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📍 Everything happening in Banff, all in one place! 🎶🍽️🏕️
Kevin J
February 17, 2025
There’s plenty to look forward to in Banff this week! 🏔️ Whether it’s a cozy date night, a fun open mic 🎤, or a big night out on the dance floor 💃, there’s something for everyone. Take a look at what’s on and start making plans!
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What’s On Banff brings you the latest on events, live entertainment, food & drink, and outdoor activities.
We update twice a week so you’re always in the know:
📆 Sundays cover Monday – Thursday
📆 Thursdays cover Friday – Sunday
🎉 Extra editions for big events and holidays
Stay connected and make the most of every moment in Banff!
🎭 Discover Banff: Events & Activities
🔥 From festivals to quiz nights and epic outdoor activities – here’s what’s happening!
📅 Tuesday, February 18 – 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
🕯️ Date Night at Farm & Fire 📍 Farm & Fire, Banff
Enjoy a romantic three-course wood-fired dinner for two for $69, with $30 bottles of wine available all night. More info
📅 Wednesday, February 19 – 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
🕯️ Date Night at Brazen 📍 Brazen, Banff
Savor a delicious three-course dinner for two for $69, complemented by all-night wine specials. More info
📅 Wednesday, February 19 – 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
✍️ Write Over Here: Indigenous Screenwriters Residency Showcase 📍 Max Bell Auditorium, Banff Centre
A showcase of short films created by participants in the Indigenous Screenwriters Residency. More info
📅 Thursday, February 20 – 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
🎭 Community Film Screening: Mongolia, Valley of the Bears 📍 Max Bell Auditorium, Banff Centre
A special screening of Mongolia, Valley of the Bears, winner of the 2024 Best Film – Mountain Culture at the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival. General admission: $15. More info
📅 Friday, February 21 – 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
🎭 Late Bloomer: Final Tuning Dance Performance 📍 Jenny Belzberg Theatre, Banff Centre
A contemporary dance performance exploring power, belonging, and human connection. Featuring choreography by Hélène Simoneau Danse. More info
🎤 Live & Loud: Music in Banff
🎸 Concerts, DJ sets, live bands, and all the best places to let loose!
📅 Monday, February 17 – 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
🎶 Mondays – 2DJs: DJ 86EGO & DJ Corn 📍 High Rollers, Banff
Double the energy with DJ 86EGO & DJ Corn every Monday night! Arrive before 11 PM to skip the line. More info
📅 Monday, February 17 – 10:00 PM
🎶 Brent Lee LIVE at Rose & Crown Banff 📍 The Rose & Crown, Banff
Join Brent Lee for a night of live music, laughs, and cold beer! More info
📅 Tuesday, February 18 – 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
🎤 Karaoke Tuesdays at Mel's 📍 Melissa's Missteak, Banff
Experience the biggest and best karaoke night in the Bow Valley. More info
📅 Wednesday, February 19 – 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
🎶 WHAT SO NOT 📍 The Dancing Sasquatch, Banff
Sydney-based producer & DJ Chris Emerson, aka What So Not, brings his electrifying global dance beats to Banff as part of his North American tour. More info
📅 Wednesday, February 19 – 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
🎤 Tommy's Open Mic 📍 Tommy’s Neighbourhood Pub, Banff
Hosted by Garry from The Ramblin' Hey Ho Ha's! Instruments provided—come jam! More info
📅 Thursday, February 20 – 10:00 PM
🎶 Brent Lee LIVE at St. James' Gate 📍 St. James' Gate, Banff
Join Brent Lee for live music, laughs, and cold beer! More info
🏡 Open Houses & Hot Properties 🔑
Dreaming of a mountain home? Check out this week’s real estate open houses!
Most Recent Listings
 $748,800 – 2B, 409 Marten Street, Banff, Alberta 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,520 sq. ft. |  $485,000 – 4, 502 Banff Avenue, Banff, Alberta 1 bed, 1 bath, 602 sq. ft. |
🍽️ Food, Drinks & Happy Hour Specials
🍻 Tasty bites, craft brews, and where to find the best happy hour deals in Banff!
🍺 The Fat Ox (415 Banff Ave)
🕒 Aperitivo Happy Hour (2-6 PM daily)
🍷 Indulge in delicious food & drink specials from just $5!
🍺 St. James’ Gate (207 Wolf St.)
🕒 Happy Hour (Mon-Fri, 3-6 PM)
🍀 Pub classics from $13.50, beer from $7.50, plus whiskey flights at 25% off!
🍺 Park Distillery (219 Banff Ave)
🕒 Cocktail Happy Hour (3-5PM Daily)
🍸 50% off Park cocktails & $7 footlong hotdogs!
🍺 Tommy’s (120 Banff Ave)
🕒 Happy Hour (3-6PM & 10PM-Close)
⏰ Pil cans, Miller High Life & hiballs $4.25. Daily Steak Sandwich: $13.95! Daily Lunch Special (till 4PM): $12.95!
