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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260702T103000
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SUMMARY:G'ddy Up!
DESCRIPTION:Newzones is pleased to present G’ddy Up!\, our annual summer group exhibition celebrating Calgary’s western spirit through a contemporary artistic lens. \nPresented in conjunction with the Calgary Stampede\, G’ddy Up! brings together works by Kevin Sonmor\, Dianne Bos\, Evelyne Brader-Frank\, Casey McGlynn\, and other gallery artists whose work reflects the landscapes\, traditions\, and visual culture that have shaped the West. Through painting\, photography\, sculpture\, and mixed media\, the exhibition explores how artists continue to reinterpret western subjects and imagery in fresh and unexpected ways. \nAt once playful\, reflective\, and distinctly contemporary\, G’ddy Up! offers a fresh perspective on the imagery and traditions that continue to define Stampede season and life in the modern West.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/spmos37xw-gddy-up/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Newzones Gallery Of Contemporary Art\, 730 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0E4
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:registrar@newzones.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260702T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260630T000014Z
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SUMMARY:SURGE CITY Hoops Summer Series
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the Calgary Surge & The City of Calgary’s Downtown Strategy team have partnered to bring back Surge City Hoops\, and our FREE youth basketball clinics to the heart of our city. \nJoin us for free basketball clinics every Tuesday\, Thursday and Saturday from June through September\, hosted at the Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826 8 Avenue SW). \nOpen to youth ages 8 to 17\, these clinics are all about building skills\, boosting confidence\, and having fun on the court—whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your game to the next level. Surrounded by the downtown energy and led by experienced coaches\, this is your chance to train\, play\, and grow in one of Calgary’s most iconic outdoor spaces.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/oepgbhru5-surge-city-hoops-summer-series/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Century Gardens Basketball Courts\, 826 8 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 1H7
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260702T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260702T235959
DTSTAMP:20260704T000118Z
CREATED:20260629T172329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000118Z
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SUMMARY:Somatic Sessions at Yoga Passage
DESCRIPTION:Join Lindsay for a 5-week somatic immersion blending nervous system literacy\, somatic movement\, breathwork\, inquiry and embodied practices designed to deepen awareness\, release stored tension and build emotional resilience.  \nEach week explores how your body communicates through sensation\, movement\, and pattern. You’ll learn to track your nervous system states\, respond to activation with practical regulation tools\, and build a balanced baseline for daily life.  \nBring clothes to move in\, a water bottle\, journal\, and pen. Workbook also provided. \nWeek 1 – Safety In Presence: Nervous System Literacy & The Felt Sense \nWeek 2 – Your Window Of Tolerance: The Cycle Of Stress & The FFFF Responses \nWeek 3 – Inner Parts Work: Awareness Of The Shadow & Inner Child \nWeek 4 – The Body As A Healer: Fascia\, Flow & Vagal Resilience \nWeek 5 – SOMAMVMNT: Integration\, Expression & Embodied Empowerment \nFacilitator: Lindsay Hainstock \nWhen: Thursdays July 2 – July 30\, 7:30 – 9:00 pm \nInvestment: $133 for 5 weeks
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/95ireio0v-somatic-sessions-at-yoga-passage/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Yoga Passage\, 524 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0C8
CATEGORIES:Sports & fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260702T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260702T235959
DTSTAMP:20260707T000055Z
CREATED:20260630T000055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000055Z
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SUMMARY:The Brokeback Saloon: Twisted Element's Stampede Party
DESCRIPTION:The Brokeback Saloon RETURNS bigger and better than ever! \nEach event night we have Drag Artists\, Acrobats\, DJs\, Gogo Dancers\, Pop Ups\, Special Guest Performers Plus All Night Patio! \nStampede is just around the corner and THIS is THE Place to be!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/6k1qavce5-the-brokeback-saloon-twisted-elements-stampede-party/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Twisted Element\, 1006 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0G3
