Soak up the sun and explore all the great things to see and do this July in Calgary. From the Calgary Stampede to the Calgary Folk Music Festival, get ready to check out the hottest events of the summer.
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S.S. Moyie at the Heritage Park
Plan a getaway to Heritage Park this summer and witness the past come to life. Be sure to take a ride on the authentic steam train, appreciate the historic midway, take a bite of fresh baked treats, make old-fashioned ice cream, ride the horse-drawn wagon ride, and set sail on Calgary’s only paddlewheeler, the S.S. Moyie.
Where: Heritage Park
When: Open Daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Looking for a fun family activity? Make magic memories at the Heritage Park.
Join fellow cyclists at Cyclepalooza, a festival that lets you ride all around Calgary and do fun activities like learning about bike history, camping in Chestermere, and attending a bike prom.
Where: Various locations
When: July 12 – 21
Celebrate Latin American culture at the Fiestaval
Fiestaval is a free multicultural arts and entertainment event that celebrates all things Latin American through dance, food, and concerts for three days!
Where: Olympic Plaza
When: July 19 – 21
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Historic Calgary Week and explore a variety of historical monuments throughout the city, with over 60 different events. Historic Calgary Week lets you learn more about the city’s history and culture from gardens and parks to family-fun activities.
Where: Various locations
When: July 23 – August 3
The Backstreet Boys come to the Scotiabank Saddledome this summer with their biggest arena tour in 18 years and special guest Baylee Littrell.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: July 24
‘Backstreet’s Back’, Alright! Check out the Backstreet Boys Guide to Exploring Calgary
Calgary Folk Music Festival
Calgary Folk Music Festival
Celebrate 40 years of Calgary Folk Music Festival this summer. Listen to over 70 local and international artists from eight different concert stages. The lineup features notable artists such as Belle & Sebastian, Half Moon Run, The Strumbellas and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. Enjoy a wide variety of musical genres along with food stalls, a beer garden and fun interactive activities.
Where: Prince’s Island Park
When: July 25 – 28
Eat delicious local foods at the Calgary Farmers’ Market
Listen to Calgarians tell stories while sampling local foods and eating a delicious brunch at the Calgary Farmers’ Market.
Where: Calgary Farmers’ Market
When: Sundays from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Let your pets join the fun at Pet-A-Palooza (Photo Credit: BarkingMadPhotography)
Pet-A-Palooza is a free festival all about pets! Featuring dozens of local treats, foods, exhibitors and entertainment, yoga, adoptable puppies, mud run, Wiener dog races and so much more.
Where: Eau Claire
When: July 27 – 28
Celebrate the 15th annual Calgary Bluesfest this summer at Shaw Millennium Park. Highlighting an entire seven days stretch of Blues workshops, shows and exceptional entertainment followed by nightly dance parties. Enjoy performances from Canadian artists, YYC Food Trucks, a beer tent.
Where: Various Venues Shaw Millennium Park
When: July 29 – Aug 4
World renowned rock-n-roll artists Def Leppard will be in concert this summer at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: July 31
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Canada Day at Heritage Park Historical Village
Celebrate Canada Day in Calgary with free family-friendly events full of music, dance, art, and culture. The evening will close with live music at the Tim Horton’s Canada Day Stage and finishing off with a spectacular firework show!
Where: Various locations
When: July 1
Check out all the great ways to celebrate Canada Day in Calgary.
The Ranchman's PBR Charity Classic is an event you wouldn’t want to miss, with professional bull riders and bucking bulls, competing for a $75,000 cash prize, it’s the perfect kick-off to the Stampede.
Where: Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dance Hall
When: July 2 – 4
Get front row seats to the Cowtown Rodeo this summer and watch bull riding, extreme bull fighting, live auctions and participation events with prizes.
Where: Girletz Ranch
When: July 5
Kids can ride ponies at the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’
Watch the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ Tournament with your family and try fun activities like face painting, pony rides, and more!
Where: Spruce Meadows
When: July 4 – 8
Mexifest highlights the best of Mexican culture with authentic Mexican cuisine, music, and arts. Two stages bring live bands and Mexican luchadores to Eau Claire Plaza in Calgary.
Where: Eau Claire Plaza
When: July 5 – 7
Bryan Adams and Amanda Marshall headline Oxford Stomp at Shaw Millennium Park, a music festival that celebrates the best of Canadian music.
Where: Shaw Millennium Park
When: July 12
Calgary Stampede rodeo
Go to the Calgary Stampede, The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, and watch amazing performances like the Bell Grandstand Show, the rodeo, Bulls After Dark or catch live concerts at the Coca-Cola Stage. Try exciting delicious food and take a ride on the Calgary Stampede Midway.
Where: Calgary Stampede Park
When: July 5 – 14
Chart-topping country music legend Tim McGraw hits the stage at the Scotiabank Saddledome for Stampede's final night!
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: July 14
Ready to party? Don’t miss Tim McGraw’s blockbuster performance in Calgary.
Become the world’s greatest superhero at Calaway Park’s Comic Fest
Dress up as your favorite superhero with Comic Fest for Kids at Calaway Park. Get your face painted, shop from local artists, enjoy character meet and greets, and be transported to another world with your family.
Where: Calaway Park
When: July 13 – 15
The WildHorse Saloon is the place you want to be if you’re looking for a party this Stampede, with daily concerts with notable artists, dance floor, and over twenty bars. Keep the celebration going even off the Stampede grounds.
Where: WildHorse Saloon Stampede Tent
When: July 4 – 13
This award-winning country music duo Sugarland will be performing as a part of the Virgin Mobile Concert Series for the Calgary Stampede at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: July 13
Love Country Music? Plan your day in Calgary when Sugarland’s comes to town
Explore the rich culture of the Turkish people at the 12th Annual Calgary Turkish Festival and try out Turkish pastries, watch folk dances and participate in family friendly activities.
Where: Eau Claire Market
When: July 12 – 14
Listen to award winning bands and artists like the Headstones, Doug and the Slugs, Blondie and the rock-'n'-roll superstar Billy Idol at The Roundup Music Fest.
Where: Shaw Millennium Park
When: July 10
Grammy Award winning and multi-platinum selling artist Zac Brown Band are coming to the Scotiabank Saddledome this July, performing hits as like “Chicken Fried”, “Knee Deep”, “Toes” as part of the Virgin Mobile Concert Series.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: July 12
Going to the concert? Check out the Zac Brown Band Guide to Exploring Calgary
