AUGUST 17–26, 2023

Cultural & Fireworks Festival

EACH NIGHT GATES OPEN 6PM, CLOSE 915PM, WITH THE FIREWORKS PRESENTATION BEGINNING ~930PM

GlobalFest @ Elliston is an annual celebration of Calgary’s multi-cultural communities, featuring pavilions, performances, international food, children’s programming and fireworks. Illuminating the sky with a colliding orchestra of light and sound, this year’s celebration event will showcase presentations produced by world-class pyro musical artists hailing from Austria, Italy, Portugal and Spain, plus a Canadian-produced finale.

AUG 17Austria

AUG 19Italy

AUG 22Portugal

AUG 24Spain

AUG 26Finale

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OneWorld Festival presented by TD

Encompassing all the cultural programming that happens at GlobalFest in Elliston Park.

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March 10, 2023

RSVP to the 2023 GlobalFest Golf Classic!

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March 10, 2023

Check out the 2022 Festival Photo Album!

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March 10, 2023

Looking to Become a Sponsor?

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August 16, 2022

Official Program

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More Than Just Fireworks!

International Fare

Local restaurants and groups pull out all the stops to bring you the most delicious international fare you’ll ever try!

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Multicultural

Come Celebrate a World of Difference! The OneWorld Festival brings together over 60 cultures.

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Night Market

Check out vendors with authentic handcrafted keepsakes, fashionable accessories and clothing, or the perfect present for your pet!

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Live Music

Dance the summer night away as you revel in the international sounds of local groups from around the world!

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Our Mission

GlobalFest is a not-for-profit community development agency dedicated to celebrating, showcasing and promoting Calgary’s ethno-cultural diversity and artistic excellence. We enrich the lives of our citizens and strengthen our community, while simultaneously enhancing Alberta’s reputation as an international destination. GlobalFest is dedicated to facilitating discussions around racism, discrimination, oppression and justice, through forums and educational programming with the intention of sustaining commitment by our community to work towards a more inclusive society.