Upcoming Events in Medicine Hat and Area

There’s always something happening in Medicine Hat! Whether you’re here for a short stay or a long visit, be sure to check out our exciting events. From local festivals and art exhibits to outdoor activities and live performances, Medicine Hat offers a variety of events to make your stay even more memorable.
January 2026
Jan 23
Jan 23, 2026 All day
Medalta in the Historic Clay District,
713 Medalta Ave SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada

If you like original music, up close performances and good times then the Tongue on the Post Folk Festival is for you!

Beat the winter blah’s with the annual Tongue on the Post Folk Festival in January.

March 2026
Mar 13
Mar 13, 2026 All day
Cypress Centre,
2055 21 Ave SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada

The Sunshine Home & Garden Show takes place annually and features over 150 exhibitors in nearly 300 booths. Attractions from home renovations, design and gardening needs will be there.

April 2026
Apr 24
Apr 24, 2026 All day
Grandstand Arena,
2055 21 Ave SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada

The Broncs and Honky Tonks Pro Rodeo is a Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) sanctioned event and will play host to cowboys and cowgirls competing in the six major events.

$30
May 2026
May 22
May 22, 2026 All day

This May, hot air balloon pilots from across Canada are taking to the skies over Medicine Hat to raise awareness about how we can work collectively to enhance mental wellness and rise to great heights together.

May 29
May 29, 2026 All day
Kin Coulee Park,
104 South Kin Coule Rd SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada

Summer officially starts in Medicine Hat with the kick-off event of the year – Spectrum Festival!

This festival is an absolute must-attend for everyone looking to experience the best of local talent and culture.

June 2026
Jun 11
Jun 11, 2026 All day
Grandstand Arena,
2055 21 Ave SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada

The most exhilarating, action-packed sport to come to Medicine Hat in June! Three drivers race head-to-head around a half mile of hell.

Jun 12
Jun 12, 2026 All day
Redcliff,
Alberta Canada

Join us for the entire weekend to enjoy the Show ‘n’ Shine, Pancake Breakfast, Beer Gardens, Basketball Tournament, Food Alley, Kid Zone, Live Music, Movie in the Park, Fireworks and more!!!

Jun 16
Jun 16, 2026 All day

The Medicine Hat JazzFest has grown from a grassroots community-based event, to a widely recognized world-class festival that has taken its place alongside the other great jazz festivals in Western Canada.

July 2026
Jul 01
Jul 01, 2026 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Kin Coulee Park,
104 South Kin Coule Rd SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada

On July 1 let’s all Celebrate Canada’s Birthday! Starting June 30 there are two days of celebrations including bands, food trucks, a drone show and a dance party. The big night will be capped off with a fireworks show.

Jul 03
Jul 03, 2026 All day
Dunmore Equestrian Centre,
192 Charles Street
Dunmore, Alberta Canada

The Heritage Gather Festival in Dunmore, Alberta is an inclusive event celebrating Indigenous culture and Western heritage. Features include a rodeo, indigenous experiences, food trucks and more.

Jul 22
Jul 22, 2026 July 22 - July 25
Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede,
2055 21 Ave
Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada

Turn er loose at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede! Traditional stampede activities such as the Queen and Princess Competition, Horse Show, Visual Arts, Better Living, Beer Gardens, FREE Pancake Breakfast, Parade and Fireworks will be happening this July!

August 2026
Aug 14
Aug 14, 2026 All day
Downtown Medicine Hat,
Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada

This year Medicine Hat Ribfest will be located in the heart of downtown! All of 1st Street, Finley Bridge, Veterans Park AND Town Square will be the home to various activities, great food, and fun for the entire family!