August in Calgary

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Things to Do

August in Calgary

Things to do in Calgary this August 2025

Festival season continues in August with an exciting lineup of summer events in Calgary. This month, discover Calgary's diverse food scene at Taste of Calgary, enjoy the summer weather at Calgary’s longest running street festival, Marda Gras, and catch an impressive firework display at Alberta's most explosive festival, GlobalFest!


 

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Calgary International Blues Festival 

Celebrate over 20 years of the Calgary International Blues Festival with a week of blues music from around the world, including workshops, special events, and live concerts. Local and international musicians come together for this Calgary classic. 

Where: The Confluence (750 9 Ave SE) 
When: July 31 - August 3 

 

Taste of Calgary 

Discover Calgary's global cuisine with Taste of Calgary. Sample from a mix of unique restaurants and beverage companies along with live entertainment and marketplace vendors. 

Where: 4th Avenue and 9th Street 
When: July 31 & August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 

 

BUMP FESTIVAL 

BUMP FESTIVAL returns with a series of new murals, community events, block parties, and artist talks, transforming the centre of Calgary with art from local and international artists. 

Where: Various locations 
When: August 1-18 

 

Calgary Fringe Festival 

The Calgary Fringe Festival is back in 2025 with digital and in-person theatre, comedy, and art installations. Shows run all week long at various Calgary locations. 

Where: Various locations 
When: August 1-9 

 

Chasing Summer Music Festival 

Don’t miss this two‑day outdoor EDM event featuring top electronic artists like deadmau5, Kaskade, Alan Walker, Timmy Trumpet, Loud Luxury, BTSM, and more. 

Where: Max Bell Centre Festival Grounds, 1001 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary, AB 
When: August 2-3 

 

Wild FC Home Game  

Don't miss a moment! Support Calgary’s Pro Women’s Soccer team this month as they take on AFC Toronto live at McMahon Stadium. 

Where: McMahon Stadium   
When: August 2 

 

Granary Road's Family Fun Fair 

Celebrate summer with Granary Road's Family Fun Fair! Fun for the whole family, the fair features the interactive Active Learning Park, shopping at the farmers' market, meeting farm animals, and enjoying farm-to-table dining. 

Where: Granary Road 
When: August 2-3 

 

Tour de Bowness Race and Street Festival 

Celebrate the neighbourhood and the 22nd Annual Tour de Bowness Race and Street Festival with local entertainment, artisan vendors, food booths, and a kid's area. 

Where: Bowness 
When: August 2-4 

 

Cavalry FC Home Games 

Cheer on Cavalry FC at four epic home game showdowns this month. Single game tickets available now! 

Where: ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows   
When: August 4, 9, 17, 30 

 

2025 Under 21 Men's Pan American Cup 

See rising stars in men’s international volleyball as the top U21 teams from across the Americas compete in Calgary.  

Where: Seven Chiefs Sportsplex 
When: August 5-10 

 

Heritage Park: Free Live Music in the Plaza 

Free Live Music in the Plaza at Heritage Park returns with a series of free summer concerts at the Heritage Town Square. Enjoy music from local musicians each Wednesday night starting at 6:00 p.m. 

Where: Heritage Park 
When: August 6, 13, 20, 27 

 

Spark After Dark: Your Brain on Music (18+) 

Dive into the science behind the beats that move you — from how tracks are made to the brain magic behind the music. It’s creativity and science vibing together IRL at this Spark After Dark event. 

Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre 
When: August 8 

  

Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival 

The Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival is Calgary’s premiere water sport festival, with over 1850 competitors and 4000 spectators, displaying dragon boat racing for a family friendly event. 

Where: North Glenmore Park 
When: August 8-10 

 

Alberta on the Plate 2025 

Celebrate Alberta’s local bounty during a ten‑day dine‑around festival showcasing fixed‑price, multi‑course menus crafted with locally sourced ingredients. 

Where: Various locations 
When: August 8-17 

 

Inglewood Night Market 

The Inglewood Night Market is a modern outdoor market with locally sourced and handmade vendors selling everything from crafts and vintage clothing to antiques and artisan eats. Admission is free! 

Where: 10th ave and 10th Street SE 
When: August 8 

 

Mt Joy Concert 

Enjoy an evening of indie rock at the Scotiabank Saddledome brought to life by Mt Joy, featuring hits like Silver Lining and Astrovan. 

Where: Scotiabank Saddledome 
When: August 9 

 

Marda Gras 

Marda Gras is a FREE family-friendly event in the neighbourhood of Marda Loop and Calgary’s longest running street festival. Enjoy street performers, live music, dance, and magic shows, along with local businesses and artisans. 

Where: Marda Loop 
When: August 10 

 

Rogers Charity Classic 

The Rogers Charity Classic returns as the next stop for the PGA TOUR Champions, a world-class experience for golf fans that supports local charities. This year’s players include John Daly, Mike Weir, Vijay Singh, Darren Clarke, David Toms, David Duval, Ernie Els, Colin Montgomerie, and more. 

Where: Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club 
When: August 11-17 

 

GlobalFest 

Alberta’s Most Explosive Festival returns with GlobalFest at Elliston Park, displaying Calgary’s cultural diversity and artistic excellence with incredible firework displays presented by USA, Malaysia, Philippines, China, and Canada. 

