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Outdoor Comedy Festival Returns to Calgary

Friday, August 28, 2026 · Calgary, AB

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival returns to Prince's Island Park from Friday, August 28, through Sunday, August 30, 2026. The Calgary program begins Friday with Matt Rife and friends, followed by performances Saturday and Sunday as part of the three-day outdoor festival. The official Calgary schedule lists the park at 698 Eau Claire Avenue S.W. as the venue and includes afternoon and evening shows. Residents planning to attend should check the current lineup and venue rules before travelling, including the festival's chair and entry requirements.

This local community update for Calgary, AB is scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2026. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Calgary, AB area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Calgary, AB

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August 2026 Schedule

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Free Transit Orientation Helps New Riders

Calgary middle and high school students who are new to transit can attend a free My Transit Ride orientation on Wednesday, August 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bishop O'Byrne High School, 333 Shawville Boulevard S.E. The sess...

Friday, August 14, 2026

Village Square Pass Sales End Friday

Calgary Transit's customer service location at Village Square Leisure Centre will permanently close on Monday, August 17, because of construction planned at the facility. Low-income and low-income senior passes will sti...

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Intercultural Festival Returns to Dalhousie

Calgary's 17th Annual Calgary Intercultural Festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16, at the Dalhousie Community Association. The festival will feature live cultural performances, traditional musi...

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Taste of Asia Opens at Lot 6

CNOOC Taste of Asia runs Thursday through Sunday, August 20 to 23, at Lot 6 near 4 Avenue and 9 Street S.W. in Calgary. Organizers describe it as a free-admission food and culture festival featuring authentic Asian cuis...

Friday, August 21, 2026

FallCon Brings Tabletop Games Downtown

FallCon 39 is scheduled for August 21 to 23, 2026, at the TELUS Convention Centre in Calgary. The tabletop gaming convention offers open gaming with a library of more than 1,200 games, hosted board-game sessions, panels...

Thursday, August 27, 2026

GlobalFest Returns to Spruce Meadows

GlobalFest runs Thursday through Sunday, August 27 to 30, 2026, at Spruce Meadows in Calgary. The four-night festival includes more than 20 cultural pavilions, live performances, international food vendors, a night mark...

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When is Outdoor Comedy Festival Returns to Calgary?+

Outdoor Comedy Festival Returns to Calgary is listed for Friday, August 28, 2026.

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Where can I find more August 2026 events near Calgary, AB?+

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