Things To Do in CALGARY THIS WEEK, July 24 - 30

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The 2025 Calgary Folk Music Festival is THIS WEEKEND!

Get ready to trade your cowboy boots for dancing shoes—because the 2025 Calgary Folk Music Festival is tuning up for another unforgettable weekend of rhythm, roots, and ridiculous fun! Set against the backdrop of Prince’s Island Park, this isn’t just a music fest—it’s a musical staycation with global flair. Where else can you groove to indie icons, world beats, and local legends all in one leafy paradise? With over 60 artists, mind-blowing collabs, cold craft beer, and vibes as warm as a prairie sunset, the Calgary Folk Music Festival is summer in song form. So pack your picnic blanket, channel your inner banjo spirit, and learn more about why you should attend below:

• It’s family-friendly! Kids 12 and under get in free and will love the family zone, games, kids’ entertainment, and all the green space for running around.

• It’s a place to discover! Enjoy - Discover new music during this unique multi-genre music festival.

• It’s chill! Unlike many music festivals, this one offers ample space for relaxation, including tree-lined areas next to the beautiful Bow River, extensive grassy areas, and more.

• It’s a community! The Calgary Folk Music Festival is a multicultural, community-focused event run by 2,000 volunteers. 

• Come as you are! All you need is some clothes and a refillable water bottle. Water stations make it easy to stay hydrated. However, you can bring a whole picnic and set up your tarp for the day. Bring outside food and beverage, festival chairs (low to the ground), blankets, and more.

Get your daily passes or 4-day pass here.

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Cirque du Soleil ECHO Comes to Calgary!

From August 30 - October 19, Cirque du Soleil will be under the Big Top at Stampede Park (Lot #6)!

A spectacular performance combining poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics, and technology explores the delicate balance between people, animals, and the world we all share.

Special Offer for Must Do Canada Family/Friends: Use this link to save up to 20% off select seats/dates. Groups of 10+, save 25% and reduce handling fees, contact [email protected] for details.

Things to Do This Week

• YYC Ice Cream Fest (July 18 - Aug 17) This summer, participating cafés, restaurants, and creameries compete for the coveted titles of YYC’s Best Scoop, Best Non-Dairy Scoop, and special Golden Scoop award. Calgarians can taste a spectacular lineup of chilled treats and determine the entry that bests them all! 

• Terminus Music Festival (July 24) Twin Tribes, Front Line Assembly, and more!

• Space Night (July 24 - 26) Milky Way Nights is an observing event and features access to an array of telescopes operated by University of Calgary astronomers and members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Calgary Centre.  You will have the opportunity to look through the telescopes, and astronomers will be on hand to answer questions.  

• Stamps Home Game (July 24) Edmonton Elks Vs Calgary Stampeders. 

• Walk Off the Earth at Grey Eagle (July 24) On July 24th, 2025, Walk Off the Earth will deliver an unforgettable performance at the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino in Calgary, AB.

• Prohibition Cocktails 101 (July 24) This is hands-down the best way to experience our inner-city craft distillery. Learn from our cocktail bartending professional and get immersed in the fantastic world of distilling and cocktail making. From the conception of the spirit to the tingle of your taste buds, this is an unforgettable evening.

• Anne Xiety presents: X-Men The Drag Show at The Attic Bar & Stage (July 24) Get ready, mutants and marvels - The Attic YYC is turning up the superpower for one epic night of drag inspired by your favourite heroes! Join us on Thursday, July 24 at 7:00 PM as a phenomenal cast of performers brings the X-Men universe to life through fierce looks, bold numbers, and unapologetic queer joy.

• Sake & Dim Sum - Kensington Wine Market (July 24) Sake & Dim Sum: a perfect pairing? Join our resident sake lover and expert Bernard and explore what this drink does for these small dishes, and vice versa! 

• Killbox Comedy (July 24) LIVE COMEDY TAPING of some of Calgary's rising stars in the comedy community!

• 98 Degrees at Grey Eagle (July 25) 98 Degrees is an internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum, multi-award-winning and nominated vocal group, comprised of brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons, and Justin Jeffre. 

