Things To Do in CALGARY THIS WEEK July 3 - 9

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FREE STAMPEDE ADMISSION TIMES

• Friday, July 4, from 11 am-1:30 pm, is FREE admission for Parade-to-Park Day

• Sunday, July 6, from 8 am-11 am is FREE admission for Tim Hortons Family Day (Plus a free pancake breakfast 8 am-10 am)

• Tuesday, July 8, from 10 am-2 pm is FREE admission for TC Energy Community Day (Plus free entry for seniors 65+ all day)

• Wednesday, July 9, from 8 am-10 am is FREE admission for BMO Kids Day (Plus free entry for kids 12 and under all day)

DISCOUNTED STAMPEDE ADMISSION DEALS

• Thursday, July 3, from 3 pm - 5 pm is $5 admission for Sneak-A-Peek Early Access & 5 pm-Midnight $13 admission for Sneak-A-Peek

• SuperPass: Get unlimited entry for all 10 days of Stampede for $50.

• Stampede Lotteries Offer: Get a 50% off park admission code when you buy a Lotteries ticket 

• Co-op Coke Offer: Buy $5 worth of participating beverages and get a coupon to save $10 on park admission

• 7-Eleven Offer: Buy 2 park admissions for $32

MIDWAY, RODEO, & EVENING SHOW OFFERS

• Costco Offer: For $39.99, you’ll get $50 in Stampede Bucks to redeem on rides, Rodeo or Evening Show tickets.

• Ride All Day Pass: Save 15% when you buy a Ride All Day Pass ($45) at Safeway, Sobeys, or IGA in the Calgary area. (Does not include admission).

• Stampede Lotteries Offer:  Get 50% off Evening Show or Rodeo tickets discount code when you buy a Lotteries ticket.

• Bud & a Burger Offer: $40 for park admission, standing room admission to Rodeo, beef on a bun, and a cold Budweiser (+18)

BONUS DEALS

• SAM Centre + Stampede Admission: Get admission to both the SAM Centre and Stampede Park for only $25 (Save $15) 

• Calgary Surge + Stampede Admission: Full day admission to the grounds included with your ticket to the Surge basketball game at the Saddledome, July 9.

Things to Do This Week

• Rosé All Day (July 3) Where does a rosé lover start when we have so many new wines to choose from? Tonight, we’ll guide you through the mystical pink waters and help you discover a myriad of styles and flavours you never knew were possible. If you think pink wine is just simple and sweet, then this is going to be a whole new world. 

• Rural Alberta Advantage at Wildhorse (July 3.) The Wildhorse Saloon is your destination for the greatest Stampede Party in Calgary. Located in the heart of downtown, we’ve got daily concerts, western barbecue, Double Zero pizza, a non-stop dance floor, our own outdoor midway, and 20+ bars serving drinks that will knock your boots off!

• Stamps Stampede Bowl! (July 3) Yahoo! Our official Stampede Bowl logo is here. Don’t miss out on this historic event when we officially kick off this year’s Stampede festivities on July 3rd with the Greatest Outdoor Show on Turf! 

• Tiesto at Badlands Music Festival (July 3) Homecoming. 

• Gaurav Gupta Live (July 4) Gaurav Gupta’s USA & Canada Tour – Bigger, funnier, and guaranteed to make you laugh! 

• Megan Moroney at Cowboys Music Festival (July 4) Cowboys Music Festival 2025.

• TuneGo Music Bingo at Top's Pizza South (July 4) 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! 

• Marlo At The Palace Theatre (July 4) Electric Summer Night. 

• HTDJ Escape Stampede at Dickens (July 4) Hang the DJ. 

• LEON BRIDGES at Spruce Meadows (July 4 - 6) Grammy winner Leon Bridges brings his soulful sound to Spruce Meadows’ Equi-Plex for three intimate, indoor shows — his first-ever Calgary performances.

• Create, Explore, and Imagine at July Art Classes! (July 5 - 22) Join us for Pinnovate’s Sketching Classes, where your child will dive into the world of drawing and illustration! 

• Stampede at The Market - Calgary Farmers Markets (July 5 - 13) South & West Markets.

• Corgi Classic at Century Downs (July 5) Get ready for an afternoon of fun for the whole family as beloved Corgi Races come to Century Downs!  Join us on Saturday for a friendly, non-wagering event featuring these adorable four-legged racers, taking place after live horse racing concludes. 

• Farmers & Makers Market (July 5) Featuring 50+ local farms, food and craft artisan vendors, and food trucks.

• Pink Pony Drag Brunch (July 5) Chappell, Taylor, Charlie, Sabrina, Shania, Dolly. Kick off your Stampede Saturday with all the girls at the pinkest party in town! 

• Shania Twain at Saddledome (July 5) 

• The Hip Experience – Tragically Hip Tribute (July 5) Join us for an exciting night in the Chrome Showroom as The Hip Experience brings the legendary sounds of The Tragically Hip. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of Canadian music, nostalgia, and pure rock magic. 

