10 things to do in Calgary this weekend

Gina Martin takes a look at some of the fun events happening around Calgary this weekend.

There are plenty of local events and activities you can check out in Calgary this weekend.

Here’s a look at just 10 of the many amazing things happening around the city:

Calgary Stampede

• What: Yahoo! The Calgary Stampede returns with ten days of rides, fireworks, fried foods, midway games and musical performances.
• When: July 4 to 13, 2025.
• Where: Calgary Stampede, 1912 Flores LaDue Parade S.E.

The North American at Spruce Meadows

• What: Head to Spruce Meadows to watch The North American, a show jumping tournament featuring top athletes (and their equine partners) from across the world.
• When: Wednesday, July 2 to Sunday, July 6, 2025.
• Where: Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.

Leon Bridges

• What: American singer and songwriter Leon Bridges performs at Spruce Meadows as part of the venue’s ‘Live & Intimate’ concert series. The event is 18+.
• When: 7 p.m. on Friday, July 4 and 7 p.m. on Friday, Saturday July 5, 2025. 
• Where: Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.

Jade Eagleson

• What: Canadian country singer and songwriter Jade Eagleson performs at Nashville North.
• When: Friday, July 4, 2025.
• Where: Nashville North at the Calgary Stampede, 1912 Flores LaDue Parade S.E.

Natasha Bedingfield

• What: Best known for her iconic 2004 hit ‘Unwritten,’ Natasha Bedingfield performs at the Big Four Roadhouse.
• When: Friday, July 4, 2025.
• Where: Big Four Roadhouse at the Calgary Stampede, 1912 Flores LaDue Parade S.E.

54-40

• What: Canadian rock band 54-40 performs at the Wildhorse Saloon.
• When: Friday, July 4, 2025.
• Where: Wildhorse Saloon tent, 500 Sixth Ave. S.W.

Shania Twain

• What: Canadian country music icon and 2025 Stampede Parade marshal Shania Twain performs at the Saddledome.
• When: Saturday, July 5, 2025.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Macklemore + Timbaland

• What: American rapper Macklemore perform at the Cowboys Music Festival, featuring special guest Timbaland.
• When: Saturday, July 5, 2025.
• Where: Cowboys Music Festival tent, Cowboys Park, 1220 Ninth Ave. S.W.

Arkells

• What: Canadian rock band Arkells perform at the Coca Cola stage.
• When: Sunday, July 6, 2025.
• Where: Coca Cola stage at the Calgary Stampede, 1912 Flores LaDue Parade S.E.

Down With Webster

• What: Canadian rap rock band Down With Webster performs at the National Saloon.
• When: Sunday, July 6, 2025.
• Where: National Saloon tent, 330 11 Ave. S.W.