10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (July 12-14)
There are plenty of local events and activities you can check out in Calgary this weekend.
Here's a look at just 10 things happening around the city:
2024 Calgary Stampede
- What: Head to the Calgary Stampede to take in the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.
- When: Through until Sunday, July 14, 2024.
- Where: Calgary Stampede, 1410 Stampede Trail S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Pancake breakfasts
- What: Head to one of the hundreds of free pancake breakfasts throughout Calgary during the 10 days of the Calgary Stampede.
- When: Through until Sunday, July 14, 2024.
- Where: Various locations.
- Cost: Free.
Miranda Lambert
- What: Country music queen Miranda Lambert performs at the Saddledome.
- When: Friday, July 12, 2024.
- Where: Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Loud Luxury
- What: DJ duo Loud Luxury perform at the Badlands Music Festival.
- When: Saturday, July 13, 2024.
- Where: Badlands Music Festival tent, 725 Ninth Ave. S.W.
- Cost: $88 - $113.
Ice Cube
- What: American rapper Ice Cube performs at the Cowboys Music Festival.
- When: Saturday, July 13, 2024.
- Where: Cowboys Music Festival tent, 519 12 Ave. S.E.
- Cost: $50 to $150.
Jonas Brothers
- What: The Jonas Brothers perform at the Saddledome.
- When: Saturday, July 13, 2024.
- Where: Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Nickleback
- What: Nickleback performs at the Saddledome with special guests The Glorious Sons,
- When: Sunday, July 14, 2024.
- Where: Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
Cavalry vs. York United
- What: Calgary's Cavalry FC take on Toronto's York United FC at ATCO Field.
- When: Saturday, July 13 at 2 p.m.
- Where: ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.
- Cost: Prices vary.
NFL meet and greet
- What: Grab autographs from – or photos with – NFL players, enjoy food, games and prizes, or buy a raffle ticket, at the Smart Performance NFL Meet and Greet.
- When: Friday, July 12 at 6 p.m.
- Where: Smart Performance Training Centre, 5709 Second St. S.E., Unit #113.
- Cost: Free.
Immersive Disney Animation
- What: Walk alongside some of your favourite Disney characters as the Calgary Stampede welcomes Immersive Disney Animation to the BMO Centre.
- When: June 12 to Aug. 18, 2024.
- Where: BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way S.E.
- Cost: Prices vary.
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