{"id":828067,"date":"2026-07-26T23:13:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T23:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/828067\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T23:13:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T23:13:18","slug":"11-wonderful-things-to-do-in-calgary-this-week-july-27-to-31-daily-hive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/828067\/","title":{"rendered":"11 wonderful things to do in Calgary this week: July 27 to 31 | Daily Hive"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s the last week of July, and Calgary is full of things to do. From annual festivals to fun sports games, there is something for everyone.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for an amazing night out or just a way to pass the time, here are 11 wonderful things to do in Calgary this week.<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0If you\u2019re curious about Calgary\u2019s curiosities and oddities, Heritage Park has got you covered. \u201cOn the Curiosities and Oddities Walking Tour, you\u2019ll explore the strangest corners of Heritage Park on a 1.5-hour guided walk. Starting at the Engineered Air Gazebo, you\u2019ll visit places like the Prince House, Wing Chong Laundry, and Gledhill\u2019s Pharmacy\u2014each one packed with bizarre facts, hidden tales, and curious relics.\u201d<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0July 29 and 31, 2026; 7 p.m.
Where:\u00a0Heritage Park \u2013 1900 Heritage Dr. SW
Cost:\u00a0$24.95<\/p>\n

What: The University District Night Market is back this week. You can enjoy local artisans, live music, entertainment, and more.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Where:\u00a0Central Commons Park
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n

What: Rock band Collective Soul is coming to Calgary this week with their 2026 North American headline tour. Join them for a night of their hits like \u201cDecember\u201d and \u201cShine,\u201d and some of their newer songs.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Thursday, July 30, 2026; 8 p.m.
Where:\u00a0Grey Eagle Events Centre \u2013 3777 Grey Eagle Dr.
Cost: Prices vary by seat<\/p>\n

What: The 22nd annual Calgary International Blues Festival is at The Confluence this year. Join them for some of the best Blues music in Calgary.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0July 30 to Aug. 2, 2026
Where:\u00a0The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland \u2013\u00a0750 9th Ave. SE
Cost:\u00a0Prices vary on passes<\/p>\n

Explore Calgary\u2019s indoor garden
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Marc Bruxelle\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

What: Right in the heart of downtown sits the Devonian Gardens. Located in the Core Shopping Centre, you can find exotic plants, koi ponds, and refreshing air conditioning, perfect for an indoor retreat.<\/p>\n

Where: Core Shopping Centre \u2013 324 8th Ave. SW
Cost: Free<\/p>\n

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@tasteofcalgary\/Instagram<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0One of Calgary\u2019s best food festivals is back, and in a brand new location this year. Head on down to Cowboys Park for Taste of Calgary and enjoy the city\u2019s best food, beverages, music and other cool things.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0July 30 to Aug. 3, 2026
Where:\u00a0Cowboys Park \u2013 1220 9th Ave. SW
Cost:\u00a0Free admission<\/p>\n

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What:\u00a0If you\u2019re looking to see a movie this weekend, join The Grand for a screening of \u00a0True Grit.\u00a0\u201cAfter an outlaw named Tom Chaney murders her father, feisty 14-year-old farm girl Mattie Ross hires Rooster Cogburn, a boozy, trigger-happy lawman, to help her find Chaney and avenge her father.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: July 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2026
Where:\u00a0The Grand \u2013 608 1st St. SW
Cost:\u00a0$15 + fees<\/p>\n

What: The Calgary Surge have a home game this week against the Niagara River Lions.\u00a0 Join them for an epic night of basketball.<\/p>\n

When: Friday, July 31, 2026
Where:\u00a0WinSport Event Centre \u2013 88 Canada Olympic Rd. SW
Cost: Prices vary by date and seat<\/p>\n

What: The Cavalry FC are taking on Inter FC Supra in an exciting home game this weekend.<\/p>\n

When: Tuesday, July 28, 2026; 7 p.m.
Where:\u00a0Spruce Meadows \u2013 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW
Cost: Ticket prices vary by date and seat<\/p>\n

Go on a summer walk
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Unai Huizi Photography\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0With July almost over, it\u2019s the perfect time to get out and explore Calgary. We went ahead and rounded up eight of the\u00a0best spots in the city to go for a walk this summer<\/a>, and there\u2019s no time like the present to check them out.<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0Various locations across Calgary
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n

What: Celebrating its 20th year, the Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival is back. The nine-day indoor theatre and performance festival showcases indie artists from all over the world, as well as some straight from Calgary.<\/p>\n

When: July 31 to Aug. 8, 2026
Where: Various locations across Calgary
Cost: Prices vary by date and show<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s the last week of July, and Calgary is full of things to do. From annual festivals to…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":828068,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194293],"tags":[49,2798,48],"class_list":["post-828067","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-calgary","tag-ca","tag-calgary","tag-canada"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/828067","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=828067"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/828067\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/828068"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=828067"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=828067"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=828067"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}