10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (July 24-26)

A photo of the Calgary Folk Music Festival.

There are plenty of local events and activities to check out in Calgary this weekend.

Calgary Folk Music Festival

• What: The 2026 Calgary Folk Music Festival features 70 artists from around the world. This year, Thundercat, Marty Stuart and His Fabolous Superlatives and Corb Lund are among those set to perform. The event also features food vendors, an arts market and a family zone.
• When: Thursday, July 23, to Sunday, July 26.
• Where: Prince’s Island, 698 Eau Claire Ave. S.W.

Inglewood Sunfest

• What: Inglewood Sunfest is a day of free entertainment, shopping from more than 200 vendors, food trucks and patios.
• When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 25.
• Where: Ninth Avenue S.E. in Inglewood.

Calgary Water Lantern Festival

• What: Water lanterns symbolize hope, healing and letting go. People can decorate their lantern with messages of empowerment, remembrance and connection. Floating it on the water represents releasing the past and embracing a fresh start.
• When: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 25.
• Where: Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.

July Market at the Shawnessy Barn

• What: The Barn Artisan Market holds its July market, featuring artisan vendors.
• When: Sunday, July 26.
• Where: The Shawnessy Barn, 224 Shawmeadows Rd. S.W.

Nate Bargatze

• What: American stand-up comedian and actor Nate Bargatze performs in Calgary.
• When: 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 25.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Surge vs. Stingers

• What: The Calgary Surge take on the Edmonton Stingers.
• When: 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 24.
• Where: WinSport Event Centre, 88 Canada Olympic Rd. S.W.

CWE live in Calgary featuring Trevor Lee

• What: Canadian Westling’s Elite comes to Calgary as part of its Cruel Summer tour, featuring Trevor Lee, formerly known as Cameron Grimes.
• When: Sunday, July 26.
• Where: Monterey Park Community Association, 2707 Catalina Blvd. N.E.

Clue: Live on Stage!

• What: Watch a stage version of Clue! Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget.
• When: Until Sunday, July 26.
• Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. N.W.

Back to the 80s: The Magic Mix Tape

• What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents Back to the 80s: The Magic Mix Tape, a time travel tale that takes the audience back to the moment when some big musical hits were released.
• When: Until Aug. 8.
• Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.

Beehive: The 60s Musical

• What: Stage West Calgary presents Beehive: The 60s Musical, which pays homage to the unforgettable female powerhouses of the 1960s.
• When: Until Aug. 30.
• Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.