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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SUMMARY:Cowboys Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 30 YEARS OF CMF this July – Tickets & Suites On Sale Now! Canada’s most LEGENDARY 11-Day Music Festival… Cowboys Music Festival\, is a world-famous event that hosts guests from around the world during the Calgary Stampede. Combining a diverse lineup of the world’s top artists with Cowboys iconic party status makes this the most legendary 11-day party in North America. \nJuly 2 \n\nTucker Wetmore\nAvery Anna\nCharles Wesley Godwin\n\nJuly 3 \n\nJason Aldean\nDustin Lynch\n\nJuly 4 \n\nSean Paul\nSteve Aoki\nFlo Rida\n\nJuly 5 \n\n5 Seconds of Summer\nJason Derulo\n\nJuly 6 \n\nSam Barber\nDominic Fike\n\nJuly 7 \n\nJohn Summit\n\nJuly 8 \n\nJohn Summit\n\nJuly 9 \n\nMacklemore\nThe Chainsmokers\n\nJuly 10 \n\nElla Langley\nBigXthaPlug\n\nJuly 11 \n\nJon Pardi\nMax McNown\nRuPaul\n\nJuly 12 \n\nYUNGBLUD
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/q1xl6i0ev-cowboys-music-festival/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Cowboys Music Festival\, 1220 9 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T3C 0J2
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Music & concerts
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SUMMARY:Badlands Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Located in the heart of Calgary\, Badlands Music Festival offers a unique experience beneath the vast Alberta sky. Nestled amidst the stunning natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies\, and the vibrancy of downtown Calgary\, the festival grounds provide a breathtaking backdrop for your dance floor. \n \nBadlands Music Festival 2026 Lineup \n \nJuly 2 \n\nMau P\nNotion\nLayla Benitez\nTSHA\n\n\nJuly 3 \n\nDisco Lines\nWalker & Royce\nLinska\n\n\nJuly 4 \n\nGRiZ\nUNiiQU3\nNia Archives\nMarlon Hoffstadt\n\n\nJuly 5 \n\nDom Dolla\n\n\nJuly 6 \n\nKnock2\nMPH\nMCR-T\n\n\nJuly 7 \n\nALLEYCVT\nLevity\nYDG\n\n\nJuly 8 \n\nLe Youth\nKasablanca\nAbove & Beyond\n\n\nJuly 9 \n\nSLANDER\nCrankdat\n\n\nJuly 10 \n\nLSR/CITY\n\n\nJuly 11 \n\nLoud Luxury\nSIDEPIECE\nHAYLA\nme n ü\nKelland\n\n\nJuly 12 \n\nChris Lake\nChannel Tres
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/gyqofdewu-badlands-music-festival/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Badlands Tent\, 725 9 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 1L7
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Music & concerts
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SUMMARY:National Saloon
DESCRIPTION:Located behind National 10th in the heart of Calgary’s Beltline is the newest tent experience. Live music\, great food and the good times you know and love from National. Your one-stop-shop this summer for all your partying needs. \nLineup: \nJuly 2 \n\nWaylonWyatt\n\nJuly 3 \n\nColeBradley\n\nJuly 4 \n\nLØLØ\n\n\nDiscoRanch\n\nJuly 5 \n\nBigWreck\n\nJuly 6 \n\nYungGravy\n\nJuly 7 \n\nChadBrownlee\n\nJuly 9\n\n\nSteven Page\n\n\nJuly 10 \n\nGrandson\n\nJuly 11 \n\nDisco Ranch
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ipishmoawk-national-saloon/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:National Saloon\, 330 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0C5
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Music & concerts
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SUMMARY:The Wildhorse Saloon
DESCRIPTION: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! \nLineup: \nJuly 2 \n\nDownWith Webster\n\nJuly 5 \n\nHotelMira\nModestMouse\n\nJuly 6 \n\nMatthewGood And His Band\n\nJuly 7 \n\nEvanHoner\n\nJuly 8 \n\nHankAzaria and The EZ Street Band: A Springsteen Celebration\n\n July 9 \n\nTheDead South\n\n July 10 \n\nMattMays\n\nJuly 11 \n\nTheRural Alberta Advantage
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/mt5dt-0zx-the-wildhorse-saloon/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Wildhorse Saloon\, 500 6 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 1S9
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Music & concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTSTAMP:20260629T172332Z
CREATED:20260629T172332Z
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UID:10004964-1783036800-1783123199@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Calgary Stampede
DESCRIPTION:Experience The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth at the Calgary Stampede\, returning July 3–12\, 2026! \nThis iconic 10-day festival transforms the city into a vibrant celebration of Western heritage\, blending world-class rodeo action\, live music\, thrilling chuckwagon races\, midway rides and rich cultural experiences. From the daily rodeo featuring top international competitors to the high-energy Evening Show and Grandstand performances\, every moment delivers unforgettable excitement. \nVisitors can also explore live entertainment across multiple stages\, indulge in unique festival food\, enjoy family-friendly attractions\, and take part in time-honoured traditions like the Stampede Parade and community pancake breakfasts. Welcoming more than a million guests each year\, the Calgary Stampede offers an unbeatable mix of sport\, culture and community spirit in the heart of summer.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/1eocawh41-calgary-stampede/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Calgary Stampede\, 1410 Olympic Way Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2W1
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Food & drink,Music & concerts,Shopping & markets
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Stampede":MAILTO:info@calgarystampede.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTSTAMP:20260704T000116Z
CREATED:20260704T000115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000116Z
UID:10005398-1783036800-1783123199@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Get Ready for the Ultimate Summer Challenge!
