GlobalFest lights up Elliston Park, Calgary, Aug 14–23, 2025.
Celebrate Panasia with OneWorld’s vibrant cultural pavilions, international food booths, bustling food trucks, and dynamic performances across multiple stages. Experience nightly pyromusicals from the USA, Malaysia, Philippines, China, and a thrilling Canadian finale. Don’t miss this dazzling fusion of global food, music, and fireworks!
Step through the gates of this sensational international celebration—and prepare to be swept into a kaleidoscope of cultures, flavours, and fireworks unlike anything else in Calgary. When the sun starts to dip, the GlobalFest & OneWorld Festival (presented by TD) comes alive:
- Three vibrant stages (TD Main Stage, Air Canada Stage, plus new this year, the Spark Stage) showcase dazzling performances—from pulsing world music to traditional dance—that spotlight Calgary’s rich cultural tapestry .
- Over 20 cultural pavilions, each filled with immersive displays, heritage costumes, and storytelling, bring the globe right to your feet .
- Explore a global bazaar vibe at the Night Market, offering handcrafted keepsakes and artisanal finds.
- Take part in the Passport Pursuit (via ClueSolvers app!)—a fun, interactive tour across pavilions with prizes to be won .
- With more than 25 food trucks and booths, treat your taste buds to a world tour—plus enjoy licensed beverage zones throughout the park .
And as night falls, get ready for pure magic: the International Fireworks Festival—an award-winning, music-synchronized “pyromusical” extravaganza. GlobalFest 2025 celebrates “Panasia”, spotlighting five spectacular performances:
- USA kicks things off with a bold, precisely-choreographed fireworks symphony (August 14)
- Malaysia brings cultural fusion and artistic flair (August 16)
- Philippines lights up the sky with rhythmic passion (August 19)
- China, the birthplace of fireworks, delivers intricate, traditional grandeur (August 21)
- The Canadian finale (August 23) unites all themes in a celebration of national pride and unity .
Each night, gates open at 6 pm, with fireworks blasting off around 9:30 pm .
GlobalFest is more than a spectacle—it’s Calgary’s cultural heartbeat:
- Founded in 2003, it’s a non-profit festival that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and human rights through music, food, performances, and community programming .
- There are year-round roadshows, picnics, and mini OneWorld events—but nothing compares to the full experience at Elliston Park .
What You’ll Love (or Why You Should Go)
- Immersive night-time energy: dynamic live acts, bustling food corridors, artisan stalls—and then fireworks.
- A sensory feast: eat, listen, watch, sip—it all unfolds beneath the night sky.
- Interactive & family-friendly: kid zones, Passport games, cultural takeaways.
- Celebrate unity: learn the stories and flavours that make Calgary beautifully diverse.
Tickets & Tips
- Entry opens nightly from 6 pm–9:15 pm; fireworks begin at ~9:30 pm .
- Kids under 5 get in free; group rates available ().
- Choose between General Admission, Premier Viewing Bowl, or opt for VIP for closer, cushier views and perks like blankets, snacks, private bars, and shuttle parking .
- Pre-sale tickets are limited (1,000 per night per section), so grab them early! .
Ready for GlobalFest 2025?
Whether you’re here for the explosion of fireworks, the global flavours, the hand-crafted treasures, or the inspiring cultural stories—GlobalFest has something dazzling for everyone.
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