There are so many fantastic places to eat in Calgary. Whether it's iconic Alberta beef or a social setting with great food, we hope you brought your appetite.
Calgary’s BUMP Festival, initiated in 2017 as the Beltline Urban Murals Project, has rapidly evolved into a city-wide celebration of street art, pivotal in transforming urban spaces into vibrant open-air galleries. By embracing the ethos of accessibility, diversity, inclusion, and community, BUMP has become more than just an art festival; it’s a dynamic platform that highlights multiculturalism and fosters dialogue on critical social and environmental issues.
Featuring John Powell’s Oscar-nominated score performed live to picture, this concert is a thrilling experience for all ages. Get your tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: May 16 – 17
Volunteer-run, non-profit, all-ages Japanese anime and pop culture festival with anime screenings, exhibitor hall, community panels, cosplay contests, voice actors, concerts, dance party, and more. Get your tickets, here. Where: Telus Convention Centre & Marriott Downtown Hotel When: May 16 – 18
Calling all heroes! Enter a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical show for the whole family. Spectacular puppets come to life in this award-winning show from London’s West End. Get your tickets, here. Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall When: May 18
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! Get your tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium […]
Theatre Calgary presents this feel-good musical based on the novel and hit film. Watch Elle defy stereotypes and prove herself with a little help from her sorority friends and her dog Bruiser. Get your tickets, here. Where: Max Bell Theatre When: May 20 – June 5
Canada’s longest running marathon and Alberta’s Best Road Race. With 6 distances to choose from, there is a race for every age and ability. Post-Race Festival with food trucks, beer garden, live DJ, awards, kids zone, recovery lounges, and more! Sign up, here. Where: Stampede Park When: May 24 – 25
The midwaters of the ocean are one of the least-explored ecosystems on Earth, but its inhabitants have inspired all kinds of technologies. The work of bioengineer Dr. Kakani Katija has led to jellyfish-inspired robotics and more. Get your tickets, here. Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall When: May 25 – 26
This 25th annual celebration of laughter features 11 nights of comedy extravaganzas with 6 comedians per show and 70 performers total! Live shows at 11 venues. Get your tickets, here. Where: Various locations When: May 29 – Jun 8
This free one-day event is the start up to Calgary’s vibrant festival season. Offering an array of musical talent, artisan vendors, and quality entertainment. Learn more, here. Where: 4 St SW between Elbow Dr and 12 Ave SW When: June 1
Discover vibrant Ukrainian culture with traditional song, dance, art, costumes, and cuisine. Honouring the contributions and heritage of Ukrainians. Get the details, here. Where: Acadia Recreation Complex When: June 7 – 8
Double rainbow! The award winning event is back welcoming all who enter Spark to show off their true colours and learn about them too. The spectrum of sexuality and identity merges with the spectrum of colour during this uniquely science themed pride event. Plus, be one of the first to see a brand-new light bending […]
Double rainbow – OMG! June is Pride Month, and on June 13, the science centre is getting yassified for Spark After Dark (18+): Beyond the Rainbow…AGAIN! The award-winning adult night is back, back, back AGIAIN welcoming all who enter Spark to show off their true colours and learn about them too. The spectrum of sexuality […]
More than 200 bands, comedians, films, and artists in multiple venues throughout the city. Enjoy five jam-packed days of culture in the heart of the city with bands that you might not often see in Calgary. Get tickets and see the full lineup, here. Where: Various locations When: June 18 – 22
Come together outside in nature for a run (or walk), an outdoor yoga experience, and a guided meditation. Live DJ, pancake breakfast, and local health and wellness vendors. Get your tickets, here. Where: St. Patrick’s Island When: June 21
The current cast of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour. Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Get your tickets, here. Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall When: Jun 23
Take a plunge into all things fish – from habitats to lifecycles and adaptations. Take a journey from eyed egg to whitewater warrior – it’s a cutthroat life! Join Canada’s largest indoor hatchery, where over 1.3 million trout are raised each year, for an evening of science, art, and entertainment – but this time without […]
Special 30th anniversary tour! This production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new choreography, costumes, lighting, and motion graphics. Get tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Jun 27 – 29
Fun fact: music doesn’t just hit different—it literally lights up your brain! Explore just how much it impacts and shapes our minds, bodies, and lives in incredible ways. This is an 18+ event. Get details and tickets, here. Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre When: August 8
From the Saw franchise to Evil Dead, its obvious people are obsessed with the freaky and grotesque… we just can’t look away! From the twisted side of psychology to iconic horror moments in pop culture—and a whole lot of squishy biology in between—this event is diving straight into the weird, wild, and wonderful world of gore. This is […]
Get hyped for the Greatest Hits of every Spark After Dark on December 12, 2025! Indulge in guilt-free pleasures, explore the brain chemistry behind cravings, play with food, and celebrate your colourful identity. Rock out to sick beats and dive into horror-inspired science. Science lovers and curious adults, this is your holiday party. This is […]
