BC & Alberta Festival Stories & Event News

Welcome to your ultimate guide to the festival scene across British Columbia and Alberta. From high-energy music weekends in the Rockies to coastal cultural celebrations, local food gatherings, and hidden community events, FestivalSeekers brings you insider tips and travel inspiration. Dive in to discover local culture across BC and Alberta, meet the artists shaping the scene, and plan your next weekend escape right here in Western Canada.
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Go pumpkin picking, stroll a haunted farm and taste the harvest flavours when you check out Vernon's fall festivals.

Updated: Mon. Sep. 9, 2024
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Car shows, art festivals, and triathlons await in Northeast Alberta.

Updated: Wed. Sep. 14, 2022
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You don’t have to take a rocket ship to visit the sun this summer, just grab some friends and head to Vernon for live music, craft beer, mountain bikes, and music festivals.

Updated: Wed. Feb. 22, 2023
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Furious Drag racing, Carnival rides, and chariot races await you in Northeast Alberta this summer!

Updated: Thu. Feb. 23, 2023
Canadian Death Race Grande Cache Alberta Northwest Alberta Festival
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An ultramarathon, live music, street performers and a river paddling party make northwest Alberta a summer fest destination to check out!

Updated: Wed. Jun. 29, 2022
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Metis Crossing, Vermilion and Athabasca roll out the red carpet to celebrate live events again, just ahead of July long weekend.

Updated: Mon. Jun. 20, 2022
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As a journalist, a volunteer, or participant, variously, I have personally stood on stage or behind the scenes at concerts, provided first aid to athletes at international competitions and shared c

Updated: Mon. Apr. 29, 2024
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NEMO Weekly is here to help you “never miss out” on festivals and events in Alberta and BC.

Updated: Mon. Aug. 28, 2023
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Some of the best festival experiences are the unexpected ones, the surprise discoveries, the spontaneous moments... find them here!

Updated: Thu. Jul. 28, 2022
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From music to muscle cars, to block parties and the Bard, Alberta events get kicking in June: Three Hills Cruise Weekend (June 1-2), Nuova Vocal Arts Festival (June 6-23), Party in The Park (June 1

Updated: Mon. Jun. 3, 2024
River Rats Festival Athabasca Alberta Music
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Festival season returns! Check out music, comedy and food fests in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and throughout Western Canada.

Updated: Thu. Feb. 23, 2023
Crowd surfing
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How did now-famous crowd participation activities like these become embraced by festival-goers and live music fans? Join us for a journey through the history of these crowd culture moments.

Updated: Sat. Jan. 28, 2023
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There’s a buzz on the ski hills, spreading outwards to other outdoor live venues and festivals as we break into spring in Western Canada.

Updated: Wed. Jan. 28, 2026
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If you’ve been missing live music as much as we have, here is your chance to get your groove back… and even better these concert dates are happening in ski towns!

Updated: Fri. Feb. 25, 2022
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From live music to the music of the ocean, and from skiing to team challenges, these five festivals in Alberta and BC will get your blood flowing, your brain fizzing and your spirit ready for a new

Updated: Wed. Jan. 28, 2026