Badlands 2026
Badlands 2026 returns for a high-energy summer showcase in Edmonton. Experience massive crowds, outdoor festival vibes, and top-tier electronic music production at this signature July 4th event.
Budget Calculation
5 Drinks à circa CA$14
CA$70Taxi
CA$35Total
CA$150About
Badlands 2026 returns for a high-energy summer showcase in Edmonton. Experience massive crowds, outdoor festival vibes, and top-tier electronic music production at this signature July 4th event.
Crowd
Primarily 18-35, with the vast majority in their early-to-mid 20s. Roughly 50/50 gender mix. Heavily Canadian (Calgary locals and visitors from Vancouver/Edmonton/Toronto), mixed with international tourists attending the Calgary Stampede. The unofficial aesthetic is 'Stampede Rave': high-energy, wild, and vibrant.
Age Range
18-35 (median 24)Vibe
High-EnergyDresscode
No gang-affiliated clothing or colors, no offensive graphics, no spiked jewelry, and no heavy work boots (steel toe). Otherwise, rave attire, swimwear, and costumes are fully permitted.
Getting In
Door Strictness
StrictWait Time
GA lines can take 45 to 90 minutes during peak arrival (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM). VIP lines are usually 10 to 20 minutes.Peak Time
20:30-23:30Security is a 4/5, Dress Code is a 1/5. Strictly 18+. Government-issued physical ID is required (scanned at the door). No gang-affiliated clothing or colors, no offensive graphics, no spiked jewelry, and no heavy work boots (steel toe). Otherwise, rave attire, swimwear, and costumes are fully permitted.
VIP
CA$1,000Starting price
6+Min. group size
VIP tickets at Badlands usually offer expedited entry and a dedicated viewing area which is essential for massive crowds.
4
Jul
Starts at 12:00
Recommended 14:00-17:00
From CA$80
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4
Jul
Starts at 12:00
Recommended 14:00-17:00
From CA$80
Get TicketGet personalized insights
Sign in to see AI-powered event recommendations tailored to your music taste.
Budget Calculation
5 Drinks à circa CA$14
CA$70Taxi
CA$35Total
CA$150About
Badlands 2026 returns for a high-energy summer showcase in Edmonton. Experience massive crowds, outdoor festival vibes, and top-tier electronic music production at this signature July 4th event.
Crowd
Primarily 18-35, with the vast majority in their early-to-mid 20s. Roughly 50/50 gender mix. Heavily Canadian (Calgary locals and visitors from Vancouver/Edmonton/Toronto), mixed with international tourists attending the Calgary Stampede. The unofficial aesthetic is 'Stampede Rave': high-energy, wild, and vibrant.
Age Range
18-35 (median 24)Vibe
High-EnergyDresscode
No gang-affiliated clothing or colors, no offensive graphics, no spiked jewelry, and no heavy work boots (steel toe). Otherwise, rave attire, swimwear, and costumes are fully permitted.
Getting In
Door Strictness
StrictWait Time
GA lines can take 45 to 90 minutes during peak arrival (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM). VIP lines are usually 10 to 20 minutes.Peak Time
20:30-23:30Security is a 4/5, Dress Code is a 1/5. Strictly 18+. Government-issued physical ID is required (scanned at the door). No gang-affiliated clothing or colors, no offensive graphics, no spiked jewelry, and no heavy work boots (steel toe). Otherwise, rave attire, swimwear, and costumes are fully permitted.
VIP
CA$1,000Starting price
6+Min. group size
VIP tickets at Badlands usually offer expedited entry and a dedicated viewing area which is essential for massive crowds.