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Canmore Events & Festivals

Find out all the Things to Do in Canmore Alberta! Know what restaurant has a special tonight. Check out our Calendar of Events! Canmore hosts many local events that are of interest to both the vacation traveler and the local community. There is always something to do in this Rocky Mountain town. 

September 2023

Live Music All Weekend Long at The Drake: ZEBRA on the Main Stage

September 1, 2023 - September 3, 2023

The Drake

Live on the Main Stage at The Drake is ZEBRA this Friday, Saturday & Sunday Sept 1, 2, 3 from 10pm -2am. This house is getting funkified thanks to Local legends ZEBRA. Funkin up the main stage this long weekend...
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LIVE Music & Special Fundraiser For A Beloved Canmore Resident

Friday, September 1, 2023 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

The Alder Cafe & Grocery

Join us this Friday at The Alder for an incredible night of live music! The Alder is hosting a special fundraiser for Nancy Ruiz, a beloved Canmore resident fighting stage 4 Cancer. While there's no entrance fee, we'll gratefully accept...
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LIVE Music: Ted Woodhouse at the Mineshaft Tavern

Friday, September 1, 2023 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Mineshaft Tavern

Engaging, familiar, groovin' country, blues and pop - from the best eras of your life soundtrack. Come be entertained by Ted Woodhouse at Mineshaft Tavern to get your weekend started off right. Friday, Sept. 1, starting at 7:00pm. See you there!
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Canmore Highland Games

September 2, 2023 - September 3, 2023

Centennial Park

Witness Celtic culture at its best! Join us for a full slate of events comprising the Highland Games! With heavy sports, pipe and drum competitions, Highland dance, a British car show, a night of tasting, and a Ceilidh, there is...
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Taste of the Highlands

Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Spring Creek Festival Tent

Enjoy an evening of wines and whiskies, meads and ale with local and international beverages and brews from some of the world’s most celebrated producers. The Celtic lounge atmosphere features experts available to share their knowledge as you sip your...
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THE CANMORE CEILIDH

Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 6:00pm - 11:00pm

Spring Creek Festival Tent

Wrap up the weekend of the Canmore Highland Games with the Canmore Ceilidh. Enjoy food, drinks, & dancing. Celtica Nova is the headline act and additional entertainment during the Ceilidh will be offered up by Irish Step Dancers and Highland...
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Karaoke Mondays at The Drake

Monday, September 4, 2023 at 10:00pm - 11:30pm

The Drake Pub

KARAOKE! Come sing your heart out! Hit those highs and land those lows at The Drake's LEGENDARY Karaoke Night Every Monday from 10pm til 2am.
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Wine on Wednesday at The Stirling

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

The Striling at The Malcolm Hotel

Enjoy 1/2 Price on select wines every Wedneday at The Stirling.
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Wing Wednesday at The Drake

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 4:00pm - 10:00pm

The Drake

Wing Wednesday at The Drake! $7.50 lb with great drink specials. $4 Highballs and $4.50 Pints of Drake Lager
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Art Walk at The Malcolm Hotel Presented by Art Country Canada

September 7, 2023 - September 11, 2023

The Malcolm Hotel

Join Art Country Canada for Canmore’s Annual Art Walk at the beautiful Malcolm Hotel. Enjoy the art of John Einerssen, Loretta Kyle, Fraser McGurk, CJ Campbell, and Brent Heighton- The Western Lights Artist Group Decorating the halls from Sept. 7-...
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The 2nd Annual Canmore Heritage Festival

September 7, 2023 - September 10, 2023

Canmore, Alberta

Beneath stunning mountain peaks, Canmore boasts a rich cultural heritage. Explore the history of Canmore and celebrate the diverse cultures—past and present—that make our community a vibrant place to visit, live, and play at the 2nd annual Canmore Heritage Festival...
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LIVE Music: BEER FISH at The Drake

