Hey, Calgary! Are you excited for another thrilling week in and around the city? We definitely are. This week is filled with festivals, concerts, farmers’ markets and more. Here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Calgary this week.
Tickets are still on sale to see G-Eazy live in concert. Don’t miss out!
When: Monday, July 28, 2025
Time: 8 p.m
Where: Grey Eagle Event Centre
Cost: $91+
One of Calgary’s best free summer events is Music in the Plaza, a weekly celebration of emerging local artists at Heritage Plaza. So pull up your lawn chair and get ready for an evening of great local tunes.
When: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: 8330 Macleod Trail SE
Cost: Free
To kick off the season, Thaï Exoress is launching a buy one, get one 50 per cent off offer on Pandan Thai Iced Tea.
They’re sweetening the classic Pandan Thai Iced Tea with a new optional add-on: Brown Sugar Jelly Boba – a soft, chewy, and flavorful topping.
When: Until July 31, 2025 or until supplies last
Where: Thaï Express restaurants across Canada
The Dallas, Texas rising star is coming to Calgary. Though the meet and greet experience is sold out, you can still see BigXThaPlug take the stage at MacEwan Hall this week.
When: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: MacEwan Hall – 402 Collegiate Blvd. NW, Calgary, Alta.
Cost: $40+ tax
This 11-day historical tour of Calgary kicks off at the end of the week, and you might just be surprised by what you learn. With over 80 events (historical walks, tours, an art exhibition and sale), and a theme of “Growing with the Flow,” the celebration will focus on the people, water, roads, and organizations that make Calgary the vibrant place it is.
When: Until Aug. 4, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: Locations throughout Calgary
Cost: Free
Whether you’re on the hunt for crisp Alberta apples, homemade goods, or a bouquet of wildflowers, Calgary’s farmers markets offer a little bit of everything. This is a great way to support local.
When: Thursdays until Sept. 18, 2025
Time: From 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Dalhousie Community Association – 5432 Dalhart Rd. NW
Cost: Free to attend
Every year, a festival takes place in Calgary that transforms the city into living, breathing portals of public art.
YYC Bump returns for its ninth year from Aug. 1 to 8. This exceptional event will bring visionary artists together from across Canada to turn our Alberta beige walls and minimalist urban spaces into hallways of colour.
When: Friday, Aug. 1 to Monday, Aug. 18, 2025
Where: Various locations through downtown YYC
Cost: Free
Wish you could walk with the dinosaurs? Life Chronicles is a virtual experience that will thrill visitors with the beauty and richness of life before time.
When: Until Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025
Time: Various times
Where: 6455 Macleod Tr., Calgary
Cost: $24.35+
Play games, win prizes, and get your dinner all in one place at The Rec Room, which has everything from arcade games and immersive experiences to top golf, shuffleboard, and more.
When: Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Time: Various times
Where: 1180, 901 64th Ave. NE
Cost: Free
Until Sept. 1, 2025, visitors from near and far are welcome to visit Banff to experience the Sunset Festival — an alpine celebration featuring live music, tasty bites, delicious drinks, and more atop the summit of Sulphur Mountain. Best of all, the festival runs every single night.
When: Nightly until Sept. 1, 2025
Time: 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Banff Gondola — 100 Mountain Ave., Banff
Cost: Rates vary
Have a great week, Calgary!
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