Hey Wanderers!
June is when Calgary fully leans into summer, and this year the city is not slowing down. We’re talking FUNNYFEST Calgary Comedy Festival, Friday outdoor movie nights, Calgary Stampeders games, live concerts, massive summer markets, food festivals, and more than 45 events packed into one month. Basically, if you’re looking for something to do, June has you covered.
This is our complete guide to the best events happening in Calgary in June 2026. Whether you’re planning patio nights, family outings, date weekends, or just trying to make the most of summer in the city, this list has everything worth adding to your calendar. We’ve rounded up the biggest festivals, concerts, markets, sports games, and community events so you can spend less time searching and more time actually getting out there.
Let’s get into it.
Week of June 01 – 07, 2026
Dog Days Festival
📍 Various locations
📆 May 23 – June 06, 2026
💰 $0+
⏰ Times vary
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Welcome to Dog Days, Calgary’s first-ever hot dog festival!
This two-week event celebrates classic and creative hot dogs across the city, with $1 from every festival dog sold supporting the Pet Access League Society.
FUNNYFEST Calgary Comedy Festival (18+)
📍 Various locations
📆 May 28 – June 07, 2026
💰 $15+
⏰ Times vary
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
The annual FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival.
FunnyFest Comedy does it all — from high – brow to low – brow and everything in-between!
Catch the big laughs with 6 Stand Up Comedians per show!
The ‘Continental’ at Spruce Meadows
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 04 – 07, 2026
💰 $6+
⏰ 9am+
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
What does show jumping have in common with outdoor movie nights, live music, face painting, corgi races, shopping, and more? It’s all part of the amazing tournament weekends at Spruce Meadows! You don’t need to know anything about horses or equestrian events, and you’ll be hooked by a fabulous family day. Your ticket includes all the family fun, general admission seating for show jumping, and free parking.
Friday Movie Nights (A Minecraft Movie & The Goonies)
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 05, 2026
💰 6+
⏰ 5pm & 8pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
We’ve got something for everyone! Enjoy an evening of outdoor movies on ATCO Field, with a family-friendly feature starting around 5:00 p.m., followed by a movie for older audiences at approximately 8:00 p.m.
When you purchase your ticket for the day, it includes access to all activities happening across the grounds. Choose between our adults-only area or the family-friendly zone—both with plenty of delicious food options to enjoy!
WHAT TO BRING: Cosy blankets and low chairs (legs under 8 inches) to keep things comfy for everyone.
WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME: Sofas, mattresses, ground stakes, or anything that could block views or take away from the fun. Let’s keep it enjoyable for all!
Calgary Stampeders vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers
📍 McMahon Stadium (1817 Crowchild Tr NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 05, 2026
💰 $32+
⏰ 7pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
There’s nothing like game day with the Calgary Stampeders! Join the sea of red at McMahon Stadium for hard-hitting CFL action, big plays, and unbeatable vibes. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the game, it’s more than football — it’s a Calgary tradition. Grab your friends, wear your red, and be part of the roar!
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s Hans Graf Returns
📍 Jack Singer Concert Hall (205 8 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 05 & 06, 2026
💰 $32+
⏰ 7:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Step into Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s magical woodland world as Hans Graf brings Shakespeare’s beloved A Midsummer Night’s Dream to life through its iconic score, including the unforgettable Wedding March.
Calgary Stampede Community Round Up
📍 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre (19 Bullhead Rd, Priddis, AB)
📆 June 06, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 9am – 12pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Dust off those cowboy hats and grab your boots! The Calgary Stampede is coming, with free pancake breakfasts, live entertainment, animal visits, and loads of community spirit.
Enjoy an iconic Stampede breakfast, visit with animals, get your face painted and take a wagon ride. Listen to live music and entertainment, and enjoy activities, crafts, and interactive displays. It’s an easy, fun Saturday morning that will leave the whole family smiling.
