Country Thunder Alberta, scheduled for this weekend in Calgary, has been cancelled just two days before the event, organizers announced on Tuesday. The decision stems from active construction surrounding the festival site and new restrictive sound limitations imposed by the city.
Reasons for Cancellation
According to a statement on the Country Thunder website, several factors led to the cancellation: a traffic reduction on 9th Avenue and additional construction in the area, loss of key site infrastructure required for functional festival operations, a last-minute installation of a water line bypass pipe through areas designated for festival use, and a reduced decibel noise permit that prevents the event from operating at standard production levels.
“We do not take this decision lightly,” said Kim Blevins, Executive Director of Country Thunder. “The city-driven conditions in Calgary this year make that impossible. Proceeding would have meant compromising on not only safety but also the fan experience and that is not something we are willing to do. We want our fans to feel the music, lose themselves in it and leave having had the experience they paid for.”
Refunds and Impact
All ticket holders will receive a full refund, organizers confirmed. The cancellation affects thousands of fans who planned to attend the multi-day country music festival, which was set to feature artists including Julia Vos, who opened the show at the 2025 edition.
The festival had previously faced challenges, but this marks the first time it has been cancelled so close to the event date. The City of Calgary has not yet commented on the specific noise permit restrictions or construction projects cited by Country Thunder.
