The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is back in Calgary, and runs from July 4 to 13 from 11 a.m. to midnight, with earlier open times on July 6 and 9 opening at 8 a.m., and on July 8 at 10 a.m. Tickets to Stampede Park are $16 for children, $17 for seniors and $25 for general admission.
Watch Calgary Stampede 2025 Online
Watch Calgary Stampede 2025 Online
The Calgary Stampede 2025 Live Stream kicks off with the parade prelude at 7:45 a.m. on July 4, with the main parade moving at 9 a.m. led by parade marshal Shania Twain. The parade route runs westbound on 9th Avenue from 3rd Street S.E. to 10th Street S.W., turns northbound on 10th Street S.W. to 6th Avenue, turns eastbound on 6th Avenue and proceeds to 4th Street S.E., where the parade concludes.
Most roads in and out of downtown Calgary will close on parade day 6 a.m. and will not reopen until after 2 p.m. Visit the City of Calgary website for a full list of road closures and parking restrictions.
Eastbound traffic on 9th Avenue will be directed to 11th Street S.W., and motorists are advised to use 5th Avenue or 12th Avenue to bypass the closures.
Drivers are encouraged to use Blackfoot Trail, Stoney Trail, Crowchild Trail, 16th Avenue and Deerfoot Trail as alternate routes into downtown, and prepare for congestion due to the closures and detours.
Following the parade, spectators are invited to Stampede Park with free entry from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Be sure to read through the Calgary Stampede’s terms of entry, which tells you what you can and can’t bring into the park.
Here is your ultimate guide to enjoying everything the Calgary Stampede is bringing to the city.
Public parking is available for $30 entry north of the BMO Centre at the corner of Macleod Trail and 12th Avenue, and north of Stampede Park in the 11th Avenue lot.
Pre-purchased reserved parking is available for $65 per day, offering a guaranteed spot with re-entry privileges.
Vehicles can be left overnight, but must be removed by 8 a.m. the next day.
The city is offering 24-hour CTrain service during Stampede, beginning the evening of July 3 and running until the morning of July 14.
Extended late-night service will be offered on some mainline bus routes starting on the night of July 4/early morning July 5.
There will also be two Stampede express bus routes running until 1 a.m.: Route 511 – Stampede North Express with express service from North Pointe and Route 512 – Stampede S.E. Express with express service from McKenzie Towne.
Use Erlton Station for the fastest route to GMC Stadium, Nashville North, the Coca-Cola Stage and the Dog Bowl. Victoria Park Stampede Station will drop you right near the BMO Centre. Victoria Park Stampede Station is also the best entrance to the midway.
Take in Stampede on one of several Value Days to enjoy the park with discounted or free admission.
Sneak-a-Peek early access: July 3
Head to Stampede Park on July 3 for early access at a discounted price. From 3 to 5 p.m. for $5, enjoy the midway rides, games and food and take $5 off Ride All Day passes.
After 5 p.m., admission is $13 but provides access to all Stampede venues and shows, midway rides, games, and food as well as any concerts, entertainment and exhibits.
Parade day free entry: July 4
Following the Stampede parade, take advantage of free entry to Stampede Park from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Tim Hortons Family Day: July 6
Admission on Family Day is free for everyone until 11 a.m. and includes a free pancake breakfast in the GMC Stadium Courtyard and a free variety show in GMC Stadium from 8 to 10 a.m.
TC Energy Community Day: July 8
Celebrate community spirit and enjoy free admission from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on TC Energy Community Day, as well as free coffee and donuts for seniors (65+) and veterans in BMO Plaza until 11 a.m.
BMO Kids’ Day: July 9
Everyone gets free admission until 10 a.m. on BMO Kids’ Day, and kids 12 and under enter the park for free all day. Stampede goers can also enjoy a free pancake breakfast in the GMC Stadium Courtyard and a free variety show in GMC Stadium from 8 to 10 a.m.
Free pancake breakfasts
Stampede Pancake Flip: July 2, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Located at the Westin Calgary, the Stampede Pancake Flip will feature a DJ, pancakes, cocktails and more in support of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Slokker Homes Stampede Breakfast: July 2, 9 to 11 a.m.
Join the Slokker Homes crew at 2026 81st St. S.W. for a Stampede breakfast party with pancakes, sausages, horse & wagon tours and community fun.
First Flip: July 3, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Head to Stephen Avenue Walk — Outside the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, between 1st Street S.E. & Centre Street — to gather with the community and celebrate the upcoming Calgary Stampede.
