Rock the Village

Get ready to Rock the Village! This one-of-a-kind live music event in partnership with the National Music Centre is bringing the beats to the streets of East Village. Three outdoor stages. Three incredible performances. One unforgettable day.

Follow the sound of live music as you stroll through the heart of East Village. With staggered set times to ensure you don’t miss a beat. 

Whether you’re a rocker a toe-tapper or just love discovering live music in unexpected places Rock the Village has you covered. Mark your calendar gather your crew and join us as East Village comes alive with music!

Schedule of Events:

Ginger Beef | RiverWalk Plaza | 1 – 1:45pm 2:15 - 3pm

What do you get when you combine an award-winning flautist and a veteran producer multi-instrumentalist and organ player for the Calgary Flames? Ginger Beef: a Juno-nominated husband-and-wife team playing groovy instrumentals and catchy tunes.

Brother Bicker Band | 5th Street Square | 1:30 – 2:13pm 2:45 – 3:30pm

The Brother Bicker Band brings their self-described Maple Whiskey Rock ‘n Roll to life with their high-energy country rock. Nominated at the Country Music Alberta and YYC Music Awards and fresh off a string of sold-out shows and festival stages this seven-piece Calgary crew’s rich rootsy sound keeps crowds dancing.

Backyard Betties | Celebration Square | 2 – 2:45pm 3:15 – 4pm

The Backyard Betties bring rich three-part harmonies and heartfelt storytelling to the folk/Americana scene. With witty banter raw emotion and a distinctive vocal blend this Calgary-based trio relate with their audiences to communicate something truly beautiful.

A variety of East Village retailers will also be popping up at each outdoor stage. Stay tuned to find out who's coming!

Host or Publisher East Village Calgary