There are plenty of local events and activities you can check out in Calgary this weekend.
Here's a look at just 10 things happening around the city:
Chasing Summer Music Festival
- What: Chasing Summer, Calgary's two-day electronic music festival, returns with headliners like Deadmau5, DJ Snake, Illenium and more.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024.
- Where: The Max Bell Centre festival grounds, 1001 Barlow Trail S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Calgary Blues Festival
- What: Blues lovers can head to Cowboys Park this weekend to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Calgary Bluesfest.
- When: Thursday, Aug. 1 to Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024.
- Where: Cowboys Park (Formerly Millennium Park), 1220 Ninth Ave. S.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Taste of Calgary
- What: Taste of Calgary gives visitors the chance to sample food and beverages from a diverse selection of vendors.
- When: Thursday, Aug. 1 to Sunday, Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Monday, Aug. 5 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Where: Lot Six, Fourth Avenue and Ninth Street S.W.
- Cost: Admission is free but 'taste tickets' cost $1 each. Each dish is for sale for between two and seven tickets.
Tour de Bowness Race and Street Festival
- What: Tour de Bowness Race and street festival celebrates its 21st anniversary this year. Head to Bowness to check out vendors, food trucks, live music and of course, the bike race.
- When: Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: The community of Bowness.
- Cost: Free to attend.
BUMP Festival
- What: Calgary welcomes a series of new murals, hosts several community events and block parties during the 2024 BUMP festival.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 3 to Sunday, Aug. 18.
- Where: Various locations throughout Calgary.
- Cost: Prices vary depending on event.
Calgary Fringe Festival
- What: The 2024 Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival brings together emerging and established artists, giving them a chance to tell their stories on stage. Shows run at various venues all week long.
- When: Friday, Aug. 2 to Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.
- Where: Various locations.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Stampeders vs. Argonauts
- What: The Calgary Stampeders take on the Toronto Argonauts.
- When: Sunday, Aug. 4 at 5 p.m.
- Where: McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail N.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline
- What: Stage West presents A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, by Dean Regan. The production follows the country musicians' rise to stardom.
- When: Until Sept. 1, 2024.
- Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Minionz: A Despicably Musical Parody
- What: Jubilations Junior presents,Minionz: A Despicably Musical Parody, written for kids and featuring a meal designed with kids in mind.
- When: Until Aug. 10, 2024.
- Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.
- Cost: From $41.95.
Immersive Disney Animation
- What: Walk alongside some of your favourite Disney characters as the Calgary Stampede welcomes Immersive Disney Animation to the BMO Centre.
- When: Until Aug. 18, 2024.
- Where: BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
