Off-Park Stampede Activities

Note: These events and activities are no longer up-to-date. Check out What to Do in Calgary This Week for more great things to see and do in Calgary.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.