Category: Feature

Calgary Pride 2025 Bursts Into Bloom at Prince’s Island

Calgary’s about to explode in colour, glitter, and unapologetic joy. Pride is turning 35 years fabulous, and the theme this year — “Bursting Into Bloom” — is all about celebrating the seeds of love, growth, and change that queer folks and allies have been planting in this city for decades. From drag monarchs to family […]

Top Things to Do in Calgary This Weekend (Aug 22–24)

Calgary is buzzing with events this weekend. From comedy under the stars to jousting knights, smoky ribs, bustling markets, and a one-day music festival, there is no shortage of ways to fill your calendar. Here is your guide to the city’s top picks. Great Outdoors Comedy Fest August 22–24 | 📍 Prince’s Island Park The […]

Ribs, Music & Fun at Calgary Ribfest 2025

The City’s Juiciest Weekend Returns Clear your calendars and prep your stretchy pants, Calgary — Ribfest is back August 22–24, 2025, and it’s bringing enough smoke, spice, and sauce to keep you full until fall. For just five bucks, you’ll step into a backyard barbecue turned festival at 68 McKenzie Towne Gate SE, where the […]

Waynestock 2025: Alberta’s Wildest Music Escape

A Saloon, A Valley, and A Soundtrack You’ll Never Forget Tucked into the heart of Alberta’s legendary Dinosaur Valley, Waynestock isn’t your cookie-cutter mega-fest, it’s something far better. Born out of the historic Last Chance Saloon, this three-day, Labour Day weekend escape feels less like a festival and more like your coolest friend’s house party, […]

Cirque du Soleil Returns to Calgary with ECHO

A Big Top Return at Stampede Park After dazzling audiences across the globe, Cirque du Soleil is setting up its iconic Big Top at Stampede Park from August 30 to Oct. 19, 2025. The show, titled ECHO, first launched in 2023 and now makes its highly anticipated Calgary debut. For Cirque fans, it’s a long-awaited return […]

Be Our Guest: Disney Dining in Calgary

When Disney magic meets Calgary’s brunch scene, you get Be Our Guest: A Disney Dining Experience. On Sunday, August 17, 2025, the Upper Atrium at Trolley 5 Brewpub will transform into a whimsical world of song, storytelling, and syrup-drenched pancakes. The event has already sold out, but the buzz is still strong, and with a […]

Eastern Slopes Fest 2025: Calgary’s Music & Arts Day

On August 23, 2025, Calgary’s music scene is about to get its ultimate day in the sun. The Eastern Slopes Music & Arts Festival is pulling together a genre-spanning, community-driven, one-day celebration that is equal parts indie magic and Alberta grit. Whether you are there to sway to the strum of a folk guitar, belt […]

Calgary’s Can’t-Miss Weekend Guide

Calgary is alive this weekend and we’re not here for “stay home and scroll” energy. We’re talking concerts that’ll rattle your ribcage, markets with snacks worth a line-up, and art that’ll have you posting before you even leave the venue. Here’s the shortlist for maximum good times. energy this weekend. From classical elegance to high-energy […]

Calgary’s Summer Soundtrack Just Dropped

The King Eddy is back in the spotlight with the return of the National Music Centre’s CIBC Summer Series, and this year’s lineup is a full-on genre buffet. Running from July 31 to September 19, the legendary venue is hosting a handpicked mix of artists who are pushing Canadian music forward—one sweaty, soul-shaking show at […]

GlobalFest 2025 Ignites Calgary With Culture & Fireworks

More Than Just Fireworks Calgarians know GlobalFest for its jaw-dropping fireworks battles in the sky — but 2025 is proving the real showstopper is happening on the ground. Held at Elliston Park from August 14 to 23, GlobalFest’s OneWorld Festival is where Calgary’s multicultural soul takes center stage. This year’s lineup is bold: 21 cultural […]