Homecoming Hoedown at the Calgary Dream Centre: July 3, 9 to 11 a.m.
Visit the Calgary Dream Centre for pancakes, coffee, YYC Princesses, a petting zoo, games, activities and more.
CF Chinook Stampede Breakfast: July 5, 7 to 11 a.m.
Kick off the first weekend of Stampede at CF Chinook Centre with pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Visitors will also be able to enjoy live music and family-friendly activities.
Almusal Filipino-style Stampede Breakfast: July 6, 7:30 to 10 a.m.
Visit the Pacific Hut parking lot for fried rice, eggs, cured meat, sausage and pan de sol, as well as giveaways, music, freestyle street dancing and prizes for best dressed.
Check out the Stampede pancake breakfast calendar for a comprehensive list of all Calgary Stampede pancake breakfasts.
What to watch at the Calgary Stampede Rodeo and chuckwagon races
Every afternoon at 1:30, the world’s best rodeo athletes compete for a total of $2.17 million in prize money. Chuckwagon races take place nightly at 7:30 p.m.
Rodeo tickets include free admission into Stampede Park for that day. Assigned seating tickets can be purchased online and standing room only tickets will be available at the gate day-of starting at 11 a.m.
Barrel racing
In a race against the clock, contestants circle three barrels and race back to the score line. Riders are permitted to touch barrels, but a five-second penalty is added to their time if one is knocked over.
Bull riding
Riders attempt to remain mounted on a bull while the animal bucks violently. While not required to move their feet, riders can get higher marks if they spur.
Tie-down roping
A cowboy riding horseback chases a calf with a 10-foot head start, attempting to rope the calf and dismount on the run to reach it and tie three of its legs.
Steer wresting
A steer wrestler on horseback chases a steer with a 12-foot head start, eventually dropping from his horse and grabbing the steer by its horns. A steer must be on its feet before being rolled to the ground, and once on its side the official time is taken.
Saddle bronc
A rider will move his feet from the horse neck toward the back of the saddle as the bronc bucks. hand placement is key in this eight-second event.
Bareback riding
Needing to hold on for at least eight-seconds, bareback riders extend their feet far forward on their horse and pull their feet up toward the rigging around the horses girth in a spurring motion. The higher the spurs, the higher the score.
Breakaway roping
Requiring speed and precision, breakaway roping is one of the fastest events in rode. The rider, following a calf with a head start, is required to rope the calf and stop their horse as quickly as possible. This will cause the rope to “breakaway” from the saddle horn it is tied to, and time stops. Ladies’ breakaway roping is new to the Calgary Stampede rodeo this year.
Chuckwagon races
Watch nine nightly heats as 27 chuckwagon drivers and 162 horses race for prize money.
Music around the city
The Calgary Stampede brings in both local and international musical talent, with artists performing at venues across the city.
Scotiabank Saddledome
Shania Twain with Devon Cole: Country-music icon and Calgary Stampede parade marshal Shania Twain is this year’s only headliner at the Saddledome, performing on July 5 with special guest Devon Cole. Tickets start at $130.
Coca-Cola Stage
Headliners for Calgary Stampede’s free Coca-Cola stage, located inside Stampede Park, include chart-toppers Khalid, Simple Plan, Arkells and Diplo as his country-music alter ego Diplo Presents: Thomas Wesley.
With all concerts free with admission, the Coke stage offers Stampede-goers the opportunity to enjoy performances from both rising talent and global superstars. View the full lineup and schedule here.
Nashville North
Cole Swindell, Tenille Townes and MacKenzie Porter are headlining Calgary Stampede’s country-music party tent Nashville North.
Other headliners include Jade Eagleson, Drake Milligan, Midland, Koe Wetzel, Cole Swindell, Charles Wesley Godwin, Chase Rice, The Reklaws, Max McNown and Chayce Beckham. View the full lineup and schedule here.
Big Four Roadhouse
Yung Gravy, TLC and Lil Jon are among the lineup of artists announced to perform on the Big Four Roadhouse Bud Light Stage at Calgary Stampede 2025. The lineup also includes globally-known musicians Natasha Bedingfield, Boys Like Girls and Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello.
The Big Four Roadhouse is free with admission to Stampede Park. View the full lineup and schedule here.
