Calgary is set for an exciting weekend packed with events and experiences across the city. From catching live performances at the JazzYYC Summer Festival and watching world-class show jumping at The ‘Pan American’ at Spruce Meadows to turning up the energy at Country Thunder Alberta, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of the weekend
We’ve rounded up the best events happening this weekend so you can spend less time searching and more time making plans. Below is your guide to what’s happening in and around Calgary from Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28, 2026, featuring outdoor movie nights at Movies at the Meadows, shopping and live music at the Honky Tonk Market, exciting matchups with Cavalry FC and Calgary Wild FC, family-friendly experiences, and plenty more happening across the city all weekend long.
Scroll through, make your picks, and turn it into a weekend worth remembering.
Full List of events
Friday, June 26, 2026
Country Thunder Alberta
📍 Confluence Historic Site and Parkland (750 9 Ave SE Calgary, AB)
📆 June 26 – 28, 2026
💰 125+
⏰ 2pm – 12am
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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.
Movies at the Meadows (How to Train your Dragon & X-Men)
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 26, 2026
💰 6+
⏰ 5pm & 8pm
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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!
Sound Atlas New Music Festival
📍 Contemporary Calgary (701 11 St SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 26 – 28, 2026
💰 Prices vary
⏰ Times vary
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Kick off the Summer with the joyously vibrant Sound Atlas Festival where whimsy meets the unexpected. Revel in spectacular performances that amuse and delight, and basque in the charming, daring, evocative and playfully sinful music of 50+ living composers in a veritable feast for curious ears and imagination! SONIC PLAYGROUND brings together the best of contemporary music and leading artists, ensembles, and composers in our third annual new music festival.
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
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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!
St. Paul & The Broken Bones (18+)
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 26, 2026
💰 $58+
⏰ 7pm
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Get ready for an electrifying evening in the Equi-Plex as St. Paul & The Broken Bones take the stage on June 26 as part of the Live & Intimate Concert Series, during the Pan American Tournament. With special guests The Heavy Heavy, this is your chance to experience world-class music in an up-close, high-energy setting.
DNA After Dark | Cocktails & Cold Cases
📍 Calgary Police Discovery Centre (5111 47 St NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 26, 2026
💰 $39
⏰ 7pm – 11pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Step into a night where true crime comes to life. Designed for adult audiences, DNA After Dark invites you to explore the fascinating world of cold case investigations through immersive experiences, expert storytelling, and hands-on activities.
Retired detective Trish Allen takes the stage live, sharing firsthand insight into a real cold case and revealing how forensic genealogy helped solve it. No fluff, just the facts as you go behind the scenes of modern investigative work.
Throughout the evening, explore interactive exhibits and activities that bring forensic science to life. Test your skills with crime scene games, experience forensic VR, pilot tactical robotics, and meet members of the Calgary Police Crime Scene Unit. With something happening all night long, there is always a new clue to uncover.
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.
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.)
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.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
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
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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.
Stephen Sanchez (18+)
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 27, 2026
💰 $112+
⏰ 7pm
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On Saturday, June 27, Spruce Meadows will host a truly special evening as acclaimed singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez takes the stage in the intimate setting of the Equi-Plex.
Sunday, June 28, 2026
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!
NMC Presents: Duane Forrest — Tenderly: The Life and Times of Nat King Cole
📍 Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (850 4 Street SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 28, 2026
💰 $49
⏰ 7:30pm
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Celebrate Black Music Month with an intimate jazz-theatre experience blending the timeless music of Nat King Cole with powerful storytelling in a captivating exploration of legacy, identity, and quiet resistance.
All The Feelings Tour
📍 Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 14 Ave. NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 28, 2026
💰 $92+
⏰ 7pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars have announced the All the Feelings Tour, an 18-date outing that brings the longtime friends onto the same bill.
Rodney’s Oyster Festival
📍 Rodney’s Oyster House (355 10 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 June 28, 2026
💰 $45+
⏰ 1pm – 5pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Rodney’s Oyster House is back at it again with their 8th Annual Oyster Festival, with proceeds going towards The Mustard Seed.
Doors open at 1:00pm and this family friendly day will have a live DJ, food and drink booths, silent auction and shucking competitions starting at 2:00pm.
That’s your weekend, Wanderers. Whether you’re settling in for an outdoor screening at Movies at the Meadows, soaking up the atmosphere at the Honky Tonk Market, or cheering from the stands at a Cavalry FC match, there are plenty of reasons to get out and make the most of the weekend.
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