10 AM – 6 PM - 4th Street SW
The 4th Street Lilac Festival is the largest and first street festival of the summer season and proudly supports Western Canadian music. All musical genres and experience levels are invited to apply. Festival attendance is approximately 100,000. Six stages are programmed throughout the fifteen block festival. A great way to receive much-deserved exposure and bring your music to the city!
Consider the following before applying:
Bands/performers must be willing to travel & stay in Calgary using their own resources
Shortlisted artists will be contacted.
Travel and accommodation expenses are NOT covered by the festival.
Stage and sound production is provided.
Deadline to Apply: February 15, 2026.
Questions? Contact info@lilacfestival.net
apply nowDance performances will be curated to align with the festival's programming. Cultural and folkloric organizations, dance schools and clubs are welcome. No longer accepting solo dance performances or live music components due to a limited number of performance slots and time restraints.
Dance Deadline to Apply: March 15, 2026
Street Performances are unplugged and street level. If you wish to play a stage, please apply as a live music performer.
Street Performance Deadline to Apply: April 30, 2026
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