10 things to do in Calgary this weekend

A stock photo of a Pride flag. (Unsplash/ Raphael Renter)

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

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

Calgary Pride Parade and Festival

• What: Celebrate gender and sexual diversity at Calgary’s annual Pride Parade and Festival. The festival itself will take place on Prince’s Island, while the parade runs west down Ninth Avenue S.E. from Studio Bell to Fifth Street S.W. starting at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31.
• When: Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025.
• Where: Prince’s Island Park, 698 Eau Claire Ave. S.W.

Labour Day Classic

• What: Watch the Calgary Stampeders take on the Edmonton Elks in the 2025 Labour Day Classic.
• When: Monday, Sept. 1, 2025.
• Where: McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Tr. N.W.

Echo by Cirque du Soleil

• What: Watch Cirque du Soleil perform Echo, a family friendly show that melds poetry, stagecraft, technology and acrobatics.
• When: Saturday, Aug. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.
• Where: Under the big top in Lot 6 at Stampede Park, 650 25 Ave. S.E.

Cavalry vs. Forge

• What: Calgary’s Cavalry FC take on Hamilton’s Forge FC.
• When: Saturday, Aug. 30 at 2 p.m.
• Where: ATCO Field, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.

ReggaeFest

• What: Head to St. Patrick’s Island to take part in ReggaeFest, a two-day celebration of Caribbean culture, food and music.
• When: Friday, Aug. 29 and Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.
• Where: The Rise at St. Patrick’s Island, 1300 Zoo Rd. N.E.

Alberta Day at Heritage Park

• What: Celebrate Alberta Day at Heritage Park, including free admission, live music and a drone show.
• When: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025.
• Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.

An August Evening with Wilco

• What: American rock band Wilco performs at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
• When: 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.
• Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. N.W.

Made in Italy

• What: Made in Italy, performed by Farren Timoteo and directed by Daryl Cloran, returns to Calgary after a sold-out run in 2023. Timoteo brings more than 25 characters to life in the comedy about family, tradition and food.
• When: Until Sept. 21, 2025.
• Where: Martha Cohen Theatre, 215 Eighth Ave. S.E.

Top Gunn 2: A Supersonic Spoof

• What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary presents Top Gunn 2: A Supersonic Spoof, a musical mission set to hit songs from the 80s.
• When: Until Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
• Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.

Legends of the 80’s

• What: Stage West Calgary presents Legends of the 80’s, a 1980s musical extravaganza, featuring music by legends like Elton John, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Cyndi Lauper and Queen.
• When: Until Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025.
• Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.