Upside Downtown Concerts and Art
Event Description
Celebrating its sixth season in 2026, Upside Downtown Concerts + Art on Rotary Square, presented by the Lethbridge Allied Arts Council, returns to Casa this summer. This free concert series showcases some of the finest musical talent Lethbridge has to offer.
- When: Thursdays in July & August | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Where: Rotary Square at Casa
- Cost: Free!
2026 Upside Downtown Schedule
The 2026 schedule includes some incredible bands, talented artists and food trucks on site.
The season concludes on Thursday, August 27, with the POP UP GET DOWN block party. From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, attendees can enjoy an expanded stage on 8th Street featuring three live bands, a curated artisan market, and local food trucks.
Other Events Happening
Wide Skies Music Festival
It's back for another year! Get ready for the 9th annual Wide Skies Music & Arts Festival, presented by The Geomatic Attic! This year, they’re bringing the vibes to Downtown Lethbridge at the Civic Centre Field (located at the northwest corner of 11th St S and 6th Ave S).
Go Green & Get Rewarded! 🌍Parking is available, but we’re encouraging everyone to walk, bike, ride transit, or carpool (2+ people). Doing your part for the environment gets you a special gift coupon at the gate!
Gate & Ticket Info:
- Entrance: Located on the west side of Civic Centre Field.
- Check-In: Volunteers will check your hard-copy ticket or look up your online purchase.
- Eco-Friendly: No need to print online tickets! Just give us your name and the number of tickets you bought.
Click to visit the Wide Skies Music Festival website for all the details
Wide Skies Hotel and Festival Pass
Plan to stay in Lethbridge with the Wide Skies Hotel and Festival Pass. For $169 you get two single-day festival passes, plus a one night stay at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge. The hotel is a quick walk from the festival grounds and a great way to enjoy the festival without worrying about driving home!
To book your package call the hotel directly at 403-328-1123
When booking, reference:
- Group Name: Wide Skies Festival 2026
- Block ID: #666000
- Block Code: WSKIES2026
*Note that there is limited availability
Sonic Fest
When: August 28, 2026, 5 pm
Where: Rotary Square
Join us at Rotary Square on August 28 for a free concert featuring four different bands! The event starts at 5 pm and the bands are on stage starting at 6 pm. There will be food trucks and a bar. Come out and support some local music talent!
Porchfest
When: August 29, 12 pm - close
Where: London Road
Porchfest is back for 2026
Get ready for a free, family-friendly afternoon of local music on August 29th. Walk the beautiful, historic London Road neighborhood and catch 6 different artists performing one-hour sets in front yards at staggered times between 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Once the porch sets wrap up, head over to Kinsmen Park at 7:30 PM for our big grand finale concert! Grab your lawn chairs, bring the family, and let's fill the neighborhood with music. Check the Lethbridge Porchfest website for more information.
Planning to Stay in Lethbridge for Porchfest
We have a special rate to stay at the Lethbridge Sandman Signature Lodge. From August 27-30 guests can take advantage of a rate of $129 per night (plus taxes). It's the perfect location to explore downtown Lethbridge and experience Lethbridge Porchfest.
