Chinook Blast
02/16/2026
Last call, Calgary!
We’re wrapping up Family Day with an afternoon packed with good vibes and solid beats.
🕛 Noon – 4 PM
Kicking things off, two powerhouse artists from Ethnik Festivals take the stage: Afropop sensation Skinny Blaiz and R&B singer/songwriter Ray Val 🔥
Then, Dhanak will bring the Bollywood Jam, blending contemporary South Asian sounds with high-energy pop you’ll feel.
Closing us out, DJ Jadé takes over with her signature genre-bending sound to end the festival on a high note 🎶
Plus, keep an eye out for Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Kristoff from YYC Princess, along with roving puppeteers from the Festival of Animated Objects! In the artists' tent, Green Fools will be bringing us a fun Child Complaint Letter activation. 📝
Let’s send off Chinook Blast 2026 with a bang 💥
📸: Neil Zeller Photography
We rang in Lunar New Year 2026 in the best way possible 🧧❄️
The day began with a special unveiling: a hand-carved ice sculpture created by master sculptors from Heilongjiang, China, presented by Calgary Chinatown BIA and valued partners. The piece, a cowboy, was a perfect tribute to both Calgary and the Year of the Horse. 🤠
The Asian Heritage Foundation lit up the RISE UP Community Stage with 14 unforgettable performances celebrating the richness and diversity of Asian Canadian cultures. 🙌
Up next: TONIGHT (6–10 PM) Blue Jay Sessions takes over the mainstage with six incredible artists. It’s basically your Valentine’s Day plans sorted, live music, great vibes, and your favourite people. 💕
Huge shoutout to our Production Partners Beama and Onstage AV, none of this magic would look or sound the same without you!
02/14/2026
It's been the longest chinook we've seen 🙌❄️
The final weekend of Chinook Blast 2026 is here, and we’re packing in four days of live music, cultural performances, glowing installations, pop-up moments, and plenty of winter magic.
Here’s when to catch the action:
• Friday, Feb 13: 5:30–10 PM
• Saturday, Feb 14: 6–10 PM
• Sunday, Feb 15: 1–4 PM
• Monday, Feb 16: 12–4 PM
Let's welcome spring in style. Dive into the full schedule on our website.
https://www.chinookblast.ca/events/schedule/weekend-three/
📸: Neil Zeller Photography
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