Calgary is alive this weekend and we’re not here for “stay home and scroll” energy. We’re talking concerts that’ll rattle your ribcage, markets with snacks worth a line-up, and art that’ll have you posting before you even leave the venue. Here’s the shortlist for maximum good times. energy this weekend. From classical elegance to high-energy street parties and karaoke showdowns, here’s what you absolutely can’t miss.
GlobalFest
Aug 14–23 | Elliston Park
Alberta’s most explosive festival is back. Expect jaw-dropping pyromusicals from the U.S., Malaysia, China, and the Philippines. Add cultural pavilions, live music, a buzzing night market, and global eats for a dazzling celebration of diversity that lights up the night.
Carifest
August 15-17 | Cowboys Park
Get ready for a burst of Caribbean color, rhythm, and flavor. Since 1981, Carifest has been one of Calgary’s largest cultural events, featuring a high-energy parade, dazzling costumes, sizzling Caribbean cuisine, and live music that keeps the party going.
Rogers Charity Classic
Aug 13–17 | Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club
PGA TOUR Champions swing into Calgary with 78 of golf’s top names competing for $2.5 million — and raising millions for over 290 Alberta children and youth charities. Watch pros like you’ve never seen them before, in a setting as polished as their short game.
Barkada Community Groove Pop-Up
Aug 16 | North Hill Centre
Good vibes, great finds. This pop-up blends live DJ sets, a photobooth, local vendors, and a café for the ultimate Saturday hangout. It’s the place to score unique pieces, sip coffee, and feel like you’ve just joined Calgary’s coolest secret club.
Country Thunder
Aug 15–17 | The Confluence
Country Thunder Alberta is bringing out the big guns — Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde, Old Dominion, Jake Owen, and more. That’s three full days of music, beer, cowboy hats, and singing until your voice is gone.
