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.
April 2025
Apr 25
Apr 25, 2025 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 2025
May 17
May 17, 2025 All day
Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede, 2055 21 Ave
Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada

Every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm, May - October. The Farmers’ Market continues to be a staple at the Stampede Grounds, thanks to the many vendors who participate and the public who generously supports them.

May 23
May 23, 2025 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 23
May 23, 2025 All day
Medicine Hat Speedway, 5240 Box Springs Rd NW
Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada

Outdoor family entertainment like nothing else in Southern Alberta! The straight 1⁄4 mile drag strip provides a safe and controlled environment for drivers to push their racecars to the limits.

May 30
May 30, 2025 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 2025
Jun 17
Jun 17, 2025 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.

Jun 20
Jun 20, 2025 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.

July 2025
Jul 01
Jul 01, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

On July 1 let’s all Celebrate Canada’s Birthday! There will be bands, a DJ and a glow stick dance party. The night will be capped off with a fireworks show.

Jul 23
Jul 23, 2025 July 23 - July 26
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!

December 2025
Dec 07
Dec 07, 2025 All day
Holiday Train, Queen & North Railway St., east of CP Statio
Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada

Get Into the Christmas Spirit! The CPKC Holiday Train is about 1,000 feet in length with 14 rail cars decorated with hundreds of thousands of technology-leading LED lights and a modified boxcar that has been turned into a traveling stage for performers.