UCalgaryStrong Festival

Celebrate the end of classes on April 14, 2026

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

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Time: 11 am - 3 pm

Locations

All activities take place on the Main UCalgary Campus. Details TBD

Questions?

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

Accessibility

UCalgaryStrong Festival is an inclusive event.

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.

Volunteer at the UCalgaryStrong Festival

Be part of one of the most exciting campus celebrations of the year–the celebration of the last day of classes! The UCalgaryStrong Festival brings the campus community together for food, music, activities, and celebration, and we need enthusiastic volunteers to help make it happen.

Event Details

Event Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Event Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: UCalgary Main campus

Volunteer Shifts

Shift 1: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Shift 2: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Shift 3: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Shift 4: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

What Volunteers Will Do

Volunteer roles may include:

Event set-up and takedown
Helping serve food at the pancake breakfast
Supporting activity stations (crafts, karaoke, DIY stations, inflatables, temporary tattoos, food stations)
Greeting participants and tracking attendance
Helping manage lines and answering questions
Supporting activity booths and assisting festival attendees

Volunteer Perks

Exclusive UCalgary branded hat to wear during the event and keep
Refreshments and lunch provided
Opportunity to connect with fellow students and be part of a major campus event
Volunteers who sign up for 2 or more shifts will be entered into a prize draw, to win Nintendo Switch, Amazon Movie Projector, Amazon Fire Stick, Lululemon swag and more!

Volunteer sign-up closes: Tuesday, April 7 at 9:00 a.m.

Spots fill quickly! If you have any questions, please email us at ucsfestivalvolunteer@ucalgary.ca.

Two students playing an inflatable arena game

Fun and games

Live music from Prophets of Music • Inflatables and arcade games • Airbrush and glitter tattoos • Balloon artists • Karaoke

Free food

Cake • Hoopla Donuts • Pancake Breakfast • Mocktails • Samosas

Wellness

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

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.