GEDfest 2026

Live music honouring Gord Downie – raising funds for cancer care across Canada. The Calgary event will be on October 17, 2026.

GEDfest has donated an incredible $732,000 for cancer charities across six Canadian cities since 2018. Join us for another unforgettable night in support of cancer care.

GEDfest started out as a way of keeping Canadian musical tradition alive. For many generations, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones kept the idea of Britain alive, as their music was distinctly British. America has Bruce Springsteen, and John Cougar, and Willie Nelson, along with many others who keep the “America” in “Americana” music. With Gord Downie’s passing, music that generations viewed as being distinctly and uniquely Canadian was in danger of fading into the past. GEDfest is as much about keeping past Canadian memories alive as it is creating new ones. It gives us a reason to come together, play music and share some fun times with friends, while giving back to those affected by cancer in our local community. This is what makes me especially passionate about GEDfest.

To learn more, visit: www.gedfest.ca.