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Friday · July 17 · What's on

What's on in Banff today & this weekend.

A few picks for right now, before the full list. Confirm timing before heading out.

Right now

Today's Banff brief

Dinner hour. Beaver Bar is the easy first stop. Chamber Music Concert is the next easy move. Confirm hours, kitchens shift fast.

Sorted for Jul 17, 2026 Mountain time. Confirm hours before you go.

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Timed for tonight

Beaver Bar

Hostel bar energy with cheap pints, backpacker chatter, and the kind of casual specials that matter on a budget night.

Banff Ave
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On today

Chamber Music Concert

Participants and faculty from this year’s Chamber Music residency perform intimate concerts celebrating the future of chamber music. $45.00

Banff Centre
Current listing3
Good daylight move

Banff Upper Hot Springs

Outdoor mineral hot springs pool in the Sulphur Mountain area, useful for a low-effort recovery plan.

Sulphur Mountain
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Today

18 picks · showing 12

The first 12 picks, ordered so the page stays scannable. Open the full list to see all 18.

Indoor
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Check before going

Whyte Museum

Art and history museum in central Banff.

Event
Current listing· seasonal

Jul 17

Opening Reception–Diane Borsato: A Clean Place to Swim

Mingle with other art lovers at the opening reception of Diane Borsato: A Clean Place to Swim. Free to attend.

Event
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Banff Centre events

Concerts, talks, screenings, exhibitions, and arts programming at Banff Centre.

Indoor
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Cave and Basin

National historic site with the cave, basin, exhibits, and surrounding boardwalks.

Event
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Hello Sunshine karaoke

Private karaoke rooms inside Hello Sunshine.

Indoor
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High Rollers

Bowling, beer hall, pizza, and late-night energy in downtown Banff.

Indoor
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Red Earth Spa

Full-service spa at Banff Caribou Lodge.

Event
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Rose & Crown live music

Regular live music and pub nights on Banff Ave.

Outdoor
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Check before going

Tunnel Mountain

Short town-adjacent summit hike with Banff and valley views.

Deal
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Daily · 3pm - 5pm

Cocktail Happy Hour @ Park

Cocktail happy hour in the middle of Banff Ave. Exact terms can change, so check Park before building a night around it.

Late Night
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Taco happy hour Mon–Fri · late-night energy

Magpie & Stump

Mexican-ish comfort food, tacos, and strong Banff-night-out energy with walls full of sticker history.

Late Night
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Noon - 2am daily

Pump & Tap

Pub-style room with game-night energy and late-evening food windows.

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Ongoing exhibitions

2 current

Long-running shows you can drop into anytime they're open. Not time-sensitive.

Tap to open the reference list.

Event
Current listing· seasonal

May 15 – Oct 12

Indigenous Voices

Cave and Basin National Historic Site is honored to present a collection of artworks, exhibits and programs from vibrant Indigenous communities with traditional and...

Event
Current listing· seasonal

Jul 6 – Jan 3

One arc in colour, another in time

To mark its 50th year, Walter Phillips Gallery invites past artists to return a postcard with a memory, creating a growing archive for visitors to experience.

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Live music in Banff

6 spots

Venues known for regular live music, plus current music listings. Nights and lineups change — check with the venue or listing before heading out.

  • Pub
    High RollersBanff Ave

    48 craft beers + bowling. Lane while you eat tots. Yes, really.

  • Cocktails
    Rose & CrownBanff Ave

    Banff Ave pub with a rooftop patio, regular live music energy, and a louder night-out feel.

  • Late Night
    The Dusty BootBanff Ave

    Late-night dance floor and live music that doesn't quit until 2am. No judgement.

  • Live Music
    AMP Sessions: Kayla Williams, The Motown 6, Side Hustle and Cave ArcadeFriday, July 17 to Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM

    Shaw Amphitheatre · Banff Centre

  • Live Music
    Live at CLVB '33: Live musicSummer live-music series, mostly Fridays at 8 PM, June 5 to August 28, 2026

    CLVB '33 · Banff Centre

  • Live Music
    Banff Gondola Sunset FestivalJune 19 to September 7, 2026, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM

    Banff Gondola summit · Sulphur Mountain

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Recurring & seasonal

11 ongoing

Always-on programmes and seasonal anchors — kept here as a reference list so they don't crowd the live feed above.

  • Live Music
    AMP Sessions: Kayla Williams, The Motown 6, Side Hustle and Cave ArcadeFriday, July 17 to Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM

    Shaw Amphitheatre · Banff Centre

  • Live Music
    Live at CLVB '33: Live musicSummer live-music series, mostly Fridays at 8 PM, June 5 to August 28, 2026

    CLVB '33 · Banff Centre

  • Event
    Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book FestivalOctober 31 to November 8, 2026

    Banff Centre · Banff Centre

  • Event
    One arc in colour, another in timeJuly 6, 2026 to January 3, 2027

    Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Building · Banff Centre

  • Outdoor
    Banff Farmers Market seasonSeasonal recurring Wednesdays

    Banff Central Park · Banff town centre

  • Live Music
    Banff Gondola Sunset FestivalJune 19 to September 7, 2026, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM

    Banff Gondola summit · Sulphur Mountain

  • Event
    Parks Canada Banff evening programsJune 26 to August 30, 2026, 7:30 PM to 8:15 PM

    Banff area campground theatres · Banff National Park

  • Outdoor
    Consolation Lakes Guided HikeSelect dates July 13 to September 15, 2026, 7:45 AM to 1:00 PM

    Lake Louise Park and Ride · Moraine Lake area

  • Free
    Indigenous-led programs in Lake LouiseJuly 4-5, July 16-17, August 5, and August 12, 2026

    Lake Louise Lakeshore · Lake Louise

  • Outdoor
    Whyte Museum Banff Walking TourSundays and Wednesdays, June 3 to September 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM

    Whyte Museum · Banff town centre

  • Event
    Thick as Thieves at the WhyteMay 1 to November 8, 2026

    Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies · Banff town centre