THE OPENER IS BACK AND COYWOYS IS LOOKING FOR YYC’S NEXT BIG STAR
Calling all Calgary artists.
The city’s biggest live music competition is back at Cowboys Calgary, and one artist will walk away with a CMF30 Opening Spot on the Cowboys Music Festival stage.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
Submissions close January 23, 2026.
Show YYC what you’re made of.
Apply Now: https://www.cowboysnightclub.com/opener2026
50 OF CALGARY’S BEST. ONE CMF30 OPENING SPOT. WHO YOU GOT, YYC?
The most legendary live music competition in the city returns — taking over Cowboys Calgary every Friday from February to March 2026. Come watch Calgary’s top performers battle it out live at The Opener, and vote for the artist you want to see take the CMF30 stage for our 30th anniversary celebration.
RSVP / Guestlist available at the link in bio.
Show up, show support, and help decide who hits the stage in 2026.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Top 4 artists advance each round
February 6 – Pop • R&B • Vocalists
February 13 – Hip Hop • Rap • Afrobeats
February 20 – DJ • Electronic
February 27 – DJ • Electronic (Round 2)
March 6 – Country • Folk • Rock
March 13 – Country • Folk • Rock (Round 2)
March 20 – Wildcard Round
March 27 – Grand Finals
Doors: 8:00 PM | Performances: 8:30 PM
Location: Cowboys Calgary, every Friday
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