DESCRIPTION:The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer. \nEveryone can be part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. This shared reading adventure is a great way to connect\, discover\, and keep learning through the summer months. \nFrom July 1 to August 31\, read\, attend programs\, explore new stories\, and have fun at the Library as part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. \nRegistration opens June 15.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/qvvonebdk-get-ready-for-the-ultimate-summer-challenge/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260703T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260630T000048Z
CREATED:20260630T000048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T000048Z
UID:10005077-1783074600-1783098000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:G'ddy Up!
DESCRIPTION:Newzones is pleased to present G’ddy Up!\, our annual summer group exhibition celebrating Calgary’s western spirit through a contemporary artistic lens. \nPresented in conjunction with the Calgary Stampede\, G’ddy Up! brings together works by Kevin Sonmor\, Dianne Bos\, Evelyne Brader-Frank\, Casey McGlynn\, and other gallery artists whose work reflects the landscapes\, traditions\, and visual culture that have shaped the West. Through painting\, photography\, sculpture\, and mixed media\, the exhibition explores how artists continue to reinterpret western subjects and imagery in fresh and unexpected ways. \nAt once playful\, reflective\, and distinctly contemporary\, G’ddy Up! offers a fresh perspective on the imagery and traditions that continue to define Stampede season and life in the modern West.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/spmos37xw-gddy-up/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Newzones Gallery Of Contemporary Art\, 730 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0E4
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:registrar@newzones.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260703T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260703T235959
DTSTAMP:20260707T000055Z
CREATED:20260630T000055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000055Z
UID:10005087-1783108800-1783123199@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:The Brokeback Saloon: Twisted Element's Stampede Party
DESCRIPTION:The Brokeback Saloon RETURNS bigger and better than ever! \nEach event night we have Drag Artists\, Acrobats\, DJs\, Gogo Dancers\, Pop Ups\, Special Guest Performers Plus All Night Patio! \nStampede is just around the corner and THIS is THE Place to be!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/6k1qavce5-the-brokeback-saloon-twisted-elements-stampede-party/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Twisted Element\, 1006 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0G3
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260629T172257Z
CREATED:20260629T172256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172257Z
UID:10004917-1783123200-1783209599@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Cowboys Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 30 YEARS OF CMF this July – Tickets & Suites On Sale Now! Canada’s most LEGENDARY 11-Day Music Festival… Cowboys Music Festival\, is a world-famous event that hosts guests from around the world during the Calgary Stampede. Combining a diverse lineup of the world’s top artists with Cowboys iconic party status makes this the most legendary 11-day party in North America. \nJuly 2 \n\nTucker Wetmore\nAvery Anna\nCharles Wesley Godwin\n\nJuly 3 \n\nJason Aldean\nDustin Lynch\n\nJuly 4 \n\nSean Paul\nSteve Aoki\nFlo Rida\n\nJuly 5 \n\n5 Seconds of Summer\nJason Derulo\n\nJuly 6 \n\nSam Barber\nDominic Fike\n\nJuly 7 \n\nJohn Summit\n\nJuly 8 \n\nJohn Summit\n\nJuly 9 \n\nMacklemore\nThe Chainsmokers\n\nJuly 10 \n\nElla Langley\nBigXthaPlug\n\nJuly 11 \n\nJon Pardi\nMax McNown\nRuPaul\n\nJuly 12 \n\nYUNGBLUD
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/q1xl6i0ev-cowboys-music-festival/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Cowboys Music Festival\, 1220 9 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T3C 0J2
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cowboys Music Festival":MAILTO:community@cowboysmusicfestival.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260701T000045Z
CREATED:20260629T172316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000045Z