Calgary Ukrainian Festival
📍 Acadia Recreation Complex (240 90 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 06 & 07, 2026
💰 $5+
⏰ Sat: 10am – 12am / Sun: 10am – 6pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
The Calgary Ukrainian Festival exists to provide to the citizens of Calgary an informative, educational and entertaining festival that celebrates all aspects of our unique and rich Ukrainian heritage.
East Village Public Art Experience
📍 The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 06, 2026
💰 $35
⏰ 11am – 1pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Explore the creative heart of East Village through a guided walking tour that transforms the neighbourhood into a public art gallery in the open. The experience includes supplies to create your own public art on The Confluence’s free graffiti wall.
Wild Rose MX
📍 Wild Rose Motocross Association (North end of, Burbank Rd SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 06 & 07, 2026
💰 $20+
⏰ 8am – 6pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Watch the action unfold at the 2026 Triple Crown Series where Canada’s top motorcross pros battle through a technical track in Round 1 of the season.
Cavalry FC vs. Halifax Wanderers FC
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 06, 2026
💰 $27+
⏰ 5pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Feel the passion, hear the drums, and join the charge with Cavalry FC! From edge-of-your-seat goals to the electric energy of the Foot Soldiers, every match is a battle worth watching. Whether you’re a die-hard supporter or just looking for an epic day out, come rep your city and be part of the beautiful game!
Lilac Festival
📍 4th Street SW from 12th Ave to Elbow Drive, Calgary, AB
📆 June 07, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 10am – 6pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Kick off Calgary’s spring and summer festival season on June 7, 2026, at the annual Lilac Festival on 4th St SW! This festival features blocks of great vendors plus plenty of fantastic entertainment. Depending on the year, this could mean you find a bouncy castle for the kids, a new band to love, and food trucks, among other great attractions!
Week of June 08 – 14, 2026
The Guess Who Tour
📍 Scotiabank Saddledome (555 Saddledome Rise Southeast, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 08, 2026
💰 $64+
⏰ 7:30pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Enjoy iconic rock music as Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman tour together as The Guess Who for the first time in 23 years.
Calgary Surge vs. Saskatoon Mamba
📍 WinSport Event Centre (88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 10, 2026
💰 $20+
⏰ 7:30pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Catch the city’s newest basketball obsession — the Calgary Surge are lighting up the court with fast-paced action, electric dunks, and a crowd that brings the heat! Whether you’re courtside or in the stands, every game is an experience. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the movement.
The ‘National’ at Spruce Meadows
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 10 – 14, 2026
💰 $6+
⏰ 9am+
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Enjoy top athletes from around the world competing on the famous International Ring at Spruce Meadows. With kids’ activities, shopping, food, and free parking, this is a day out for everyone.
Friday Movie Nights (Zootopia 2 & Barbie)
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 12, 2026
💰 6+
⏰ 5pm & 8pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
We’ve got something for everyone! Enjoy an evening of outdoor movies on ATCO Field, with a family-friendly feature starting around 5:00 p.m., followed by a movie for older audiences at approximately 8:00 p.m.
When you purchase your ticket for the day, it includes access to all activities happening across the grounds. Choose between our adults-only area or the family-friendly zone—both with plenty of delicious food options to enjoy!
WHAT TO BRING: Cosy blankets and low chairs (legs under 8 inches) to keep things comfy for everyone.
WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME: Sofas, mattresses, ground stakes, or anything that could block views or take away from the fun. Let’s keep it enjoyable for all!
Dallas Smith (18+)
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 12, 2026
💰 $101+
⏰ 7pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Dallas Smith brings his chart-topping country hits to Spruce Meadows’ Live & Intimate Concert Series on June 12. Inside the Equi-Plex, enjoy powerhouse vocals, fan favourites and new music in an up-close setting. Big sing-alongs, electric energy—kick off summer with us!
Inglewood Night Market
📍 10th Ave and 10th St SE, Calgary, AB
📆 June 12, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 5pm – 10pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
If you’re looking for the ultimate summer evening vibe, the Inglewood Night Market brings together local vendors, live music, street food, and the perfect excuse to wander one of Calgary’s coolest neighbourhoods after dark.
