OCT / NOV 2026 EVENTS
Enjoy the last bit of fall with the following events in Banff & Canmore
Food & Drink
Banff Craft Beer Festival 2026 | October 22 – October 24, 2026 | Cave and Basin National Historic Site, 311 Cave Ave | Dubbed “The World’s Most Beautiful Beerfest.” Features over 40 local breweries, distilleries, and restaurants with live music and DJ sets. Evening sessions run Thursday and Friday (5 PM–10 PM), and Saturday split sessions. Admission is $69.99–$79.99 and includes $40 worth of sampling vouchers.
Taste for Adventure | Throughout October 2026 | Participating restaurants across Banff and Lake Louise | A seasonal dining showcase where local chefs offer limited-time, comfort-driven fall tasting menus.
Live Music, Comedy & Nightlife
The Shindigs and ZOO! | Sunday, October 4, 2026 (9:00 PM) | The Drake Inn, 909 Railway Ave, Canmore | A high-energy indie rock and surf rock concert pairing Vancouver Island and Calgary bands.
Wednesdays with DJ Bunny Hops | Every Wednesday in October (Ending Oct 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM) | High Rollers Pizza & Bowling, Banff | A regular weekly club series focused on house, disco, funk, and techno curation.
Comedy Night with Brett Forte | Thursday, October 8, 2026 (6:30 PM & 19:30 PM sessions) | Rose & Crown Banff, 202 Banff Ave | Stand-up set from Yuk Yuks award-winning comedian Brett Forte.
Comedy at The Drake | Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (8:30 PM) | The Drake Screaming Retriever Restaurant & Brewery, 909 Railway Ave, Canmore | An evening of regional Alberta stand-up comedy featuring Maxwell Xavier and Jesse Gettis.
THE LAST WALTZ 50th Anniversary Tour | Thursday, October 29, 2026 (7:00 PM) | Melissa’s MisSteak, 201 Banff Ave | Presented by Chest Fever, a kid-friendly indoor rock tribute entirely re-creating The Band’s legendary 1976 final concert.
Halloween at the Castle: A Dark Fairytale | Saturday, October 31, 2026 (9:00 PM) | Fairmont Banff Springs, 405 Spray Ave | An immersive 18+ Halloween party transforming the historic Rundle Bar into a dark fairytale forest. Includes a live DJ, haunting installations, and upscale food/beverage menus.
An Acoustic Evening with William Prince | Friday, November 20, 2026 (8:30 PM) | Jenny Belzberg Theatre, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff | A ticketed, intimate folk/roots acoustic theater performance.
Festivals, Arts & Culture
Banff Mountain Film & Book Festival Marketplace | Saturday, October 31, 2026 | Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive | A busy marketplace gathering independent makers, local craft artisans, authors, adventure travel groups, and outdoor equipment brands.
The Beauty of Frescografia Concert | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | artsPlace Canmore, 950 8th Avenue | A live concert performance integrating unique visual arts themes, heavily featuring accordion compositions.
Diane Borsato: A Clean Place to Swim (Exhibition) | Running through December 13, 2026 | Banff Gallery Spaces | A seasonal contemporary visual art installation.
Banff Pride 2026
The annual autumn Banff Pride Festival runs from October 2 to October 12, 2026 across Banff National Park, featuring free community gatherings, outdoor trail programs, and ticketed nightlife.
For full events and info check out : Banff Pride | The outdoors for all
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