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.
*The dates in this article reflect 2023 events. Check back for updates when 2024 events are officially announced!
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. The 2023 parade marshal is Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who is set to be the first Canadian to venture to the moon.
When: July 7, 9 am-1pm
Where: Starting at 9th Ave. and 3rd St. S.E.
When: July 6, 7:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Where: Stephen Ave. (outside the Calgary Telus Convention Centre)
When: July 8 & 10-15, various times
Where: Olympic Plaza
When: July 8, 7-11 a.m.
Where: Chinook Centre Parking Lot
When: July 8, 8:30-11 a.m.
Where: OMO Japanese Teppan and Kitchen
When: July 9, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Triwood Community Association
When: July 9, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Acadia Recreation Complex
When: July 10, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: CrossIron Mills, Entry 1 Parking Lot
When: July 11, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Ella Grace Marketplace
When: July 12, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Tomkins Park
When: July 12, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Southcentre Mall Parking Lot
For more syrupy goodness, check out a complete listing of pancake breakfasts.
The Calgary Stampede Parade is July 7. The route starts at 9 Ave & 3 St and ends at the Stampede Grounds (Photo Credit: Calgary Stampede)
Enjoy free pancake breakfasts all throughout the city during Stampede (Photo Credit: Travel Alberta/Colin Way)
Who’s Performing: Hayloft, Reuben and the Dark, Talib Kweli, The Frontiers, Ben Chase, Greg Rider & Nolan Compton
When: July 6-15
Where: 1012 17 Ave. S.W.
Who’s Performing: Pink Sweat$, Cole Bradley, Connor Price, Lil Tecca, Ashanti, Disco Lines, Arizona Zervas
When: July 6-15
Where: 330 11 Ave. S.W.
Who’s Performing: Taylor-Rae, Shantaia, ZENON, Alex Hughes, Boots and The Hoots, Rifle County Players
When: July 7 – 17
Where: 300, 334-53 Ave. S.E.
Who’s Performing: Rural Alberta Advantage, Marianas Trench, Tokyo Police Club, Dean Brody, The Sheepdogs, Chad Brownlee, Oxford Stomp
When: July 6 – 14
Where: 500 6 Ave. S.W.
Who’s Performing: Illenium, Our Lady Peace, NAV, Headstones, Sean Paul, Brokentoyz, Bush, Farruko, Yung Gravy & bbno$, Tom Cochrane, Ludacris
When: July 6 – 16
Where: 4630 Macleod Trail
Who’s Performing: Dustin Lynch, Josh Ross, Diplo & The Kid Laroi, Metro Boomin & Wiz Khalifa, Sam Hunt, Jack Harlow, Nelly Furtado, TLC & Shaggy, Steve Aoki & Ice Cube + 24kGOLDN
When: July 6-16
Where: 519 12 Ave. S.E.
Who’s Performing: JJ Shiplett, Coyote Kickback, Shaela Miller, Altameda,
When: July 7 - 15
Where: 117 8 Ave. S.W.
Who’s Performing: Angelina Starchild and her team of drag queens
When: July 9, 4-7 p.m.
Where: Maven
Who’s Performing: Angelina Starchild as the host with King Neptune, Lavacake, Cordella Shyne, Francheska Dynamites, Yalla Ratchet Shyne, and Lola Chokecherry
When: July 7, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Kensington Legion Branch 264
Who’s Performing: Hosted by Emperor Dion Boink Sanoir
When: July 8, 12-6 p.m.
Where: Whiskey Rose Saloon
Who’s Performing: Jaidynn Diore Fierce of RuPaul's Drag Race
When: July 10
Where: The Prairie Emporium
Who’s Performing: Hosted by Michelle Visage & Carson Kressley with Gigi Goode, Symone, Alyssa Edwards, Tayce, and Detox
When: July 15, 12-5 p.m.
Where: Cowboys Tent
Find the best Western wear to gear up for Stampede at any Lammles throughout the city (Photo Credit: Travel Alberta/Youn Park)
Some of the best viewing points to watch the nightly Fireworks show are off-grounds (Photo Credit: Travel Alberta/Youn Park)
When: July 6, 5-9 p.m. (free admission)
Where: Contemporary Calgary
When: July 7 – 8, 3-8 p.m.
Where: National Saloon Tent
When: July 7, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Dickens Pub
When: July 14-16, 3-5 p.m. & 6-8 p.m.
Where: Tomkins Park
When: July 14, 9:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Twisted Element
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Offer: 2 nights From $949 CAD per person, as an add-on to any Canada Rail Vacations, Canadian Rockies trip in mid-July.
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