Calgary is gearing up for an exciting summer weekend, with unforgettable experiences around every corner for families, friends, and visitors alike. Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Omatsuri – Calgary Japanese Festival, dance to the rhythms of the Calgary Latin Festival, cheer on the Calgary Stampeders at their home game, and discover so much more happening across the city.
Your weekend starts here! We’ve rounded up some of the top events and experiences happening across Calgary so you can spend less time planning and more time enjoying everything the city has to offer. Below is your guide to what’s happening in and around Calgary from Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19, 2026, featuring the 17th on 17th Free Sidewalk Concerts, the Rev Up Autoshow, the 4th Street Night Market, vibrant festivals, live entertainment, family-friendly attractions, and so much 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, July 17, 2026
17th on 17th Free Sidewalk Concerts
📍 7th Street SW & 16th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
📆 July 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.
Annual Bulls on the Beach
📍 Chestermere Recreation Centre (201 West Chestermere Drive, Chestermere, AB)
📆 July 17, 2026
💰 $45+
⏰ 5pm
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Join Rocky View Chestermere Agricultural Society for a memorable rodeo and cabaret experience, “Bow Mitsubishi Bulls on the Beach.”
Take in 25 of Canada’s best bull riders with a night of wild action in the corral, followed by a rocking cabaret and entertainment by Joel Ostrom & the Tin Star Band.
Calgary Surge vs. Winnipeg Sea Bears
📍 WinSport Event Centre (88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 July 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.
Omatsuri – Calgary Japanese Festival 2026
📍 Max Bell Centre (1001 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 July 17 & 18, 2026
💰 $18+ (12 & under free)
⏰ Fri: 5pm – 9pm / Sat: 10am – 5pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
For a decade and a half, Omatsuri has been Calgary’s premier gateway to authentic Japanese culture. To celebrate 15 years of community, heritage, and connection, we are making this year’s festival our grandest and most immersive experience yet. From the thunderous echoes of traditional Taiko drumming to the vibrant sights of our night-market-inspired outdoor grounds, join us as we honor our past and look toward the future.
Calgary Latin Festival (Fiestaval)
📍 Eau Claire Plaza (101 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 July 17, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 11am
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Fiestaval — Calgary Latin festival at Eau Claire Plaza in downtown Calgary. Three-day event with authentic food vendors, national and international performers, artisan market, kids area and beer gardens.
Calgary Wild FC vs. Roses de Montréal FC
📍 McMahon Stadium (1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 July 17, 2026
💰 $29+
⏰ 7pm
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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.
YYC Ice Cream Fest
📍 Various locations
📆 July 17 – August 16, 2026
💰 Cost of food
⏰ All day
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
This summer, participating cafés, restaurants, and creameries compete for the coveted titles of YYC’s Best Scoop, Best Non-Dairy Scoop, and special Golden Scoop award.
Support Calgary Meals on Wheels while also trying out some delicious ice cream treats! $1-2 from every scoop and pint sold will go towards providing nutritious and affordable meals to Calgarians facing tough times.
Participating vendors around the city will be putting their best scoops forward in a battle to see who has the ultimate frozen treat in YYC!
Planet Fitness FREE High School Pass
📍 Planet Fitness
📆 June 01 – August 31, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ Hours vary by location
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
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, July 18, 2026
Rev Up Autoshow 2026
📍 Telus Convention Centre (136 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 July 18, 2026
💰 $16+
⏰ 1pm – 6pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Rev Up Autoshow brings its Summer Stage stop to Calgary with aftermarket tuner cars, tuning shops, lifestyle vendors, music, and automotive culture under one roof. The family-friendly showcase is part of the 2026 Rev Up tour from Fitstance Productions and Midnight Rev Up.
Calgary Stampeders vs. Montreal Alouettes
📍 McMahon Stadium (1817 Crowchild Tr NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 July 18, 2026
💰 $32+
⏰ 2pm
🔗 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!
Cavalry FC vs. Halifax Wanderers FC
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 July 18, 2026
💰 $27+
⏰ 1pm
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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!
Little Mermaid
📍 Big Secret Theatre (Werklund Centre, Calgary, AB)
📆 July 18 – 26, 2026
💰 $44
⏰ Tues – Fri: 7pm / Sat & Sun: 2pm & 7pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Looking for a memorable experience to share with your children? Join FlipSide Theatre for Little Mermaid, an original musical adaptation of the beloved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.
Filled with enchanting music, imaginative puppetry, dazzling costumes, and heartfelt storytelling, Little Mermaid celebrates courage, family, sacrifice, and discovering your true voice. Created by Calgary\’s Filipino-Canadian theatre community, this production offers a meaningful and inspiring experience for audiences of all ages.
The Morning Ritual
📍 TELUS Spark Science Centre (220 St Georges Dr NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 July 18, 2026
💰 $40+
⏰ 7am – 9am
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
The Morning Ritual is an immersive yoga experience unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Hosted inside the immersive gallery at TELUS Spark Science Centre, it pairs a guided yoga session with breathtaking 360° visuals and surround sound, offering a refreshing alternative to the traditional studio setting.
Whether you’re seeking a moment of stillness, a new way to experience yoga, or simply a morning that feels different, it offers an experience designed to restore both body and mind.
Lemonade Day Calgary
📍 Calgary, AB
📆 July 18, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 10am – 4pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Lemonade Day Calgary is a city-wide event where youth ages 5-13 set up
lemonade stands and experience the thrill of being a business owner while making a profit and giving back to their community.
Airdrie Night Markets
📍 City Hall, 400 Main St. S, Airdrie, AB
📆 July 18, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 3pm – 9pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Join us for the Airdrie Night Markets for an evening of local shopping, food trucks, interactive games and community fun!
Support local vendors, discover unique finds, and enjoy a night out with friends!
East Village Public Art Experience
📍 The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 July 18, 2026
💰 $35
⏰ 11am – 1pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Discover the artistic gems of the East Village through a guided walking experience that brings public art to life. Explore a curated selection of vibrant works while uncovering the stories, meaning, and local context behind each piece. The experience concludes with a hands-on opportunity to create your own public art on The Confluence’s free graffiti wall, with all supplies provided.
4th Street Night Market
📍 Central Memorial Park (1221 2 St SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 July 18, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 5pm – 10pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Visit the lively main street neighbourhood of 4th Street for food, fun, local finds, & friends.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Calgary Surge vs. Saskatoon Mamba
📍 WinSport Event Centre (88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 July 19, 2026
💰 $20+
⏰ 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.
Sin & Gin Soiree Cabaret – ‘Glitter, Grits & Gloss!’
📍 Gulbar (636 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 July 19, 2026
💰 $10+
⏰ 7:30pm – 9:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Sin & Gin is Calgary’s best monthly Cabaret show that is filled with Music, Burlesque, Comedy, Cabaret, Drag and so much more!
This month’s Sin & Gin loves to embrace our way to get to the ‘Glitter, Grits & Gloss!’ of a great time!
That’s your weekend, Wanderers. Whether you’re celebrating the vibrant culture of the Calgary Latin Festival, supporting young entrepreneurs on Lemonade Day, cheering on the Calgary Stampeders at their home game, or exploring local markets, live entertainment, and family-friendly events, there’s no shortage of incredible ways to make the most of the weekend. Get out, explore, and enjoy everything Calgary has to offer.
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