The Palace Theatre
For those away from Stampede grounds, the Palace Theatre has a full offering of electronic music throughout Stampede, including globally known talent Rebecca Black performing a DJ set.
Also on the schedule are drag performances and giveaways. View dates and times here.
King Eddy
Stampede at King Eddy is a music series bringing storytelling and country music to the stage. Feature artists include Tim Hus, Julia Vos, Travis Dolter and Blake Reid Band.
Visit the King Eddy website for the full lineup and schedule.
Badlands Music Festival
Badlands Music Festival features globally known DJs and artists, with Tiesto, Zedd and Disclosure included in this year’s lineup.
The Badlands Tent is located at 725 9th Ave. S.W. View the full lineup and schedule here.
Cowboys Music Festival
Macklemore, Megan Maroney and Thomas Rhett, among others, are headlining the Cowboys Music Festival at Cowboys Park during Stampede.
Also performing is Kygo, Akon and Fall Out Boy. View the full lineup and schedule here.
Wildhorse Saloon
The Rural Alberta Advantage, Sloan and The Strumbellas are among the headliners at the Wildhorse Saloon tent at 6th Avenue and 4th Street S.W. in downtown Calgary.
See the full lineup here.
Stampede Roundup and Oxford Stomp
Pat Benetar with Neil Giraldo will be at Prince’s Island Park on July 9 for the Stampede Roundup MusicFest, while Sheryl Crow will headline on July 11 for Oxford Stomp.
See all music guests for the Roundup and Oxford Stomp.
Whiskey Rose
Stampede Concert Series at Whiskey Rose includes performances by Connor Wicklum, Whiskey Blind, Daring Greatly and more. There is also a drag brunch and BBQ party.
Evening Show
The Calgary Stampede Evening Show takes place nightly at 7:30 p.m. at GMC Stadium. It kicks off with chuckwagon races, followed by relay races and the Grandstand Show. The Grandstand Show features elaborate song and dance numbers and acrobatics, and concludes with fireworks. This year’s show aims to replicate the Grand Ole Opry, bringing high-energy performances and country flare. Headlining is country star Carolyn Dawn Johnson.
The Young Canadians will also take the stage, accompanied by a drone show. Also featured in the Evening Show is Keith Sayers Freestyle Motocross and dance troupe The LEGION, known for a dance number during which they light their boots on fire. Evening Show tickets purchased in advance include admission into Stampede Park on the day the ticket is valid for.
Watch Calgary Stampede 2025 Online
Watch Calgary Stampede 2025 Online
The Calgary Stampede 2025 Live Stream kicks off with the parade prelude at 7:45 a.m. on July 4, with the main parade moving at 9 a.m. led by parade marshal Shania Twain. The parade route runs westbound on 9th Avenue from 3rd Street S.E. to 10th Street S.W., turns northbound on 10th Street S.W. to 6th Avenue, turns eastbound on 6th Avenue and proceeds to 4th Street S.E., where the parade concludes.
Most roads in and out of downtown Calgary will close on parade day 6 a.m. and will not reopen until after 2 p.m. Visit the City of Calgary website for a full list of road closures and parking restrictions.
Eastbound traffic on 9th Avenue will be directed to 11th Street S.W., and motorists are advised to use 5th Avenue or 12th Avenue to bypass the closures.
Drivers are encouraged to use Blackfoot Trail, Stoney Trail, Crowchild Trail, 16th Avenue and Deerfoot Trail as alternate routes into downtown, and prepare for congestion due to the closures and detours.
Following the parade, spectators are invited to Stampede Park with free entry from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Be sure to read through the Calgary Stampede’s terms of entry, which tells you what you can and can’t bring into the park.
Here is your ultimate guide to enjoying everything the Calgary Stampede is bringing to the city.
Public parking is available for $30 entry north of the BMO Centre at the corner of Macleod Trail and 12th Avenue, and north of Stampede Park in the 11th Avenue lot.
Pre-purchased reserved parking is available for $65 per day, offering a guaranteed spot with re-entry privileges.
Vehicles can be left overnight, but must be removed by 8 a.m. the next day.
The city is offering 24-hour CTrain service during Stampede, beginning the evening of July 3 and running until the morning of July 14.
Extended late-night service will be offered on some mainline bus routes starting on the night of July 4/early morning July 5.
There will also be two Stampede express bus routes running until 1 a.m.: Route 511 – Stampede North Express with express service from North Pointe and Route 512 – Stampede S.E. Express with express service from McKenzie Towne.
