Taste of Calgary

JULY 30 - AUGUST 3, 2026 The city's most appetizing outdoor festival of food and drinks. This year's blend of international cuisines will treat your taste buds to flavours from a variety of countries; all represented by the city's most interesting restaurants and beverage companies. Come down and try our sample-sized menu items that are perfect for a bite-size taste of Calgary's great cuisine and most unique beverages. With a larger event footprint, the festival makes room for food enthusiasts, families, and culinary connoisseurs to set out on the greatest gastronomic adventure of the summer. In place of physical tickets, Taste Tickets easy to purchase online and at the event. Otherwise, visitors can expect a similar experience to prior years but with even more vendors (90+) indulging in sample-size menu items from Calgary’s most decorated and beloved restaurants, breweries, and food trucks, set to the backdrop of live entertainment happening onsite with rotating local bands and musicians each day. Beyond delightful food offerings, Taste of Calgary will create a vibrant ambiance filled with live entertainment, fun for all ages, and a foodie marketplace with over 15 local vendors selling specialty cookware, pre-packaged spices and condiments, and handmade goods. Leashed pets are allowed.