Grandstand Show

Music, dancing, singing and spectacle bring the night to life as the Grandstand Show takes to the stage. The climax? The explosive, award-winning “TransAlta Lights Up the Night” fireworks finale. How’s that for going out with a bang!

Dream Catcher

So Many Tales – So Many Dreams

The 2008 Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show marks the 40th anniversary of The Young Canadians and the 400th anniversary of the City of Québec with a spectacular lineup that celebrates the power of dreams. Dream Catcher: So Many Tales, So Many Dreams takes to the stage with acrobatic wonder and a bounty of surprise.

“The Dream Catcher theme recognizes the people who came to Canada full of hopes and dreams for building a new nation to call home,” explains Bill Avery, producer of the Stampede’s Evening Grandstand Show. “Their dreams were joined together with those of the First Nations to create the nation we are today, which is proudly reflected in the show.”

This year’s Grandstand Show blends cast, score, set, lighting, costumes and special effects into a remarkable production sure to delight audiences and create an unforgettable experience. Once again, The Young Canadians are joined by a world-class line-up of performers, including dramatic acrobatic choreography by Dimitrii Arnaoutov of the National Circus School situated in Montreal, internationally acclaimed musical ensemble La Bottine Souriante and singer Mathieu Provençal, also hailing from la Belle Province. As well, audience favourites from each of the past four decades - The Extreme Dream Team, Johnny Bagpipes, Destroyer and Acrobazia - will appear in this special anniversary celebration.

Prepare to be awed, inspired and energized as the world-famous Young Canadians of the Calgary Stampede take to the stage, together with a dazzling lineup of astonishing and memorable performers and special surprises... sure to fill your night with dreams.