Calgary, Alberta - Prince's Island Park - August 28-30, 2026
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is a NO MINORS event (18+ in Alberta) – including infants/babies.
Prince’s Island Park
Prince’s Island Park
Prince’s Island Park
Prince’s Island Park
Prince’s Island Park
Let’s head south to Calgary, where outdoor explorations transition to urban adventures. Heading into our fourth summer in the wild west, GOCF takes over Prince’s Island Park nestled north of downtown on the Bow River. Past comedians have included Bill Burr, Tom Segura, Iliza Shlesinger, Theo Von, Andrew Schulz, Bert Kreischer, Adam Ray is Dr. Phil Live, Russell Peters, Jonathan Van Ness, Nick Offerman, David Spade, Whitney Cummings and more!
This event is NO MINORS (18+) and is a go rain or shine.
** Please note, there is no VIP Club in Calgary.
Get ready to laugh under the open sky! Join us as we showcase an incredible lineup of comedic talent—ranging from local gems to superstar headliners—all in the stunning backdrop of our beloved parks and communities across the nation. Come for the jokes, stay for the scenery, and let the good times roll!
We are committed to Reconciliation and respectfully acknowledge that our festival is situated on the unceded traditional territories of Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta. We honour their presence, stewardship and strength in this area since time immemorial. We are grateful to be a guest on this territory.
The 2025 50/50 raised a total jackpot of $26,920 in support of the Calgary Young People’s Theatre!
Through the Great Outdoors Community Fund, 50/50 raffle proceeds from the 2024 festival supported Easter Seals Alberta: Camp Horizon. Past festival proceed recipients have been The Mustard Seed, Accessible Queer Spaces, Kids Up Front and the Autism Aspergers Friendship Society.
Calgary is a dynamic city. It’s picturesque prairie landscapes and a vibrant urban centre. It’s entrepreneurial energy and living in the moment. It’s cowboy spirit, but also refined and cosmopolitan. » LEARN MORE
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FESTIVAL VENUE
Prince's Island Park is in the middle of the Bow River immediately north of downtown Calgary and reached on foot via the Bow River Pathway. There is no festival parking on the island - we encourage you to walk, bike or ride-share! Parking lots are available near the Eau Claire Market (Barclay Parade SW & 2nd Street SW).
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