CHINOOK BLAST WINTER FESTIVAL

Eau Claire Plaza

January 29 - February 15

Free Admission!

Have a blast at
Eau Claire Plaza
this winter

Live Music
Lagoon Ice Skating
Markets
DJs
Light Displays
THE Dome
Roving Performers
Beer Tent
Firepits

Creative
Wonders

New Wonders Are Coming to Eau Claire!

Get ready for something spectacular! Eau Claire Plaza will come alive with a fresh lineup of creative wonders, with more local artists bringing their imagination to life than ever before. You’ll find dazzling lights, unexpected surprises, larger-than-life creations and interactive experiences that will make you stop and say WOW. And trust us, you’ll want to bring your camera! Here’s a sneak peek. Stay tuned for more announcements!

Aria

Hassan Rizwan

Aria treats music like an instrument for visual art. It means both 'air' and 'self-contained melody', with the installation representing the beauty of an emotive…

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Horizon

MattCreative

Horizon is a large 3D LED matrix that generates multiple types of waves that reflect the types of light and sound that pass through our…

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Lightscape

Wonderlight Creations

Remember Lite-Brite? Now imagine it eight feet tall! Step up to LightScape and become part of a constantly evolving artwork.

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Luminous Flow – A River of Animated Light

Ken Hacke

Luminous Flow transforms the pedestrian bridge over the Eau Claire lagoon into a living river of light, colour and shadow. Currents of flowing light travel…

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Sacred Feathers: Medicine Wheel Teachings

Alex Manitopyes

Four Sacred Feathers: Medicine Wheel Teachings features four large-scale illuminated acrylic eagle feathers represent the four directions and share teachings connected to the medicine wheel.

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Featuring

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Jan 30
2:00 PM
+ 2 more dates

Presented by Demo Presenter

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PK Sound & Friends Present –MOVE–

-MOVE- returns as a FREE open-air dance party, where deep electronic grooves meet standout local & regional talent. Big lights, glowing fire pits 🔥 and…

Jan 30
5:30 PM

Presented by PK Sound

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Jan 31
10:00 AM
+ 1 more date

Presented by Demo Presenter

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Feb 6
12:00 PM

Presented by Demo Presenter

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Roving Performers

Demo Event XYZ

Live Music

Featuring

Demo Event XYZ

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Feb 6
10:00 AM

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Feb 6
12:00 PM

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Jan 31
10:00 AM
+ 1 more date

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Jan 30
2:00 PM
+ 2 more dates

Presented by Demo Presenter

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Drag on Ice 5

Drag on Ice 5 glides back onto the Eau Claire Ice Lagoon for our FROZEN DISCO XTRAVAGANZA! More details to come!

Feb 6
3:00 PM

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ImaginAsian Showcase

The ImaginAsian Showcase features the sights, sounds and cultural sensation of Calgary’s diverse Asian Canadian communities. Calgarians will experience vibrant, dynamic, and diverse performance genres.…

Feb 6
5:30 PM

Presented by Asian Heritage Foundation

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Roving Performers

Demo Event XYZ

Lagoon Ice Skating

Drag on Ice 5

Live Music

Activity

Demo Event XYZ

Featuring

JazzYYC

JazzYYC brings its signature JazzWalk to Chinook Blast for the first time, celebrating Calgary’s vibrant jazz community with free, all-ages performances across the Rise Up…

Feb 14
5:30 PM

Presented by JazzYYC

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Dos Leches

Bringing Calgary’s heartbeat to every stage, Dos Leches is an event and DJ duo fusing rhythmic storytelling with high-energy house and afro house sets. Known…

Feb 14
8:00 PM

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Snowboarding Saves Art Experience & Mini Park Experience

Snowboarding Saves brings snowboard culture downtown with a live Artist Showcase and Burton Riglet Park experience. Three local artists will transform upcycled snowboards into one-of-a-kind…

Feb 15
12:00 PM

Presented by Snowboarding Saves

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Live Music

Activity

Snowboarding Saves Art Experience & Mini Park Experience

At the Dome

JazzYYC

LIve at
the Plaza

A peek at some of the performances, activities and experiences coming to Chinook Blast.

The RISE UP Calgary Community Outdoor Stage is where you’ll find the beats! We’ll be bringing you a diverse mix of bands, DJs, and cultural showcases. Plus, don’t miss exciting performances at the Ice Lagoon and activities at the Promenade and The Dome.
Stay tuned for more announcements!

PK Sound & Friends Present –MOVE–

-MOVE- returns as a FREE open-air dance party, where deep electronic grooves meet standout local & regional talent. Big lights, glowing fire pits 🔥 and…

Jan 30
5:30 PM

Presented by PK Sound

Details

Drag on Ice 5

Drag on Ice 5 glides back onto the Eau Claire Ice Lagoon for our FROZEN DISCO XTRAVAGANZA! More details to come!

Feb 6
3:00 PM

Details

ImaginAsian Showcase

Feb 6
5:30 PM

Presented by Asian Heritage Foundation

Details

Dos Leches

Bringing Calgary’s heartbeat to every stage, Dos Leches is an event and DJ duo fusing rhythmic storytelling with high-energy house and afro house sets. Known…

Feb 14
8:00 PM

Details

JazzYYC

JazzYYC brings its signature JazzWalk to Chinook Blast for the first time, celebrating Calgary’s vibrant jazz community with free, all-ages performances across the Rise Up…

Feb 14
5:30 PM

Presented by JazzYYC

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Snowboarding Saves Art Experience & Mini Park Experience

Snowboarding Saves brings snowboard culture downtown with a live Artist Showcase and Burton Riglet Park experience. Three local artists will transform upcycled snowboards into one-of-a-kind…

Feb 15
12:00 PM

Presented by Snowboarding Saves

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Shop the markets

Get ready for an exciting shopping and cultural experience!

Just steps from Eau Claire Plaza, the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre hosts our bustling Chinook Blast markets featuring Indigenous makers, handcrafted goods, vintage treasures, and more. These markets are a warm, welcoming must-visit destination for all ages.

Weekend Market - Jan. 29 to 31

Market Collective and Authentically Curated are joining forces to bring you a vibrant market featuring a curated selection of artists, makers, and Indigenous creators.

Presented By

Market Collective & Authentically Curated

Weekend Market - Feb. 12 to 14

Bringing a curated selection of vintage finds, Seconds Collective and Easy Days will deliver a weekend of inclusive shopping experiences featuring a diverse selection of local artists, designers and makers.