Use Erlton Station for the fastest route to GMC Stadium, Nashville North, the Coca-Cola Stage and the Dog Bowl. Victoria Park Stampede Station will drop you right near the BMO Centre. Victoria Park Stampede Station is also the best entrance to the midway.
Take in Stampede on one of several Value Days to enjoy the park with discounted or free admission.
Sneak-a-Peek early access: July 3
Head to Stampede Park on July 3 for early access at a discounted price. From 3 to 5 p.m. for $5, enjoy the midway rides, games and food and take $5 off Ride All Day passes.
After 5 p.m., admission is $13 but provides access to all Stampede venues and shows, midway rides, games, and food as well as any concerts, entertainment and exhibits.
Parade day free entry: July 4
Following the Stampede parade, take advantage of free entry to Stampede Park from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Tim Hortons Family Day: July 6
Admission on Family Day is free for everyone until 11 a.m. and includes a free pancake breakfast in the GMC Stadium Courtyard and a free variety show in GMC Stadium from 8 to 10 a.m.
TC Energy Community Day: July 8
Celebrate community spirit and enjoy free admission from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on TC Energy Community Day, as well as free coffee and donuts for seniors (65+) and veterans in BMO Plaza until 11 a.m.
BMO Kids’ Day: July 9
Everyone gets free admission until 10 a.m. on BMO Kids’ Day, and kids 12 and under enter the park for free all day. Stampede goers can also enjoy a free pancake breakfast in the GMC Stadium Courtyard and a free variety show in GMC Stadium from 8 to 10 a.m.
Free pancake breakfasts
Stampede Pancake Flip: July 2, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Located at the Westin Calgary, the Stampede Pancake Flip will feature a DJ, pancakes, cocktails and more in support of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Slokker Homes Stampede Breakfast: July 2, 9 to 11 a.m.
Join the Slokker Homes crew at 2026 81st St. S.W. for a Stampede breakfast party with pancakes, sausages, horse & wagon tours and community fun.
First Flip: July 3, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Head to Stephen Avenue Walk — Outside the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, between 1st Street S.E. & Centre Street — to gather with the community and celebrate the upcoming Calgary Stampede.
Homecoming Hoedown at the Calgary Dream Centre: July 3, 9 to 11 a.m.
Visit the Calgary Dream Centre for pancakes, coffee, YYC Princesses, a petting zoo, games, activities and more.
CF Chinook Stampede Breakfast: July 5, 7 to 11 a.m.
Kick off the first weekend of Stampede at CF Chinook Centre with pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Visitors will also be able to enjoy live music and family-friendly activities.
Almusal Filipino-style Stampede Breakfast: July 6, 7:30 to 10 a.m.
Visit the Pacific Hut parking lot for fried rice, eggs, cured meat, sausage and pan de sol, as well as giveaways, music, freestyle street dancing and prizes for best dressed.
Check out the Stampede pancake breakfast calendar for a comprehensive list of all Calgary Stampede pancake breakfasts.
What to watch at the Calgary Stampede Rodeo and chuckwagon races
Every afternoon at 1:30, the world’s best rodeo athletes compete for a total of $2.17 million in prize money. Chuckwagon races take place nightly at 7:30 p.m.
Rodeo tickets include free admission into Stampede Park for that day. Assigned seating tickets can be purchased online and standing room only tickets will be available at the gate day-of starting at 11 a.m.
Barrel racing
In a race against the clock, contestants circle three barrels and race back to the score line. Riders are permitted to touch barrels, but a five-second penalty is added to their time if one is knocked over.
Bull riding
Riders attempt to remain mounted on a bull while the animal bucks violently. While not required to move their feet, riders can get higher marks if they spur.
Tie-down roping
A cowboy riding horseback chases a calf with a 10-foot head start, attempting to rope the calf and dismount on the run to reach it and tie three of its legs.
Steer wresting
A steer wrestler on horseback chases a steer with a 12-foot head start, eventually dropping from his horse and grabbing the steer by its horns. A steer must be on its feet before being rolled to the ground, and once on its side the official time is taken.
Saddle bronc
A rider will move his feet from the horse neck toward the back of the saddle as the bronc bucks. hand placement is key in this eight-second event.
Bareback riding
Needing to hold on for at least eight-seconds, bareback riders extend their feet far forward on their horse and pull their feet up toward the rigging around the horses girth in a spurring motion. The higher the spurs, the higher the score.
