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Cannonball Festival of Youth Theatre

May 13–30, 2026

Seven plays entirely written, directed, and performed by Calgary youth.

$indoor Family

film

Calgary Black Film Festival

May 22–26, 2026

Independent cinema celebrating Black stories and voices from around the world.

$$indoor

FunnyFest Comedy Festival

comedy

FunnyFest Comedy Festival

May 28 – June 7, 2026

Eleven nights of stand-up across 11 Calgary venues with 70+ comedians.

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theatre

Ignite! Festival of Emerging Artists

June 3–6, 2026

A four-day showcase of emerging Calgary theatre, dance, and interdisciplinary work.

$$indoor

Wandering Souls Night Market

market

Wandering Souls Night Market

June 5 – July 10, 2026

A maker-focused night market at Renfrew Community Hall, with a second date in July.

Free indoor Family

Calgary's LARGEST Garage Sale

market

Calgary's LARGEST Garage Sale

June 13, 2026

A 40,000-square-foot indoor garage sale — one day, many vendors.

Free indoor Family

music

Chamberfest West

June 14–19, 2026

A week of chamber music spanning continents and centuries, performed by world-class players.

$$$indoor

music

JazzYYC Summer Festival

June 22–28, 2026

A week of jazz across multiple Calgary venues, from clubs to concert halls.

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Sound Atlas New Music Festival

music

Sound Atlas New Music Festival

June 26–28, 2026

A three-day festival of experimental sound design and contemporary chamber music.

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music

K-Poppers Festival

July 4, 2026

A K-pop singing and dance competition for amateurs, with a $5,000 prize pool.

$indoor Family

Calgary Gem Show

convention

Calgary Gem Show

July 10–12, 2026

A three-day indoor gem, mineral, and jewelry show.

$indoor Family

music

Terminus Festival

July 23–26, 2026

A four-night dark electronic and industrial music festival at a single venue.

$$indoor

theatre

Calgary Fringe

July 31 – August 8, 2026

A nine-day uncensored, non-juried theatre festival across multiple venues.

$$indoor

convention

When Words Collide

August 14–16, 2026

A three-day convention for readers and writers — heavy on genre and craft.

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convention

FallCon

August 21–23, 2026

A three-day board game and miniatures convention.

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convention

YYCFanFair

August 22, 2026

A one-day toy and comic collectibles fair.

$indoor Family

food

Vegfest

September 5, 2026

Calgary Vegan Society’s relaunched one-day plant-based food festival.

$indoor Family

music

Honens Festival and Piano Competition

September 10–13, 2026

A four-day classical piano festival; the competition runs triennially (next 2028).

$$$indoor

Calgary Cat Festival

family

Calgary Cat Festival

September 12–13, 2026

A two-day indoor festival about (and adjacent to) cats.

$indoor Family

film

Calgary International Film Festival

September 24 – October 4, 2026

Eleven days of independent and international cinema across Calgary venues.

$$indoor

convention

Calgary Horror Con

October 3–4, 2026

Canada’s largest horror-genre convention; two days of guests, screenings, and vendors.

$$indoor

family

Screamfest

October 11 – November 1, 2026

A three-week Halloween-themed haunted attraction.

$$indoor

convention

Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival

October 16–18, 2026

A three-day tattoo and art convention with live tattooing and competitions.

$$indoor

fundraiser

YYC Pizza Fest

September?

A Calgary pizza competition and fundraiser for Meals on Wheels; 2026 dates TBA.

$indoor Family

film

Calgary European Film Festival

November ?

Calgary's annual showcase of European cinema; 2026 dates TBA.

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