Banff Gonsola Sunset Festival

Banff Gondola's Sulphur Mountain Sunset Festival is a nightly summer celebration atop Sulphur Mountain.
Sunset Festival at the Banff Gondola
When: June 27 – September 1, 2025
During the evenings at the Summit of Sulphur Mountain between 6-9:30PM, you can experience live music by local artists.
Summit food & drink options including snacks, local craft beer, chilled drinks (available for purchase).
Rooftop terrace gatherings around firepits.
*In case of bad weather, the Banff Gonsola Sunset Festival will move indoors.

Sulphur Mountain Summit Sunset Festival

Breathtaking sunset views across six mountain ranges—less crowded than during the day.
Live performances: Folk and world music artists like Irene Poole appear (e.g. Aug 8) plus others throughout the season.
Memorable ambiance: Fire pits, drinks, and summer evenings create a magical alpine experience.

Visiting the Banff Gondola Sunset Festival

1. Arrive around sunset to catch the golden hour and music sets.
2. Layer up—it can get chilly at altitude, especially after dark.
3. Book Gondola tickets online in advance.
4. Use shuttle or transit—parking fills quickly later in the day.

Suggested Sunset Festival Itinerary

5:30 pm Take Gondola to summit.
6:00–7:00 pm Explore boardwalk, grab a bite/drink
7:00–8:30 pm Enjoy live music, watch sunset
8:30–9:30 pm Relax by the fire pits, descend via Gondola

The Sunset Festival turns an already spectacular visit into something truly magical!
The Sunset Festival at the Banff Gondola runs nightly in the Summer and is included with your standard gondola ticket.

Held on the summit of Sulphur Mountain, the Sunset Festival alpine celebration features live music by local and regional artists, small bites, and chilled drinks available for purchase, all against the backdrop of a breathtaking Rocky Mountain sunset.

Evenings start with golden-hour views of six surrounding mountain ranges, followed by performances under the open sky or, if the weather turns, cozy indoor entertainment.

The Sunset Festival vibe is relaxed and communal-think fire pits, rooftop patio seating, and the chance to linger at altitude with a craft beer or glass of wine in hand. Enjoy soaking in the scenery or enjoying a folk-pop set from a local artist, the Sunset Festival transforms a visit to the gondola summit into a magical evening experience.
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