Music Festivals | Canada's Alberta

Alberta is the perfect music festival destination, with all types of shows, venues and things to do after the last act wraps up.

Music for everyone

Alberta’s diverse culture shines through in our music scene. Immerse yourself in our home-grown folk, indie, rock, electronic and country music talent.

Band playing on stage at Big Horn Sheep Canmore Folk Music Festival

Unforgettable outdoor venues

Revel in the scenery and feel the beat. With landscapes like Alberta’s, it’s obvious why many of our summer music festivals take place outdoors.

A couple / two men holding hands at an outdoor festival from the POV of the one man

Go beyond the music

See art. Take part in workshops. Taste local food. Dive into the culture. Alberta’s music festivals pride themselves on creating unique, memorable experiences.

Visit Festival City

Edmonton is Canada’s Festival City, where the summer calendar is chock full of music festivals.

Whether it’s the annual Folk Music Festival, International Jazz or Edmonton Blues Festival, you’ll hear some serious talent while you visit.

We’re a little bit country

Actually, a lot bit country. The world-famous Calgary Stampede is the beating heart of country in Canada. A 10-day celebration of everything western, you’ll find live performances across multiple venues every day of the event.

Head further afield and you’ll find other bucket-list country events like Big Valley Jamboree and Country Thunder.

Featured music festivals

People dancing in the crowd at the Calgary Folk Festival at sunset.

Calgary Folk Music Festival

This four-day adventure in music and culture takes place in Calgary’s iconic Prince’s Island Park with a national and international lineup.

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Edmonton Folk Music Festival

Held each August, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival is one of the leading folk festivals in the world, bringing in top musicians from Edmonton, Canada and around the globe.

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Medicine Hat JazzFest

Currently in its 27th year, this fun celebration brings together great jazz and community in various venues throughout the beautiful city of Medicine Hat.

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Cozy up to winter

It’s not surprising that Alberta is home to festivals all year long. Jam out at the Sunshine Slush Cup in the Rockies while welcoming a long-awaited spring.

Back in Calgary, events like Block Heater and Chinook Blast keep the blood pumping and the venues hot throughout the chilly season.

Discover winter trip ideas

Friends enjoying drinks and food while listening to live music, after Spring Skiing at Sunshine Village in Banff National Park — Celebrate spring on the slopes at the Sunshine Slush Cup.