Rock icons Greta Van Fleet set to ignite Stampede 2027

CALGARY, AB (Oct. 2, 2026) – The countdown to the 2027 Calgary Stampede has officially begun with a massive rock ’n’ roll announcement. Grammy Award-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet is bringing their legendary, high-octane live show to the Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday, July 8, 2027, as part of the Stampede Concert Series presented by Uber Eats. 

“This is just the beginning. As the first major concert announcement for Stampede 2027, we're excited to kick off the journey to next year's celebration,” said Meghan Kivisto, Vice-President, Sales, Marketing & Programming at the Calgary Stampede. “The Stampede continues to strengthen Calgary's reputation as The Greatest Music Festival in the West, bringing the entire city together through unforgettable experiences. This concert is the first of many exciting announcements to come. Stay tuned, because we're just getting started.”

The Stampede performance is part of Greta Van Fleet's 59-city Into The Beginning Tour, the band's 2027 North American and European headline run. The tour supports Palace for the People, the band's fourth studio album, arriving Friday, October 9, 2026. Led by singles "Play Your Games," "Saw You Stand," and "Tear It Down," the record explores themes of humanity, connection, resilience, and transcendence, and marks the group's boldest artistic statement yet. Calgary audiences can expect a full-throttle setlist that blends these new tracks with the band's catalog of rock anthems.

Originally formed in Frankenmuth, Michigan, Greta Van Fleet features brothers Josh Kiszka (vocals), Jake Kiszka (guitar), and Sam Kiszka (bass/keyboards), alongside drummer Danny Wagner. Renowned for their raw, brawny sound and Josh Kiszka’s spectacular, soaring vocal register, the group shot to global prominence when their debut single, "Highway Tune," topped the charts for four consecutive weeks. They have since gone on to sell over 3.5 million records worldwide, perform on Saturday Night Live, and captured the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Rock Album for From the Fires. 

Don’t miss the chance to see Greta Van Fleet live at the 2027 Calgary Stampede. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, October 15, at 10 a.m. MT. All ticket purchases include admission to the Calgary Stampede on the day of the concert, allowing fans to experience a full day of Stampede thrills before and after the show. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

Calgary Stampede Insiders have the opportunity to pre-purchase tickets beginning on Wednesday, October 14 at 10 a.m. MT. Become a Stampede Insider and get the inside track on all the experiences planned for Stampede 2027 here.

The concert is just the beginning. Add the Calgary Stampede Rodeo or Evening Show to your plans—tickets go on sale Monday!

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About the Calgary Stampede

The Calgary Stampede celebrates the people, the animals, the land, the traditions and the values that make up the unique spirit of the west. The Calgary Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through our world-renowned Stampede, year-round facilities, western events and several youth and agriculture programs. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together, we are a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and celebrates our western heritage, cultures and community spirit. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities.

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