July 8 – 17
Experience the thrills, the culture, the sights, sounds and all-out celebration of “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”—the Calgary Stampede. This festival of Calgary’s western heritage is a draw for millions of visitors every year—catch the excitement of rodeo events and the chuckwagon races, take in world-class live music, or live it up on the midway with adrenaline pumping rides and tasty deep-fried treats. Don’t miss the Stampede Parade on July 8, or free pancake breakfasts around the city. For more information visit calgarystampede.com.
Nashville North
Doc Walker
It’s the kind of music that makes you want to kick up your heels and dance the night away. Nashville North is the heart of Stampede celebrations on the grounds, catch these world-class country music acts and two-step till the cows come home. Shows start at 9 pm, visit cs.calgarystampede.com/music/nashville-north.html for more details.
- July 8 Aaron Lines
- July 9 Aaron Pritchett
- July 10 Jason McCoy
- July 11 Deric Ruttan
- July 12 Bobby Bare, Gord Bamford
- July 13 Jason Blaine
- July 14 Dean Brody
- July 15 Chad Brownlee
- July 16 Jake Mathews
- July 17 Doc Walker
Coca-Cola Stage
Live stage entertainment throughout the day on the Stampede grounds, including family-friendly shows, comedians and hypnotists, ending with a headliner each evening. To see a full line up, visit cs.calgarystampede.com/music/coca-cola-stage.html
- July 7 For the Weekend, These Kids Wear Crowns
- July 8 State of Shock, My Darkest Days
- July 9 The Dudes, Mother Mother
- July 10 Hollerado, Tokyo Police Club
- July 11 Alyssa Reid, Shawn Desman, Fefe Dobson, Justin Nozuka, Lights
- July 12 Finger Eleven
- July 13 Down with Webster
- July 14 Kevin Costner & Modern West
- July 15 The Trews
- July 16 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
- July 17 Marianas Trench
Katy Perry
The Scotiabank Saddledome
Catch one of these big-name acts at the 17,000-seat Saddledome, located on the Stampede grounds.
- July 13 NKOTBSB (New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys)
- July 15 Sugarland
- July 16 Katy Perry
- July 17 Kenny Chesney
Stay, Dine, Do