Calgary, AB (May 6, 2026) – This summer, the 2026 Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show presented by Freedom Mobile will light up GMC Stadium from July 3-12, with a bold new production blending Western grit, live music, spectacle and edge-of-your-seat entertainment.
Headlining this year’s show is Alberta’s own High Valley, the top-selling Canadian band in country music history. The multi-platinum group will bring its signature harmonies, chart-topping hits and high-energy live show to the Grandstand stage for all 10 nights.
“There’s nothing like the Calgary Stampede,” said Brad Rempel, lead singer of High Valley. “To be back in Alberta and headlining the Grandstand Show is incredibly special for us, and we’re ready to bring everything we’ve got to these 10 nights.”
High Valley will be joined by the Young Canadians and the Grandstand Band, whose signature sound, choreography and legacy performances remain at the heart of the Grandstand Show experience, while a live DJ brings EDM and country together with an elevated country twist that keeps the celebration going long after sunset.
An international lineup of elite performers will take the stage throughout the evening, adding even more spectacle to the night. America’s Got Talent finalists The Bello Sisters will push the limits of strength and balance with breathtaking acrobatics elevated by dramatic onstage fountains, while Duo Soma will combine extreme artistry with strength, suspense and edge-of-your-seat intensity in a jaw-dropping performance suspended by her ponytail.
The Gardiner Brothers, five-time World Champion Irish dancers and viral social media stars, will bring a high-energy, modern take on Irish dance that will have the crowd stomping along. The Sylla Brothers will raise the stakes and the heartbeat of the entire stadium with the gravity-defying Wheel of Death.
“The creative vision for this year’s show is rooted in dust and diamonds, where Western tradition meets diamond-level dazzle,” says Mark Eriksen, Producer of the Grandstand Show. “It’s a bold, high-impact celebration of Calgary Stampede nights, pairing country heart with elevated showmanship to create something electric, unexpected and unmistakably Stampede.”
The spectacle continues in the sky with Freedom Mobile Presents: Stampede in the Sky, a reimagined drone and pyrotechnic experience set to music by High Valley. This year’s performance features agriculture‑inspired imagery, expanded pyro integration and staging that elevates the Grandstand Band 16 feet into the air.
Each night ends with the iconic Grandstand fireworks finale, a burst of colour and sound that lights up the Calgary sky and brings the evening to a dazzling close.
Tickets for the Evening Show, which includes the Rangeland Derby presented by Play Alberta featuring Chuckwagon Races and ENMAX Relay Races and the Grandstand Show presented by Freedom Mobile, are available now. Admission to Stampede Park is included with every Evening Show ticket.
For tickets and more information, visit calgarystampede.com/grandstandshow.
Guests can elevate their experience at the new Corona Skydeck, a premium rooftop space above the infield featuring chef‑crafted bites, a full‑service bar and unbeatable views of the Rangeland Derby and Relay Races. Afterward, guests head down for the Grandstand Show finale and experience the biggest night of Stampede. Secure your tickets today before they’re gone.
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