UID:10004928-1783123200-1783209599@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Badlands Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Located in the heart of Calgary\, Badlands Music Festival offers a unique experience beneath the vast Alberta sky. Nestled amidst the stunning natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies\, and the vibrancy of downtown Calgary\, the festival grounds provide a breathtaking backdrop for your dance floor. \n \nBadlands Music Festival 2026 Lineup \n \nJuly 2 \n\nMau P\nNotion\nLayla Benitez\nTSHA\n\n\nJuly 3 \n\nDisco Lines\nWalker & Royce\nLinska\n\n\nJuly 4 \n\nGRiZ\nUNiiQU3\nNia Archives\nMarlon Hoffstadt\n\n\nJuly 5 \n\nDom Dolla\n\n\nJuly 6 \n\nKnock2\nMPH\nMCR-T\n\n\nJuly 7 \n\nALLEYCVT\nLevity\nYDG\n\n\nJuly 8 \n\nLe Youth\nKasablanca\nAbove & Beyond\n\n\nJuly 9 \n\nSLANDER\nCrankdat\n\n\nJuly 10 \n\nLSR/CITY\n\n\nJuly 11 \n\nLoud Luxury\nSIDEPIECE\nHAYLA\nme n ü\nKelland\n\n\nJuly 12 \n\nChris Lake\nChannel Tres
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/gyqofdewu-badlands-music-festival/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Badlands Tent\, 725 9 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 1L7
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Music & concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
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CREATED:20260629T172318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T000047Z
UID:10004939-1783123200-1783209599@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:National Saloon
DESCRIPTION:Located behind National 10th in the heart of Calgary’s Beltline is the newest tent experience. Live music\, great food and the good times you know and love from National. Your one-stop-shop this summer for all your partying needs. \nLineup: \nJuly 2 \n\nWaylonWyatt\n\nJuly 3 \n\nColeBradley\n\nJuly 4 \n\nLØLØ\n\n\nDiscoRanch\n\nJuly 5 \n\nBigWreck\n\nJuly 6 \n\nYungGravy\n\nJuly 7 \n\nChadBrownlee\n\nJuly 9\n\n\nSteven Page\n\n\nJuly 10 \n\nGrandson\n\nJuly 11 \n\nDisco Ranch
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ipishmoawk-national-saloon/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:National Saloon\, 330 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0C5
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Music & concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260629T172321Z
CREATED:20260629T172321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172321Z
UID:10004950-1783123200-1783209599@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:The Wildhorse Saloon
DESCRIPTION: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! \nLineup: \nJuly 2 \n\nDownWith Webster\n\nJuly 5 \n\nHotelMira\nModestMouse\n\nJuly 6 \n\nMatthewGood And His Band\n\nJuly 7 \n\nEvanHoner\n\nJuly 8 \n\nHankAzaria and The EZ Street Band: A Springsteen Celebration\n\n July 9 \n\nTheDead South\n\n July 10 \n\nMattMays\n\nJuly 11 \n\nTheRural Alberta Advantage
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/mt5dt-0zx-the-wildhorse-saloon/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Wildhorse Saloon\, 500 6 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2P 1S9
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Music & concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260629T172332Z
CREATED:20260629T172332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172332Z
UID:10004965-1783123200-1783209599@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Calgary Stampede
DESCRIPTION:Experience The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth at the Calgary Stampede\, returning July 3–12\, 2026! \nThis iconic 10-day festival transforms the city into a vibrant celebration of Western heritage\, blending world-class rodeo action\, live music\, thrilling chuckwagon races\, midway rides and rich cultural experiences. From the daily rodeo featuring top international competitors to the high-energy Evening Show and Grandstand performances\, every moment delivers unforgettable excitement. \nVisitors can also explore live entertainment across multiple stages\, indulge in unique festival food\, enjoy family-friendly attractions\, and take part in time-honoured traditions like the Stampede Parade and community pancake breakfasts. Welcoming more than a million guests each year\, the Calgary Stampede offers an unbeatable mix of sport\, culture and community spirit in the heart of summer.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/1eocawh41-calgary-stampede/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Calgary Stampede\, 1410 Olympic Way Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2W1
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Food & drink,Music & concerts,Shopping & markets
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Stampede":MAILTO:info@calgarystampede.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260704T000116Z
CREATED:20260704T000115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000116Z
UID:10005399-1783123200-1783209599@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Get Ready for the Ultimate Summer Challenge!
