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

SnowDays

Festival

Banff, Alberta

Thu. Jan. 21, 2027 - Sun. Feb. 7, 2027

Banff National Park is the cool place to be this winter – in more ways than one! Celebrate the wonders of this exciting season with SnowDays, a fun-filled two weeks of heart pumping, mid-week...

Updated: Tue. Sep. 8, 2026

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Jasper in January

Festival

Jasper, Alberta

Fri. Jan. 15, 2027 - Sun. Jan. 31, 2027

Being chilly is just a state of mind. You won’t even notice the thermometer reading while you’re having a blast at Jasper in January.

Updated: Tue. Sep. 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: Thu. Sep. 3, 2026

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