Alberta Rockies

Discover world-class music, arts, culture, and outdoor celebrations set against the Canadian Rocky Mountains. From international film festivals in Banff and dark sky gatherings in Jasper to mountain culture in Canmore, Lake Louise, and Waterton, the Alberta Rockies host unforgettable events year-round.

Explore upcoming event listings, insider weekend itineraries, and local travel stories to plan your next mountain adventure.

Explore Regional Festivals & Travel Guides

Banff & Lake Louise: International film, winter ice-carving, and mountain heritage festivals.
Jasper National Park: Stargazing events, winter sports celebrations, and culinary retreats.
Canmore & Kananaskis: Folk music festivals, highland games, and local craft markets.
Waterton Lakes: Wildflower festivals, nature photography workshops, and community arts.

Alberta Rockies Upcoming Festivals

Canmore Folk Fest

Festival

Canmore, Alberta

Sat. Aug. 1, 2026 - Mon. Aug. 3, 2026

The Canmore Folk Music Festival is the longest running folk music festival in Alberta and one of its finest. Adhering to a philosophy and legacy of pure folk, world, blues, and roots music, the...

Updated: Thu. Mar. 5, 2026

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Castle Mountain Huckleberry Festival

Festival

Castle Mountain, Alberta

Sat. Aug. 22, 2026

Castle Mountain's Annual Huckleberry Festival is a full-day family event that attracts more than 300 people each year to come enjoy music and entertainment, a pig roast, and ride the chairlift to some...

Updated: Mon. Jun. 8, 2026

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Jasper Dark Sky Festival

Festival

Jasper, Alberta

Fri. Oct. 16, 2026 - Sun. Oct. 25, 2026

Celebrating Jasper's distinction as the largest accessible Dark Sky Preserve in the world, the Jasper Dark Sky Festival has themed events and activities in and around Jasper.

Updated: Mon. Jun. 8, 2026

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