What’s Happening in Calgary in August 2025

1. Chasing Summer Music Festival (August 2–3, 2025)

Western Canada’s premier outdoor EDM festival takes over the Max Bell Centre festival grounds on August 2 and 3, with big-name DJs such as KX5 (Deadmau5 + Kaskade), Alan Walker, Timmy Trumpet, Loud Luxury, and more across multiple stages. Gates open at 2 PM each day.

2. Calgary Fringe Festival (August 1–9, 2025)

An un‑juried theatre festival across venues in Inglewood and uptown Calgary, featuring theatre, comedy, visual art, and street performances. Shows run through August 9 .

3. Taste of Calgary (July 31 – August 4, 2025)

Calgary’s signature food and beverage festival continues into early August. Held at CPA Lot 6, it showcases cuisine, drinks, live music, and more .

4. YYC Ice Cream Fest (ongoing till August 17, 2025)

A sweet summer celebration across city cafés with creative ice‑cream flavours and fundraising for Calgary Meals on Wheels .

5. GlobalFest (August 14–23, 2025)

A nightly celebration at Elliston Park featuring international cultural pavilions, world cuisine, live performances, and spectacular pyromusical fireworks synchronized to music.

6. Calgary International Blues Festival (Early/Mid‑August, 2025)

Held in early August at The Confluence (Fort Calgary), this festival features blues, soul and roots music through performances and workshops .

7. Calgary International Reggae Festival (Mid‑August, 2025)

Hosted at Millennium Park in mid‑August, this event features local and international reggae artists, community programming, and a Caribbean atmosphere.

8. Calgary Pride (Late August 2025)

A vibrant LGBTQ+ pride festival culminating in a parade during the final week of August or the first weekend of September .

Why Visit Calgary in August 2025?

+ Diverse offerings: EDM, theatre, food, global cultures, blues, reggae.

+ Strong appeal for travellers seeking vibrant festivals and accommodations.

+ Many events are held downtown or at venues easily accessible from The Westley Hotel.

Calgary comes alive every August with a lineup of festivals, food, music, and world-class entertainment. Whether you’re dancing at Chasing Summer, enjoying fireworks at GlobalFest, sampling local flavors at Taste of Calgary, or catching a Fringe show, there’s an event for every interest and age group. Book your accommodation at The Westley Hotel today for your stay in Calgary this August 2025—just minutes from downtown venues, festival grounds, and the city’s best summer events.

Stay at The Westley Hotel

Unwind in spacious guest rooms, enjoy handcrafted cocktails at the in-house restaurant, and start each day with great coffee before heading out to explore the city’s vibrant August events. With easy access to Prince’s Island Park, the Saddledome, and Elliston Park, you’ll be close to all the action, but tucked away in the calm of a boutique hotel experience.

Book your stay at The Westley Hotel and make the most of everything Calgary has to offer this summer.