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By Dayne Patterson, The Canadian Press
Entertainment

County Thunder cancels Calgary festival citing sound restrictions, construction

Jun 24, 2026 | 3:23 PM

A major Alberta music festival has cancelled this year’s show, citing construction and noise levels.

Country Thunder Alberta announced it two days before its shows were set to begin.

Festival organizers say they’re flushing the festival because they reached an impasse with city officials over decibel levels below the limits in other locations.

Organizers say construction and changes to the site also affected their decision, but noise levels were the final straw.

Mayor Jeromy Farkas has already been in a public debate with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith over noise restrictions during the upcoming Calgary Stampede.

Farkas says the city is respecting residents while Smith has said he’s cutting into festival fun.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 24, 2026.

by Dayne Patterson, The Canadian Press