10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (July 25 to 27)

The Calgary Folk Music Festival is held annually at Prince's Island Park. (Facebook/Calgary Folk Music Festival)

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

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

Calgary Folk Music Festival

• What: The 2025 Calgary Folk Music Festival features 70 artists from around the world. This year, Steve Earle and Reckless Kelly are among those set to perform. The event also features food vendors, an arts market and a family zone.
• When: Thursday, July 24 to Sunday, July 27, 2025.
• Where: Prince’s Island Park, 698 Eau Claire Ave. S.W.

Midway and a movie

• What: Head to Heritage Park to enjoy a movie or two and the antique midway as part of Midway and a Movie. This event includes a double feature of Goonies and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
• When: Friday, July 25 from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.

Surge vs. Bandits

• What: The Calgary Surge take on the Vancouver Bandits.
• When: Friday, July 25 at 8 p.m.
• Where: WinSport Event Centre, 151 Canada Olympic Rd. S.W.

98 Degrees

• What: Known for 90s hits like Because of You, Invisible Man and The Hardest Thing, musical group 98 Degrees comes to Calgary to perform at the Grey Eagle.
• When: Friday, July 25 at 8 p.m.
• Where: Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr.

Cavalry vs. York United

• What: Calgary’s Cavalry FC take on the York United at ATCO Field.
• When: Saturday, July 26 at 3 p.m.
• Where: ATCO Field, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.

Surge vs. Sea Bears

• What: The Calgary Surge take on the Winnipeg Sea Bears.
• When: Sunday, July 26 at 2 p.m.
• Where: WinSport Event Centre, 151 Canada Olympic Rd. S.W.

Debbie Gibson

• What: Head to the Grey Eagle to see 80s pop princess Debbie Gibson perform as part of her Newstalgia Live tour.
• When: Sunday, July 27 at 8 p.m.
• Where: Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr.

YYC Ice Cream Fest

• What: Enjoy dozens of specialty ice cream flavours sold throughout Calgary as part of YYC Ice Cream Fest, a charitable competition that sees a portion of sales donated to Calgary Meals on Wheels.
• When: Until Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025
• Where: Various locations throughout Calgary.

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.

ABBA Mania: Back to the Disco Dimension

• What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary presents ABBA Mania: Back to the Disco Dimension, a musical parody that turns iconic ABBA hits on their head, blending the beloved classics with humour and outrageous twists.
• When: Until Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025.
• Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.