FunnyFest
May-June
The annual Calgary comedy festival runs for 11 days and nights in early summer, and attracts the best stand-up comedians from all corners of the globe. Budding comics can also take part in workshops, learn how to write hilarious scenarios and even showcase their work in front of the great and the good from the world of comedy.
Calgary Stampede
July
This spectacular display of courage and horsemanship has to be seen to be believed. Billed as the ‘greatest outdoor show on Earth’, it’s a nine-day rodeo extravaganza that claims to be the world’s largest western festival.
Calgary Fringe Festival
August
Many of Canada’s bright young stars first made it big at the Calgary Fringe. The festival lasts for just over a week, and features hundreds of artists playing in venues across the city.
Beakerhead
September
This annual, citywide spectacle is a celebration of science, engineering and art. Installations range from buildings that become musical instruments to build-your-own art bikes.
Calgary International Film Festival
September
Attracting around 50,000 film enthusiasts and featuring everything from small independent productions to Hollywood blockbusters, this is one of the largest film festivals in Canada. It’s also a good time to scan the streets for starlets.