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Premiere Viewing Bowl Festival Pass (4-day Pass)

GlobalFest

Starts

Aug 20th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM MDT

Starts

Thursday Aug 20th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM MDT

Ends

Aug 29th, 2026 @ 11:30 PM MDT

Ends

Saturday Aug 29th, 2026 @ 11:30 PM MDT

Elliston Park

Elliston Park, Calgary

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Description

The International Fireworks Festival and the OneWorld Festival presented by TD returns to Elliston Park in the summer of 2026.

The OneWorld Festival sees the return of the cultural pavilions, performance stages with live multi-cultural entertainment, a kid’s area with activities for the little ones, night market vendors and a delicious selection of international food vendors to complete your outdoor festival experience.

The presenting pyrotechnic teams for the International Fireworks Festival are:

  • Saturday, August 22 – Australia
  • Tuesday, August 25 – Chile
  • Thursday, August 27 – South Africa
  • Saturday, August 29 – Canada (Finale)

Children aged 5 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

Park gates open at 6pm, last admission is at 9:15, fireworks commence after sunset, between 9:30pm and 10pm.

GlobalFest is an outdoor festival, and we go ahead rain or shine. The pyromusical presentation is only postponed  if there are high winds or electrical storms.

There is NO parking available at Elliston Park. Both General Admission ticket holders and VIP Pass holders have a return shuttle service from offsite parking lots to GlobalFest. Please visit GlobalFest FAQ at https://globalfest.ca/faq/ for more information. 

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VIP Village

For VIP Ticket holders, the VIP area opens at 6pm. Enjoy the closest view of the fireworks, with a view of the launch site directly across the lake. Bring your own picnic blanket or lawn chairs.

  • Light snacks are available in GlobalFest VIP Tent on arrival (first come, first served) plus private cash bar and extended drink menu.
  • VIP Parking is located off-site at a designated parking lot. VIP ticket holders will park at the designated parking lot and a shuttle bus service will take you directly to the VIP Entrance and back. 

*Limited private VIP Hosting Tents are available for a minimum of 50 guests. For more information, please contact the GlobalFest Office to discuss pricing options or email admin@globalfest.ca



Contact Information

GlobalFest’s mandate as a not-for-profit society is to produce an inclusive, world class, multi-faceted arts and culture festival that celebrates and showcases cultural diversity and artistic excellence within our communities and across the globe.

Refund Policy

ALL DATES TENTATIVE: Fireworks may be postponed due to any conditions (weather related or otherwise) that in GlobalFest’s sole and unfettered opinion (“Opinion”) may jeopardise public safety. NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS: Upon postponement of the firework, GlobalFest will attempt to reschedule same as soon as possible.