DESCRIPTION:The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer. \nEveryone can be part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. This shared reading adventure is a great way to connect\, discover\, and keep learning through the summer months. \nFrom July 1 to August 31\, read\, attend programs\, explore new stories\, and have fun at the Library as part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. \nRegistration opens June 15.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/qvvonebdk-get-ready-for-the-ultimate-summer-challenge/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Calgary Public Library – Central\, 800 3 St Se\, Calgary\, T2G 2E7
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260704T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260704T130000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000056Z
CREATED:20260622T201601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000056Z
UID:10004655-1783153800-1783170000@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Fluor Rope Square
DESCRIPTION:Start Your Stampede with Flour Rope Square! YAHOO! \nAt Fluor Rope Square\, every day starts with our famous bacon pancakes served hot off a chuckwagon! \nWe also have Stampede-style entertainment\, and fun events for the whole family (and for everyone!). \nHighlights include the daily First Nations Parade\, square dancing\, musical acts\, and the Old Time Rigs ride. \nYou can find Fluor Rope Square and the friendly volunteers of the Calgary Stampede Downtown Attractions Committee (DTA) on Stephen Avenue\, between the blocks of 2nd Street SW and 1st Street SE. \nFluor Rope Square operates on: \n– Saturday July 4th and Saturday July 11th\, from 8:30 am – 12 pm \n– Monday\, July 6th through Friday\, July 10th 2025\, from 8:30 am – 1 pm \nPlease note: Fluor Rope Square does not operate on Sunday July 5th. \nCHUCKWAGON BREAKFASTS \nDaily 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. \nGet your flapjacks and bacon hot off the griddles from the back of the authentic GMC Rangeland Derby Chuckwagons and Fluor Smokies at Fluor Rope Square. Fluor Rope Square serves up our famous bacon pancakes daily. The Chuckwagons are located throughout Fluor Rope Square\, all along Stephen Avenue Mall. \nENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES \nEntertainment starts at 8:30 a.m. daily \nFluor Rope Square presents marching bands\, dancers\, singers\, fiddlers\, clowns\, face painting\, friendly mascots\, and this year we have added something new: a country themed photobooth! Don’t miss our daily High Noon Hootenanny\, featuring country music artists. Featured entertainment & activities over the week include: \n– Everyday: High Steppin Daddy \n– Saturday the 4th: Free Ice Cream courtesy of our friends Bonjour Québec \n– Monday: Cole Malone \n– Tuesday: Charley Tate \n– Wednesday: Trevor Panczak \n– Thursday: Maureen Murphy \n– Friday: Craig Silver \n– Saturday the 11th: Double Suede \nJoin us down at Fluor Rope Square! You could be invited to compete in the Lammle’s World Championship Hat Stomping Contest\, the Fluor Great Western Flapjack Flip\, or be sworn in as a honourary Calgarian. \nOLD TIME RIGS \nTour downtown Calgary in a horse-drawn old-time rig. \nDTA volunteers will be randomly giving out these free tickets to people at Fluor Rope Square this year. Ticket holders are then escorted from Fluor Rope Square at 9:30 a.m. to the departure point on 9th Avenue and 1st Street SW (EnCana Place across from the Palliser Hotel). The tour leaves at 10 a.m. and takes approximately one hour. \nNote: this activity is not suitable for those with mobility restrictions. \nFIRST NATIONS PARADE \nParade starts at 11:30 a.m. daily (weather permitting) \nMembers of the five tribes of Treaty 7\, dressed in traditional regalia\, proudly share their heritage and culture through dance\, music\, and commentaries in a Parade through Flour Rope Square. Come join them in the Friendship Dance. \nSQUARE DANCING \n10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. daily \nKick up your heels and join our square dancers on Stephen Avenue between 1st Street SW and Centre Street. Experience isn’t necessary! With the help of our Fluor Square Dancers\, anyone can learn to dance.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/e-aifzxksj-fluor-rope-square/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Stephen Avenue Walk\, 340 8 Avenue Southwest\, Calgary\, T2P 1C1
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Festivals & events,Food & drink,Free,Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Stampede Downtown Attractions Committee (DTA)":MAILTO:mesomers19@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T171317Z
