UCalgaryStrong Festival

Celebrate the end of classes on April 11, 2025

Since 2015, UCalgaryStrong Festival, or Festival for short, has brought the campus community together every year to celebrate the last day of classes, giving students a chance to unwind and have fun before the exam season begins.

Festival is free to attend, and includes activities for everyone to enjoy, like live music, dancing, games, photo booths, free food and much more.

Date and time

April 11, 2025

11–4 p.m.

Locations

All activities take place on the Main UCalgary Campus, between the Jack Simpson Gymnasium, Red and Gold Gyms and Life Design Hub (MSC 171)

A post-event "Appy Hour" will be held at the Campus Food Hub in Crowsnest Hall from 4–5 p.m.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the event, please contact us at ucstrong@ucalgary.ca.

Accessibility

UCalgaryStrong Festival is an inclusive event. For students who would like to celebrate in a sensory-friendly space, fun and games will also be available at the Calm Corner, hosted at the Sensory-Friendly Lounge (MSC 450) by Student Accessibility Services.

Substance-free event

No alcohol is served at Festival, and onsite consumption of alcohol or other mind-altering substances is prohibited. All students are encouraged to practice harm reduction by staying hydrated, eating and looking out for one another.

Win the Best Summer Ever

What better way to kick off summer break? Stop by Festival for a chance to win the Best Summer Ever—prizes include a Nintendo Switch, Badlands Music Festival passes, Surge tickets, gift cards, swag and much more!

Open to current UCalgary students only.

Two students playing an inflatable arena game

Fun and games

Live music from Prophets of Music • Inflatables and arcade games • Hoops with the Calgary Surge • Airbrush and glitter tattoos • Balloon artists • Karaoke

Free food

Festival's 10-year birthday cake • Village Ice Cream • Hoopla Donuts • Pancake Breakfast • Mocktails • Pita pies from Doughlicious

Wellness

Free massages from Alberta College of Massage Therapy • DIY bracelets • DIY bath bombs • Origami • Silent Disco • Sensory-friendly activities

Download the UCalgaryStrong Festival map and schedule

Click to download a high-resolution PDF of the map

Established in 2015 with a gift of $5 million from Calgary rancher and businessman John Simpson, Hon. LLD’05, and his family, UCalgaryStrong focuses on helping students build strong communities and personal resiliency to navigate university life.

UCalgaryStrong Festival

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