Calgary Events and Festivals
(Calgary, Alberta - AB, Canada)
Calgary is well-known as an important cultural center and center for the arts, and as such it plays host to numerous festivals and cultural events throughout the year. With many seasonal things to see and do in Calgary, check with local newspapers and at Calgary's main visitors center for the last events listings and information.
National Public Holidays
- 1st January - New Year's Day
- Third Monday in February - Family Day (Alberta)
- Monday closest to 17th March - St. Patrick's Day (Newfoundland)
- March or April - Good Friday and Easter Monday
- Monday closest to 23rd April - St. George's Day (Newfoundland)
- Monday before 24th May - Victoria Day
- 24th June - Fete Nationale / St. Jean Baptiste Day (Quebec)
- 1st July - Canada Day (known as Memorial Day in Newfoundland)
- Monday closest to 13th July - Orangeman's Day (Newfoundland)
- First Monday in August - Civic Holiday
- Third Monday in August - Discovery Day (Yukon)
- First Monday in September - Labor Day
- Second Monday in October - Thanksgiving
- 11th November - Remembrance Day
- 25th December - Christmas Day
- 26th December - Boxing Day
Calendar of Festivals and Events 2014 / 2015
January
- Theater - mid-January, a gathering of playwrights from around the world, this festival sees performances by the Alberta Theater Projects company at the Martha Cohen Theater, Epcor Center for the Performing Arts on 215 Eighth Avenue
February
- Winterfest - early to late February, a month-long winter celebration on Prince's Island and at Calgary's Olympic Plaza, with snowboarding competitions, ice sculptures and dogsled races
- Chinese New Year Celebration - early February, a free event held at the Chinese Cultural Center, with dances, exhibitions, cultural performances and fortunetelling
March
- Theater Calgary - throughout March, an amalgamation of international plays and musicals held on Ninth Avenue Southwest and First Street Southeast
April
- The Calgary Opera - throughout April, a month of highly rated performances at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium at 1415 14th Avenue Northwest
May
- Theater - early May, held at the Martha Cohen Theater, Epcor Center for the Performing Arts on 215 Eighth Avenue Southeast, the Alberta Theater Projects company has a showing of contemporary performances by playwrights from around the world
- Calgary International Children's Festival - third Wednesday in May, a five-day celebration with international performers, music, dance and storytelling
June
- Calgary Jazz Festival - mid to late June, a collection of jazz performers from Canada and farther afield perform at this popular, nine-day annual event
July
- Canada Day - July 1st, a public holiday with celebrations at Heritage Park, Fort Calgary, Olympic Plaza and at Prince's Island Park
- The Stampede - early July, Calgary's biggest event of the year is a 10-day event of dazzling displays by cowboys and professional rodeo athletes
- Calgary Folk Music Festival - late July, a three-day annual event featuring performers from around Canada
August
- Heritage Day - early August, held on sublime Prince's Island ever year, Heritage Day is a gathering of multicultural exhibits and cuisine
September
- CFL Football - throughout September, home games at McMahon Stadium by the popular Calgary Stampeders
- Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament - early to mid-September, a prestigious horse-jumping event, with some quality horses and riders from around the world competing for the coveted Masters Cup
October
- No significant festivals or events in Calgary in October
November
- Calgary Winter Antique Show - mid-November, held at the Round Up Center at Stampede Park, the Calgary Winter Antique Show is a massive collection of art, antiques, books and furniture that are displayed for sale
- Santa Parade - mid-November, a colorful festival and parade along Ninth Avenue in downtown Calgary, marking the holiday season
December
- Zoolights - throughout December, a display of more than 1.5 million twinkling lights at Calgary Zoo
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