Thank you for a great 2025 festival

See you in 2026!

A Winterrrrific Adventure Awaits

Unveiling Chinook Blast’s New Festival Footprint

With Olympic Plaza under construction, we’re reimagining our festival to bring you the best of Chinook Blast in new and exciting ways. We’re making changes that will bring fresh energy and new adventures for you and your family to explore. 

Step into winter magic along Stephen Ave.

We’re bringing all the magic to a concentrated space along Stephen Avenue. From 1st SE to 3rd St SW, you’ll experience vibrant lights, captivating arts, dynamic performances, and plenty of family-friendly fun, all within 4 blocks! 

Live music and roaming performances will happen on:
Feb 1: 3-6 PM
Feb 7: 5-10 PM
Feb 8: 6:45-10 PM
Feb 15: Performances are moved to the 2nd floor of THE CORE (324 8 Ave SW) from 12 PM – 6 PM
Feb 16: 6-10 PM
Feb 17: Performances moved to 2nd floor of THE CORE, 1-5 pm

Get Active at Our All-New Winter Sport Hub

Visit The Confluence for action-packed sports, thrilling demos, and hands-on opportunities to try different winter activities. Enjoy outdoor fun with free skating, sleigh rides, hot chocolate, beer garden, food trucks and unforgettable family moments.

Walk from The Confluence to Stephen Avenue, where the Chinook Blast hub is located, with a convenient and sheltered path through the City Hall Atrium.

Feb 8 & 9: 11 AM – 5 PM
Feb 15 & 16: Skijordue at The Confluence

Parking will be limited at The Confluence on February 8 due to another event taking place in the building. Please plan your travel accordingly.

Thanks for joining us for Chinook Blast 2025! Stay tuned for future events and updates.

Calling all installation artists, market partners, friends of Chinook Blast and performers

This is your opportunity to leave your mark on Chinook Blast 2025!

Applications open:

Friends of Chinook Blast
Performers

Applications closed: Installation Artists, Market Partners

Drag on ice & DJ GAYSNAKES

Come watch some of Calgary’s finest Drag Performers strut their stuff … on ice! That’s right, these kings and queens are trading in their heels and boots for skates while DJ Gaysnakes spins the tunes! Enjoy drag entertainment and games as our performers serve up some frozen fierceness.

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Drag on Ice and DJ Gaysnakes

We are thrilled to announce April 1 will be the new date for our postponed Drag on Ice and DJ Gaysnakes performances!

Come watch some of Calgary’s finest Drag Performers strut their stuff … on ice! That’s right, these kings and queens are trading in their heels and boots for skates while DJ Gaysnakes spins the tunes! Enjoy drag entertainment and games as our performers serve up some frozen fierceness.

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Have a blast this winter

Experience the magic of Chinook Blast,
Calgary’s winter festival celebration.

Chinook Blast warms up our city with a celebration of community, culture, and civic pride, where the best of Calgary’s art, music, theatre, sport and recreation will be on display.

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2023 Live Events

From iconic festivals to live music to sporting events to cultural experiences to night markets, there is going to be something for everyone.

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YYC Princess

VENUE UPDATE: Please note that the performances will now be held at the Calgary Central Library, 800 3…


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Snow Rodeo

Presented by Canada Snowboard

HALFPIPE IS BACK AT THE SNOW RODEO! Yeehaw! It’s Canada Snowboard’s premiere event offering, the Annual Snow Rodeo…


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2023 Attractions

Explore curious and captivating art installations, pop-ups, pavilions, markets and more - located throughout the core and surrounding communities.

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Hygge Hut

We’re bringing cozy back to RiverWalk in East Village with Hygge Hut. The Hygge Hut is a big…


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Shadow Box

Shadowbox is about the “Observer being the Observed”. We often perceive ourselves as separate entities, disconnected from others…


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Notorious Bad

Notorious BAD This 1000lb metal sculpture of a dragon emerging from the ground getting ready to spread its…


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Bear

Bear-Lumination Ever wanted to get your photo with a bear? Smart enough to know that going to Banff…


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Cat’s Cradle

Cat’s cradle is a game based on string figures. These figures are formed by manipulating strings around the…


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Beyond the Hall

An immersive, interactive digital experience representing six (6) of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame’s galleries, are on exhibit…


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City Scape

City Scape is a homage to the people-powered vibrancy that is our city. It celebrates the youthful, playful…


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aGoGo LED Performance

Presented by aGoGo

aGoGo lights up the night with mesmerizing LED performances at Chinook Blast! Combining passion and creativity, this troupe…

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