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What’s On? Upcoming Events this Winter and Spring in Calgary
The city is alive with entertainment. Here are some upcoming events happening in the city this winter and spring.
The Beauty of It: A review of Alan Doyle’s The Smiling Land
Alan Doyle is returning to Wordfest on November 19, 2025, with perhaps his most personal book yet: The Smiling Land.
MJ: The Musical Comes to Calgary!
Our interview with Melvin Gray Jr., one of the actors who plays Michael Jackson in MJ: The Musical. See it in Calgary this November!
Shop Local: Find great stores right here in Calgary
Here is a roundup of some of the best places to shop local in the city of Calgary. Where are your favourite places to shop?
When the Sun goes Down
The city doesn’t sleep just because the sun goes down. Here are some of our favourite ways to engage with Calgary after dark.
Shaken, Not Stirred: How one Calgary company is creating an elevated cocktail experience, one shaken can at a time.
Inversion Nitro Cocktails are changing the cocktail experience, one shaken can at a time.
Cirque du Soleil Returns to Calgary with ECHO
Cirque du Soleil ECHO promises gravity-defying acrobatic acts alongside a story of self-discovery, exploration, and acceptance.
Upcoming Events We’re Excited About
There are so many great upcoming events in the city of Calgary. Here are a few that our team is really excited about.
Reliving a Childhood Memory: The Lion King in Calgary
The Lion King is in Calgary! This show is spectacular, but it's only here for a limited time. It's the perfect musical for everyone to enjoy.
Calgary’s Exclusive
Calgary is home to a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, creatives, and big thinkers. Let's look at some Calgary Exclusives.
Creating Magic: An interview with Danny Grumich from The Lion King
WHERE Calgary had a chance to interview Danny Grumich, the actor who plays Pumbaa in the Disney's The Lion King musical.
Calgary’s Hidden Secrets
There’s more to Calgary than meets the eye and some of the city’s most interesting spots are the ones hiding in plain sight.
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 25, 2026
University District Winter Pop-Up
This weekend, University District invites Calgarians to its free, annual Winter Pop-Up event. All ages can enjoy an afternoon of seasonal entertainment and hands-on experiences. Warm up with complimentary s’mores, enjoy live music from DJ GOODBAR, watch a live ice-carving demonstration from local artist Julian Lee. skate on University District’s outdoor rink (rent a pair […]
January 29, 2026
Classic Albums Live – Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here
It’s 1975. The mega-hit Jaws hits theatres for the first time, Natalie Cole wins two GRAMMY Awards for her debut album, and Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here debuts as one of the greatest progressive rock albums of all time. Experience the album as it was meant to be heard, note for note, cut for cut, as the […]
January 30, 2026
Chinook Blast
Step into winter magic with vibrant lights, captivating arts, dynamic performances, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Ear Claire Plaza will be the new hub for this Calgary tradition. Enjoy live music, ice skating, markets, DJs, light displays, performers, firepits, and so much more. It’ll be the biggest spectacle to date! Get all the details and […]
January 30, 2026
Vivek Shraya: One Night Only
Saddle up for the annual High Performance Rodeo as the Calgary Phil and One Yellow Rabbit join forces for this one-of-a-kind collaboration with Vivek Shraya. This multi-hyphenate Alberta-born phenom — recording artist-author-actor — channels pop’s greatest artists, with the power of a full orchestra. Sure-to-be one of the most talked-about performances of the new year! […]
January 30, 2026
The Motorcycle & Powersport Show
Canada’s premier rider consumer shows. The Motorcycle & Powersport Shows draw over 130,000+ motorcycle and powersport enthusiasts from across the country to share their passion and discover what’s new. Details and tickets, here. Where: BMO Centre When: Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2026
February 1, 2026
National Geographic Live Presents Jaime Rojo: Chasing Monarchs
Fifty years after the startling discovery that monarch butterflies spend winters in the forests of Mexico, photographer and National Geographic Explorer Jaime Rojo reveals this winged wonder of the insect world in new ways with never-before-seen visuals, projected on the 48-foot screen of the Jack Singer Concert Hall stage. Find details and tickets, here. Where: […]
February 7, 2026
Revolution: The Music of The Beatles – A Symphonic Experience
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra presents Revolution: The Music of The Beatles – A Symphonic Experience. The Beatles come to life in Revolution, the new authorized symphonic tribute to the Fab Four, featuring top vocalists and musicians accompanied by Grammy-winner Jeff Tyzik’s new arrangements transcribed and arranged from the original master recordings at Abbey Road. In this […]
February 12, 2026
Romeo & Juliet
