Calgarians are being invited to celebrate Canada Day at events and venues across the city.
Some of the largest celebrations for Canada Day will be held in the East Village at The Confluence, where the City of Calgary is hosting a day of cultural activities and entertainment, followed by evening main stage performances.
As in 2024, the Canada Day fireworks are set to be fired from Stampede Park, which will not be allowing for any viewing directly at the park.
The Confluence, Scotsman’s Hill, and other locations where Stampede Park can be viewed are all excellent choices to watch the fireworks.
On street parking will be free, although visitors to the downtown and surrounding communities should expect delays due to road closures.
Calgary Transit will be operating on Sunday hours for July 1.
Canada Day music and performances
Canada Day: The Rise Stage Performances and Activities
Where: The Rise at St. Patrick’s Island
When: 10:55 am - 5:00 pm
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Catch music, food trucks, face painting, and other outdoor activities at Calgary’s natural grassy knoll theatre on St. Patrick’s Island.
The Rise schedule of performances
- 10:55 a.m. – Land Acknowledgement by the LaBelle Sisters
- 11 a.m. – DJ Joe Swell
- 11 a.m. – Campbell School of Highland Dance
- 12 p.m. – The Breaks YYC
- 1 p.m. – Hayden McHugh
- 2 p.m. – Long Live the Kings
- 3 p.m. – HEYJACK
- 4 p.m. – Kate and the Comets
Canada Day: Trout Beach Stage Performances
Where: Trout Beach at St. Patrick’s Island
When: 10:55 am - 5:00 pm
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Catch acts in a variety of genres including jazz, pop, hip-hop, and rock at one of the family friendliest locations for Canada Day.
Trout Beach performance schedule
- 10:55 a.m. – Land Acknowledgement by the LaBelle Sisters
- 11 a.m. – DJ Rob Stocker
- 11 a.m. – Gisela Romero & Esteban Herrera
- 12 p.m. – Chris Leblanc
- 1 p.m. – Daughter Dentist
- 2 p.m. – Miarlequin
- 3 p.m. – Nick Wise
- 4 p.m. – Tribe Beatz
Canada Day: Confluence Plaza Stage
Where: Confluence Plaza at St. Patrick’s Island
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Visit this family-friendly hub with music and artistic performances on the stage. Enjoy the food trucks, face painting and other fun outdoor activities throughout the day in this area.
Schedule of performances
- 10:55 a.m. – Land Acknowledgement by the LaBelle Sisters
- 11 a.m. – DJ Charged Up
- 11:10 a.m. – Brown Bear Events
- 11:15 a.m. – La Escuelita Folclórica – Mexican Folklore Dance
- Noon – LaBelle Sisters
- 1 p.m. – Sister Li Strings
- 2 p.m. – Kizouka Calgary
- 3 p.m. – Violet’s Michif Dancers
- 4 p.m. – Calgary Taiko (Yama No Oto)
- 4:30 p.m. – Honan Shaolin Dragon Dance
Canada Day: Main Stage Show at the Confluence
When: 3:20 pm - 9:45 pm
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The City of Calgary is putting on an evening of Canada Day entertainment, starting at 3:20 p.m. on July 1.
Schedule of performances
- 3:20 p.m. – Opening Ceremony & National Anthem (Foxx Worthee)
- 3:50 p.m. – The Witching Hour
- 4:20 p.m. – Ginger Beef
- 5:30 p.m. – Lu Kala
- 6:55 p.m. – Big Sugar
- 8:20 p.m. – Aysanabee
- 9:45 p.m. – Sam Roberts Ban
Canada Day cultural activities
Canada Day: Hot Dogs and Hot Takes on History Trivia
Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Take part in some Calgary history triva, inspired by The Confluences ongoing Hot Dogs and Hot Takes on History series.
Trivia contests run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and again from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. inside the Confluence Cultural Centre.
Canada Day: Fun at the Chinese Cultural Centre
Where: Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre
When: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Join in the fun with face painting, vendors, martial arts, and live cultural performances at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre.
Canada Day: Indigenous Spotlight and Powwow
Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Celebrate Canada’s First Peoples with an Indigenous spotlight and powwow celebrating Indigenous culture through music and dance.
Schedule:
- 11 a.m. – Powwow Dancer Registration Opens
- 11:15 a.m. – Opening Prayer – Elder Clarence Wolfleg
- 11:15 a.m. – Tipis and Trapper’s Tent Opens
- 11:20 a.m. – Metis Jigger – Bev Lambert
- 12:30 p.m. – Powwow Dancer Registration Closes
- 12:45 p.m. – Line up for Grand Entry
- 1 p.m. – Grand Entry Begins
- 2:30 p.m. – Hoop Dance Performance
- 5 p.m. – Resting of the Flags
Canada Day street fairs and shopping
Canada Day: East Village Street Fair
Where: East Village
When: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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EV Street Fair is a signature event attracting more than 50,000 visitors, with over 80 vendors, musicians and cultural performances. It’s no wonder we are Calgary’s destination event on Canada Day.
This one of kind event is a chance for all types of businesses and vendors to get exposure with the general public, local East Village businesses, and community leaders. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy our great city while having fun and learning all the great ideas, products, and businesses that are in our backyard.
Canada Day family fun at Calgary attractions
Canada Day: Cirque du Soleil Face Painting
Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland
When: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Celebrate both Canada Day and the upcoming Cirque du Soleil show ECHO (August 30 to October 19) with inspired face painting and exclusive giveaways.
Canada Day: Sport Calgary Passport Challenge
Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland
When: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Celebrate Canada’s rich sporting culture this Canada Day with Sport Calgary! Visit the booth to explore a wide range of sports available in Calgary. Kids can take on the Sport Passport challenge featuring soccer, luge, biathlon and ski jumping to collect stamps and win a prize.
