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If you’re looking for a fun way to spend a spring afternoon in Calgary, this is an event you’ll want to mark on your calendar. Holi Festival of Colours YYC is bringing a vibrant celebration of music, colour, and community to the city on April 4, 2026.
Inspired by the traditional festival of Holi, this family-friendly event is all about coming together, celebrating life, and embracing a shared sense of joy. With a mix of live music, dancing, and optional colour play, it is designed to be a relaxed and inclusive event that embraces one of the world’s most joyful traditions right in the heart of the city.
This celebration puts a local spin on the global festival of colours, also known as Holi, a centuries-old tradition rooted in India that celebrates joy, renewal, and the arrival of spring.
During the event, guests can expect a lively atmosphere filled with dancing, live music, and an organic dry colour play, creating an interactive experience for all ages!
Because it is a dry event, attendees can safely participate in the colour throwing without water, making it more accessible and comfortable for everyone to join in.
With food vendors, a live DJ, and a vibrant dance floor, the celebration will come alive with energy and a sense of community throughout the day.
Since the event is expected to be busy, arriving early is recommended to ensure you do not miss any of the action. Getting there ahead of time will allow you to enjoy the atmosphere as it builds, and secure a spot before the crowd grows.
Be sure to dress for the weather, as this is a rain-or-shine event. Guests are also recommended to wear light-coloured or older clothing that they don’t mind getting stained, as the organic powders are a key part of the celebration.
Sunglasses can help you stay comfortable while enjoying the music, dancing, and the electric atmosphere.
From the energy on the dance floor to the excitement of the colour play, this celebration offers a lively one-of-a-kind experience that you won’t want to miss!
When: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Time: 11 a.m to 3 p.m.
Where: CPA Lot 6 – 311 8th St. SW, Calgary, Alta.
Cost: $15 per person, free for kids under 10
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