Off-Park Stampede Activities
Chase pancakes, parades, and late-night concerts across Calgary during Stampede.
Stampede Parade (Credit: Tourism Calgary/Calin Charles)
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For the first two weeks of July, the Calgary Stampede takes over the entire city. Of course, you are going to spend plenty of time at the Calgary Stampede itself. But don’t miss out on all the amazing events and specials happening throughout Calgary during Stampede.
Stampede Parade
The Stampede Parade has served as the kickoff to The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth since 1912. The procession of colourful floats, majestic horses, and high-energy marching bands winds through 18 blocks of downtown Calgary.
When: July 3, 9 am-1pm
Where: Starting at 9th Ave. and 3rd St. S.E.
Free off-park pancake breakfasts
First Flip Pancake Breakfast
When: July 2, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Stephen Ave. (outside the Calgary Telus Convention Centre)
Calgary Dream Centre Breakfast
When: July 2, 9 a.m.
Where: Calgary Dream Centre
MaKami College Breakfast
When: July 4, 9 a.m.
Where: MaKami College, Calgary campus
Grace Presbyterian Church Stampede Breakfast
When: July 4, 9 a.m.
Where: Grace Presbyterian Church, 1009 15 Ave. S.W.
Cranston Stampede Breakfast
When: July 4, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Cranston Century Hall, 11 Cranarch Rd. S.E.
Kensington Commons Breakfast
When: July 5
Where: Commons Church, 2404 Kensington Rd. N.W.
YMCA Breakfast: Seton
When: July 5, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton, 4995 Market St. S.E.
YMCA Breakfast: Quarry Park
When: July 7, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: Remington YMCA in Quarry Park, 108 Quarry Park Rd. S.E.
YMCA Breakfast: Shawnessy
When: July 9, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: Shawnessy YMCA, 333 Shawville Blvd. S.E.
BMO Kids Day Breakfast
When: July 9, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where: Stampede Grounds, 650 25 Ave. S.E.
YMCA Breakfast: Saddletowne
When: July 10, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Saddletowne YMCA, 7555 Falconridge Blvd. N.E.
YMCA Breakfast: Rocky Ridge
When: July 10, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge, 11300 Rocky Ridge N.W.
For more syrupy goodness, check out a complete listing of pancake breakfasts.
The Calgary Stampede Parade (Credit: Calgary Stampede)
Pancake breakfasts (Credit: Travel Alberta/Colin Way)
Off-park Stampede tents & concerts
National Saloon Tent
Who's performing: Waylon Wyatt, Cole Bradley, LOLO, Big Wreck, Yung Gravy, Chad Brownlee, and grandson.
When: July 2-12
Where: 330 11 Ave. S.W.
Wildhorse Saloon Tent
Who's performing: Down with Webster, Modest Mouse, Matthew Good Band, Evan Honer, Hank Azaria, The Dead South, Matt Mays, and The Rural Alberta Advantage.
When: July 2-12
Where: 500 6 Ave. S.W.
Cowboys Music Festival
Who's performing: Tucker Wetmore, Jason Aldean, Sean Paul, Steve Aoki, Flo Rida, 5 Seconds of Summer, Jason Derulo, Dominic Fike, John Summit, Macklemore, The Chainsmokers, Jon Pardi, and Yungblud.
When: July 2-12
Where: Cowboys Park, 1220 9 Ave. S.W.
Badlands Music Festival
Who's performing: Mau P, Griz, Dom Dolla, Knock2, Above & Beyond, and Loud Luxury.
When: July 2-12
Where: Badlands Tent, 725 9 Ave. S.W.
Electric Summer Nights
Who's performing: SoDown with WonkyWilla, and Effin.
When: July 4 and July 11
Where: The Palace Theatre, 219 8 Ave. S.W.
The Roundup MusicFest
Who's performing: Billy Idol, David Lee Roth, Sloan, Toque, Foster the People, Grouplove, The New Pornographers, and The Royal Foundry.
When: July 8-9
Where: Prince's Island Park
Oxford Stomp
Who's performing: Arkells, Portugal. The Man, Cannons, and The Blue Stones.
When: July 10, 3 p.m.
Where: Prince's Island Park
For a full lineup of city-wide boot stompin' fun, check out all concerts during Stampede 2026.
Stampede-themed events
Cowboys Music Festival: Drag Me to Cowboys
Who's performing: RuPaul
When: July 11, 1 p.m.
Where: Cowboys Park, 1220 9 Ave. S.W.
Lammles (Credit: Travel Alberta/Youn Park @sounds_like_yawn)
Stampede fireworks (Credit: Travel Alberta/Youn Park @sounds_like_yawn)