• Ballet in the Badlands (July 25) Enjoy an unforgettable evening at the spectacular Badlands Amphitheatre, where the breathtaking natural scenery sets the stage for an extraordinary night of ballet.

• Adults Only Night at Cobbs (July 25) Looking for a unique date night? Something new to do with friends? An exciting night out? Celebrate being an adult and skip the kids! Cuddle our newest Baby Kangaroos, Visit Sloths, Capybaras, Babydoll Sheep, Peacocks and more! Enjoy all of our experiences - Mini golf, Archery, Puzzles, Giant Mazes and more!

• Producer Spotlight: Brezza - Market Wines U/D (July 25) Join us for an exclusive tasting spotlighting the iconic wines of Brezza, a historical family-run estate in the heart of Barolo, Piemonte. Dating back to 1885, the Brezza family has been a keystone producer in the Langhe, crafting incredible wines that reflect both their terroir and a deep respect for nature.

• Calgary Surge Vs Winnipeg Sea Bears At WinSport (July 25) Vancouver Bandits Vs Calgary Surge. 

• Cheese Please Tuscan Poggio Al Sole Edition (July 25) We are going Italian - at least with the wine - for the wine and cheese tasting. The focus will be on Tuscany and the fantastic wines of Poggio Al Sole.

• Resident Artist Growler Launch Party: Sterling Smith (July 25) Save the date! We are hosting a launch party for our new growler, designed by local Calgary artist Sterling Smith! Growler fills will be $10! 

• TuneGo Music Bingo at Top's Pizza South (July 25) Get ready for the most fun Friday night in town!  Grab a friend or a table full of friends and come join DJ Armin Hammer for an unforgettable night of music meets bingo...ish! 

• SUKHA BRINGING IT HOME TOUR 2025 (July 26) SUKHA - Live in Concert - BRINGING IT HOME TOUR 2025! Get ready to experience an unforgettable night at Big Four Roadhouse on July 26, 2025. 

• Day of the Dog / Pet-a-Palooza (July 26) A hilarious 30 ft race! Think your Corgi has what it takes to reign supreme? Enter them to see if they are the first to cross the finish line and win big!  Day of The Dog™ loves their rescues! Every year, we donate FREE booths to help local organizations raise money for their cause. 

• Calgary's First Eco-Friendly Night Market (July 26) What you’ll find at Calgary’s most creative eco market. Vintage fashion – sustainable gifts – handmade ceramics – stained glass – and the kind of vibes you won’t find on Amazon. Every vendor is eco-vetted and values-aligned.

• Inglewood Sunfest (July 26) At Sunfest, there is fun for everyone. Visit 9th Ave SE in Inglewood for a day of free entertainment, shopping, food trucks and patios! Inglewood is host to over 200 vendors that include artisan crafts, small businesses, community organizations and more! 

• Packwood Grand (July 26) Packwood Grand is a true celebration of old-world leisure and sophistication. This refined and colourful event has set the stage for the ultimate in luxury, horse racing, fashion, and food & drink. As the must-attend social & lifestyle event of the year, the affair is attended by highly cultured, business-leading, and fashion-forward bon vivants. 

• The Mom Market (July 26) We are Canada's Original Collective Market devoted to showcasing Small Business Owners Canada-Wide in consistent and high-quality curated Vendor Markets. 

• Calgary Cavalry VS York United (July 26) Football game at Spruce Meadows, Calgary, AB. 

• Heritage Night Market (July 26) Thousands of people come to shop at Heritage Park every year, and now we’re bringing the market to you! Come shop our local vendors, explore the shops in the Plaza, grab a bite to eat and be entertained at Market Nights in the Plaza! Market Nights in the Plaza is a pet-friendly event, so make sure you bring your fur baby along for the ride! 

• Budget or Baller at Market Wines- University District (July 26) Ready to put your wine tasting skills to the test? In this unique event, we’ll present both budget-friendly and high-end wines without revealing their price tags.

