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Couple walking along at the Ice Magic Festival at Lake Louise in Banff National Park

Festivals & Events

There’s always something to celebrate here, with world-class festivals, concerts, and events throughout the year.

Theatre. Rodeo. Music festivals. Whatever you’re into, you’ll find an event perfectly suited to you in Alberta.

Agriculture & Rodeos
Spectators line the street while enjoying a skijoring event during a winter festival.
Cultural Events
Musicians playing Medalta in the Historic Clay District
Music Festivals
Fireworks after the Grandstand Show at the Calgary Stampede
Western heritage comes alive at the Calgary Stampede.

World-renowned events live here

With events like the Calgary Stampedelaying claim to world’s largest rodeo and the Edmonton Folk Music Festival being one of the world’s leading folk music festivals, Alberta is no stranger to show stopping experiences. Smaller community-based events round out the schedule, meaning there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy your time here.

Celebration central

Our diverse and welcoming population means there’s an event, festival or get together for every taste, style and desire. With over 500 events happening within the province in any given year, there’s sure to be an event that’ll win you over during your stay here.

Exhibit performance at Beakerhead Festival
Art, science and engineering mash up in the coolest way at Beakerhead.

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Performers at the Edmonton Jazz Festival

Check out Edmonton, Canada’s Festival City

Fringe theatre? Winter canoe racing? Open-air symphony? Take your pick, because Edmonton has it all, whether you’re after something off-the-wall, wildly entertaining or perfectly refined.

Two men sitting on an ice throne at the Edmonton Ice Castle, in Hawrelak Park

Chase your passions in any season

A packed festival schedule means you can find an event that fits you any time of the year. Christmas markets, summer music festivals and spring celebrations line the calendar.

Barrel racer at the Calgary Stampede

Shine up your boots for Stampede

The world’s largest outdoor rodeo. Live music. Rides. Shopping. And some of the wildest foods you’ve ever seen. The Calgary Stampede is a bucking good time, no matter what you’re into.

A man holds a lantern at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival
Live it up and embrace Alberta’s diverse heritage.
Musicians playing for a crowd inside a bar during the Sled Island Festival in Calgary.
Catch one of over 200 shows during Sled Island Music & Arts Festival.

Did you know?

The Banff Marathon, which attracts about 10,000 runners each year, is Canada’s only marathon hosted in a National Park.

More to explore

Girls enjoying some midway food and treats at the Calgary Stampede.
Tourism Calgary
People enjoying performances at night at the Edmonton Folk Festival.
Explore Edmonton
Wide shot of two indigenous women performers with audience
Jasper Travel
Spectators line the street in Banff, watching skijoring at the SnowDays Festival in Banff
Banff & Lake Louise Tourism