Cedric Lightning and Kris Demeanor
Cree/Stoney Nakoda drummer Cedric Lighting joins with his collaborator, poet, musician and songwriter Kris Demeanor. They’ll share stories,…
The RISE UP Calgary Community Outdoor Stage is where you’ll find the beats! We’ll be bringing you a diverse mix of bands, DJs, and cultural showcases. There’s something for everyone on the main stage.
5–9 PM | Public Skate
Bring your own skates or rent a pair from the Skate Hut and glide onto the ice at The Lagoon, Chinook Blast’s outdoor skating rink. No skates? No problem! The first 50 skate rentals are free, thanks to Alberta Blue Cross starting at 5 PM. First come, first serve.
Try Ice Bikes, a fun, accessible way to experience Prince’s Island Park Lagoon at Chinook Blast.
We’ll be bringing you a diverse mix of bands, DJs, and cultural showcases. There’s something for everyone at the RISE UP Calgary Community Outdoor Stage, The Dome, and throughout the festival grounds!
Cree/Stoney Nakoda drummer Cedric Lighting joins with his collaborator, poet, musician and songwriter Kris Demeanor. They’ll share stories,…
+ 2 more dates
Kenzie Housego and Devin Giles first teamed up to create “Ghost Cruiser” , a mobile multimedia sculpture on…
+ 1 more date
Join Ice Climbing Canada athletes, Alpine Club of Canada volunteers, and ClimbYYC instructors, to give dry-tooling and ice…
Presented by Calgary Folk Music Festival's Block Heater, L’omelette weaves contemporary, colourful, genre-fluid tapestries. Their style darts between…
Four LED roving Cirque performers animate the event space through light, movement, and interaction. Each performer features illuminated…
Presented by Calgary Folk Music Festival's Block Heater, Tribe Artist Society is an Indigenous-led Hip Hop and arts…
The markets are where you can support local! Our first weekend’s market is brought to you by Seconds Collective. You’ll find a premier collection of thrifted looks from dozens of vendors!
Step out of the cold and into the cozy atmosphere of our heated beer garden. Featuring a rotating selection of local craft beers, ciders, and non-alcoholic options. The beer garden is open during programming hours!
Stilt walkers, LED costumes, puppets, dancers and more! Get a chance to interact with our amazing ensemble of performers throughout the Chinook Blast grounds!
From gloves-on wintery workshops to all-ages activities, you don’t want to miss our programming that celebrates the best of winter!
Chill Out Zone (Sensory Space)Ice Bikes (Bike on The Lagoon)All-Terrain Wheelchairs
Step inside The Dome, presented by Calgary Foundation, for a unique experience and a comfortable retreat from the winter chill.
Get ready for our biggest spectacle to date! We've searched near and far to bring you the best and brightest installations to light up your winter. Featuring projection mapping, LED displays, interactive arches, illuminated swings, stunning structures, and so much more. Be sure to bring your camera!
Here, Together, an exhibition curated by Jasmine Piper and Beth Kane. Exhibiting Artists are aina paguergan, Angeline Teoh…
Out from Under the Shadows3, Winner of Winter City Design Competition, is a sculptural form that utilizes shadow…
TIC-TAC-TOTE(S) blends analog nostalgia with digital spectacle, transforming public space into a playful, all-ages experience. Nine massive totes…
Introducing Electric Dandelions: magnificent sculptures crafted from sturdy steel, translucent polycarbonate, and vibrant LEDs. By day, these towering…
The Cloud Swing is a playful, interactive installation that transforms the simple act of swinging into an illuminated…
The Electric Grove is a mesmerizing art installation featuring an enchanting array of LED trees. Each tree stands…
A steel stallion infused with fire. He waits in daylight as a prairie icon, but when night arrives,…
Crystal Wishes is a standalone projection structure that invites Chinook Blast attendees to rest, reflect and wish at…
The Parallax Wayfinder Array is an experiential art installation where shifting perspectives reveal different patterns and shadows. Handcrafted…
A new series of lanterns bathe this public space in an interlocking puzzle of saturated light patterns.
