Hey Wanderers!
Calgary is buzzing with exciting events this week, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Experience world-class performances at ChamberFest West, celebrate music, dance, and culture at the Calgary Latin Festival, catch an outdoor movie under the stars, and explore lively local markets, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, delicious food, and so much more happening across the city.
We’ve rounded up the best things happening this week so you can spend less time searching and more time making plans. Below is your guide to the top events happening in and around Calgary from Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17, featuring Calgary Surge, Calgary Wild FC, and Cavalry FC home games, live music at the 17th on 17th Sidewalk Concerts, the Kensington Night Market, and plenty more worth adding to your calendar. Whether you’re catching a game, enjoying live entertainment, or making the most of summer in the city, there’s no shortage of exciting events happening throughout the week.
Scroll through, pick your thing, and go make it a week worth talking about.
Full List of events
Monday, July 13, 2026
Cavalry FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 July 13, 2026
💰 $46+
⏰ 7:30pm
🔗 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!
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!
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Chamberfest West
📍 Various Venues, Calgary, AB
📆 July 14 – 19, 2026
💰 $15+
⏰ Times vary
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
ChamberFest West brings internationally acclaimed classical musicians to perform with some of Canada’s best and together they create a unique fusion of styles and interpretations.
Cranston Tuesday Market and Social
📍 Cranston Residents Association at Century Hall (11 Cranarch Road SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 July 14, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 4pm – 8pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Spend your Tuesday evenings at Century Hall enjoying a lively community market filled with summer vibes and local flavour. Explore 20+ local vendors, grab a bite from a variety of food trucks, relax in the beer garden, and let the kids enjoy the Kids Fun Zone.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
THE BOUNCING SOULS ‘Born To Be Tour’
📍 The Palace Theatre (219 – 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 July 15, 2026
💰 $60+
⏰ 6pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
The Bouncing Souls bring their Born To Be Tour across the U.S. and Canada, celebrating their new 10-song album with anthemic New Jersey punk energy. Joined by Detroit ska-punk favorites The Suicide Machines, the tour promises singalong choruses, classics, and high-voltage sets built for longtime fans and newcomers alike tonight.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Imagine Asia Exhibit Opens
📍 The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo (210 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 July 15, 2026
💰 $30+
⏰ 9am – 6pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
On July 15, 2026, Imagine Asia opens! This immersive exhibit is a revitalization of the Asian Highlands exhibit at The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. From towering peaks to forested slopes, you can explore the fascinating animals that make their home in the Eastern Himalayas. Visit the majestic snow leopards and the adorable red pandas. Then you can meet the Zoo’s newest species, the Sichuan takin, described as a ‘goat-antelope.’ Step into the Asian Highlands and support animal conservation!
Music in the Plaza
📍 Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 July 15, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 6pm – 8pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
This is one of Calgary’s most popular free concert series, featuring local Alberta artists. Come enjoy an evening enjoying live music in the Heritage Plaza – enjoy dinner at the Selkirk, shop the Mercantile Block, or grab a coffee at the Railway Cafe.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Kensington Night Market
📍 Parking Lot 1209 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB
📆 July 16, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 4:30 pm – 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.
High Park Movies With A View
📍 High Park (340 10 Ave SW on Level 6, Calgary, AB)
📆 July 16, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 9:30pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
The Beltline Neighbourhoods Association hosts movie screenings at High Park. Movies are projected onto our 30-ft inflatable screen with a state of the art 4k projector and dance club worthy sound system. All movies are free to the public and we curate a range of films every year. With our large astro-turf we have a bring your own seat vibe and sell popcorn and pop at our 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
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
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
🔗 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.
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!
That’s your week, Wanderers. Whether you’re celebrating at the Calgary Latin Festival, experiencing Japanese culture at Omatsuri – Calgary Japanese Festival, browsing local markets, or enjoying live music around the city, there are countless ways to make the most of the week.
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Because we believe we are all made to wander, and Calgary keeps giving us reasons to. ✨
Shabina + Adi