Crossfield Pete Knight Days
📍 1218 Laut Ave, Crossfield, AB
📆 June 12 & 13, 2026
💰 $20 (6 and under free)
⏰ 6pm
Head to Crossfield, just north of Calgary, for Pete Knight Days from June 12 – 13, 2026. With a parade, a rodeo, live music, and some family fun, it’s a great start to summer.
The parade starts at 11 AM on June 13, 2026.
Marren Morris (18+)
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 13, 2026
💰 $112+
⏰ 7pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Maren Morris brings her genre-blending country sound to Spruce Meadows’ Live & Intimate Concert Series on June 13. Inside the Equi-Plex, experience her powerhouse vocals, award-winning hits and bold new music in an up-close setting. Soulful anthems, amazing energy—don’t miss this summer night!
Calgary Stampede First Nations Rodeo & Relay
📍 GMC Stadium (2200 Grandstand Trail SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 13, 2026
💰 $31+
⏰ 6:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Witness a thrilling celebration of athleticism, horsemanship and tradition come to life at the inaugural Calgary Stampede First Nations Rodeo & Relay where Indigenous athletes from across Canada and the U.S. showcase rodeo action and relay races.
Marda Loop Night Market
📍 Marda Loop (1911 34 Ave SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 13, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 5pm – 10pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
If you’re craving a fun night out with local charm, the Marda Loop Night Market is packed with handmade goods, delicious food, live entertainment, and the kind of lively community atmosphere that makes summer nights in Calgary so good.
Calgary Reptile Expo
📍 The Genesis Centre (7555 Falconridge Blvd NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 13 & 14, 2026
💰 $31+
⏰ Sat: 10am – 5pm / Sun: 10am – 4pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Find your favourite reptile, amphibian, invertebrate, and plant enthusiast under one roof at the Calgary Reptile Expo.
Calgary Surge vs. Winnipeg Sea Bears
📍 WinSport Event Centre (88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 14, 2026
💰 $34+
⏰ 4pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Catch the city’s newest basketball obsession — the Calgary Surge are lighting up the court with fast-paced action, electric dunks, and a crowd that brings the heat! Whether you’re courtside or in the stands, every game is an experience. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the movement.
Week of June 15 – 21, 2026
Calgary Surge vs. Brampton Honey Badgers
📍 WinSport Event Centre (88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 17, 2026
💰 $20+
⏰ 7:30pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Catch the city’s newest basketball obsession — the Calgary Surge are lighting up the court with fast-paced action, electric dunks, and a crowd that brings the heat! Whether you’re courtside or in the stands, every game is an experience. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the movement.
17th on 17th Free Sidewalk Concerts
📍 7th Street SW & 16th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
📆 June 17, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 2pm – 3pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Summer on 17th is bringing you FREE summer fun, with events and entertainment at the 17th Ave Business District and Tomkins Park.
Sled Island Music & Arts Festival
📍 Various venues
📆 June 17 – 21, 2026
💰 $70+
⏰ Times vary
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Discover artists and genre-defying music at Sled Island, one of Calgary’s most iconic music festivals. With art, music, and comedy, this is where the community comes together.
Calgary Night Market
📍 Bridgeland Riverside Community (917 Centre Ave, NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 19, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 5pm – 10pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
If you’re looking for the perfect mix of food, shopping, and late-night vibes, the Calgary Night Market is packed with local vendors, tasty eats, live entertainment, and plenty of reasons to wander around long after the sun goes down.
Jurassic Quest
📍 BMO Centre (1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 19 – 21, 2026
💰 $37+
⏰ Fri: 1pm – 8pm / Sat: 8am – 6pm / Sun: 9am – 5pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Jurassic Quest is coming to Calgary from June 19 – 21, 2026. You can walk through different dinosaur periods and interact with life-size dinosaurs while you enjoy dinosaur activities.