Where Light Gathers is a collection of glowing selfie stations created in collaboration between Fuse33 Makerspace and local…
Luminisona+ is an immersive art installation where sound and light converge to create a captivating experience. Its design…
LightScape is a large-scale, interactive light installation that invites participants to become co-creators of a glowing community artwork.…
This project reimagines the constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor as two cosmic beings: The Great Bear, symbolizing…
Frost and Found is an interactive sculpture of light and steel. From afar it is a beacon on…
+ 2 more dates
Kenzie Housego and Devin Giles first teamed up to create “Ghost Cruiser” , a mobile multimedia sculpture on…
The RISE UP Calgary Community Outdoor Stage is where you’ll find the beats! We’ll be bringing you a diverse mix of bands, DJs, and cultural showcases. There’s something for everyone on the main stage.
5–9 PM | Public Skate
Rent your skates from Skate Hut.The first 50 skate rentals are free, thanks to Alberta Blue Cross, starting at 5 PM. First come, first serve.
Try Ice Bikes, a fun, accessible way to experience Prince’s Island Park Lagoon at Chinook Blast.
We’ll be bringing you a diverse mix of bands, DJs, and cultural showcases. There’s something for everyone at the RISE UP Calgary Community Outdoor Stage, The Dome, and throughout the festival grounds!
Drag on Ice 4 glides back onto the Eau Claire Ice Lagoon for our FROZEN DISCO XTRAVAGANZA! Headlined…
Headliner for Drag on Ice 4 – Joey Jay will hold a meet-and-greet after the FROZEN DISCO XTRAVAGANZA!…
Dos Leches brings the warmth of summer to Chinook Blast, turning winter into a dance celebration. Expect unforgettable…
+ 1 more date
Join Ice Climbing Canada athletes, Alpine Club of Canada volunteers, and ClimbYYC instructors, to give dry-tooling and ice…
+ 1 more date
Meet the whimsical characters of Puppet Stuff Canada during Chinook Blast! Visitors From Beyond! (January 31st) There are extraterrestrials…
MollyFi has championed a vibrant nightlife scene through her groundbreaking work with Girls On Decks. A true pioneer…
Bryn Juniper is a Butch, Trans, Sapphic musician living and loving in Mohkinstsis, or so called Calgary. Step…
+ 2 more dates
Kenzie Housego and Devin Giles first teamed up to create “Ghost Cruiser” , a mobile multimedia sculpture on…
The markets are where you can support local! Our first weekend’s market is brought to you by Seconds Collective. You’ll find a premier collection of thrifted looks from dozens of vendors!
Step out of the cold and into the cozy atmosphere of our heated beer garden. Featuring a rotating selection of local craft beers, ciders, and non-alcoholic options. The beer garden is open during programming hours!
Stilt walkers, LED costumes, puppets, dancers and more! Get a chance to interact with our amazing ensemble of performers throughout the Chinook Blast grounds!
From gloves-on wintery workshops to all-ages activities, you don’t want to miss our programming that celebrates the best of winter!
Chill Out Zone (Sensory Space)Ice Bikes (Bike on The Lagoon)All-Terrain Wheelchairs
Step inside The Dome, presented by Calgary Foundation, for a unique experience and a comfortable retreat from the winter chill.
Get ready for our biggest spectacle to date! We've searched near and far to bring you the best and brightest installations to light up your winter. Featuring projection mapping, LED displays, interactive arches, illuminated swings, stunning structures, and so much more. Be sure to bring your camera!
Here, Together, an exhibition curated by Jasmine Piper and Beth Kane. Exhibiting Artists are aina paguergan, Angeline Teoh…
Out from Under the Shadows3, Winner of Winter City Design Competition, is a sculptural form that utilizes shadow…
TIC-TAC-TOTE(S) blends analog nostalgia with digital spectacle, transforming public space into a playful, all-ages experience. Nine massive totes…
Introducing Electric Dandelions: magnificent sculptures crafted from sturdy steel, translucent polycarbonate, and vibrant LEDs. By day, these towering…
The Cloud Swing is a playful, interactive installation that transforms the simple act of swinging into an illuminated…
The Electric Grove is a mesmerizing art installation featuring an enchanting array of LED trees. Each tree stands…
A steel stallion infused with fire. He waits in daylight as a prairie icon, but when night arrives,…
Crystal Wishes is a standalone projection structure that invites Chinook Blast attendees to rest, reflect and wish at…
The Parallax Wayfinder Array is an experiential art installation where shifting perspectives reveal different patterns and shadows. Handcrafted…
A new series of lanterns bathe this public space in an interlocking puzzle of saturated light patterns.