Breakaway roping
Requiring speed and precision, breakaway roping is one of the fastest events in rode. The rider, following a calf with a head start, is required to rope the calf and stop their horse as quickly as possible. This will cause the rope to “breakaway” from the saddle horn it is tied to, and time stops. Ladies’ breakaway roping is new to the Calgary Stampede rodeo this year.
Chuckwagon races
Watch nine nightly heats as 27 chuckwagon drivers and 162 horses race for prize money.
Music around the city
The Calgary Stampede brings in both local and international musical talent, with artists performing at venues across the city.
Scotiabank Saddledome
Shania Twain with Devon Cole: Country-music icon and Calgary Stampede parade marshal Shania Twain is this year’s only headliner at the Saddledome, performing on July 5 with special guest Devon Cole. Tickets start at $130.
Coca-Cola Stage
Headliners for Calgary Stampede’s free Coca-Cola stage, located inside Stampede Park, include chart-toppers Khalid, Simple Plan, Arkells and Diplo as his country-music alter ego Diplo Presents: Thomas Wesley.
With all concerts free with admission, the Coke stage offers Stampede-goers the opportunity to enjoy performances from both rising talent and global superstars. View the full lineup and schedule here.
Nashville North
Cole Swindell, Tenille Townes and MacKenzie Porter are headlining Calgary Stampede’s country-music party tent Nashville North.
Other headliners include Jade Eagleson, Drake Milligan, Midland, Koe Wetzel, Cole Swindell, Charles Wesley Godwin, Chase Rice, The Reklaws, Max McNown and Chayce Beckham. View the full lineup and schedule here.
Big Four Roadhouse
Yung Gravy, TLC and Lil Jon are among the lineup of artists announced to perform on the Big Four Roadhouse Bud Light Stage at Calgary Stampede 2025. The lineup also includes globally-known musicians Natasha Bedingfield, Boys Like Girls and Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello.
The Big Four Roadhouse is free with admission to Stampede Park. View the full lineup and schedule here.
The Palace Theatre
For those away from Stampede grounds, the Palace Theatre has a full offering of electronic music throughout Stampede, including globally known talent Rebecca Black performing a DJ set.
Also on the schedule are drag performances and giveaways. View dates and times here.
King Eddy
Stampede at King Eddy is a music series bringing storytelling and country music to the stage. Feature artists include Tim Hus, Julia Vos, Travis Dolter and Blake Reid Band.
Visit the King Eddy website for the full lineup and schedule.
Badlands Music Festival
Badlands Music Festival features globally known DJs and artists, with Tiesto, Zedd and Disclosure included in this year’s lineup.
The Badlands Tent is located at 725 9th Ave. S.W. View the full lineup and schedule here.
Cowboys Music Festival
Macklemore, Megan Maroney and Thomas Rhett, among others, are headlining the Cowboys Music Festival at Cowboys Park during Stampede.
Also performing is Kygo, Akon and Fall Out Boy. View the full lineup and schedule here.
Wildhorse Saloon
The Rural Alberta Advantage, Sloan and The Strumbellas are among the headliners at the Wildhorse Saloon tent at 6th Avenue and 4th Street S.W. in downtown Calgary.
See the full lineup here.
Stampede Roundup and Oxford Stomp
Pat Benetar with Neil Giraldo will be at Prince’s Island Park on July 9 for the Stampede Roundup MusicFest, while Sheryl Crow will headline on July 11 for Oxford Stomp.
See all music guests for the Roundup and Oxford Stomp.
Whiskey Rose
Stampede Concert Series at Whiskey Rose includes performances by Connor Wicklum, Whiskey Blind, Daring Greatly and more. There is also a drag brunch and BBQ party.
Evening Show
The Calgary Stampede Evening Show takes place nightly at 7:30 p.m. at GMC Stadium. It kicks off with chuckwagon races, followed by relay races and the Grandstand Show. The Grandstand Show features elaborate song and dance numbers and acrobatics, and concludes with fireworks. This year’s show aims to replicate the Grand Ole Opry, bringing high-energy performances and country flare. Headlining is country star Carolyn Dawn Johnson.
The Young Canadians will also take the stage, accompanied by a drone show. Also featured in the Evening Show is Keith Sayers Freestyle Motocross and dance troupe The LEGION, known for a dance number during which they light their boots on fire. Evening Show tickets purchased in advance include admission into Stampede Park on the day the ticket is valid for.