East Town Get Down 2026

Music! Food! Vibes! ETGD Year 7 has it all!!

It's Calgary's biggest musical block party on International Avenue!

East Town Get Down is unique in the way it brings together and celebrates Calgary’s thriving independent music scene with the dynamic (and delicious!) international flavour of 17th Avenue SE.

Happening along six-blocks of International Avenue and inspired by festivals like SXSW, you’ll find performances in a fun range of intimate and unlikely venues including small ethnic bistros, a bowling alley, and the vibey 32 St Breezeway.

Of course, INTL AVE’s amazing international restaurants are a big part of the unique “flavour” of this event. Dubbed “East Town Chow Down”, festival goers can once again enjoy $5 dollar food plates at the various venues and enjoy tasty international cuisine from a variety of cultures. Pre-purchase Chow Down vouchers as an add on right here with your festival ticket, on festival day at the event tent or you can just pay cash for a food plate at any participating venues!

Make sure to check out all the great activation along 32 St SE before or during the festival! Starting at 5pm, the Artist/Maker Market showcases local artisans and crafters. It's a great opportunity for vendors to share their work with the community, make sure to take some time to check out their handcrafted wares. Or maybe you'd like to strap on some skates and go for a spin on the Synthetic Ice Rink (free onsite skate rental courtesy of The Skate Shack).

East Town Get Down is a family-friendly event where youth age 12 and under are able to enter all-ages venues free of charge when accompanied by a paid adult, mark your calendars!

Festival wristband and East Town Chow Down $5 food voucher pick up is May 23, 2026 at the East Town Get Down Event Tent located on 32 St SE between 17 Ave SE and 19 Ave SE beginning at 5pm.

East Town Chow Down $5 food vouchers are valid event day only at the participating ETGD venues listed on voucher.

*No refunds will be provided for wristbands or food vouchers

**PRICING TIERS:

Early Bird until May 1, 2026 --- $40 +taxes/fees

May 2, 2025 - May 22, 2026 --- $50 +taxes/fees

Event Day May 23, 2026 --- $60 +taxes/fees

https://www.easttowngetdown.org/

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