10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (July 3-5)

Calgary's skyline is seen during the Calgary Stampede. (Facebook/Tourism Calgary - Photo by @motherpixels)

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

Calgary Stampede

• What: Yahoo! The Calgary Stampede returns with 10 days of rides, fireworks, fried foods, midway games and musical performances.
• When: Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 12.
• Where: Calgary Stampede, 1912 Flores LaDue Parade S.E.

Chinook Centre Stampede Breakfast

• What: CF Chinook Centre kicks off Stampede season with its annual pancake breakfast.
• When: 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 4.
• Where: Chinook Centre’s east parking lot, 6455 Macleod Trail S.W.

Alessia Cara

• What: Canadian singer and songwriter Alessia Cara performs at the Coca-Cola Stage at the Calgary Stampede. The concert is free with admission.
• When: 9 p.m. on Friday, July 3.
• Where: Coca-Cola Stage, Calgary Stampede, 1912 Flores LaDue Parade S.E.

All Time Low

• What: American rock band All Time Low performs at the Coca-Cola Stage at the Calgary Stampede. The concert is free with admission.
• When: 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.
• Where: Coca-Cola Stage, Calgary Stampede, 1912 Flores LaDue Parade S.E.

Our Lady Peace

• What: Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace performs at the Coca-Cola Stage at the Calgary Stampede. The concert is free with admission.
• When: 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 5.
• Where: Coca-Cola Stage, Calgary Stampede, 1912 Flores LaDue Parade S.E.

Ashley McBryde

• What: American country singer and songwriter Ashley McBryde performs at Nashville North at the Calgary Stampede. The concert is free with admission.
• When: 9:15 p.m. on Friday, July 3.
• Where: Nashville North, Calgary Stampede, 1912 Flores LaDue Parade S.E.

Redferrin

• What: Country artist Redferrin performs at Nashville North at the Calgary Stampede. The concert is free with admission.
• When: 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.
• Where: Nashville North, Calgary Stampede, 1912 Flores LaDue Parade S.E.

Russell Dickerson

• What: American country music artist Russell Dickerson performs at Nashville North at the Calgary Stampede. The concert is free with admission.
• When: 9:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 5.
• Where: Nashville North, Calgary Stampede, 1912 Flores LaDue Parade S.E.

Jason Aldean and Dustin Lynch

• What: Jason Aldean and Dustin Lynch perform at the Cowboys Music Festival.
• When: Friday, July 3.
• Where: Cowboys Music Festival tent, Cowboys Park, 1220 Ninth Ave. S.W.

Steve Aoki, Sean Paul and Flo Rida

• What: Steve Aoki, Sean Paul and Flo Rida perform at the Cowboys Music Festival.
• When: Saturday, July 4, 2026.
• Where: Cowboys Music Festival tent, Cowboys Park, 1220 Ninth Ave. S.W.