• The Peace Brunch by Beace Kitchen (July 5) Join us for a joyful, heartfelt Palestinian-style brunch on Saturday, July 5th – a celebration of culture, compassion, and connection through food, music, and community.

• GLASS PETALS at Subrosa (July 5) Beehive Presents JUST LET GO TOUR featuring: GLASS PETALS (FELIX CARTAL x JOHNNY JOVER / CAN) with special guests ROSE MOTION & PENNY B2B FENNNICK.

• Brushed Harmony: Calligraphy (July 5) Join us for a serene and educational experience to learn the art of calligraphy and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of mindfulness.

• Wine & Chips at Market Wines- University District (July 5) But we do know one thing for sure - when you leave this tasting you’re going to know which wine pairs best with which chips. And that might be one of the most useful things anyone can know. Or not.

• The Next Brunch (Stampede Special) (July 5) The Next Brunch Patio Party is Back With a Calgary Stampede Special! In collaboration with The Blaze Group YYC! Whether you’re rolling in with your crew or flying solo, join us at The Next Brunch for an elevated day party featuring mouthwatering food, refreshing drinks, and nonstop energy!

• BOOTS & BUCKLES DRAG SHOW (July 5) Get ready to kick up your heels and celebrate two fabulous birthdays with a wild night of drag performances, dancing and of course FREE food.

• John Garcia Telekinetik Yeti at Dickens (July 5) ConcertWorks Presents

  John Garcia performs KYUSS with Telekinetik Yeti, & Hombre.

• ATLiens at The Palace Theatre (July 5) Electric Summer Night. 

• Mushroom Mania at Granary Road (July 6) Join us at Mushroom Meander for a fascinating fungi chat, followed by a lively game of Mushroom Bingo! Included in Park Admission. Stretch, laugh, and relax with Baby Goat Yoga—where playful goats make every pose more fun.

• Thomas Rhett at Cowboys Music Festival (July 6) THOMAS RHETT + TUCKER WETMORE.

• STAMPEDE EDITION Cotton Candy Experience at Gummi Boutique (July 6) Yahoo! We are officially launching the Stampede Edition of our Cotton Candy Making Experience right here at Gummi Boutique! There are only 12 spots available so make sure to secure your spot right away. 

• 2025 STAMPEDE POP-UP MARKET (July 6) This market is a cozy affair where the entire space is transformed from a boutique hair salon into a vibrant collection of vendors. You could be testing out beauty products and learning from one of the talented stylists, or getting that tiny tattoo you've always wanted. From home decor to fashion to personal care, there will be something for everyone.

• Ballet & Bourbon Dance Party (July 6) Celebrate Stampede with an evening of food, drinks, live music, ballet performances and an auction. Mix, mingle and dance the night away!

• MEST CANADA TOUR at Common Wealth (July 6) Canada, get ready! MEST is hitting 8 cities this July, bringing you their iconic sound and high-energy performances! Brought to you by World Alternative Music & WAM Productions, in cooperation with LT Productions, this is one tour you won’t want to miss. Join us as we rock across the country, with amazing opening acts joining Mest in each city!

• Kygo at Cowboys Music Festival (July 7) Kygo + The All-American Rejects at Cowboys Music Festival.

• Whiskey in a Teacup 2025 (July 7) Please join us for our 4th Annual Whiskey in a Teacup being hosted at Saltlik. We are proud to announce that we raised $74,000 and $1600 for Pawsitive Match in 2024. In the last three years, Whiskey has raised over $130,000 for Little Warriors and over $3000 for Pawsitive Match! We will have entertainment, 50/50, and silent auction items/packages to bid on! 

• Subtronics & Zeds Dead at Badlands Music Festival (July 8) Badlands Music Festival. Stacked Edition. 

• Born of Osiris The Browning Conviction at Dickens (July 8) ConcertWorks Presents Born of Osiris w/ The Browning & Conviction. 

• AC Slater - Commonwealth Summer Carnival (July 8) For more than a decade, AC Slater has been at the forefront of a scene he helped create.

• Deane House Stampede House Party (July 9) Admission: FREE – No tickets required. Food: Stampede BBQ + full menu availableLawn Games: horseshoes and croquet while you dance to the Stampede Fireworks. 

• Round Up Music Festival (July 9) Roundup MusicFest is Calgary's Premier outdoor music festival that takes place on July 9th, 2025, in the heart of Calgary at the beautiful Prince's Island Park. 2025 features live performances from Pat Benatar + Neil Giraldo, Tom Cochrane, JD Fortune, Rocks INXS & JJ Wilde. 

• Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox: Magic & Moonlight Tour (July 9) Fresh from playing their 1,000th show, retro musical collective Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ) has announced the 2025 US summer leg of their “MAGIC & MOONLIGHT” World Tour.

• Trivia Killed the Radio Star at Dickens (July 9) presented by TALESPIN TRIVIA.