Ultimate Calgary Weekend Events You’ll Love
There’s no shortage of ways to make the most of the weekend in Calgary, with plenty of food, culture, entertainment, and community events to enjoy. Indulge in delicious eats at the Calgary Ribfest and Calgary Taste of Asia Food Festival, dive into the world of fandom at YYCFan Fair, and discover even more festivals, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities happening throughout the city.
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Calgary has plenty to keep you entertained. From Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23, 2026, the city comes alive with exciting events, including Brewery & The Beast, the WWE Summer Tour, and Locked Zoo: Havoc in the Highlands. Whether you’re enjoying incredible food and drinks, catching high-energy entertainment, or taking part in unique experiences around the city, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of your weekend.
Scroll through, make your picks, and turn it into a weekend worth remembering.
Full List of events
Friday, August 21, 2026
Calgary Ribfest
📍 68 McKenzie Towne Gate SE, Calgary, AB
📆 August 21 – 23, 2026
💰 $5+
⏰ Fri & Sat: 11am – 10pm / Sun: 11am – 7pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
The Western Canada Ribfest Tour is back with award-winning BBQ, live music, and nonstop good times.
Come hungry and dig into fall-off-the-bone ribs, smoky brisket, and all your BBQ favourites from top pitmasters. Kick back with live music, cold drinks, and a lively festival atmosphere the whole crew can enjoy.
Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and don’t miss one of the tastiest events of the season.
Play On! Calgary
📍 Eau Claire (Barclay Parade Southwest, Calgary, AB)
📆 August 21 & 22, 2026
💰 $75 (free to watch)
⏰ Fri: 8am – 8pm / Sat: 8am – 7pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Play On! Calgary is a large street hockey festival happening on the streets of downtown Calgary. The event will transform 10 downtown city blocks into a large street hockey festival, featuring food vendors, music and celebrity appearances.
The event has divisions for all ages and skill levels, and no hockey experience is required! Teams have a maximum of 7 players and are guaranteed 4 games over the 2 days.
FallCon 39 Tabletop Game Convention
📍 TELUS Convention Centre (Main Entrance 136 8th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 August 21 – 23, 2026
💰 $40+
⏰ Fri: 1pm – 11pm / Sat: 9am – 11pm / Sun: 9am – 5pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
The FallCon Gaming Society presents an annual three-day Board Game and Miniature Convention in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Each year we welcome hundreds of attendees to a weekend of learning new games and playing long-time classics in community with fellow enthusiasts, friends, and family.
Adult Summer Camp – Last Days of Summer (18+)
📍 Lougheed House (707 13 Ave SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 August 21, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 7pm – 9pm
🔗 Learn more & register here: Click Here
Whether you’ve attended every installment of Adult Summer Camp with Coach T. and Recess Calgary, or this is your first (last) day, everyone is welcome to celebrate the close of summer with us in beautiful Beaulieu Gardens. We’ll be playing historic yard games, enjoying snacks, and basking in each other’s company on this nostalgia-filled Last Day of Camp. This is a FREE, adults-only event funded by the City of Calgary, Downtown in Motion grant. Registration is required.
Wilder Dinner: Wings Over the Prairie (18+)
📍 Calgary Zoo (1300 Zoo Road NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 August 21, 2026
💰 $130
⏰ 6pm – 10pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Join us for an evening that will connect you to the real-world impact of conservation by hearing from those doing the critical work. This experience brings together members of the Wilder Institute’s Conservation & Science team to share stories from the communities and ecosystems where collaborative efforts are protecting species and habitats, with a focus on burrowing owls and whooping cranes. The evening will be served up alongside a thoughtfully curated, multi-course farm-to-table dinner. Each course is seamlessly paired with storytelling, creating an engaging and accessible way for guests to connect with conservation beyond the zoo.
2026 Mountain Wave Classic
📍 Canoe Meadows, Kananaskis, AB
📆 August 21 – 23, 2026
💰 $0+
⏰ 6pm – 10pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
The Mountain Wave Classic is the only River Surfing Competition in Western Canada. Athletes will showcase their best tricks on the Mountain wave, a standalone wave in the heart of the Rockies.
Calgary Taste of Asia Food Festival
📍 Pakring Lot 6 (311 8 St SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 August 20 – 23, 2026
💰 Price of food (Free admission)
⏰ 1pm – 11pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Come join us for a delicious culinary journey through the flavours of Asia. Indulge in a variety of dishes from different regions, including savoury street food, traditional favourites, and modern twists on classic recipes. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and experience the rich diversity of Asian cuisine.
Planet Fitness FREE High School Pass
📍 Planet Fitness
📆 June 01 – August 31, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ Hours vary by location
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Hey, teens! If you’re aged 14 – 19, you can head to Planet Fitness for FREE this summer and work out all summer long! Register today for an energized summer. (You will only have access to the Planet Fitness Club you select.)
