City of Calgary
Canada Day Celebration
FF CD F! M D
July 1
Prince’s Island Park and Olympic Plaza
Family-friendly festivities, live music and entertainment run all day long to celebrate Canada’s 142nd birthday!
Calgary Blow-Out
F! M
July 2 - 4
Various Venues
This dangerously explosive festival, benefit and launch for Filling Station Magazine and NoD Magazine puts the spotlight on Calgary’s innovative writing & arts community with 7 exciting events featuring readings, performances, concerts, art, film, and more!
Shakespeare in the Park
FF F! D
July 3 – August 22
Prince’s Island Park
Visitors from all walks of life have enjoyed the works of the Bard in one of Calgary’s most anticipated and popular outdoor summer festivals, where Shakespeare’s timeless plays are brought to life for the public with modern, family-friendly twists.
Calgary Stampede
FF CD F! M D
July 3 – 12
Calgary Stampede Grounds and various
venues in Calgary
The Calgary Stampede preserves and promotes western heritage and values through a 10-day celebration of music, western events, youth activities and agriculture programs.
Calgary Turkish Festival
FF F! M D
July 4
Eau Claire Market
Exotic stage performances including whirling Dervishes, folk dancers and live singers, as well as Turkish food and a Turkish market combine to create a festival for the whole family.
www.calgaryturkishfestival.com
Fiestaval!: Calgary’s Latin Festival
FF CD F! M D
July 17 – 19
Olympic Plaza
Fiestaval! is a free multicultural celebration of Latin American culture in Calgary. This year’s festival will be hotter than ever with live music, free dance lessons, dance showcases, authentic Latin Food and Latin handicrafts, beer gardens, a kids area and more!
Kensington Sun and Salsa Festival
FF F! M D
July 19
Kensington Village
Kensington Sun and Salsa Festival not only promotes the village’s booming commerce, but also supports a different charity each year with proceeds from the food and beverages sold.
Calgary Folk
Music Festival
FF M D
July 23 – 26
Prince’s Island Park
The 30th annual Calgary Folk Music Festival is a genre-bending extravaganza featuring 60+ artists from Calgary, Canada and the world on 7 stages at Prince’s Island Park.
Historic Calgary Week
FF CD F! D
July 24 - August 3
Various venues in Calgary
For 10 days each summer, history enthusiasts gather to celebrate some of Calgary’s oldest and most unique stories and treasures through over 50 events ranging from community walks and heritage building tours to storytelling events. www.chinookcountry.org
Calgary International Fringe Festival
CD F! M D
July 31 – August 9
Various venues in Calgary
The Calgary Fringe Festival is an uncensored, non-juried performance festival that presents over 180 theatre shows from 30+ theatre companies over the course of just 10 days!
www.calgaryfringe.ca
