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 live entertainment, food, and family-friendly events happening across the city. Laugh out loud at a comedy show, experience the magic of How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert, enjoy great food and summer vibes at BBQ on the Bow, and discover even more festivals, markets, live music, and community events happening throughout the city.
If you’re looking for something to do this Labour Day weekend, Calgary has plenty to keep you entertained. From Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6, 2026, the city comes alive with exciting events, including Fiesta Filipino, Calgary VegFest, and the Afro-Caribbean Festival. Whether you’re celebrating diverse cultures, discovering delicious food, enjoying live entertainment, or exploring the many festivals and activities happening around the city, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of your long weekend.
Scroll through, make your picks, and turn it into a weekend worth remembering.
Full List of events
Friday, September 04, 2026
Sonu Nigam
📍 WinSport Event Centre (88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 04, 2026
💰 $125+
⏰ 8pm
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Sonu Nigam is an acclaimed Indian playback singer, composer and performer renowned for his expressive voice, range and versatility across Hindi, Kannada and other languages. Beginning as a child performer, he became one of Bollywood’s defining voices through songs such as “Kal Ho Naa Ho” and “Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin.” His honours include a National Film Award and Padma Shri.
Jessica Kirson
📍 Grey Eagle Event Centre (3775 Grey Eagle Drive, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 04, 2026
💰 $65+
⏰ 8pm
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Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs with comedian Jessica Kirson, known for her hilarious characters, relatable stories, and high-energy comedy that will have you laughing from start to finish!
Canmore Highland Games
📍 Centennial Park (5 Avenue, Canmore, AB)
📆 September 04 – 06, 2026
💰 $5+
⏰ Times vary by date
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Get ready to experience Celtic culture over the course of two full days instead of one as Canmore’s Highland Games celebrates its 34th year at Canmore’s Centennial Park. What better way to spend Labour Day weekend than in one of Canada’s most beautiful mountain towns?
How To Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert
📍 Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 14 Ave NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 04 & 05, 2026
💰 $35+
⏰ Fri: 7:30pm / Sat: 2:30pm
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How To Train Your Dragon 2 In Concert features this spectacular sequel presented in HD with composer John Powell’s thrilling score performed live to picture by your Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in an awe-inspiring experience for the whole family.
Calgary Night Market
📍 Bridgeland Riverside Community Association (917 Centre Ave NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 04, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 5pm – 10pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Nighttime of fun shopping with friends and family. We are a culturally diverse market that sell handmade and local goods. Come down and enjoy our live market.
BBQ on the Bow
📍 Calgary Shrine Stables (5151 101 St NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 04 – 06, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 11am – 7pm
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BBQ on the Bow is an annual Kansas City BBQ Society BBQ Competition. It will take place from September 4 – 6, 2026. Their vision is to be a “free, fun, family-oriented annual culinary festival featuring one of Canada’s oldest sanctioned BBQ competitions.”
Fiesta Filipino Calgary
📍 Eau Claire Park, Calgary, AB
📆 September 04 – 06, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ Fri: 3pm – 10pm / Sat & Sun: 10am – 10pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Fiesta Filipino celebrates 12 years of showcasing the vibrant Filipino culture through cuisine, entertainment, and community spirit.
Inglewood Night Market
📍 10 Ave & 10 Street SE, Calgary, AB
📆 September 04, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 5pm – 11pm
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The Inglewood Night Market is a modern market with locally sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods; from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques & collectibles, artisan eats & more! THE MARKET IS OUTDOORS.
Saturday, September 05, 2026
Calgary Vegfest
📍 Sunalta Community Hall and Hub (1639 10 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 05, 2026
💰 By donation
⏰ 12pm – 7pm
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Calgary Vegan Society is thrilled to announce Calgary VegFest 2026, taking place on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 at Sunalta Community Centre and Hub. There will be delicious plant-based foods, food trucks, live entertainment, engaging speakers and much more! Join us and be a part of the community of the plant-based and the plant-curious alike in an inclusive, family-friendly setting in support of sustainable food and living.
Halloweekends
📍 Calaway Park (245033 Range Rd. 33, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 05 – October 12, 2026 (Saturdays & Sundays)
💰 $56+
⏰ 11am – 5pm
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Join the Boo Crew at Calaway Park this Fall! Stroll through Hallotown… if you dare! Is it scary? No, it’s friendly! It’s a spooktacular good time for the whole family! Dress up as your favourite family friendly character and enjoy a day of Fall fun!
Afro Caribbean Festival YYC
📍 Lot 6, 311 8 St SW, Calgary, AB
📆 September 05 & 06, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 9am – 9pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
At Afro Caribbean YYC, we strive to foster unity, cultural appreciation, and community engagement. Our festival creates an inclusive space where people from all backgrounds can come together, embrace, and experience the beauty of African and Caribbean traditions. By promoting diversity and multiculturalism, we aim to educate, inspire, and strengthen cultural pride in Calgary.
Calgary Pride
📍 Various Venues, Calgary, AB
📆 September 05 & 06, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ Sat: 5pm – 10pm / Sun: 12pm – 10pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Join us for 2 days of free events and performances to celebrate our annual Calgary Pride Parade and Festival. The centerpiece of Calgary’s Pride festivities, the Calgary Pride Parade is an energetic celebration of love, acceptance, and inclusion! Snag a spot to see floral floats, music, dancers, and plenty of colour in this bursting display of unity.
Alberta Culture Days: Family Music Celebration
📍 Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (850 4 Street SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 05 & 06, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 10:30am – 4:30pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Join us in PlayLab at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, for a family-friendly day of music in celebration of Alberta Culture Days!
Step into the National Music Centre’s newest exhibit, PlayLab, for a full weekend of live music, rhythm games, sound effects, and singalongs for all ages!
Windwood Music Outdoor Festival
📍 Nose Creek Park (3771691 Main Street S, Airdrie, AB
📆 September 05, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 2pm – 8pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
More than a concert, this full-day festival celebrates the community, with music, food trucks, vendors, and more. Admission is FREE!
Sunday, September 06, 2026
By The Bridge Pop-Up Market
📍 Worn Studio (915 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 06, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 11:30am – 5pm
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Come shop By the Bridge in Inglewood! We will have 10+ vendors including vintage clothing, jewelry, pottery, home decor, handmade goods, and more! We are pet friendly, free to attend, and an all ages event!
UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony
📍 Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 14 Ave. NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 06, 2026
💰 $99+
⏰ 8pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony is an unforgettable concert experience featuring the most memorable themes from the hit indie game, newly arranged and performed live by a 25- piece orchestra. With gameplay footage displayed on a screen above the stage, audiences will be fully immersed in the world of UNDERTALE, experiencing its story and music like never before.
That’s your weekend, Wanderers. From celebrating love and community at Calgary Pride and laughing out loud at a comedy show to browsing artisan markets, discovering live performances, and enjoying festivals and local events across the city, there’s no shortage of exciting ways to make the most of your weekend.
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