August is here, and there are some pretty fantastic things to do in Calgary. From annual festivals to awesome experiences, there is truly no shortage of things to check out.
Whether you’re looking for the ultimate summer outing or just a way to simply pass the time, we’ve got you covered. Here are 33 amazing things to do in Calgary this August.
Taste of Calgary
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What: One of Calgary’s best food festivals is back, and in a brand-new location this year. Head on down to Cowboys Park for Taste of Calgary and enjoy the city’s best food, beverages, music and other cool things.
When: July 30 to Aug. 3, 2026
Where: Cowboys Park – 1220 9th Ave. SW
Cost: Free admission
2026 Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival
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What: Celebrating its 20th year, the Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival is back. The nine-day indoor theatre and performance festival showcases indie artists from all over the world, as well as some straight from Calgary.
When: July 31 to Aug. 8, 2026
Where: Various locations across Calgary
Cost: Prices vary by date and show
Polar Bear Breakfast
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What: The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is hosting its Polar Bear Breakfast. Admission to the event includes an exclusive viewing opportunity of the Wild Canada zone with polar bear facts from their conservation education staff and volunteers. Afterwards, you can enjoy a buffet breakfast with fresh fruit, pancakes, and more.
When: Aug. 1, 15, and 29, 2026; 8 to 11 a.m.
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – 210 St. George’s Dr. NE
Cost: $79
Cavalry FC
What: The Cavalry FC is Calgary’s professional men’s soccer team, and they have four home games this August. Head on down to Spruce Meadows and watch as they take on the Inter Toronto FC, Forge FC, Atletico Ottawa, and Vancouver FC.
When: Aug. 1, 15, 22, and 29, 2026
Where: Spruce Meadows – 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW
Cost: Ticket prices vary by date and seat
Tango 2 Echo Festival
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What: Tango 2 Echo Festival is back this year, and this time it’s expanded to two full days. Spread across seven blocks, this festival is “Calgary’s Most Wonderfully Weird Weekend.” You can find everything from custom vehicles and live entertainment to local makers, artists, breweries, family activities, and unique business experiences.
When: Aug. 1 to 2, 2026
Where: Greenview Industrial Business Improvement Area
Cost: Free
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Calgary Wild FC
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What: Calgary’s professional women’s soccer team is in full swing, and they have three home games this month. Join them as they take on AFC Toronto, Club Soccer Mont-Royal Outremont at Spruce Meadows, and Ottawa Rapid FC.
When: Aug. 1, 5, and 15, 2026
Where: McMahon Stadium – 1817 Crowchild Tr. NW
Cost: Prices vary by date and seat
Red Panda Breakfast
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What: Head on over to the zoo this August to enjoy breakfast all while learning about red pandas. Guests can enjoy a pancake breakfast with fresh fruit and other buffet favourites. Your ticket includes early zoo access, breakfast, an engaging interpretive talk, and a private viewing of the red pandas in their newly redeveloped Asian Highlands habitat.
When: Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026; 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – 210 St. George’s Dr. NE
Cost: $79
Tour de Bowness Race + Street Festival
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What: Tour de Bowness is back. This year you’ll be able to enjoy bike races, street performers, live music, interactive Games, over 100 vendors, and food trucks.
When: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Mainstreet Bowness Business Improvement Area
Cost: Free
Curiosities and Oddities Walking Tour
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What: If you’re curious about Calgary’s curiosities and oddities, Heritage Park has got you covered. “On the Curiosities and Oddities Walking Tour, you’ll explore the strangest corners of Heritage Park on a 1.5-hour guided walk. Starting at the Engineered Air Gazebo, you’ll visit places like the Prince House, Wing Chong Laundry, and Gledhill’s Pharmacy—each one packed with bizarre facts, hidden tales, and curious relics.”
When: Aug. 5, 7, 12 and 14, 2026; 7 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park – 1900 Heritage Dr. SW
Cost: $24.95
Movie nights at The Grand
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What: If you’re looking for the ultimate movie night this month, The Grand is hosting three. Join them for screenings of West Side Story, She’s The Man, and 10 Things I Hate About You.