CREATED:20260604T171317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T171317Z
UID:10004285-1783162800-1783166400@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:PlayLab: Feet to the Beat
DESCRIPTION:Turn up the music and shake it out! Join us in PlayLab where we’ll be moving and grooving to a new style of dance each session. \n— \n11:00 am and 1:00 pm \nFree admission on Level 1 \n— \nAbout Kym Butler: \nKym has been a dance educator/movement instructor for almost 40 years. If it involves moving the body\, then she has facilitated the body moving. She has worked with figure skaters\, gymnasts\, models\, musicians and\, of course\, dancers. Kym has choreographed for music videos\, television commercials\, award ceremonies\, concert dance\, drag pageants\, parades and flash mobs. There is no age or skill limit in Kym’s classes\, she can teach any beginner and refine the seasoned artist. Her sessions are welcoming\, inclusive and most importantly\, fun! \n— \nAbout PlayLab: \nPlayLab is a hands-on sound playground where young visitors can discover how music works. With interactive stations that feature strings\, wind\, percussion\, and electronic instruments\, kids experiment with the building blocks of sound—pitch\, volume\, timbre\, and vibration. Pluck a string\, strike a drum\, blow into an organ\, or shape sound on a synth to hear how instruments create their unique voices. Designed for curiosity and creativity\, PlayLab encourages visitors to listen closely\, explore freely\, and learn how musicians turn sound into music. \nPlayLab is open to the public with free admission on Level 1 of Studio Bell every day from 10 am to 5 pm. Learn more at studiobell.ca/exhibitions/playlab. \nPlayLab is made possible with support from the Alberta Museums Association and the Radomski Foundation.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/qm-seoobj-playlab-feet-to-the-beat/
LOCATION:National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique\, 850 - 4 Street SE\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260704T143000
DTSTAMP:20260704T000154Z
CREATED:20260630T000138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T000154Z
UID:10005100-1783162800-1783175400@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection. \nThis is your chance to see how music is made and experience one-of-a-kind instruments in action. Step beyond the exhibits as interpreters go behind the glass to demonstrate historic artifacts\, revealing the mechanics\, sounds\, and stories that make each instrument extraordinary. \nPlus\, this tour includes a sneak peek into NMC’s recording studios! For an in-depth studio experience\, check out the Backstage Pass tours.  \n Studio Bell admission is required. \nSpace is limited and first-come\, first-served. We recommend booking your tickets in advance. \nTours are one hour in length. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour. \nAre you an NMC Member? Visit the front desk to book your free Greatest Hits tour!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/aguuaj6ii-nmc-tours-greatest-hits/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260704T143000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000057Z
CREATED:20260707T000056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000057Z
UID:10005618-1783162800-1783175400@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection. \nThis is your chance to see how music is made and experience one-of-a-kind instruments in action. Step beyond the exhibits as interpreters go behind the glass to demonstrate historic artifacts\, revealing the mechanics\, sounds\, and stories that make each instrument extraordinary. \nPlus\, this tour includes a sneak peek into NMC’s recording studios! For an in-depth studio experience\, check out the Backstage Pass tours. \nStudio Bell admission is required. \nSpace is limited and first-come\, first-served. We recommend booking your tickets in advance. \nTours are one hour in length. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour. \nAre you an NMC Member? Visit the front desk to book your free Greatest Hits tour!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/aguuaj6ii-nmc-tours-greatest-hits-2/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260704T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T000048Z
CREATED:20260630T000048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T000048Z
UID:10005083-1783166400-1784044800@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:G'ddy Up!