Where Light Gathers is a collection of glowing selfie stations created in collaboration between Fuse33 Makerspace and local…
Luminisona+ is an immersive art installation where sound and light converge to create a captivating experience. Its design…
LightScape is a large-scale, interactive light installation that invites participants to become co-creators of a glowing community artwork.…
This project reimagines the constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor as two cosmic beings: The Great Bear, symbolizing…
Frost and Found is an interactive sculpture of light and steel. From afar it is a beacon on…
+ 2 more dates
Kenzie Housego and Devin Giles first teamed up to create “Ghost Cruiser” , a mobile multimedia sculpture on…
The markets are where you can support local! Our first weekend’s market is brought to you by Seconds Collective. You’ll find a premier collection of thrifted looks from dozens of vendors!
Bring your own skates or rent a pair from Skate Hut and glide onto the ice at The Lagoon, Chinook Blast’s outdoor skating rink. Skate Hut is open from 2-7 PM.
Try Ice Bikes, a fun, accessible way to experience Prince’s Island Park Lagoon at Chinook Blast.
We’ll be bringing you a diverse mix of bands, DJs, and cultural showcases. There’s something for everyone at the RISE UP Calgary Community Outdoor Stage, The Dome, and throughout the festival grounds!
The markets are where you can support local! Our first weekend’s market is brought to you by Seconds Collective. You’ll find a premier collection of thrifted looks from dozens of vendors!
Step out of the cold and into the cozy atmosphere of our heated beer garden. Featuring a rotating selection of local craft beers, ciders, and non-alcoholic options. The beer garden is open during programming hours!
Stilt walkers, LED costumes, puppets, dancers and more! Get a chance to interact with our amazing ensemble of performers throughout the Chinook Blast grounds!
From gloves-on wintery workshops to all-ages activities, you don’t want to miss our programming that celebrates the best of winter!
Chill Out Zone (Sensory Space)Ice Bikes (Bike on The Lagoon)All-Terrain Wheelchairs
Step inside The Dome, presented by Calgary Foundation, for a unique experience and a comfortable retreat from the winter chill.
Get ready for our biggest spectacle to date! We've searched near and far to bring you the best and brightest installations to light up your winter. Featuring projection mapping, LED displays, interactive arches, illuminated swings, stunning structures, and so much more. Be sure to bring your camera!
Here, Together, an exhibition curated by Jasmine Piper and Beth Kane. Exhibiting Artists are aina paguergan, Angeline Teoh…
Out from Under the Shadows3, Winner of Winter City Design Competition, is a sculptural form that utilizes shadow…
TIC-TAC-TOTE(S) blends analog nostalgia with digital spectacle, transforming public space into a playful, all-ages experience. Nine massive totes…
Introducing Electric Dandelions: magnificent sculptures crafted from sturdy steel, translucent polycarbonate, and vibrant LEDs. By day, these towering…
The Cloud Swing is a playful, interactive installation that transforms the simple act of swinging into an illuminated…
The Electric Grove is a mesmerizing art installation featuring an enchanting array of LED trees. Each tree stands…
A steel stallion infused with fire. He waits in daylight as a prairie icon, but when night arrives,…
Crystal Wishes is a standalone projection structure that invites Chinook Blast attendees to rest, reflect and wish at…
The Parallax Wayfinder Array is an experiential art installation where shifting perspectives reveal different patterns and shadows. Handcrafted…
A new series of lanterns bathe this public space in an interlocking puzzle of saturated light patterns.
Where Light Gathers is a collection of glowing selfie stations created in collaboration between Fuse33 Makerspace and local…
Luminisona+ is an immersive art installation where sound and light converge to create a captivating experience. Its design…
LightScape is a large-scale, interactive light installation that invites participants to become co-creators of a glowing community artwork.…
This project reimagines the constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor as two cosmic beings: The Great Bear, symbolizing…
Frost and Found is an interactive sculpture of light and steel. From afar it is a beacon on…
Chinook Blast is located in Eau Claire Plaza in the heart of downtown Calgary, which means there are plenty of ways to get there. With lots of parking, nearby transit options and even racks for those who snowbike, there’s an option for everyone. Before you head out, check our Know Before You Go page for helpful tips, routes, and details to plan your visit with ease.
