The Calgary Stampede returns to Calgary from July 3 to 12, and with it comes musical performances throughout the city.
From country, to EDM and everything in between, there is something for everyone.
Here is a guide to music during The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth:
Oxford Stomp
Arkells have been announced as the headliner for Prince’s Island Park’s Oxford Stomp, taking place on July 10 at 3 p.m.
Performing in addition to Arkells will be indie pop trio Portugal. The Man, Cannons and Canadian blues rock duo The Blue Stones.
“Anyone who has seen an Arkells concert knows they deliver on their mission to provide the soundtrack to the greatest night of your life!” said Sarah Geddes, Communications Director, Oxford Stomp in a news release. “With one of the most current and exciting lineups in the Stomp’s longstanding history, this is going to be one of the must-see concerts of the summer!”
Oxford Stomp, in its 36th year, is Calgary’s longest-running corporate party. The event is sponsored by Oxford Properties, joined by corporate partners GDI Ainsworth, BLG and Concorde Catering.
“The Oxford Stomp is all about great music, great energy and bringing people together for an unforgettable concert experience at Calgary’s favourite and most picturesque outdoor festival site,” said Ryan Sirski, Vice President of Office Leasing and Operations for Oxford Properties, in a statement.
Tickets for the show start at $99 and proceeds from the event will benefit the Calgary Food Bank.
Grandstand
Alberta’s High Valley will be headlining the Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show, set to perform 10 times.
The Grandstand Show also features the Young Canadians and the Grandstand Band, a live DJ, acrobat groups the Bello Sisters and Duo Soma, Irish dancers the Gardiner Brothers and circus performers the Sylla Brothers.
“It’s a bold, high-impact celebration of Calgary Stampede nights, pairing country heart with elevated showmanship to create something electric, unexpected and unmistakably Stampede,” said Grandstand Show producer Mark Eriksen in a statement.
The show also features Stampede in the Sky, a reimagined drone and pyrotechnic experience set to music by High Valley.
— Stephen Tipper
Alberta’s High Valley will be headlining the 2026 Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show.
Big Four Roadhouse
Colin James, Everlast, Glass Tiger, Johnny Reid, The Marshall Tucker Band and Terri Clark will take the Big Four Roadhouse stage during the 2026 Calgary Stampede.
The Big Four Roadhouse is a place “where bands, BBQ and beers come together with a buzzing bar, a spirited mechanical bull and a dance floor ready to move,” Calgary Stampede said in a news release.
Concerts at The Big Four Roadhouse stage are free with admission to Stampede Park. The venue is all-ages during the day and becomes an 18+ licensed venue after 6 p.m.
To see everyone who is playing the Big Four Roadhouse stage, visit the venue’s website.
Roundup MusicFest
Roundup MusicFest has released its lineup with expanded two-day format for the very first time, featuring musical guests spanning multiple genres.
The music festival will return to the Prince’s Island Park stage on July 8 and 9, with gates opening at 3 p.m. both days. The lineup includes 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Billy Idol and rock icon David Lee Roth headlining on July 8. The rockers will be joined by a lineup of Canadian talent including nine-time Juno award nominees Sloan and classic rock group Toque.
Grammy-nominated indie-pop group Foster the People will be headlining night two on July 9, alongside alt-rock band Grouplove, Canadian indie-rock band The New Pornographers and Alberta’s own The Royal Foundry.
“Having celebrated our 25th anniversary last year, The Roundup MusicFest has built a legacy as one of Calgary’s premier outdoor music festivals”, said Sarah Geddes, Communications Director for The Roundup MusicFest in a news release.
“With our new expanded format, we’re bringing an even bigger lineup of iconic, era-defining bands to the Prince’s Island main stage over two unforgettable days that Calgarians won’t want to miss!”
The after party with free entry for concert-goers will be held at Wildhorse Saloon.
Visitors to Roundup MusicFest must be 18 years or older to attend.
Scotiabank Saddledome
Two global artists will be bringing performances to the Scotiabank Saddledome as part of the Calgary Stampede Concert Series — A$AP Rocky and Alanis Morissette.