DESCRIPTION:Newzones is pleased to present G’ddy Up!\, our annual summer group exhibition celebrating Calgary’s western spirit through a contemporary artistic lens. \nPresented in conjunction with the Calgary Stampede\, G’ddy Up! brings together works by Kevin Sonmor\, Dianne Bos\, Evelyne Brader-Frank\, Casey McGlynn\, and other gallery artists whose work reflects the landscapes\, traditions\, and visual culture that have shaped the West. Through painting\, photography\, sculpture\, and mixed media\, the exhibition explores how artists continue to reinterpret western subjects and imagery in fresh and unexpected ways. \nAt once playful\, reflective\, and distinctly contemporary\, G’ddy Up! offers a fresh perspective on the imagery and traditions that continue to define Stampede season and life in the modern West.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/spmos37xw-gddy-up-occ-16725/
LOCATION:Newzones Gallery Of Contemporary Art\, 730 11 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0E4
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:registrar@newzones.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260704T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260701T000108Z
CREATED:20260701T000108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T000108Z
UID:10005314-1783170000-1783184400@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Drop-in Art Making
DESCRIPTION:Embrace creativity and exploration in our Saturday Drop-in Art Making program. This program is offered most Saturdays from 1-5 PM throughout the year. Materials and light instruction are provided\, along with rotating themes and activities. \nOur programs encourage children\, youth\, and families to connect with modern and contemporary art through enjoyable and interactive creative experiences. \nJULY SCHEDULE \n\n\nJuly 4: Thaumatropes \n\n\nJuly 11: Paper Puppets (Stampede Themed) \n\n\nJuly 18: Pipecleaner Summer Flowers \n\n\nJuly 25: Paper Pinwheels \n\n\nIn addition to the above activities\, there will be both a collage and drawing station available for creative free time during each session.  \nThese are drop-in sessions running from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Come anytime — no registration is required.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/xsspc-xwg-drop-in-art-making/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260704T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000100Z
CREATED:20260707T000059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000100Z
UID:10005624-1783170000-1783184400@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Drop-in Art Making
DESCRIPTION:Embrace creativity and exploration in our Saturday Drop-in Art Making program. This program is offered most Saturdays from 1-5 PM throughout the year. Materials and light instruction are provided\, along with rotating themes and activities. \nOur programs encourage children\, youth\, and families to connect with modern and contemporary art through enjoyable and interactive creative experiences. \nJULY SCHEDULE \n\nJuly 4: Thaumatropes\nJuly 11: Paper Puppets (Stampede Themed)\nJuly 18: Pipecleaner Summer Flowers\nJuly 25: Paper Pinwheels\n\n\nIn addition to the above activities\, there will be both a collage and drawing station available for creative free time during each session.  \nThese are drop-in sessions running from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Come anytime — no registration is required.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/xsspc-xwg-drop-in-art-making-2/
LOCATION:Contemporary Calgary\, 701 11 Street Southwest\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2P 2C4
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free,Museums, galleries & exhibitions,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260704T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260704T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T171317Z
CREATED:20260604T171317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T171317Z
UID:10004286-1783170000-1783209599@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:PlayLab: Feet to the Beat
DESCRIPTION:Turn up the music and shake it out! Join us in PlayLab where we’ll be moving and grooving to a new style of dance each session. \n— \n11:00 am and 1:00 pm \nFree admission on Level 1 \n— \nAbout Kym Butler: \nKym has been a dance educator/movement instructor for almost 40 years. If it involves moving the body\, then she has facilitated the body moving. She has worked with figure skaters\, gymnasts\, models\, musicians and\, of course\, dancers. Kym has choreographed for music videos\, television commercials\, award ceremonies\, concert dance\, drag pageants\, parades and flash mobs. There is no age or skill limit in Kym’s classes\, she can teach any beginner and refine the seasoned artist. Her sessions are welcoming\, inclusive and most importantly\, fun! \n— \nAbout PlayLab: \nPlayLab is a hands-on sound playground where young visitors can discover how music works. With interactive stations that feature strings\, wind\, percussion\, and electronic instruments\, kids experiment with the building blocks of sound—pitch\, volume\, timbre\, and vibration. Pluck a string\, strike a drum\, blow into an organ\, or shape sound on a synth to hear how instruments create their unique voices. Designed for curiosity and creativity\, PlayLab encourages visitors to listen closely\, explore freely\, and learn how musicians turn sound into music. \nPlayLab is open to the public with free admission on Level 1 of Studio Bell every day from 10 am to 5 pm. Learn more at studiobell.ca/exhibitions/playlab. \nPlayLab is made possible with support from the Alberta Museums Association and the Radomski Foundation.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/qm-seoobj-playlab-feet-to-the-beat-occ-12836/