All Sport One Day
📍 Various locations
📆 June 20, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ Times vary
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
All Sport One Day is an amazing opportunity for kids to try a new sport! Children ages 6 – 17 can discover a sport they might love for FREE on June 20, 2026. With dozens of exciting activities at multiple locations, the sports could include basketball, speed skating, karate, hockey, soccer, fencing, and much more. So come on out and try something new, courtesy of the City of Calgary and its recreation partners!
Calgary Stampeders vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders
📍 McMahon Stadium (1817 Crowchild Tr NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 20, 2026
💰 $38+
⏰ 5pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
There’s nothing like game day with the Calgary Stampeders! Join the sea of red at McMahon Stadium for hard-hitting CFL action, big plays, and unbeatable vibes. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the game, it’s more than football — it’s a Calgary tradition. Grab your friends, wear your red, and be part of the roar!
Millarville Farmers’ Market
📍 Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society (306097 192 St, Millarville, AB)
📆 June 20, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 9am – 2pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Grab your shopping bags and enjoy a one-of-a-kind outdoor shopping experience at the Millarville Farmers’ Market.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
📍 Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr. SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 20 & 21, 2026
💰 $40+
⏰ 9:30am – 5pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Heritage Park with a full day of community-led programming, rooted in tradition and open to all.
Father’s Day Horse Racing
📍 Century Downs Racetrack & Casino (260 Century Downs Dr, Rocky View, AB)
📆 June 21, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 12:45pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Treat dad to a day at the races at Century Downs Racetrack & Casino where you can catch live horse racing along with free admission and a dog-friendly outdoor viewing area.
Week of June 22 – 28, 2026
JazzYYC 2026 Summer Festival
📍 Various locations
📆 June 22 – 28, 2026
💰 Price varies
⏰ Times vary
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
For one full week of live jazz music from around the world come and join us for our annual JazzYYC Summer Festival. Performances span traditional jazz, experimental, global fusion, and tribute sets, emphasizing collaboration, improvisation, and cultural diversity, making the festival a comprehensive celebration of modern jazz and its evolving forms.
The Market on Stephen Avenue
📍 Stephen Ave (1st SE – Centre sr – 1st SW)
📆 June 23, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 11am – 6pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
If you’re looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon downtown, the Market on Stephen Avenue is filled with local vendors, handmade goods, tasty snacks, and lively street energy that makes wandering through the city feel a little more exciting.
University District Night Market
📍 Central Commons Park, University District (4019 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 24, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 5pm – 9pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
If you’re looking for an easy summer evening plan, the University District Night Market brings together local vendors, great food, live entertainment, and a relaxed community vibe that’s perfect for wandering, snacking, and discovering something new.
Kensington Night Market
📍 Parking Lot 1209 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB
📆 June 25, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 4:30pm – 8:30pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
If you’re in the mood for a laid-back summer evening, the Kensington Night Market is the perfect excuse to stroll through one of Calgary’s coolest neighbourhoods while checking out local vendors, live music, great food, and all the lively night market energy.
The ‘Pan American’ at Spruce Meadows
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 25 – 28, 2026
💰 $6+
⏰ 9am+
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
What does show jumping have in common with outdoor movie nights, live music, face painting, corgi races, shopping, and more? It’s all part of the amazing tournament weekends at Spruce Meadows! You don’t need to know anything about horses or equestrian events, and you’ll be hooked by a fabulous family day. Your ticket includes all the family fun, general admission seating for show jumping, and free parking.
Country Thunder Alberta
📍 Confluence Historic Site and Parkland (750 9 Ave SE Calgary, AB)
📆 June 26 – 28, 2026
💰 125+
⏰ 2pm – 12am
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Enjoy three days filled with epic country music!
From jaw-dropping performances to legendary moments, Country Thunder Alberta is your ticket to the hottest weekend of the summer in Calgary.
This is the party that kicks off summer, and this year’s lineup is built to make our milestone weekend unforgettable.
