Do
Party at Fiestaval
July 17 to 19
Every July, Calgary’s annual Latin festival, Fiestaval, rolls into town with an exuberant celebration of Latin culture. The three-day fiesta takes over Eau Claire Plaza with more than 30 authentic food vendors, each cooking up a different take on traditional Latin fare. Enjoy hundreds of local and international performers like professional dancers and musicians, as well as an artisan market.
Visit Inglewood Night Market
July 10 and August 14
Nestled in the heart of Inglewood, this beloved annual outdoor night market is back. Spend hours browsing booths with vintage clothing, crochet accessories, handmade soaps and more long after the summer sun has set. Check out local food and beverage vendors and enjoy live music by local talent all evening long.
Feast at Taste of Calgary
July 30 to August 3
Get ready for a mouth-watering summer with Taste of Calgary. The annual food festival is one of the city’s most appetizing events, featuring celebrated restaurants, marketplace vendors and beverage companies serving up global cuisine and freshly distilled sips that take the edge off the summer heat. Buy your $1 taste tickets ahead of time to savour your way through the delicious lineup.
Cycle the pathways
Get on two wheels and enjoy approximately 1,000 kilometres of City-maintained regional pathways — Calgary has the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America. Don’t have a bike? Rent from Joe’s Garage, a downtown bike shop with easy access to the Bow River Pathway. Or try Bow Cycle in East Village for a rentable e-bike.
See
Hoop it up at a Calgary Surge game
July 9, 17, 19, 21, 24 and 31
Get loud at a Calgary Surge basketball game. This pro team is fighting to reclaim the title of Western Conference Champions, promising a lively season full of fast-paced basketball. Cheer on the Surge on their home court at WinSport Event Centre as they battle for the championship.
Listen
Groove at Calgary Bluesfest
July 30 to August 2
This year, the Calgary International Blues Festival celebrates 22 years of bringing groovy tunes to the city. Hosted at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, the family-friendly festival ignites the venue with blues legends and must-see rising stars.
Tune into a coffee podcast
Locals David Crosby and Cole Torode brew up coffee news, advice and stories on their podcast, Buy the Drip. The brothers founded Rosso Coffee Roasters, known for its rich bean blends and brewing tips that teach fellow baristas the best way to get the best sip. Learn about coffee culture, industry news and inspiring stories that define Calgary’s roasting scene.
Chasing Summer
August 1 and 2
The largest outdoor electronic dance music (EDM) festival in Western Canada, Chasing Summer shakes things up at the grounds of Max Bell Centre. From sun-up to sundown, dance the day away to EDM artists from around the world.