Friday, September 8, 2023 at 10:00pm - 2:00am

The Drake

Live on the Main Stage is BEER FISH this FRIDAY & SATURDAY Sept. 8th & 9th from 10 pm - 2 am SLAMMIN & JAMMIN With Beer Fish this weekend!!!
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Vintage Car Show

Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Canmore Civic Centre

On September 9th, come over to the Civic Centre in downtown Canmore to see a very special vintage car display by the Stampede City Model A Ford Club! This event is part of our Canmore Heritage Festival events; a series...
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Canmore Ghost Walk~ A Part of the Canmore Heritage Festival

Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Canmore Museum

A spooktacular night unearthing ghastly ghosts, ghouls, and mysterious events lurking in the shadows of Canmore’s historic streets. Explore a local hang-out built on haunted ground, learn of restless spirits shadowing a historic landmark, and brave the unexplained paranormal activity...
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Canmore Rocky Mountain Half Marathon, 10KM & 5KM

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Centennial Park

Canmore Rocky Mountain Half Marathon, 10KM & 5KM The 27th Annual Canmore Rocky Mountain Half Marathon, 10KM & 5KM will take place on Sunday, September 10th, 2023. The race course follows a beautiful route through woodlands, beside mountain streams, and...
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Razzle Dazzle Carnival

Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Canmore Collegiate High School Field

The Annual Razzle Dazzle Carnival is coming up on September 10th from 1pm-3pm! This is all inclusive event for everyone with diverse needs! There will be games, prizes, face painting, jugglers and entangled puppetry! It’s going to be a lovely...
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Karaoke Mondays at The Drake

Monday, September 11, 2023 at 10:00pm - 11:30pm

The Drake Pub

KARAOKE! Come sing your heart out! Hit those highs and land those lows at The Drake's LEGENDARY Karaoke Night Every Monday from 10pm til 2am.
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Wine on Wednesday at The Stirling

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

The Striling at The Malcolm Hotel

Enjoy 1/2 Price on select wines every Wedneday at The Stirling.
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Wing Wednesday at The Drake

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 4:00pm - 10:00pm

The Drake

Wing Wednesday at The Drake! $7.50 lb with great drink specials. $4 Highballs and $4.50 Pints of Drake Lager
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Trivia Night at The Drake

Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 8:00pm - 11:30pm

The Drake

TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE DRAKE Hosted by @beatsbytenax Let's Get Quizzical!!! The fun starts at 8pm. Free Entry!!! Prizes!!! Drink Specials!!!
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Canmore Festival of Art & Creativity: artsPlace Canmore

September 15, 2023 - September 17, 2023

artsPlace Canmore

Canmore Festival of Art & Creativity is back Sept 15-17! Get ready for a full weekend of FREE multicultural events and arts programming for all ages to enjoy. Let's celebrate #ABCultureDays! Outdoor Concert and Community CampfireFri. Sept. 15 • ...
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LIVE Music: Rockzilla at The Drake

September 15, 2023 - September 16, 2023

The Drake Pub

LIVE ON THE MAIN STAGE at THE DRAKE --- ROCKZILLA! These Monsters of rock are going to unleash a rock n roll beast at The Drake Pub this weekend Friday & Saturday 15th & 16th!!!
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Guided Hike: A Fun Adventure to Lillian Lake in Kananaskis Country, Alberta.

Friday, September 15, 2023

Lillian Lake

Join a certified guide on this fun adventure to Lillian Lake in Kananaskis Country, Alberta. It is a beautiful and moderately challenging trail that takes you through stunning mountain scenery and offers the opportunity to see a pristine alpine lake...
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LIVE Music: The Barflyz at Mineshaft Tavern

Friday, September 15, 2023 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Mineshaft Tavern

Come enjoy a drink and maybe a bite to eat while you listen to The Barflyz, a husband and wife duo playing the best songs throughout the decades.
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Bow Valley Women of Song: artsPlace Canmore

Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 8:00am - 10:00am

artsPlace Canmore

artsPlace presents an intimate evening of music showcasing the amazing female talent of the Bow Valley, both performers who grew up here or moved here from around the world and now call our mountain community home. Join us for this...
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Mountain Made Market

Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

artsPlace

The Mountain Made Market will be right outside artsPlace Canmore as part of the Festival of Art & Creativity and Alberta Culture Days! See you Saturday 10-4.
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Musical Theatre Karaoke: Canmore Festival of Art & Creativity

Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

artsPlace

Do you love musicals? So do we! Join the Pine Tree Players for Musical Theatre Karaoke at artsPlace on Saturday Sept 16 from 3:30pm to 4:15pm. Everyone is welcome! This is a part of the Canmore Festival of Art &...
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Project All In: Fundraising Event for 1st Responders

Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Canmore Brewing Company

Sept. 16 at the Canmore Brewing Company there will be a fundraiser evening of live music, outdoor gear auctions and delicious local food. Put on by Our #givebacktap for September - which is Project All In - an amazing group...
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The Hip Replacements: Tragically Hip Tribute at The Drake

Sunday, September 17, 2023

The Drake

The Hip Replacements are a popular Tribute Band that has been performing Hip music for twenty years at clubs, festivals, concerts and private events. The band members are not only professional musicians and performers, they are super fans who have...
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Earth Talk with Jodi Conuel: Community Green Energy Generation

Monday, September 18, 2023 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Canmore Public Library

The climate is talking and communities are listening! Join Jodi Conuel for a presentation and discussion about how community generation is advancing Alberta's green energy transition. What is community generation, and how does it work in Alberta? How can you...
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Karaoke Mondays at The Drake

Monday, September 18, 2023 at 10:00pm - 11:30pm

The Drake Pub

KARAOKE! Come sing your heart out! Hit those highs and land those lows at The Drake's LEGENDARY Karaoke Night Every Monday from 10pm til 2am.
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Wine on Wednesday at The Stirling

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The Striling at The Malcolm Hotel

Enjoy 1/2 Price on select wines every Wedneday at The Stirling.
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Wing Wednesday at The Drake

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 4:00pm - 10:00pm

The Drake

Wing Wednesday at The Drake! $7.50 lb with great drink specials. $4 Highballs and $4.50 Pints of Drake Lager
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Paint with Pride at Crock-a-Doodle

Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Crock a Doodle

Let your creativity shine and your pride take the spotlight at 'Paint with Pride.' Come together with friends, family, and community members to paint, connect, and celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in a fun and artistic way. Hosted as part of...
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Trivia Night at The Drake

Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 8:00pm - 11:30pm

The Drake

TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE DRAKE Hosted by @beatsbytenax Let's Get Quizzical!!! The fun starts at 8pm. Free Entry!!! Prizes!!! Drink Specials!!!
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The Ghetto Swans: LIVE Music at The Drake

September 22, 2023 - September 23, 2023

The Drake Pub

The Ghetto Swans will be returning to the always awesome main stage at The Drake Public House on Fri & Sat, Dec 15th and 16th, for 2 crazy nights of your fave rock, pop, punk, funk, country, celtic and everything...
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Friday Fun Night: Paint Party Animals at Crock a Doodle

Friday, September 22, 2023 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Crock a Doodle, Canmore

Send your little artists (ages 5-11) to the Animal Party! We’ll paint a party animal (of the painter’s choice!) and learn a little about adding details like adding fur, eye balls, etc. Of course, we’ll enjoy a pizza dinner and...
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Friday Night Comedy: Chris "The Bloke" Franklin

Friday, September 22, 2023 at 7:00pm - 11:00pm

artsPlace Canmore

The Blake Brewhouse and Distillery & artsplace Canmore presents a night of comedy with Chris "The Bloke" Franklin, Sept. 22, 2023. Chris is one of Australia’s premier comedy stars. He’s an Aussie bloke, a yobbo or a bogan, from his...
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The Ghetto Swanns: LIVE Music at The Drake

