Sep 4 – Sep 7, 2026
Fiesta Filipino at Eau Claire Plaza
Fiesta Filipino returns free September 4–7, 2026 at Eau Claire Plaza in downtown Calgary with four days of Filipino food, music, vendors, and community performances.
Free admission
Fiesta Filipino 2026 runs Friday, September 4 through Monday, September 7 at Eau Claire Plaza / Park in downtown Calgary. Organizers list free public admission for food, music, culture, vendors, and performances across four days. Community posts also flag a Friday Apl.de.Ap appearance; treat stage grids on @fiestafilipinoyyc as day-of truth.
Expect dense plaza crowds over the long weekend. C-Train to downtown and a short walk to Eau Claire beats circling for parking.
When: September 4–7, 2026
Where: Eau Claire Plaza, Calgary, AB
Follow Fiesta Filipino Calgary on Instagram for hour-by-hour updates and guest announcements closer to September.
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