A$AP Rocky concert announced in Calgary during 2026 Stampede

In this Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015 file photo, A$AP Rocky performs at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)

Hip-hop artist A$AP Rocky will take the stage at the Saddledome this summer as part of the 2026 Stampede Concert Series.

Known for songs like Praise The Lord (Da Shine) and Sundress, A$AP – whose real name is Rakim Athelston Mayers – will perform on Saturday, July 4.

The 37-year-old amassed more than 25.7 billion streams globally and 8.8 billion YouTube views.

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“A$AP Rocky is a true global icon whose influence extends far beyond music,” said Meghan Kivisto, Calgary Stampede spokesperson, in a Tuesday news release. “We’re proud to partner with Live Nation to bring an artist of this calibre to The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.”

Tickets for the concert go on sale through Ticketmaster at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m.

The 2026 Calgary Stampede runs from July 3 to 12.