Calgary Stampede 2026 Guide
The 2026 Calgary Stampede runs Jul 3, 2026 to Jul 12, 2026 at Stampede Park in Calgary. Gate admission is CAD $25 for adults (CAD $10 for children 7–12, free for ages 6 and under), the grounds open daily at 11:00 AM, and admission covers the midway, most stage shows, and exhibitions — while the rodeo, chuckwagon races, and headline concerts are ticketed on top of admission.
When is the Calgary Stampede 2026?
The 2026 Calgary Stampede runs Jul 3, 2026 through Jul 12, 2026 — ten days at Stampede Park, with free pancake breakfasts and other events happening city-wide across Calgary all week.
How much is gate admission?
Gate admission to Stampede Park is CAD $25 for adults (ages 12 and up), CAD $10 for children 7–12, and free for children 6 and under. Buying in advance is usually cheaper than at the gate, and free-admission promotions run on some mornings — check the official Stampede site for the current year's offers.
Gate admission gets you onto the grounds. The rides on the midway, the rodeo, the chuckwagon races, and the headline evening concerts are not included in gate admission.
What are Stampede Park hours?
Stampede Park grounds open daily at 11:00 AM. Most attractions, the midway, and the exhibition buildings run until roughly midnight, while the Coca-Cola Stage and Nashville North stay open later into the night. The rodeo runs in the afternoon and the chuckwagon races run in the evening.
Is the Calgary Stampede free?
Getting onto Stampede Park itself requires paid gate admission, so the grounds are not free. But a large amount of Stampede happens off the grounds for free: the dozens of community and Caravan pancake breakfasts across the city, the Stampede Parade, and many neighbourhood and city-wide events are free to attend.
What's free with admission vs ticketed?
Free with gate admission: the grounds, the parade of attractions, most stage performances, the agricultural and exhibition shows, and access to the midway (the rides themselves are paid per-ride or by ride pass).
Ticketed separately, on top of or instead of gate admission: the rodeo, the chuckwagon Rangeland Derby, the Coca-Cola Stage headline concerts, and some special evening or premium events. Concert tickets often include or bundle gate admission — check each event's listing.
How do I get there — CTrain or parking?
The easiest way to Stampede Park is Calgary's CTrain: take the Red Line to the Erlton/Stampede station or the Victoria Park/Stampede station, both of which put you at the grounds. Transit is the recommended option during the Stampede because road and parking demand is high.
If you drive, paid parking is available around the park and in nearby lots, but it fills early and prices rise during the run; arriving early or using park-and-ride with the CTrain avoids the worst of it.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Calgary Stampede in 2026?
The 2026 Calgary Stampede runs Jul 3, 2026 to Jul 12, 2026 at Stampede Park in Calgary, Alberta.
How much is admission to the Calgary Stampede?
Gate admission is CAD $25 for adults (12+), CAD $10 for children 7–12, and free for children 6 and under. Advance tickets are usually cheaper than at the gate.
What are Stampede Park hours?
The grounds open daily at 11:00 AM; most attractions run until about midnight, with the Coca-Cola Stage and Nashville North open later.
Is the Calgary Stampede free?
Entering Stampede Park requires paid gate admission, but the city-wide pancake breakfasts, the Stampede Parade, and many community events are free to attend.
What is included with gate admission?
Gate admission covers the grounds, the parade of attractions, most stage shows, the exhibitions, and midway access (rides are paid separately). The rodeo, chuckwagon races, and headline concerts are ticketed on top.
How do I get to Stampede Park?
Take the CTrain Red Line to the Erlton/Stampede or Victoria Park/Stampede station — both are at the grounds. Driving is possible but paid parking fills early and is in high demand during the run.