What’s on in Calgary

Calgary Stampede

5 — 14 July 2024

For 10 exciting days each July, the Wild West is celebrated in Calgary when the city comes alive with a celebration of true western hospitality and rousing fun. The Calgary Stampede centres around a myriad of rodeo events that see top professional cowboys compete in bull riding, roping, bareback riding and steer wrestling. Meanwhile, the gathered crowds join in the festivities with pancake breakfasts, square dancing and cheering on a two-hour parade, along with ground-shaking chuckwagon races and a spectacular Grandstand Show extravaganza. The celebration is complemented by other attractions such as an authentic Indian village, recreated frontier town, gambling hall and dazzling fireworks display.

Website calgarystampede.com

Morningside Music Bridge International Music Festival

7 July — 2 August 2024

Mount Royal University’s Lincoln Park Campus, and other Calgary venues

Morningside Music Bridge is a month-long summer classical music programme, established in 1997 to promote interaction between talented Chinese and Canadian music students, and it now attracts students from all over the world. The students earn places in the scholarship programme through a competitive auditioning process, which culminates in concerts featuring both students and faculty that take place throughout July and early August in venues all over Calgary. Classical music enthusiasts will be delighted by the amount of quality recitals on offer.

Website http://mmb.international/

Calgary Folk Music Festival

25 — 28 July 2024

Prince's Island Park

A well-respected music festival, the Calgary Folk Fest attracts about 50,000 music fans every year to Prince's Island Park. Featuring more than 60 local and international acts and spread across seven stages, the Calgary Folk Music Festival is considered to be a bit of a purist's festival, known for attentive and appreciative audiences.

Website www.calgaryfolkfest.com

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