LOCATION:National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique\, 850 - 4 Street SE\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260704T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260704T163000
DTSTAMP:20260707T000105Z
CREATED:20260630T000140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000105Z
UID:10005101-1783173600-1783182600@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with James Watson
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike! Presented by Jubilee Arts in partnership with the National Music Centre\, and featuring live performances alongside guided instruction from professional violinists\, including musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra\, this interactive program invites children of all ages and skill levels to step into the world of music-making.  \nPlayLab is a hands-on sound playground where young visitors can discover how music works. With interactive stations that feature strings\, wind\, percussion\, and electronic instruments\, kids experiment with the building blocks of sound—pitch\, volume\, timbre\, and vibration. Pluck a string\, strike a drum\, blow into an organ\, or shape sound on a synth to hear how instruments create their unique voices. Designed for curiosity and creativity\, PlayLab encourages visitors to listen closely\, explore freely\, and learn how musicians turn sound into music.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/luvt_opxf-cibc-backbeat-bow-and-tell-with-james-watson/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, 850 4 St SE\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2G 0L8
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260704T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260704T235959
DTSTAMP:20260707T000055Z
CREATED:20260630T000055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T000055Z
UID:10005088-1783195200-1783209599@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:The Brokeback Saloon: Twisted Element's Stampede Party
DESCRIPTION:The Brokeback Saloon RETURNS bigger and better than ever! \nEach event night we have Drag Artists\, Acrobats\, DJs\, Gogo Dancers\, Pop Ups\, Special Guest Performers Plus All Night Patio! \nStampede is just around the corner and THIS is THE Place to be!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/6k1qavce5-the-brokeback-saloon-twisted-elements-stampede-party/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Twisted Element\, 1006 11 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0G3
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTSTAMP:20260629T172102Z
CREATED:20260608T152459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172102Z
UID:10004314-1783209600-1783295999@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Soccer City FC - Presented by Calgary Wild FC
DESCRIPTION:Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer\, bringing high-energy\, high-quality programming right to the heart of downtown. Whether your child or teen is trying soccer for the first time or building on their skills\, these free programs offer a fun\, positive\, and accessible way to stay active and connected all summer long. \nDelivered in partnership with The City\, Cavalry FC\, Calgary Wild FC\, Calgary Minor Soccer Association and the Centre for Newcomers\, this initiative creates meaningful opportunities for young people to learn\, play\, and thrive. With coaching led by Cavalry FC and Calgary Wild FC\, participants get top-tier instruction at no cost\, learning from the pros\, building confidence\, and experiencing the joy of the game in a supportive environment.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/sxqywjmzm-soccer-city-fc-presented-by-calgary-wild-fc/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Peace Park\, 2 Ave SW\, Calgary\, T2P
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTSTAMP:20260629T172104Z
CREATED:20260608T152502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172104Z
UID:10004322-1783209600-1783295999@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Soccer City FC – Presented by Cavalry FC & Suncor
DESCRIPTION:Free youth soccer is taking over Peace Park this summer\, bringing high‑energy\, high‑quality programming right to the heart of downtown. Whether a child or teen is trying soccer for the first time or building on their skills\, these free clinics offer a fun\, positive\, and accessible way to stay active and connected all summer long. \nDelivered in partnership with The City of Calgary\, Cavalry FC\, Calgary Wild FC\, Calgary Minor Soccer Association\, and the Centre for Newcomers\, this initiative creates meaningful opportunities for young people to learn\, play\, and thrive. With coaching led by Cavalry FC and Calgary Wild FC\, participants receive top‑tier instruction at no cost while learning from the pros\, building confidence\, and experiencing the joy of the game in the heat of the city. \nWhen: June 7 – September 20\, most Sundays Who: Youth ages 8–17 Where: Peace Park (2 Avenue & 8 Street SW) Weather: Clinics may be cancelled if conditions are unsafe
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/zgmjwhwd-soccer-city-fc-presented-by-cavalry-fc-and-suncor/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Peace Park\, 2 Ave SW\, Calgary\, T2P
CATEGORIES:Education,Family-friendly,Free,Sports & fitness
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