Aug 15, 2026
TD Chinatown Street Festival in Calgary
Calgary Chinatown BIA’s TD Chinatown Street Festival is announced for Saturday, August 15, 2026 around 3 Ave & 1 St SE with free cultural vendors, food, and performances.
Free admission
Calgary Chinatown Business Improvement Area’s TD Chinatown Street Festival is announced for Saturday, August 15, 2026 in the heart of Chinatown at 3 Avenue SE and 1 Street SE / Lot 26. The BIA Instagram confirmed the 2026 date while the dedicated event page still shows 2025 copy; expect free cultural sharing, local vendors, food, lion and dragon dance, and stage performances in the usual afternoon window.
When: August 15, 2026
Where: 3 Avenue SE & 1 Street SE / Lot 26, Calgary Chinatown
Confirm hours and vendor maps on calgarychinatown.com and @calgarychinatown closer to the weekend. Same day: indiYEAH! Fest and Dragon City Market.
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