The 15 biggest festivals in Alberta 2026
Festivals and open-airs in Alberta in 2026 — dates, line-ups, tickets and who's going.
50 events
8 May – 14 Aug 2027
3 free
Highlights: Calgary Justice Film Festival, Canadian Finals Rodeo, Oktoberfest at ICE District
1
Runs every yearTicketsThe Confluence Historic Site Parkland
2
TicketsArt Gallery of Alberta
3
Fairmont Palliser
4
TicketsFairmont Jasper Park Lodge
5
TicketsJasper Park Lodge
6
TicketsRogers Place
7
TicketsYuk Yuk's Comedy Club
8
Jasper Information Centre
9
Runs every yearCanyon Ski Resort
10
TicketsBanff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Questions
The 15 biggest festivals in Alberta 2026: what's on?
50 events between 15 Oct – 14 Aug 2027. Among them: Calgary Justice Film Festival · Canadian Finals Rodeo · Oktoberfest at ICE District.
What is the next event in Alberta?
Light Fantastic: Late Night Gallery Access on 15 Oct in Edmonton.
Which events in Alberta are free?
3 events are free, for example HARVEST PUMPKIN FEST TRAIN (Diesel).
What are the biggest events in Alberta?
The named events of the place: Calgary Justice Film Festival (5 Nov) · Canadian Finals Rodeo (October) · Oktoberfest at ICE District (October).
Where in Alberta is most going on?
Most events are in Edmonton (16) · Calgary (10) · Banff (9).