Calgary Festivals Agree on Noise Limits

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 2m

Calgary’s Stampede just got a noise truce: the Cowboys Music Festival and city officials struck a deal reverting to last year’s decibel limits, ending the festival’s busiest hours at midnight with strict sound caps—75 decibels overall, 82 for bass—to keep neighbors happy. Festival organizers invested in new tech and sound-dampening gear to direct noise toward crowds, while other events like Badlands and Wildhorse now follow the same rules. Mayor Farkas called it a win-win, balancing artist needs with community peace ahead of the July 3–12 event. Support the show:Get a discount at…