2018 Calgary Stampede will feature 10 nights of boot thumping with live music at 2 different live entertainment venues, Nashville North and Coca Cola Stage, included in your Stampede admission. 

First up here’s a preview of what you can expect to see at Nashville North – the legendary venue for live country music.

This incredible venue—for those over 18—has hosted acts like Johnny Reid, Eric Church, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and so many more.

The Emerging Artists

Tristan Horncastle performs at the Joshua Bates Centre in Athens, ON – photo Dale Sinclair

Joining the headliners are some of Canada’s finest emerging acts who will perform at various times throughout the festival. Newfoundland native Jason Greeley returns to Nashville North on July 5 starting at 10pm through July 10 with various set times throughout the day. Click Here to see Jason’s full schedule!

Another East Coaster, New Brunswick’s Tristan Horncastle, mans Nashville North from July 6 through July 10 with various set times throughout the day starting with 4pm on July 6. Click here to see Tristan’s full schedule!

Dani Strong performs at Boots and Hearts in 2017 photo Rebel Shadow Photography.

Ontario’s own Dani Strong joins Tristan at Nashville North starting July 6 at 3pm with various set times through July 10. You can click here to see Dani’s full schedule!

Alberta’s own Drew Gregory takes on the Nashville North stage starting July 11 at 3pm with various set times through July 15. Click here for Drew’s full schedule!

Now calling Alberta home, Foxx Worthee got their start in the heart of Canada’s prairies! Made up of  Crystal Smith and Nicole Perkins you can see why Foxx Worthee is called the best damn country duo in the Prairies at Nashville North starting July 11 at 4pm with various set times through July 15. Click here for Foxx Worthee’s full schedule!

Our final emerging artist is also now calling Alberta home after transplanting herself from Saskatoon in 2008. Tanya Ryan has been described as Patsy Cline in high tops; smooth classic vocals with a modern approach to delivery and songwriting. Don’t miss Tanya as she takes on the nightly closing spot at Nashville North starting on July 11 at 12am through July 15. Click here for Tanya’s full schedule!

Full Headliner Schedule

Gord Bamford performs at Cavendish Beach Music Festival photo Dominic Harper

July 5 – Gord Bamford – 8:00pm

July 6 – Petric – 10:00pm

July 7 – Meghan Patrick – 10:00pm

July 8 – Randy Houser – 10:30pm

July 9 – Locash – 10:00pm

The Washboard Union at Grey Cup Festival (TD Place Arena) Photo by Els Durnford (@elsdurnford)

July 10 – The Road Hammers – 10:30pm

July 11 – James Barker Band – 10:00pm

July 12 – The Washboard Union – 10:00pm

July 13 – The Dungarees – 10:00pm

July 14 – River Town Saints – 10:00pm

July 15 – Leaving Thomas – 9:30pm

For more details and to get tickets visit https://www.calgarystampede.com/stampede/music/nashville-north