• Calgary’s Eco-Friendly Night Market (July 26) Discover Calgary’s only eco-friendly handmade night market, where every vendor is handpicked, every product is ethical, and every detail is designed to support small creators. This one-night-only event features over 25 sustainable vendors, offering everything from vintage clothing and fibre art to handmade ceramics, locally roasted coffee, and stained glass art.

• FEMME & BOARD GAMES (July 26) Hey ladies! Get ready for FEMME & GAMES - an exciting event where we celebrate women for simply existing! Join us for a day filled with fun, games, and lots to eat and drink.

• The Dinner Detective True‑Crime Murder Mystery Show (July 26) At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! 

• Okotoks Dawgs vs Bombers (July 26) At Seaman Stadium. 

• Mooch, Gnarwhal, Owls & Eagles "KIN" AB Tour 2025 (July 26) MOOCH all the way from Montreal on their Canada Tour to celebrate the release of "KIN".

• Calgary Surge Home Game (July 27) Winnipeg Sea Bears Vs Calgary Surge at WinSport Event Centre. 

• Debbie Gibson's Newstalgia Live at Grey Eagle (July 27) Debbie Gibson burst onto the scene at just 16, making history with her Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper “Foolish Beat”—a record that still stands, making her the youngest female artist to write, produce, and perform a No. 1 hit.  

• Hillhurst Flea & Antique Markets (July 27) The Flea Market has over 100 vendors, featuring crafts, furniture, antiques, books, household items, and more!

• RevUp Calgary 2025 (July 27) Western Canada’s premier automotive event is back in Calgary to host this year's "Summer Stage" in the iconic Telus Convention Centre. Bring the whole family to see some of the best aftermarket tuner cars, tuning shops, lifestyle vendors, music and many more!

• King Comedy (July 27) Join us for a night of laughter and connection at our inclusive comedy showcase, where diverse voices take the stage and everyone’s welcome.

• Okotoks Dawgs vs Bulls (July 27) Bulls Vs Dawgs at Seaman Stadium. 

• South African Events Presents Afrikaans is Lekker (July 27) Afrikaans is Lekker in Calgary met twee van die grootste kunstenaars in Afrikaans. Hierdie jaar bring ons vir Jo Black en vir Appel. Almal het vir Jo geniet in 2024 en Appel het geen bekendstelling nodig nie.

• G-Eazy at Grey Eagle (July 28) Multi-platinum recording artist and producer G-Eazy has long established himself as a staple in the music and touring world.

• Alison Krauss & Union Station: ARCADIA 2025 Tour at Grey Eagle (July 28) Multi-platinum recording artist and producer G-Eazy has long established himself as a staple in the music and touring world.

• Stephen Ave Market (July 29) Shop the Avenue for all your market needs! 

• 2025 IWWF WORLD UNDER 21 WATERSKI CHAMPIONSHIPS (July 30 - Aug 3) The world’s top young waterski athletes will descend on Calgary for the highly anticipated 2025 IWWF World Under 21 Waterski Championships. Set against the stunning backdrop of Predator Bay, this international showdown will feature rising stars carving their legacy across slalom, tricks, and jump disciplines. With adrenaline-pumping action, world-class competition, and the energy of the global waterski community, Calgary is about to become the epicentre of watersport excellence. 

• Disney’s The Lion King - Broadway Across Canada (July 30 - Aug 17) The World’s #1 Musical at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

• U/D Night Market (July 30) Join us on the last Wednesday of the month from May – September in Central Commons Park. Enjoy a curated selection of local artisans, live music, entertainment and more! In partnership with Marketspot. The event is free to attend. 

• Vin Room West Pooches Patio Paw'ty (July 30) Five-course wine and food pairing menu designed for you and your pooch. This is a dog-friendly event. 

• Blood Incantation at The Palace Theatre (July 30) ConcertWorks Presents

  Blood Incantation Absolute Elsetour North America w/ Krallice.

• Ratboy Comedy (July 30) A COMEDY SHOW 4 BASEMENT PEOPLE. skulk around in a dive bar & watch a surprise line-up of local comics, first-timers, and professionals!