Calgary Stampede Evening Show

Name: Calgary Stampede Evening Show
Start: 2026-07-03
Location: Parking lot, 1801 Big Four Trail SE

Jul

Date

3 Jul (Friday)

Time

Fri, 12:00–3:30 p.m.

Venue

Parking lot, 1801 Big Four Trail SE

Calgary, AB, Canada

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The Calgary Stampede Evening Show is a premier nightly event held during the annual 10-day festival in Calgary, AB. For 2026, the show is scheduled to run from July 3 to July 12. Taking place at the GMC Stadium (formerly known as the Grandstand), the performance is a "triple-header" that combines high-speed races with a large-scale theatrical production.

The event typically follows a specific sequence each night:

Are you interested in booking tickets for a specific night, or would you like to see the concert lineup for other stages during the 2026 Stampede?

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Event Logistics

Tips for Attendees

•Rangeland Derby Chuckwagon Races: Starting at approximately 7:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., this iconic competition features 27 drivers and their horse teams thundering around the track in nine nightly heats.

•ENMAX Relay Races: Following the chuckwagons, elite Indigenous Relay Racing teams demonstrate extreme speed and skill as bareback riders swap horses mid-race.

•Grandstand Show: The night concludes with a high-energy variety show featuring the Young Canadians, live music, acrobatics, and elaborate choreography.

•Fireworks Finale: A massive pyrotechnic display lights up the sky at approximately 11:00 p.m. to end the performance.

•Location: GMC Stadium, located at 2200 Stampede Trail SE within Stampede Park.

•Daily Schedule:

•Arrival: Recommended by 6:00 p.m. to find seating.

•Start Time: Officially starts at 7:15 p.m..

•Intermission: Usually around 9:30 p.m..

•End Time: The full show, including fireworks, concludes around 11:00 p.m..

•Advance Evening Show tickets automatically include free admission to Stampede Park for that day.

•Prices vary by seating level, with options ranging from approximately $62 to over $170 depending on the date and section.

•Premium options like the Corona Skydeck offer rooftop views and catered food.

•Seating: Levels 2, 5, and 7 offer covered seating, which is ideal for protection against Calgary's unpredictable July weather.

•Transportation: It is highly recommended to use the Calgary Transit CTrain, as parking near the park is scarce and expensive. The Erlton and Victoria Park stations provide direct access.

•Calgary Transit CTrain

•What to Wear: Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes. Even if it is hot during the day, temperatures often drop significantly once the sun sets.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026