The City of Calgary has received 70 noise complaints related to events at the 2026 Calgary Stampede, with the Cowboys Music Festival accounting for 40 of these complaints.This marks an increase from the 39 complaints reported during the same period in 2025.

Other notable events contributing to complaints include the Badlands Music Festival (15 complaints, up from 6 in 2025), National Saloon (5 complaints), Whiskey Rose (1 complaint), and Mexifest.

The city has deployed Community Safety Peace Officers to monitor noise levels in residential areas and issued a ticket to Badlands Music Festival organizers for exceeding decibel limits.

While the Cowboys Music Festival's noise levels remain within permissible limits, the city notes a significant drop in overall complaints compared to 2025, when 225 complaints were recorded.The reduction in complaints led to amendments in the city's noise bylaws, including stricter decibel limits.

The article highlights the balance between hosting large-scale events and maintaining community tranquility, with officials emphasizing ongoing monitoring and enforcement of noise regulations.