The Guest Bands Committee creates exceptional experiences for both bands and Stampede guests by providing performance opportunities to local ensembles and bands from across the globe during the 10 days of the Calgary Stampede.
The 2025 Calgary Stampede Parade presented by Suncor is the official kick-off to the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth on Friday, July 4, 2025!
Guest Bands are invited to apply for the chance to participate in both the Parade and throughout the entire Calgary Stampede.
LOOKING TO PLAY AT THE CALGARY STAMPEDE PARADE OR FANFARE?
apply now!Calgary Stampede Parade
Since 1912, the Stampede Parade presented by Suncor has served as the official kickoff of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Each year, the Stampede Parade entertains our community with a showcase of colourful floats, majestic horses and the high-energy marching bands.
It's not just a parade marching down a street; it is a march through tradition, history and Calgary’s culture.
The Parade is an extraordinary performance opportunity to participate in, and is full excitement community spirit. This the opportunity to perform to a crowd of more than 300,000 spectators and 1.2 million TV viewers.
Stampede Park Performances
Well over 1 Million guests join us on Stampede Park over 10 days to enjoy the wide variety of attractions, shows, agriculture exhibits and thrill of the Rodeo and Evening Show.
Guest Bands also receive admission to enjoy all the fun of Stampede on the day of their performances.
COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES
Guest Bands also have the opportunity to perform at community breakfasts, community parades, and corporate events throughout the city.
Fanfare Musical Competition
Fanfare marks the successful return of the marching arts celebration to the annual Calgary Stampede. It highlights excellence in performing musical arts. The lively event transforms Enbridge Plaza in the Calgary Stampede Youth Campus into a centre of high-energy performing excellence.
Fanfare invites performers from diverse musical arts disciplines to highlight their talents on a prestigious world stage. The aim is to not only delight an audience, but also to inspire the performers. Fanfare promises to celebrate the rich tapestry of performing musical arts from around the world and right at home at the Calgary Stampede.
apply to compete!
What to Expect
As a band approved to perform in the Calgary Stampede, you may receive:
Various performance opportunities including Parade, showtimes on Stampede Park and community events throughout the city
An additional opportunity to perform in the Fanfare Musical Competition.
All bands receive a Guest Bands Committee volunteer to act as your liaison. They will answer any questions or concerns and will be with you at all Stampede events.
More Notable Information:
Over 155 musical performances by bands at Calgary Stampede events.
More than 1.47 Million people attended the Calgary Stampede 2024.
300,000+ spectators at the 2024 Parade and 1.2 million viewing on television.
ARE YOU A SPECTATOR LOOKING FOR MUSICAL PERFORMANCES IN THE CITY DURING THE CALGARY STAMPEDE?
From community events to performances on Stampede Park, check out our Calendar of Events below to see where and when the latest performances are!
Catch our performances across the city, beginning with the iconic Calgary Stampede Parade on Friday, July 4, 2025.
Keep up to date with our calendar. Check back often, as we’ll add performances as scheduled.
BOOK A BAND TO PERFORM AT YOUR STAMPEDE EVENT
If you would like to book one of our fine ensembles to perform at your corporate or community event, send us an email! Once event requests are received, we will contact you regarding your request.
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Guest Bands Performance Schedule
If you would like to book one of our fine ensembles to perform at your corporate or community event, send us an email. Once event requests are received, we will contact you regarding your request
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Photos by M. Pittman and C. Santos