Festival Info

Getting There

Bus

Millenium Park is across the street from the Downtown Kerby Centre West LRT station. Remember, if you drive you can park anywhere downtown and take the LRT free in the downtown core!

Biking, Pedestrian

The Bow river’s south bike/pedestrian pathway is just two blocks north of the festival site.

Driving

Street and pay parking are within easy walking distance to the festival site. Drop off passengers in west lane of 11th Street (heading south). There is no parking on site.

Access

During festival hours, the Calgary Bluesfest main gate is located on the south end of the park, on 9th Ave SW. The Kerby Centre, where our Twilight Blues Series takes place, is across the road from the festival site at 1133 7 Ave SW

About the Venue

Children

Calgary Bluesfest is a family friendly event. Children 12 & under are admitted free.  Please keep an eye on your children but should you get separated, please look for one another in the Bluesfest store, where the 50/50 is located.

TWILIGHT BLUES IS AGES 18+

Food & Beverage

There will be a tasty selection offered by our YYC food Trucks, plus alcohol and non-alcohol beverages available. You may bring your own snacks but you will not be permitted to bring your own alcohol on site.

Arts Market

Stroll through our colourful arts market and shop for locally handcrafted items. Be sure to drop by the Calgary Bluesfest merchandise tent for festival souvenirs and music.

Calgary Bluesfest Merchandise Tent

Find Calgary Bluesfest headline artist recordings, festival souvenirs and more in our festival merchandise tent. Artists will visit this area to sign autographs after their Mainstage performances.

ATMs

We will be providing ATMs for cash, should you run out or need to top off.  You’ll need cash for the bar and festival/artist merchandise.  Tickets can be purchased online or on your phone.

Handicapped Access

Millenium Park is a wheelchair friendly venue. There will be a safe drop-off zone for handicapped (must be marked vehicles). To access, enter parking lot on 11th St. SW just south of Mewata Armory. The Kerby Centre is also wheelchair friendly.

First Aid

Look for the Red Cross on the First Aid tent, it will be manned by St. John’s Ambulance volunteers.

Information / Lost Persons

For festival information and a safe haven for those separated from their caregivers, look for the info/lost persons sign near the festival merchandise store.

Festival Chairs

You may bring your festival chairs to sit on, please ensure the legs are 12″ or less or you will be asked to move to the back of the park.

Pets

Please leave your pets at home, they are not permitted on the festival site.

Greening the Site

Calgary Bluesfest continues to reduce its environmental footprint. Please use the many recycling bins available on the site and bring your water bottles, there will be refill stations on site for fresh water. at Millennium Park

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