Where: Elliston Park 
When: August 14-23

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Country Thunder 

Country Thunder returns to Calgary with country music superstars Luke Combs, HARDY, Dallas Smith, The Reklaws, Elle King, Flatland Cavalry, ERNEST, Meghan Patrick, Lonestar, Jake Worthington, Hailey Benedict, and more headlining this summer music festival favourite. 

Where: The Confluence (Previously Fort Calgary) 
When: August 15-17 

 

Carifest 2025 

Get ready for a spectacular Caribbean celebration with music, costumes, tradition, and culture, at Carifest 2025, featuring a parade and live music in Shaw Millennium Park. 

Where: Cowboys Park (Previously Shaw Millennium Park) 
When: August 15-17 

 

Expo Latino 

Expo Latino celebrates Latin food, music, and culture right here in Calgary. Join the party at Western Canada’s largest Latin festival in Prince’s Island Park this summer. 

Where: Prince’s Island Park 
When: August 16 

 

Chinatown Street Festival 

The Chinatown Street Festival returns with live performances, cultural tents, vendors, food trucks, and a kids fun zone for the biggest event of the year. 

Where: Chinatown 
When: August 16-17 

 

Priddis & Millarville Fair 

It's fun for everyone at the Priddis & Millarville Fair, a full weekend of old fashioned, country-style family fun including farm animals, wildlife displays, exhibits and more.  

Where: Millarville Racetrack 
When: August 16-17 

 

Disney’s The Lion King 

A six‑Tony Award–winning musical brought to life by Julie Taymor, featuring iconic music by Elton John and Tim Rice, set against visually stunning backdrops. Disney’s The Lion King returns to Calgary with its beloved characters and immersive storyline. 

Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium  
When: Until August 17 

 

Summer Skirmish 

Join The Military Museums for the Summer Skirmish, a weekend of historical re-enactments, food trucks, and more. 

Where: The Military Museums 
When: August 17-18 

 

Creed Summer of ’99 Tour 

Rock out to Creed’s late‑’90s anthems like Higher, With Arms Wide Open, and My Sacrifice, reliving the band’s signature rock sound with highlights from their diamond‑certified Human Clay era. 

Where: Scotiabank Saddledome 
When: August 20 

 

Wild After Hours Drag Dinner (18+) 

Kick off your weekend with fierce fun, delicious eats, and fabulous queens at the Calgary Zoo. Your ticket includes same-day zoo admission—come early and make a wild day of it! 

Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo 
When: August 22 

 

2025 Pacific Nations Cup 

Canada’s Men’s Rugby Team opens the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup, the team’s first opportunity to earn direct qualification for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup, against the United States. 

Where: McMahon Stadium 
When: August 22 

 

Gammer Live Show 

Get pumped for an explosive night of high‑energy hard dance with UK DJ Gammer, dropping his signature tracks and mashups that will keep you jumping all night.  

Where: The Palace Theatre 
When: August 22 

 

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival 

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is returning to Calgary for its third year with headliners Russell Peters, Tom Segura, and Iliza Shlesinger. 

Where: Prince's Island Park 
When: August 22-24 

 

Rivalry Weekend: ​​Calgary Stampeders vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders  

Don’t miss this fierce divisional showdown between the Calgary Stampeders and the Saskatchewan Roughriders, continuing one of the CFL’s storied rivalries.  

Where: McMahon Stadium 
When: August 23 

 

Brewery & the Beast 

Brewery & the Beast attracts chefs and restaurants from Calgary, Banff, Edmonton and surrounding areas to showcase incredible food and beverages from Alberta. 

Where: The Confluence (Formerly Fort Calgary) 
When: August 24 

 

Deftones North American Tour 2025 

Rock out with Deftones live on their 10th studio album tour Private Music, joined by special guests Phantogram and The Barbarians of California, delivering intense riffs and haunting melodies. 

Where: Scotiabank Saddledome 
When: August 25 

 

Lainey Wilson Whirlwind Tour 

Catch rising country star Lainey Wilson live on her Whirlwind Tour, featuring special guests ERNEST and Kaitlin Butts. Expect a night filled with chart‑topping songs like Heart Like a Truck and Watermelon Moonshine. 

Where: Scotiabank Saddledome 
When: August 28 

 

An August Evening with Wilco 

Experience the acclaimed alternative‑rock band Wilco live, performing tracks from their Grammy‑winning catalogue including their latest album Cousin, with Jeff Tweedy’s evocative vocals and the band’s signature sound on full display. 

Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium 
When: August 29 

 

ReggaeFest Calgary 

Get ready for two days of reggae beats, Caribbean culture, and family-friendly vibes on St. Patrick’s Island. Enjoy live performances, food stalls, and arts celebrating local and international reggae talent. 

Where: The Rise, St. Patrick’s Island 
When: August 29 

 

Calgary Pride Parade & Festival 

The Calgary Pride Parade & Festival is back for another year! Celebrate gender and sexual diversity with Calgary Pride at the 2-day festival at Prince’s Island Park. Both days feature incredible performances, a marketplace, beer gardens, food trucks, pet-friendly activities, a kid zone, and more! 

Where: Festival takes place at Prince’s Island Park. Find Parade details through Calgary Pride
When: August 30-31

 

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