GlobalFest Returns to Spruce Meadows

GlobalFest runs Thursday through Sunday, August 27 to 30, 2026, at Spruce Meadows in Calgary. The four-night festival includes more than 20 cultural pavilions, live performances, international food vendors, a night market, fireworks, and a drone show. The current event page lists general admission starting at $35 and says complimentary parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The opening night is Japan Night on August 27, followed by Mexico Night, Italy Night, and the Global Finale.