Everything to know about Calgary's Country Thunder festival next month
One of North America’s largest country music festivals is riding into Calgary this summer, and we’re here to help you make the most of the experience.
Country Thunder 2025 returns to The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland from Aug. 15 to 17, 2025, with some huge artists and bands onstage over the three days.
To help you and your crew have a great time, we have rounded up everything you need to know about this year’s festival. Saddle up!
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“We can’t wait to bring this star-studded lineup to Calgary,” said Troy Vollhoffer, Country Thunder CEO, in a statement. “Alberta is home to some of the most passionate country music fans in the world and our top priority is to deliver world-class entertainment to them year after year.
“I think we’ve knocked it out of the park this year and I know fans will think so, too.”
This year’s Country Thunder lineup is seriously stacked with some big stars, with Cody Johnson, Bailey Zimmerman, and Old Dominion set to headline the festival.
Also taking to the mainstage are hit country singers Ashley McBryde, Jake Owen, Riley Green, Calgary’s own Lindsay Ell, and many more.
And we’re not kidding that this year’s fest is jam-packed with music, as there will also be the Country 105 stage to check out all three days.
Sing and dance along with homegrown talents like Hillside Outlaws, Beamer Wigley, and Nolan Compton.
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Country Thunder tickets are available now, and there are some special summer offers to be had.
A single-day general admission ticket is only $99, which works out to be less than $20 per mainstage act. There’s also the Bud Light Summer Six-Pack deal, where your crew can buy five general admission or gold zone tickets and the sixth is free.
To help you stay refreshed and energized for the festivities, Country Thunder will be setting up two bars, a beer hall, two water fill stations, and a food court. Expect to enjoy all your summer favourites while taking in the great live performances.
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Country Thunder has posted its bag policy online, stating that “in an effort to enhance security measures,” they are enforcing a clear bag policy at the festival.
Concertgoers are allowed to bring clear plastic bags no larger than 14″ x 14″, a standard one-gallon disposable freezer bag, and small clutches no bigger than 6″ by 9″. However, backpacks, large purses, camera bags, and coolers are not approved.
A full list of allowed and prohibited items can also be found online, along with a festival map. Guests can also sign up for text alerts to receive announcements, updates, and information directly to their phone.
So grab your tickets online and get ready for an epic weekend!