Calgary’s huge dine-out festival returns next month with 115+ restaurants

Feb 24 2026, 8:15 pm

Calgarians, it’s time to get ready to eat. One of Calgary’s most highly anticipated food festivals is returning to the city next month.

YYC Food and Drink Experience will be in the city once again from March 13 to 29, 2026, with restaurants across the city offering prix fixe menus starting at $30 per person.

The annual festival will see more than 115 restaurants participating, where diners can enjoy multi-course brunches, lunches, and dinners, as well as gourmet tasting menus showcasing a variety of cuisines.

The menus range from $30 to $80 per person, with hundreds of creative dishes to test out. Who knows, you may just discover a new favourite spot.

In addition to extravagant menus, there will be plenty of chef-led experiences, such as collaboration events with visiting Michelin-starred chefs, cocktail classes, and themed dinners.

A full list of participating restaurants and events can be found on the YYC Food & Drink Experience website.

YYC Food & Drink Experience

When: March 13 to 29, 2026
Where: Various restaurants in Calgary

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