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Upcoming Summer 2023 Fun in Downtown Calgary - VERSUS Blog

Upcoming Summer 2023 Fun in Downtown Calgary

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Looking for summer activities in Calgary? Calgary is a vibrant hub for arts and culture, so spend some time immersing yourself in one of the many family-friendly cultural events. Music lovers have several music festival options in the city every year. Here are a few suggestions that you are sure to enjoy. 

Calgary Dragon Boat Festival

Calgary Dragon Boat Festival is one of the premier sports festivals in Calgary. It attracts over 1850 competitors and provides a variety of exciting cultural experiences for visitors. Attendees can take in the live music, multicultural entertainment, food trucks, and beer gardens. 

Carifest

Experience the vibrant culture of the Caribbean at Calgary's Carifest Festival! Enjoy the colourful costumes with live music and dancing. There are various activities for both kids and adults to enjoy, and you can satisfy your food cravings with a variety of delicious traditional food treats available at the food stations.

Music Festivals

Music fans will be thrilled at the multitude of top-rated music festivals held in Calgary during the summer months. From blues to country, jazz to dance music, there really is something for everyone.

Calgary International Blues Festival

The Calgary International Blues Festival showcases the best in blues music with a host of concerts and special events during the day, followed up by nightly Twilight Blues dance parties. 

Chasing Summer 

If you're into dance music, Calgary is host to the largest electronic dance music festival in Western Canada. The Chasing Summer Festival runs in August and features several world-class DJs from Holland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Country Thunder

Country Thunder is North America's premier country music festival, featuring performances from the top country music artists, so put on your cowboy boots and get ready to have a blast! For full details on this year's lineup and pricing and ticket options visit the Country Thunder website.

Discover Your Local Bars

Between the fun and excitement of local events and music festivals, take in the sun closer to home at one of the many local patio spots that are within walking distance of Versus. The PORCH is a great place to have a meal with friends. If you're a craft beer fan, the Craft Beer Market is only a 10-minute walk away.  

More Fun Things to Do in Calgary in Summer 2023

If you love to explore the city, you can also try the Gasoline Alley Museum, Fort Calgary, and Calgary Zoo. Try Prince Island Park, mountain biking at Canada Olympic Park, or take a road trip through the Canadian Rockies for an active day out.

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