When: Aug. 7, 14, and 28, 2026
Where: The Grand – 608 1st St. SW
Cost: $15 + fees
Cocktails for Conservation
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What: Cocktails for Conservation is a fan favourite, and it’s back this year. “As the sun goes down and the music turns up, you’ll sample beverages from local vendors, visit your favourite animals and stroll through our lush gardens, and indulge in delicious food stations spread throughout the zoo. Who knows, you might just discover a new favourite drink.”
When: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026; 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – 210 St. George’s Dr. NE
Cost: $99
Rosé Disco
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What: Rosé Disco is a celebration of iconic local wines, chef pop-ups, and world-class DJ sets, hosted in Calgary. “Show up in your best pink fit, link your crew, and lose track of time between the music, the sunshine, and the rosé.”
When: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026; 2 to 8 p.m.
Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland – 750 9th Ave. SE
Cost: Starting at $30
World Supercross Canadian GP
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What: The FIM World Supercross Championship is coming to Calgary this August. This night will feature some of the world’s best riders in an adrenaline-filled environment. It’s the first stop on the 2026 championship calendar, and you’re not going to want to miss it.
When: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026; 6 p.m.
Where: McMahon Stadium – 1817 Crowchild Tr. NW
Cost: Prices vary by seat
Country Club
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What: The Confluence is hosting a Country Club this August. Visitors can enjoy a mechanical bull arena, a tequila tasting saloon, live music, a best-dressed contest, line dancing, festival games, food, beer gardens, and more!
When: Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026; 2 to 8 p.m.
Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland – 750 9th Ave. SE
Cost: Starting at $10
Sunday Safari Brunch
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What: Head on over to the zoo this month to experience their Sunday safari brunch. You can enjoy gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, like fresh fruit, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, a waffle bar, omelettes, and much more.
When: Sundays until Nov. 1, 2026
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – 210 St. George’s Dr. NE
Cost: Starting at $49.95
Catch a Calgary Stampeders game
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What: The Calgary Stampeders have two home games this August. Join them on Aug. 13 when they face the BC Lions, and again on Aug. 29 for a game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
When: Aug. 13 and 29, 2026
Where: McMahon Stadium – 1817 Crowchild Tr. NW
Cost: Prices vary by date and seat
Daniel Caesar
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What: Daniel Caesar is bringing his Son of Spergy 2026 North America Tour right to the Saddledome this August. Grab your tickets and enjoy an awesome night of live music.
When: Friday, Aug. 14, 2026; 7:30 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Cost: Prices vary by seat
Deadly Alberta True Crime Tour
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What: Head on over to The Confluence this August for an Alberta true crime tour. “From mass murders to executions, explore true crimes from across Alberta in this outdoor tour of our province’s dark history.”
When: Friday, Aug. 14, 2026; 6 to 7 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland – 750 9th Ave. SE
Cost: $20 per person
Expo Latino Festival
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What: The 30th Annual Expo Latino Festival is happening this August. You’ll find Latin cuisine and beverages, engaging dance workshops, stunning visual art displays, and Cultural Pavilions featuring Latin American Cultural Ambassadors who proudly share the stories and traditions of their heritage.
When: Aug. 14, 15 and 16, 2026
Where: Prince’s Island Park – 698 Eau Claire Ave. SW
Cost: Free
Carifest 2026
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What: Calgary’s ultimate celebration of Caribbean culture is back! Guests can enjoy music, dancing, cuisine and more all during this three-day festival.
When: Aug. 14, 15 and 16, 2026
Where: Cowboys Park – 1220 9th Ave. SW
Cost: Free
Eddy Fest
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What: In celebration of the historic King Eddy’s 120th anniversary, the National Music Centre (NMC) is hosting Eddy Fest. Eddy Fest showcases an eclectic mix of performances that represent the venue’s past and present, from blues and rock to country and singer-songwriters.
When: Aug. 14, 15 and 16, 2026
Where: Studio Bell – 850 4th St. SE
Cost: Prices vary on pass
Chelsea Handler
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What: American comedian and actress Chelsea Handler is bringing The High and Mighty Tour right to the Grey Eagle Events Centre. Grab your tickets and enjoy a night full of laughs.
