festival in Calgary. Take part in a pedestrian friendly, car-free day with your friends and family – shopping local and reconnecting with the community. There is a full lineup of live music, dance and entertainment for all ages. 

Take in GlobalFest, a multi-cultural celebration with five incredible nights of dancing, music, food, and fireworks displays. Each night features a world-class fireworks show set to music from an international group of pyro-artists at Alberta’s most explosive festival.

Join in the fun of Carifest, a spectacular celebration of Caribbean music, costumes, tradition, and culture. Carifest hosts a colourful parade that starts in Olympic Plaza and makes it way to Shaw Millenium Park for a festival of live reggae and steel pan music, dancing, and food.

Expo Latino Festivals is Western Canada’s largest Latino festival and welcomes visitors for a vibrant weekend of food, artisans, dancing, music, and entertainment for over 35 years.

The biggest names in country music take the state at Country Thunder for an epic concert event each summer. The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland hosts this outdoor music festival with two stages, up-and-coming artists, and a nightly headliner straight from the top of the country charts.

Experience a lively celebration with world class musicians in the vibrant downtown alley to recognize the efforts of everyone involved in BUMP Festival 2024 in this free event for all ages. Enjoy delicious local food and beverages and engage with local arts organizations and businesses.  

Chinatown Street Festival is an annual event in the heart of Calgary’s Chinatown featuring cultural and food exhibitors, activities, and live performances, including dance, singing, martial arts.

Muslim Heritage Day aims to introduce Muslim culture and heritage to fellow Canadians while building bridges between diverse cultural communities.

The Calgary Pop-Up Care Village is a festival supporting those facing vulnerabilities like homelessness, addiction, mental health issues, and poverty. This event honours guests' inherent dignity and bridges the Calgarian community with underserved populations, offering equitable access to essential services such as healthcare, clothing, haircuts, food, and more.