Fairmont Palliser’s Beehives
All month long visit our honey bees at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (formerly Fort Calgary).
SAM Centre
An exhibition showcasing the story and history of the Calgary Stampede. It features an immersive digital experience bringing to life all of the sounds and sights of the Stampede, as well as historical artifacts and art across two galleries. Located just off of Stampede Park, on the corner of 13th Avenue and 6th Street SE, about a 20-minute walk from the hotel. Plan your visit.
June 1: Toonie Tours new headquarters opening
Exciting news for us as they will be offering pedal bike, e-bike and scooter rentals and will be only 1 block North of the hotel on Stephen Avenue and 1st St SW
June 2: 4th Street Lilac Festival
A free annual event hosting hundreds of local vendors, musical acts, and activities suitable for all ages
June 7: Calgary Stampeders Home Opener (Canadian Football League)
Tickets available here
June 7: Inglewood Night Market
A locally renowned market featuring local vendors selling a variety of goods. Also features live music, a beer garden, and is dog and family-friendly. Located at 10th Ave and 10th St SE
June 7-9 & 14-16: Market Collective
Hosted by Contemporary Calgary. Local artists, artisans and designers showcasing unique goods.
June 8: Glenbow at the Edison Meryl McMaster’s nikihci-âniskotâpân bloodline exhibit.
Through nikihci-âniskotâpân bloodline, viewers are immersed in Meryl McMaster’s works, past and present, witnessing her explorations of family history, identity and ties to her ancestors. This survey exhibition provides a comprehensive overview of her career, showcasing the visual art of a remarkable Canadian artist whose trailblazing large-scale photographic works reflect her mixed Plains Cree/Siksika and Anglo/Dutch ancestry. Book your free tickets.
June 12 to August 18: Immersive Disney Animation exhibit
Hosted at the NEW BMO Centre. Tickets available here
June 16: Easy Days Pop up Market
Various local vendors hosted at Riverwalk Plaza in East Village.
June 19 to 23: Sled Island Music & Arts Festival
An annual, independent, multi-day, music and arts festival hosted at various venues throughout Calgary
featuring independent, eclectic musical acts as well as visual arts, comedy performances, films and more.
Full lineup and schedule
June 25 to 30: JazzYYC Summer Festival
A multi-venue, jazz-focused music festival hosted by Calgary’s Jazz Collaborative, JazzYYC.
Full schedule and tickets
June 27 - 29: Sound Atlas Festival
A 3-day contemporary music festival hosted at Contemporary Calgary
Photo credit: Travel Alberta/Chris Amat