Summer Farm Days at Calgary Farmyard
📍 Calgary Farmyard (284022 Township Road 224, Rocky View County, AB)
📆 June 26 – August 31, 2026
💰 $26+
⏰ 9:30am – 4:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Looking for something to do with your summer days in Alberta? Summer is the perfect time to visit the Calgary Farmyard. The lines are shorter and the days are just as much fun! Capture the perfect photo in our Sunflower Fields and be the first to take our 11 Acre Corn Maze Adventure for a spin! Summer is the perfect time to come and see the barnyard babies that aren’t all grown up just yet! From the young to the young at heart, there’s hours of fun for everyone. Zip through our zip lines, jump on our jumping pillows and play on our 35+ attractions!
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Cavalry FC vs. Atlético Ottawa
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 August 22, 2026
💰 $27+
⏰ 2:30pm
🔗 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!
Locked Zoo: Havoc in the Highlands (18+)
📍 Calgary Zoo (1300 Zoo Road NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 August 22, 2026
💰 $60+
⏰ 5pm – 9pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Get ready to embark on an epic adventure at Locked Zoo! Your team has been dispatched to the highlands of Bhutan to investigate a wildlife relay station that fell silent after a strange final broadcast. Something appears to have radically altered the behaviour of the area’s snow leopards, Sichuan takin, and red pandas. With dinner boxes included in your ticket, you’ll be fuelled as you puzzle your way through this after-hours adventure through the zoo.
NMC Presents — The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration
📍 Studio Bell (850 4 Street SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 August 22, 2026
💰 $19+
⏰ 6pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Relive a defining moment in Canadian music history with the CBC rebroadcast of 2016’s The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.
Captured live in Kingston, Ontario, this unforgettable performance marks the final tour appearance of The Tragically Hip and frontman Gord Downie. More than a concert, it became a shared national experience, uniting millions in a powerful tribute to music, memory, and identity.
YYCFanFair
📍 Thornecliffe-Greenview Community Association (5600 Centre Street N, Calgary, AB)
📆 August 22, 2026
💰FREE
⏰ 10am – 4pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Experience the ultimate celebration of fandom at YYCFanFair! This vibrant event brings together an incredible lineup of vendors offering the best in comics, toys, video games, cards, collectibles, and more. Discover unique treasures, rare finds, and must-have memorabilia while supporting talented local artists showcasing their one-of-a-kind creations. Whether you’re a dedicated collector, a pop culture enthusiast, or just looking for a fun-filled day, YYCFanFair is the place to be!
Okotoks Summer Round Up ft. Chili Cookoff
📍 Elizabeth Street Downtown Okotoks AB
📆 August 22, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 11am – 4pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Don’t miss this flavour festival, complete with chili tasting, kids’ games, a Cobzilla Challenge, an artisan market, live music and more. Join us for an epic day of good times and good eats (while supplies last).
4th Street Night Market
📍 Central Memorial Park (1221 2 St SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 August 22, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 5pm – 10pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Visit the lively main street neighbourhood of 4th Street for food, fun, local finds, & friends.
Barbie
📍 BMO Amphitheatre (1302 6 Street Southeast, Calgary, AB)
📆 August 22, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 5:30pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Grab a blanket, bring your family and friends, and join us for Cinema at Stampede Campus, a brand-new free outdoor movie series at the beautiful BMO Amphitheatre this August.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Brewery & The Beast
📍 The Confluence (750 9th Avenue SE , Calgary, AB)
📆 August 23, 2026
💰 $160+
⏰ 2pm – 5pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Brewery & the Beast celebrates the outdoor roots of the festival by giving chefs free reign to be bold, innovate and creative while preparing their dishes over open fire.
Beef, bison, pork, lamb, goat, chicken, elk, rabbit, duck and wild boar are featured in dishes offered throughout the event and are prepared using traditional and innovative techniques that involve live fire cooking, whole animal roasts, smoking, braising and grilling.
WWE Summer Tour
📍 Scotiabank Saddledome (555 Saddledome Rise Southeast, Calgary, AB)
📆 August 23, 2026
💰 $103+
⏰ 7pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Get ready for an action-packed night as the WWE Summer Tour slams into Calgary! Experience the excitement of your favourite WWE Superstars battling it out live with jaw-dropping moments, unforgettable entrances, and nonstop entertainment.
The Barn Artisan Market presents…The August Market
📍 Shawnessy Barn (224 Shawmeadows Rd SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 August 23, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 11am – 4pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
The Barn Artisan Market is hosting their regular monthly Market on Sunday at the historic Shawnessy Barn from 11am – 4pm. Come experience two floors of local vendors, featuring hand-crafted, created, and made in Alberta products. We’ve got crafters, bakers, candlestick makers, and much more! We’ve also got the Steak & Spuds YYC Food truck joining us this month!
Stop by and enjoy an afternoon of lunch and shopping amidst the beautiful backdrop of Shawnessy Park!
Calgary Wind Symphony
📍 Riley Park (12 Street Northwest, Calgary, AB)
📆 August 23, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 2pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Join the Calgary Wind Symphony for a free family friendly concert in Riley Park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for a wonderful afternoon of music.
That’s your weekend, Wanderers. From cheering on Cavalry FC at their home game and getting active at Play On! to browsing local finds at artisan markets and discovering the many festivals, live performances, and community events happening across Calgary, there’s no shortage of exciting ways to make the most of your weekend.
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