Soak up the rest of summer at these festivals happening in downtown Calgary
August may be here, but summer isn’t over yet. In fact, it’s the prime time to make the most out of the sunny days we have left before the leaves change colour and fall settles in.
Calgary’s festival season continues into the end of September with sunny days and cool nights that bring the city to life. From street festivals to night markets and everything in between, downtown Calgary is the place to be for the remainder of summer.
With so much happening, it can feel overwhelming to nail down your plans, which is why the City of Calgary has a handy online directory of everything happening in YYC so that you can schedule like a pro.
Find your fun
You can sort through upcoming events by category, including culture, comedy, live entertainment, markets, music, and more. You can also filter family-friendly and free events.
In the mood for a free market? A quick search brings up the Kensington Night Market, Inglewood Night Market, and 4th Street Night Market. Shop from artisans selling everything from homemade goods to great eats, and feel good knowing your purchases are uplifting Calgary’s local creators.
Haven’t quite reached your live music fix? Explore upcoming concerts like Mt. Joy, Creed, Deftones, and Lainey Wilson. Tickets are still available for anyone looking to rock out to these artists at the Saddledome.
Or maybe you’re itching for another artsy experience, in which case Design Week Calgary, The Sidewalk Series, Cypher & Hiphop Showcase, and Ground Up Graffiti Jam & Block Party are the way to go.
World cultures in YYC
And you don’t have to travel far to experience the array of cultures that make Calgary so wonderful.
There are plenty of cultural festivals on the horizon, with AfricFest, Calgary Arab Festival, Korean Day Festival, Carifest, Expo Latino, TD Chinatown Street Festival, Muslim Heritage Day Festival, ReggaeFest, Fiesta Filipino, Afro Caribbean Festival, Chinatown Lantern Festival, and Franco Festival Calgary all happening in August and September.
And that’s just a sampling of everything happening in downtown Calgary over the next few months.
The best of summer is still on the horizon, so visit the City of Calgary festival database for a full list of events and start mapping out your August and September fun.
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