Hip Hop artist A$AP Rocky will be performing on July 4 at 7:30 p.m. He has amassed over 25.7 billion total streams to date, and co-chaired the 2025 Met Gala. He has also helped launch the careers of notable artists such as Playboi Carti, slowthai, Smooky MarGielaa and more.
Canadian music icon Alanis Morissette will perform at the Saddledome on July 11 at 7:30 p.m. Morissette’s career dates back to the 1990s, with her album Jagged Little Pill, released in 1995, became one of the bestselling albums of all time, earning her five Grammy Awards and six Juno Awards.
Tickets to both shows include admission to the Stampede on the day of the concert.
Alanis Morissette is entered into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame during the 2015 Juno Awards in Hamilton, Ont. on Sunday March 15, 2015.
Coca-Cola Stage
Free with admission and located inside Stampede grounds, the Coca-Cola Stage features live musical performances throughout the day, with a mix of rock, hip hop, pop and EDM. This year’s lineup features Alessia Cara, All Time Low, Ashe, Ayra Starr, Chingy, deadmau5, Fridayy, Jonah Kagen, Mother Mother, Our Lady Peace, The Beaches and more. View the full Coke Stage lineup here.
“The Coca-Cola Stage is where music fans come together to experience the energy, excitement and variety that make the Calgary Stampede the Greatest Music Festival in the West,” Allison Wright, director of Stampede programming, said in a written statement.
Nashville North
The lineup for Nashville North at the 2026 Calgary Stampede includes award-winning and chart-topping artists Bailey Zimmerman, Russell Dickerson, Chris Young and Hudson Westbrook among others. The Nashville North tent will feature more than 100 acts across four stages, “providing partygoers with several days of non‑stop country where the music never quits and the energy stays high from the first chord to the last,” Calgary Stampede said in a news release.
Other headliners include Josh Ross, Ashley McBryde, Redferrin, Hudson Westbrook, Ernest, James Barker Band, Chris Janson and Parmalee. View the full list of performers here.
Visitors to the Nashville North tent, located on Stampede grounds, must be 18 years or older to attend.
Bailey Zimmerman performs on day three of the 2023 Country Thunder Music Festival at Fort Calgary on August 20, 2023. Zimmerman will be one of the headliners at Nashville North at the 2026 Calgary Stampede.
Cowboys Music Festival
Cowboys Music Festival is celebrating 30 years with a lineup of globally-recognized artists.
Enjoy performances by country superstars Tucker Wetmore, Jason Aldean, Charles Wesley Godwin, Sam Barber, Ella Langley, Jon Pardi and more.
Non-country music artists are performing as well, with Macklemore, Steve Aoki, Sean Paul, Flo Rida, John Summit and Yungblood in the lineup. Cowboys music Festival promises “legendary memories.”
View the full lineup here.
Cowboys Music Festival is an 18+ event, and takes place at Cowboys Park (formerly Shaw Millenium Park) located at 1220 9th Ave S.W.
Country musician Jason Aldean closes out the night on the third day of the Country Thunder music festival, held at Prairie Winds Park in Calgary Saturday, August 17, 2019.
Badlands Music Festival
The Badlands Tent, located at 725 9 Ave S.W., is home to Badlands Music Festival. The 18+ multi-genre music festival takes place from July 2 to 12, and brings global talent and high-energy DJ sets to the city during Calgary Stampede.
This year’s lineup includes Mau P, Disco Lines, Dom Dolla, Chris Lake and more. View the full lineup here.
Wildhorse Saloon
During the Calgary Stampede, Wildhorse Saloon hosts daily concerts alongside western barbecue, a dance floor, an outdoor midway and over 20 bars. The midway will have alcohol, games and plenty of food options.
Artists scheduled to perform during the Calgary Stampede include Down With Webster, Modest Mouse, Matthew Good and his band, Evan Honer, Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band, The Dead South and Matt Mays. View the schedule and further concert announcements here.
Electric Summer Nights
The Palace Theatre will host two weekends of Electric Summer Nights during the Calgary Stampede, inviting inviting EDM fans to enjoy performances by Blastoyz, Delta Heavy, Arty and Inquisitive. View the schedule here.
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