Friday, September 22, 2023 at 10:00pm - 2:00am

The Drake

THE GHETTO SWANNS will be LIVE on the Main Stage at The Drake this FRIDAY & SATURDAY September 22nd - 23rd 10pm - 2am. The time to party down has come again with the @ghettoswanns @drakepub this Weekend!!
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The Ghetto Swans: LIVE Music at The Drake

September 23, 2023 - September 24, 2023

The Drake Pub

The Ghetto Swans will be returning to the always awesome main stage at The Drake Public House on Fri & Sat, Dec 15th and 16th, for 2 crazy nights of your fave rock, pop, punk, funk, country, celtic and everything...
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Guided Hike To The Kananaskis Fire Lookout with Coaching With Lucinda

Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 9:30am - 4:00pm

Kananaskis Fire Lookout

Experience the beauty of Kananaskis like never before! Join a guided hike to the Kananaskis Fire Lookout and prepare to be awestruck! Get ready for breathtaking views of Pocaterra Ridge, Upper & Lower Kananaskis Lakes, and a vibrant explosion of...
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Canmore Pride Run & Brunch

Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Rotary Friendship Park

Join the Canmore Pride & Brunch on Sunday, September 24th at 10:00am at Rotary Park (the Pride Cross Walk). We'll do a chill 60-90 mins run up at the Canmore Nordic Centre followed by a brunch at Chez Francois. See...
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Karaoke Mondays at The Drake

Monday, September 25, 2023 at 10:00pm - 11:30pm

The Drake Pub

KARAOKE! Come sing your heart out! Hit those highs and land those lows at The Drake's LEGENDARY Karaoke Night Every Monday from 10pm til 2am.
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Wine on Wednesday at The Stirling

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The Striling at The Malcolm Hotel

Enjoy 1/2 Price on select wines every Wedneday at The Stirling.
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Wing Wednesday at The Drake

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 4:00pm - 10:00pm

The Drake

Wing Wednesday at The Drake! $7.50 lb with great drink specials. $4 Highballs and $4.50 Pints of Drake Lager
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Oktoberfest at The Drake

Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 6:00pm - 10:00pm

The Drake Pub

COME ONE COME ALL TO OKTOBERFEST AT THE DRAKE!!!Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit!!!Don your Drindl and Lederhosen & Join us Thursday September 28th for a Grand evening Celebrating Bavaria Culture! It may not be a royal wedding but we shall eat...
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Trivia Night at The Drake

Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 8:00pm - 11:30pm

The Drake

TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE DRAKE Hosted by @beatsbytenax Let's Get Quizzical!!! The fun starts at 8pm. Free Entry!!! Prizes!!! Drink Specials!!!
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Last Days of Golf Season!

September 29, 2023 - October 9, 2023

Silvertip Resort

Your carts all packed and ready for you to hit the gas on your next round. What time are you teeing off this weekend? The Silvertip Golf Course closes October 9 – book your tee time before the 2023 season...
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Oktollerfest at The Wood: A Fundraising Event for the Bow Valley SPCA

Friday, September 29, 2023 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm

The Wood

Join them at The Wood for their Oktollerfest - live music, beer tasting, great food, family-friendly, and even your four-legged family members are invited! And best of all, it's all for a great cause. This event supports the Bow Valley...
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New Soul Duo: LIVE Music at The Drake

Friday, September 29, 2023 at 10:00pm - 2:00am

The Drake Pub

Soar to the beat of the music and let your feet express, move and groove to the rhythm of the night with New Soul Duo at The Drake. LIVE on the Main Stage both Friday and Sat. nights: Sept. 29 & 30.
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An Evening With Inspiring Women

Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 5:30pm - 10:00pm

Canmore Golf & Curling Club

Join us for drinks, dinner and the stories of 5 women who have achieved great things. Happy Half-Hour: 5:30pm Dinner: 6:00pm Program: 7:00pm Tickets Available Here
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