What’s New at the 2026 Calgary Stampede
Check out sand sculptures in the BMO Centre, watch a new high dive show, go to a Taste of Stampede event and more....
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A Guide to Live Music at the 2026 Calgary Stampede
From July 3 to 12, don't miss the chance to see live performances by Jade Eagleson, All Time Low, Everlast, A$AP Rocky and more....
Romero Lounge & Cocktail Bar Brings Prohibition-Inspired Cocktails to South Calgary
A new South Calgary lounge brings crafted cocktails, shareable plates and Alberta rum-running history together....
Win Tickets to the 2026/27 YMCA Arts Season!
Enjoy live and engaging performances in the comfort of the suburbs....
Hot Horse Summer: The Ultimate Calgary Summer Sporting Guide for the Equine Curious
Summer is the ideal time to explore Calgary’s many horsey sporting activities. Here's what to expect at events ranging from polo, to show jumping, to chuckwagon and relay races....
Fun Things to Do, See and Listen to in Calgary This July and August
Get loud at a Calgary Surge basketball game, feast at Taste of Calgary, go to an outdoor EDM festival and more....
Avenue’s Best Tips for Making the Most of the Calgary Stampede
Avenue’s staff look back on their many years of Stampeding to bring you their best tips for a great Calgary Stampede season....
Fun Stampede Events (Off the Grounds) to Check Out Around Calgary
Check out Western-themed art, dance the night away to live music, take part in a Stampede road race and more....
Summer Shopping in the Kootenays
Nelson and Kootenay Lake’s strong artisanal culture offers a diversity of locally crafted goods....
Enter to Win a $500 Shopping Spree at BKL Wine Merchants!
BKL Wine Merchants is giving you the chance to win a $500 shopping spree at its West Calgary location just south of Aspen Landing....
What’s New and Notable in Calgary’s Food Scene
Shake Shack’s first Canadian drive-thru is coming to Calgary, Concorde Entertainment Group opens a new steakhouse in Canmore and more....
10 Next-Level Stampede Breakfasts to Check Out This Year
Fill your belly at these 2026 Stampede breakfasts that offer a little something extra, from art exhibitions to pink pancakes in support of a good cause....
What to Do in the Mountains in July
Do some summer skiing in Banff, watch a musical about Hawkins Cheezies in Canmore and more....
The Scene Launches a New Calgary Events Calendar
Submit your event listing today and keep up-to-date on the latest local events with The Scene’s new events calendar....
Kicking Off the Summer in A-List Style
Warm weather is here, and A-List members can get out and enjoy more than just hot summer days with these exciting June events....
Celebrating National Indigenous History Month
Five cultural institutions collaborate to elevate Indigenous voices, celebrate Indigenous cultures and advance Truth and Reconciliation....
Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods 2026
Find out which areas were named the best neighbourhoods in Calgary this year....
All the Vendors Coming to Avenue’s 2026 Best Things to Eat and Drink Market
Pick up some locally made ice cream sandwiches, hot sauce, macarons, drinks and so much more on July 18, 2026....
30 Best Things to Eat and Drink in Calgary 2026
Local foodies Carmen Cheng and Chanry Thach seek out the sweet treats, sauces, snacks and sips to try right now. Here are some of the must-try Calgary products (in no particular order) to add to your shopping bag....
What to Do in Calgary Every Day This Summer
From music festivals to sporty activities, here’s one fun thing you can do every day this summer....
Good Times and Great Music
Sled Island is back from June 17 to 21, offering an eclectic lineup of artists and not-to-be-missed special events....
The 63rd Annual Calgary White Hat Award Winners
Tourism Calgary has been paying tribute to outstanding customer service professionals since 1962 with the Calgary White Hat Awards....
We Need to Talk About Climate
Calgary is at a pivotal moment for the future of energy and the future of the planet. We asked five local climate, energy and policy experts to share their thoughts....
15 Calgary Festivals to Check Out in July
Make the most of summer at these festivals full of music, local vendors, food trucks and more....
How The Shaft Became One of Calgary’s Signature Drinks
The creamy coffee cocktail undoubtedly has roots in Calgary, but the history of its invention is up for some debate....
Calgary Events to Check Out During National Indigenous History Month
Honour National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day at these events featuring music and dance performances, Indigenous fashion, a reconciliation walk and more....