🍺 Melissa’s MisSteak (201 Banff Ave)
🕒 Happy Hour (3-6PM daily)
🥩 $4.50 highballs, $5.25 Mel’s lager, $1/oz house wine. Late Night Happy Hour (Sun-Thurs, 10PM-2AM): Same drink specials + $6 Pilsner Tall Boys!
🍺 Banff Ave Brewing Co. (110 Banff Ave)
🕒 Late Night (9PM+)
🍻 Shafts $4, Highballs $5, Ninjas (3oz) $10!
🍺 The Eddie Burger + Bar (137 Banff Ave)
🕒 Happy Hour (10PM-Close)
🍔 $12 Signature Trash Cans (3oz), hiballs $6, draft pints $7.
🍺 The Old Spaghetti Factory (Cascade Shops, 2nd Floor)
🕒 Happy Hour (2-5PM Daily)
🍝 Draft beer $6, wine from $6, highballs $5. Appetizers (BamBam shrimp, tenders, calamari) just $8!
🍺 Chili’s (461 Banff Ave)
🕒 Morning Happy Hour (9-11AM) / Afternoon Happy Hour (3-5PM)
🌶️ Special drinks & grab-and-go items + après drink specials!
🍺 Bluebird (218 Lynx St.)
🕒 Fondue Happy Hour (4-5PM Daily)
🫕 Indulge in warm, melty goodness!
🍺 Beaver (433 Banff Ave)
🕒 Happy Hour (4-6PM Nightly)
🍟 $4 select tap beers, $9 poutine, $6 waffle sticks!
🍺 Three Bears Brewery (205 Bear St.)
🕒 Happy Hour (3-5PM Daily)
🐻 $6.99 pints of 3 Bears Beer, Food and Cocktails Specials
🍺 Magpie & Stump & El Patio (203 Caribou St.)
🕒 El Happy Hour (3-5PM) / Late Night (10PM+)
🌮 Margaritas $6, tacos ½ price, Coronas $6, Bulldogs $12. Same great drink deals late night!
🍺 High Rollers (110 Banff Ave)
🕒 Happy Hour (3-5PM & 10PM-Close)
🎳 $5.00 pints, food specials, half-price Shafts & bowling!
🍺 Hello Sunshine (208 Wolf St.)
🕒 Happy Hour (4-5PM Daily) / Hello Ramen (5-6PM, Sun-Fri)
🎤 Draft beer $6.50, 2oz house cocktails $10, Japanese hot dogs $5 (till 10PM). Ramen for $10! Plus, free private karaoke!
🍺 Banff Legion (92 Banff Ave.)
🕒 Happy Hour (4:30-6PM)
🎖️ Highballs, house wine & house beer for $4.75. Everyday Specials: $6 Margaritas & $5 Shafts!
📅 Mark Your Calendar – Big Events on the Horizon!
🚀 Plan ahead for major festivals and seasonal celebrations!
Made with Love: Banff Food & Cocktail Festival 🍹🍽️
Savor the best of Banff’s food and cocktail scene at the Made with Love Festival, running from April 22 – May 4, 2025. This delicious event features exclusive cocktail menus, food pairings, and special events at top restaurants and bars.
🍸 Creative Cocktails & Mocktails – Unique, handcrafted drinks with a focus on sustainability.
🍽️ Gourmet Pairings – Specially curated food menus highlighting local flavors.
🎶 Bear Street Festival – Outdoor tastings, live music, a chef showdown, and a bartender competition!
📍 Location: Multiple venues across Banff, with the main festival on Bear Street.
Don’t miss this celebration of culinary creativity in the heart of the Rockies!
Art in Nature Trail – A Creative Outdoor Experience 🎨🌿
Explore over 65 stunning art installations along Banff’s Bow River Trail from July 1 – September 30, 2025. This free, self-guided walk features sculptures, paintings, and Indigenous-inspired works, all reflecting themes of healing through nature.
📍 Location: Banff Park Museum to Bow Falls, looping via the Banff Pedestrian Bridge.
🐾 Pet-friendly – leashed dogs welcome!
📲 Interactive – scan QR codes to learn about the artists.
Enjoy this gentle 3 km trail at your own pace—best experienced in the soft light of late afternoon.
Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival 🎥📚
Celebrate 50 years of adventure storytelling at the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, running from November 1–9, 2025. This world-renowned event showcases the best in mountain films, books, and photography, bringing together filmmakers, writers, and explorers from around the globe.
🎬 Film Screenings – Award-winning adventure films from across the world.
📖 Book Awards – Honouring the best in mountain literature.
🎤 Guest Speakers & Networking – Meet climbers, authors, and industry pros.
📍 Location: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff, Alberta.
Can’t make it? Catch the Banff World Tour as it travels to over 600 locations worldwide!
🎉That’s a Wrap for This Edition! 🎉
That’s it for now, but there’s always more to come! We’ll be back with the latest events, news, and must-know updates. Don’t forget to spread the word—share this with friends who love Banff as much as you do! J & K |  |
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