CALGARY, AB (MAY 4, 2026) — On Saturday, May 23, International Avenue transforms into a six-block immersive cultural hub as East Town, Get Down (ETGD) returns for its seventh year. Combining high-caliber independent music with authentic international cuisine, ETGD remains Calgary’s most affordable and senses-filling festival experience.

Running from 6 p.m. to midnight, the festival offers a curated journey through nearly every genre imaginable, paired with $5 plates of world-class food and $5 Sea Change beer.

The 2026 Final Lineup

This year’s eclectic roster features a blend of acclaimed national acts and local gems:

• Headliners: The Besnard Lakes (Montreal), Art d’Ecco (Victoria), and Spencer Krug (Wolf Parade).
• Featured Acts: Stuck (Chicago), CG Tears (Chad VanGaalen and friends), Concrete Vehicles (formerly Computer), Arlo Maverick, Kacy Lee Anderson, and Miesha and the Spanks.
• The Full Roster: (Un)decided, 2 Litre Superpunk, 36?, Adeoluwa, Autonomous Apes, Bennett Mitchell, Brock Geiger, Crystal Eyes, D-Day Lewis, The Dust Collectors, Elbow Kiss, Galacticas, Ghost Factory, High School Track Meet, Hair Control, Jaiden Riley and the Crybabies, King of Foxes, Laura Hickli, Maclayne, Mallory Chipman, Minot, Paris Pick, Perra Pinball, 1973, Polo Sho, Prana Tricks, Rebel Grrrlz, Shy Friend, Taurus Ranch Band, Veronica Raine, and Witch Victim.

“We are delighted to be in our seventh year of providing one of the most unique music festivals in Canada,” says Alison Karim-McSwiney, Executive Director of INTL Avenue BRZ. “Where else but International Avenue can you enjoy terrific live independent music while exploring food and culture from around the world? During these inflationary times, we are especially proud to keep the festival affordable with $5 food plates and $5 craft beer.”

Event Details:

• What: East Town, Get Down Independent Music and Food Festival
• When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 6 p.m. – Midnight
• Where: International Avenue (17 Ave SE, Calgary), spanning six blocks.
• Tickets/Info: etgd.ca

Venues: Pacific Hut Filipino Restaurant, Paradise Lanes Bowling Alley, Bravo Restaurant, TG Juice Bar, Massawa Eritrean Restaurant, Border Crossing, Saigon Chef Vietnamese Restaurant, Kokonut Kove Pub, Maane’s Bistro and 32^nd Street Park.

Wristbands can be purchased at easttowngetdown.ca or ETGD.ca.