BUMP Alley Party

BUMP Festival’s Alley Party has grown to become one of Calgary’s most electrifying summer events, marking the grand finale of the festival each year. What began as a unique experiment to bring underground electronic music into the heart of public art spaces has evolved into a sought-after, open-air rave that celebrates the intersection of music, art, and community. Nestled between murals curated by BUMP, the Alley Party has transformed Calgary’s urban alleyways into pulsating hubs of creativity and culture, drawing in diverse crowds to dance and connect in a vibrant, free-to-access environment.

From its inception, the Alley Party was envisioned as a place where bold, innovative soundscapes could be paired with visual artistry, creating a truly immersive experience. It has featured performances by cutting-edge artists, boasting headliners like SANGO, BAMBII, MikeQ, Jasmine Infiniti, Ryan Hemsworth, Jubilee, and Neon Indian, among others. This line-up of trailblazing artists reflects the festival’s commitment to showcasing underground talent and fostering an inclusive space for QTBIPOC and electronic music communities.

More than just a party, the Alley Party embodies the spirit of BUMP Festival—bringing music and art into unexpected spaces, celebrating Calgary’s unique cultural landscape, and offering accessible, public programming that uplifts both local and international voices. As it has grown over the years, the Alley Party has become a staple event in the city’s summer calendar, drawing in audiences from across Canada and beyond, and setting the stage for an unforgettable closing night that reverberates with the power of community and artistic expression.

At its core, the Alley Party is about more than just music; it’s about using art to dream of new futures, to create spaces of liberation and joy, and to celebrate the radical potential of music and performance. As the closing chapter of the BUMP Festival, the Alley Party continues to be a groundbreaking event that merges the avant-garde with the accessible, proving that public spaces, when transformed with intention, can become sites of deep cultural connection and celebration.