Friday Movie Nights (How to Train your Dragon & X-Men)
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 26, 2026
💰 6+
⏰ 5pm & 8pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
We’ve got something for everyone! Enjoy an evening of outdoor movies on ATCO Field, with a family-friendly feature starting around 5:00 p.m., followed by a movie for older audiences at approximately 8:00 p.m.
When you purchase your ticket for the day, it includes access to all activities happening across the grounds. Choose between our adults-only area or the family-friendly zone—both with plenty of delicious food options to enjoy!
WHAT TO BRING: Cosy blankets and low chairs (legs under 8 inches) to keep things comfy for everyone.
WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME: Sofas, mattresses, ground stakes, or anything that could block views or take away from the fun. Let’s keep it enjoyable for all!
Honky Tonk Night Market
📍 Tomkins Park (17th Ave & 8th St SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 26, 2026
💰 0+
⏰ Time TBC
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
We’re back on Calgary’s favourite strip just in time for Stampede to gear up for the next 10 days of the greatest show on earth!
Millarville Farmers’ Market
📍 Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society (306097 192 St, Millarville, AB)
📆 June 27, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 9am – 2pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Grab your shopping bags and enjoy a one-of-a-kind outdoor shopping experience at the Millarville Farmers’ Market.
Calgary Wild FC vs. Halifax Tides FC
📍 McMahon Stadium (1817 Crowchild Tr NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 27, 2026
💰 $29+
⏰ 5pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Get ready, Calgary Wild FC is taking the pitch, and the energy is electric! Whether you’re a die-hard soccer fan or just looking for a thrilling night out, there’s nothing like the roar of the crowd and the rush of live soccer action.
Chalk The Block Art Competition and Street Festival
📍 Bowness Road, between 44th & 46th Streets NW, Calgary, AB
📆 June 27, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 1pm – 7pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Chalk the Block and Montgomery Street Market is a free, community-driven street festival that transforms Montgomery’s sidewalks into a vibrant canvas of creativity and connection. The festival celebrates local businesses, encourages social connection, and activates public space in an inclusive, feel-good way.
Cavalry FC vs. FC Supra
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 28, 2026
💰 $27+
⏰ 5pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Feel the passion, hear the drums, and join the charge with Cavalry FC! From edge-of-your-seat goals to the electric energy of the Foot Soldiers, every match is a battle worth watching. Whether you’re a die-hard supporter or just looking for an epic day out, come rep your city and be part of the beautiful game!
The Barn Artisan Market
📍 The Shawnessy Barn (224 Shawmeadows Rd SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 28, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 11am – 4pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Shop local, support local! The Barn Artisan Market hosts their fun, family-friendly markets at the Shawnessy Barn in SW Calgary. Come experience a new lineup of local artisans, crafters, creators and makers each month! There’s an amazing array of unique, hand-crafted, created, and made in Alberta products for your shopping enjoyment! Admission is always free. Don’t miss it!
Week of June 29 – 30, 2026
The Market on Stephen Avenue
📍 Stephen Ave (1st SE – Centre sr – 1st SW)
📆 June 30, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 11am – 6pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
If you’re looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon downtown, the Market on Stephen Avenue is filled with local vendors, handmade goods, tasty snacks, and lively street energy that makes wandering through the city feel a little more exciting.
That’s 45+ reasons to make June in Calgary one to remember. From late nights at the JazzYYC Festival to weekends at Country Thunder, outdoor movies, markets, concerts, and festivals across the city, this month is absolutely packed, and hopefully this guide made it a little easier to figure out what’s actually worth showing up for.
We update this guide as new events are confirmed, so bookmark this page and check back if you’re planning ahead. And if we missed something worth adding, drop it in the comments or reach out at info@madeforwanderers.com, we’d love to include it.
Going to any of these? Tag us in your stories. We’re always watching to see where the Wanderers end up.
Because we believe we are all made to wander, and June in Calgary makes staying home feel like a bad idea. ✨
Shabina + Adi
