Entertainment

Calgary Stampede

Check tickets & tours

Some booking links are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We never let this influence which places we recommend.

The Calgary Stampede is an annual rodeo, exhibition, and festival held every July in Calgary, Alberta. Visitors experience thrilling rodeo events like bull riding and barrel racing, plus unique chuckwagon races. The grounds also feature a midway with rides and games, live music concerts, and agricultural exhibits. Known as 'The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,' it celebrates Western heritage and attracts over a million attendees each year.

Don't miss

  • Watch professional rodeo events including bull riding and steer wrestling at the Grandstand
  • Experience the adrenaline of the chuckwagon races (Rangeland Derby)
  • Explore the Stampede Midway with rides, games, and fair food

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Calgary Stampede

You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

Getting there

More attractions in Calgary

Planning your trip to Calgary? See where to eat, more attractions, or build a Calgary itinerary.