When: Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026; 8 p.m.
Where: Grey Eagle Events Centre – 3777 Grey Eagle Dr.
Cost: Prices vary by seat
2026 Minto Cup
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What: The Minto Cup is Canada’s national Junior A box lacrosse championship, and it’s coming to Calgary this year. “Get ready for the best junior talent in the country competing for one of lacrosse’s most prestigious titles. This is elite competition, high intensity, and unforgettable moments you won’t want to miss.”
When: Aug. 16 to 23, 2026
Where: Max Bell Centre – 1001 Barlow Tr. SE
Cost: $25
Diner En Blanc
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What: If you’re looking for a good dinner this August, look no further. “Elegantly dressed, guests arrive at a secret location for a chic picnic en masse. Over the course of the evening, guests savour a meal, dance, reconnect with the finer things in life, and make new traditions, as they appreciate their city’s beauty and the night’s magic.”
When: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026; 5:30 to 11 p.m.
Cost: $60 to $80 per person
YYCFanFair 2026
What: YYCFanFair 2026 is the ultimate celebration of fandom and pop culture. You’ll find a marketplace filled with comics, toys, video games, and rare collectibles from local vendors. There is also the chance to meet talented artists and find unique collectibles that you won’t find anywhere else.
When: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Thornecliffe-Greenview Community Association – 5600 Centre St. N.
Cost: Free
Locked Zoo: Havoc in the Highlands
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What: Head over to the zoo this month for another Locked Zoo event. Your team has been dispatched to the highlands of Bhutan to investigate a wildlife relay station that fell silent after a strange final broadcast. Something appears to have radically altered the behaviour of the area’s snow leopards, Sichuan takin, and red pandas. Your ticket also includes dinner.
When: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026; 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo – 210 St. George’s Dr. NE
Cost: $59
Brewery & the Beast
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What: Brewery & the Beast is an elevated food and beverage tasting experience, featuring award-winning restaurants, top chefs, acclaimed beverage makers, and live fire cooking.
When: Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026; 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland – 750 9th Ave. SE
Cost: $181.11
WWE Summer Tour
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What: WWE Superstars Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre, Trick Williams, Jade Cargill, Oba Femi, and many more are coming to Calgary this August for an epic night of WWE.
When: Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026; 7 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Cost: Prices vary by seat
GlobalFest
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What: Calgary’s epic fireworks festival is back. This vibrant international festival brings communities together through cultural pavilions, global cuisine, live performances, family-friendly entertainment, and breathtaking fireworks displays each evening.
When: Aug. 27 to 30, 2026
Where: Spruce Meadows – 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW
Cost: Starting at $35
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
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What: The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is back, and this year, you can enjoy comedians like Matt Rife, Jeff Arcuri, Bill Burr, John Mulaney, and more right at Prince’s Island Park.
When: Aug. 28 to 30, 2026
Where: Prince’s Island Park – 698 Eau Claire Ave. SW
Cost: Prices vary on pass
Bicycle Film Festival
What: The Globe Cinema is hosting Bicycle Film Festival Calgary (BFF), presented by Ridley’s Cycle. “BFF Calgary showcases a curated selection of documentaries, narratives, award-winning directors, and emerging talents all sharing equal billing as we take a journey around the world to celebrate the bicycle.”
When: Friday, Aug. 28, 2026
Where: Globe Cinema – 617 8th Ave. SW
Cost: $30
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – In Concert
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What: The FILMharmonique Orchestra and Choir are performing The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers in concert this August. Join them for an awesome night of music from the Academy Award-winning composer Howard Shore’s epic score.
When: Aug. 28 and 29, 2026
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – 1415 14th Ave. NW
Cost: Prices vary by date and seat
Picklefest
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What: Good news for pickle lovers, Picklefest is coming to Calgary for the first time. “This one-day, all-ages festival will bring together more than 40 local vendors for a day packed with interactive experiences, pickle tastings, live music, and plenty of briny surprises”
When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Big Rock Brewery – 5555 76th Ave. SE
Cost: $24.95 + fees