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AUG 27–30 · 2026 · SPRUCE MEADOWS, CALGARY
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Four nights. Four destinations. One unforgettable festival.
Featured Entertainment
6:30–7:00 PM: Dog races in the sand ring (beside Horizons Pavilion) (Click for directions)
9:15 - 9:30 PM: Christina Thanisch-Smith, Opera (Click for directions)
10:30 PM: Ruben Young on the TD Main Stage(infront of firework viewing area) (Click for directions)
Programming and performance times are subject to change.
TD Main Stage (infront of firework viewing area)
5:30–5:40 PM: Mexico — Viva La Danza
5:45–6:00 PM: Peru — Peruvian Rhythms Society
6:05–6:20 PM: Bangladesh - Bangladeshi Student Association, UCalgary
6:25–6:35 PM: Peru — Peruvian Rhythms Society
6:40–7:05 PM: Azerbaijan — Azeri Calgary Stars
7:10–7:35 PM: China — Peach Plum Academy
7:40–8:00 PM: Italy — Calgary Crescendo Choir
8:00–8:45 PM: Golden Fork Food Truck Competition with celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso
9:00–9:15 PM: Tony Scaffeo
9:15–9:30 PM: Christina Thanisch-Smith, Opera
9:30 PM: Speeches
9:45 PM: Drones
10:00 PM: Fireworks
Following the fireworks: Ruben Young
Air Canada Stage (Behind the Horizons pavilion)
5:30–5:55 PM: Azerbaijan — Azeri Calgary Stars
6:00–6:25 PM: China — Peach Plum Academy
6:30–6:55 PM: Italy - Tony Scaffeo
7:00–7:10 PM: Mexico — Viva La Danza
7:15–7:25 PM: Bangladesh - Bangladeshi Student Association, UCalgary
7:30–7:40 PM: Peru — Peruvian Rhythms
7:45–8:00 PM: Philippines - Indak Global Filipino Cultural Group
8:05–8:20 PM: Peru — Peruvian Rhythms
8:25–8:35 PM: Philippines - Indak Global Filipino Cultural Group
8:40–9:00 PM: Italy — Calgary Crescendo Choir
Featured Entertainment
Programming and performance times are subject to change.
TD Main Stage (in front of firework viewing area)
5:30–5:55 PM: China — Harmony Guzheng Ensemble
6:00–6:15 PM: Venezuela — Pasos de Venezuela + Dynamic Latin Soul
6:20–6:30 PM: Ukraine — Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
6:35–6:45 PM: Venezuela — Pasos de Venezuela + Dynamic Latin Soul
6:50–7:05 PM: Mexico — Viva La Danza
7:10–7:35 PM: Brazil — Brazilian Community Association
7:40–7:55 PM: Ukraine — Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
8:00–8:30 PM: Cocktail Competition
8:45–9:15 PM: Janky Bungag
9:15-9:30 PM: Alex Hughes
9:30 PM: Speeches
9:45 PM: Drones
10:00 PM: Fireworks
Following the fireworks: Alex Hughes
Air Canada Stage (Behind the Horizons pavilion)
5:30–5:45 PM: Kurdistan — Kurdistan Group
5:50–6:00 PM: Philippines — Golden Sparkles Dance Group
6:05–6:30 PM: Bangladesh — Bangladeshi Student Association, University of Calgary
6:35–6:50 PM: Philippines — Golden Sparkles Dance Group
6:55–7:20 PM: China — Harmony Guzheng Ensemble
7:25–7:35 PM: Venezuela — Pasos de Venezuela
7:40–7:55 PM: Mexico — Viva La Danza
8:00–8:15 PM: Venezuela — Pasos de Venezuela
8:20-8:45 PM: Brazil — BCAA
8:50–9:00 PM: Ukraine — Tryzub Ukrainian Dance Ensemble