festivalMedieval FaireJune 5 – August 23, 2026A travelling medieval fair stopping in three Alberta towns through summer 2026.$$outdoorFamily
musicRoundup Music FestivalJuly 8–9, 2026A two-night outdoor concert series with Billy Idol, David Lee Roth, Foster the People, and Grouplove.$$$outdoor
musicOxford StompJuly 10, 2026A one-night outdoor concert headlined by Arkells, with Portugal. The Man and Cannons.$$outdoor
musicShady Grove Bluegrass FestivalJuly 17–19, 2026A three-day foothills bluegrass festival with bands, jams, BBQ, and artisan tables.$$outdoorFamily
culturalFiestaval Fiesta LatinoJuly 17–19, 2026A weekend celebration of Latin American music, food, and culture.$outdoorFamily
culturalOmatsuri Calgary Japanese FestivalJuly 17–18, 2026A two-day Japanese cultural festival with food, music, dance, and martial arts demos.$outdoorFamily
★ Marquee eventmusicCalgary Folk Music FestivalJuly 23–26, 2026Four days of folk and roots music on the river at Prince’s Island Park.$$$outdoorFamily
otherThe Rally in the RockiesJuly 24–26, 2026A three-day motorcycle rally in the foothills of the Rockies.$$outdoor
festivalInglewood SunfestJuly 25, 2026A one-day street festival in historic Inglewood.FreeoutdoorFamily
familyPetapaloozaJuly 26, 2026A one-day pet festival featuring wiener-dog races and family activities.$outdoorFamily
musicCalgary International Blues FestivalJuly 30 – August 2, 2026Four days of blues and a beer garden.$$outdoor
foodTaste of CalgaryJuly 30 – August 3, 2026Five days of small-plate samples from Calgary restaurants and beverage producers.$outdoorFamily
Strathmore StampedesportStrathmore StampedeJuly 31 – August 3, 2026A small-town rodeo east of Calgary with a "running of the bulls" event.$outdoorFamily