The Canmore Alternative Metal and Punk Festival, known as AMPfest V, returns to the community on Saturday, July 25, 2026. This fifth annual event will host a full day of live performances at artsPlace, a community arts centre and registered charity located at 950 8th Avenue in Canmore, Alberta.
The festival, founded by Kasey Suchowersky of Beauty in Chaos Productions and co-promoted by Banff-based Pitworthy Promotions, showcases a mix of local Bow Valley bands alongside touring acts from Calgary and beyond. The event is open to all ages and the venue is fully licensed for alcohol sales.
The festival aims to provide more opportunities for fans of heavy music in the region. Prior to the inaugural event in 2019, Suchowersky noted that metal and punk shows in the Bow Valley were rare, typically occurring only once every couple of months.
While the first festival took place in July 2019, the event faced a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw a 2020 show postponed and eventually cancelled. Since its return, the festival has established itself as a regular fixture for local music fans.
