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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
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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
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 16, 2026
Family Day at Studio Bell
Calgary’s BETABOYS embrace mid-1980s synth-pop nostalgia with open arms and full hearts. They don’t know how to dance, but that’s never stopped them, and they hope it doesn’t stop anyone on Family Day. Families are encouraged to dust off their best ’80s outfits, and embrace their most awkward dance moves as BETABOYS set the tone […]
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 […]
March 27, 2026
Swan Lake
Few ballets command the stage with the power and elegance of Swan Lake. The sweeping movement of the corps de ballet, the emotional depth of Odette and Siegfried’s love story, and the tension of the Black Swan’s deception make it one of the most captivating works in the classical repertoire. Watch Alberta Ballet bring this classic […]
April 7, 2026
A Doll’s House
An ordinary family. A perfect marriage. A wife with a secret. Henrik Ibsen’s theatrical giant of a play still shocks and exhilarates audiences to this day. Join Theatre Calgary for the Canadian premiere of Amy Herzog’s fresh, compact, and devastatingly contemporary adaptation that took Broadway by storm. Get your tickets, here. Where: Max Bell Theatre […]
May 1, 2026
Calgary Beerfest
Breweries and distilleries share their stories, passions, and products. Enjoy amazing beers, ciders, spirits, succulent food, incredible entertainment, live music, and more. 18+ event. Get your tickets, here. Where: BMO Centre When: May 1–2, 2026
May 15, 2026
Otafest
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 15 – 17, 2026
May 19, 2026
Mamma Mia!
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show. See it in Calgary this spring with Broadway Across Canada! Details […]