Passion and tragedy take centre stage in February with Romeo and Juliet—a ballet of love, longing, and fate. Packed with grand duets, electrifying sword fights, and a haunting stillness, Romeo and Juliet is a masterclass in movement and storytelling. Get details and tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Feb 12-14, 2026 Photo Credit: Artist […]
February 13, 2026
The Wildlife Festival
The Wildlife Festival is an annual interactive experience that highlights animals and their habitats. The mission is to inspire and educate people of all ages by connecting with animals. Find entertaining stage shows, educational displays ,and interactive experiences with the animals that will teach, entertain, and delight all who attend. Get details and tickets, here. […]
February 13, 2026
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra presents Romantic Ravel
Let the enchanting music of Ravel captivate you this Valentine’s Day weekend as the Calgary Phil and conductor Natalia Ponomarchuk take you from his picturesque Spanish-inspired rhapsody to the shimmering sound world of Daphnis et Chloé, topped off with Boléro’s sensational orchestral crescendo. Canadian phenom Stewart Goodyear stars in Saint-Saëns’ striking Piano Concerto No. 5 (known as The Egyptian) composed during […]
February 14, 2026
The Tale of the Gifted Prince
In a kingdom on the edge of rebellion, Prince Ren must save his father’s throne. Armed with five humble gifts, he embarks on a quest to enlist the aid of a reclusive shaman. Join Theatre Calgary for this world premiere musical you will never forget! Get your tickets, here. Where: Max Bell Theatre When: Feb […]
February 19, 2026
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert
With this film, based on the sixth installment of the classic saga, fans of all ages can now experience the thrilling tale of Harry’s obsession with a mysterious potions book accompanied by the music of a live symphony orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen in HD! Get your tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta […]
February 20, 2026
Calgary Boat & Outdoors Show
Attention outdoor lovers! Whether you’re planning your next big trip or simply looking to explore, the Calgary Boat & Outdoors Show has something for everyone. Browse hundreds of booths including lodges, outfitters, fishing & boating essentials, gear for outdoor adventure, hunting equipment, ATVs, and more! Details and tickets, here. Where: BMO Centre When: Feb 20 […]
February 22, 2026
An Afternoon at the Opera
This operatic tour de force features highlights from two of the greatest operas ever written—Bizet’s Carmen and Puccini’s Turandot—in an electrifying concert with acclaimed Canadian tenor David Pomeroy, soprano Krista da Silva, soprano Andrea Hill, mezzo-soprano Barbara King and a stellar cast from the Calgary Concert Opera Company. Find details and tickets, here. Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall When: February 22, 2026
February 24, 2026
Alberta Theatre Projects Presents Casey and Diana
It’s October 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, and the residents of Casey House, Canada’s first free-standing AIDS hospice receive word that Diana, Princess of Wales, will be making a historic visit. “Powerful, gripping, funny and hopeful,” (Hamilton Magazine), this moving drama by Nick Green vividly captures a moment in time when a […]
February 26, 2026
Calgary Home & Garden Show
The Calgary Home + Garden Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals. Get tickets and details, here. Where: BMO Centre When: Feb 26 […]
March 1, 2026
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Presents When Instruments Roamed the Earth!
In prehistoric times, strange creatures walked the planet. These were the ancient ancestors of musical instruments that inspired melodious makers in brass and wood to create the instruments we see in the orchestra today. Take a journey into Bob Singleton’s When Instruments Roamed the Earth!® Filled with laughs, surprises, and on-stage dinosaur action! This concert is offered […]
March 4, 2026
Les Misérables
Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables. This is still the world’s most popular musical! See it in Calgary this spring with Broadway Across Canada! Get tickets and details, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Mar 4 – 8
March 6, 2026
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Dance Dance Disco
Boogie with your Calgary Phil in this far-out concert inspired by the sounds of legendary New York nightclub Studio 54. Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser conducts the Orchestra and a hip cast of vocalists in the disco era’s grooviest hits from Donna Summer, Bee Gees, Gloria Gaynor, Boney M., Diana Ross, Chic, and more! Find details and tickets, […]
March 8, 2026
Jess Cramp: The Untold Story of Sharks
National Geographic Live presents Jess Cramp: The Untold Story of Sharks. Sharks have roamed the planet’s waters since before the dinosaurs, but only recently have we begun to understand the lives of these powerful predators in the ocean. Fifty years after Jaws shocked audiences in theatres, we open the National Geographic archives to reveal the true story […]
