The Calgary Stampede, known as The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, will take place from July 3 to July 12, 2026. Tickets are priced at $17 for children over age 7, $17 for seniors, and $28 for those aged 13 to 64. The festival attracts visitors from across Canada and the globe, offering a mix of rodeo, music concerts, parades, and midway attractions.
Ticket Pricing and Sneak-a-Peek Event
General admission tickets for the 10-day event are available at the gate or online. A preview event, Sneak-a-Peek, will be held on July 2 from 5 p.m. to midnight, with admission costing $15. Attendees can enjoy a performance by Juno Award-winning country singer Josh Ross at Nashville North.
Stampede Parade Details
The Stampede Parade will kick off at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 3, traveling from 9 Avenue SE and 3 Street SE to 6 Avenue and 3 Street SE. The parade features floats, hundreds of horses, marching bands, and cultural performers. Before the parade, 34 acts including live music, dance, and cultural performances will start at 8 a.m.
This year's Parade Marshals are Canadian Olympic medallists Courtney Sarault and Mikaël Kingsbury. Sarault made history at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games as the first Canadian short track speed skater to win four medals at a single Olympics. Kingsbury added two more Olympic medals to his skiing career. Comedian and actor Andrew Phung, known for his role in Kim's Convenience, will serve as the Celebrity Judge, selecting his favourite entry from all categories.
“The Parade is a tradition that is shared by the entire city,” said Keith Marlowe, Volunteer Chair of the Calgary Stampede Parade Committee. “As we prepare to welcome thousands of spectators, we encourage everyone to plan ahead and arrive early to enjoy the outstanding Parade Prelude.”
Afternoon Rodeo Competitions
The rodeo runs daily from July 3 to July 12, featuring professional cowboys and cowgirls competing in bareback riding, bull riding, barrel racing, tie-down roping, and steer wrestling. The competition culminates in a “Showdown Sunday” on July 12, where $2.1 million in prize money is shared across seven events. Rodeo shows take place from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., with tickets ranging from $38 to over $300.
“It’s a showcase of Western hospitality, Western heritage,” said Julie Forget, spokesperson for the festival. “And then sprinkling in a massive festival with all the music and the midway rides and the crazy foods, there really is something for everybody.”
