Events

Kickstart your holiday season with the beloved comedy classic Home Alone, now 35 years young! A holiday favourite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Get your tickets, here. Where: Winsport Arena When: Nov 28 & 29

Gather clues, engage with a shady cast of characters and enjoy food and drinks throughout the zoo. By the end of the night, you’ll have everything you need to know in order to solve the mystery. Dinner and justice will be served! Book your tickets, here.  Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo When: Oct 3

Dickens’ classic holiday tale comes alive in this annual favourite from Theatre Calgary. A beloved family holiday tradition in Calgary, A Christmas Carol is not to be missed! Get your tickets, here. Where: Max Bell Theatre When: Nov 28 – Dec 31

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 […]

With clues hidden around the zoo, you’ll need keen observation and quick thinking to navigate the challenges. Unlock the secrets of the ocean to escape before time runs out. This is an 18+ event. Get the details, here. Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo When: Sept 6

Stroll through Hallotown—if you dare! Dress up as your favourite character and enjoy a spooktacular good time for the whole family. Saturdays, Sundays, and Thanksgiving Monday. Find out more, here. Where: Calaway Park When: Sept 6 – Oct 13

The Calgary Phil presents a free community concert. Performing classical favourites, show tunes, and pops, it’s the perfect soundtrack to a fun-filled afternoon in the heart of the city. Get the details, here. Where: Prince’s Island Park When: Sept 7

You’re invited to the to the Boo Crew Costume Party. Dress to impress in a family friendly costume. It is a Halloweekends Boonanza! Open 11 am to 5 pm. See a full list of events at Calaway Park, here. Where: Calaway Park When: Sept 13 – 14

The largest film festival in Alberta showcases more than 200 short and feature-length multi-genre films from Canada and around the world. Get the details, here. Where: Various Theatres When: Sept 18 – 28

Join the FILMharmonique Orchestra and Choir and celebrate the music of FINAL FANTASY XIV and XVI by renowned composer Masayoshi Soken, as well as other iconic works from the series. Get the details and tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Sept 20

Step into the secret world of Malayan tapirs at this adults-only event that explores the fascinating lives of these unique and mysterious creatures. Begin your evening with an exclusive, after-hours viewing, and then enjoy a four-course meal. This is an 18+ event. Get your tickets, here. Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo When: Sept 20 & 27

Join Emmy winning stand-up comic, writer, actress and producer who has been entertaining audiences for over twenty years for an evening of side-splitting laughter. Get your tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Sept 27

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is on tour in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centred around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. MJ: The Musical makes its Calgary premiere at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium with 8 performances from November 18 to 25, 2025. […]

Rock out with the Calgary Phil as the Orchestra performs with Jeans ‘n Classics in a fabulous show combining the best of Sting and The Police! Get details and tickets, here. Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall When: Sept 19 – 20

Take a trip into the deep, dark wood with the Calgary Phile and Conductor Monica Chen! Based on the beloved books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, with music by composer Philip Mackenzie, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child tell the tales of a clever little mouse and his encounters with a fearsome monster. An afternoon of […]

Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, true love, miracles… experience one of the most beloved films of all time as never before with the power of the Calgary Phil performing the entire musical score live-to-picture! Get your tickets, here. Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall When: Oct 10 – 11

Fairy tales intertwine in Once Upon a Time – A Thousand Tales, a story ballet that stitches childhood classics into one enchanting journey. Led by the White Rabbit, each scene opens the door to another beloved tale, creating a seamless adventure bursting with imagination. Get details and tickets, here. Where: Southern Jubilee Auditorium When: Sept 11 […]

The daring triple-bill tribute honours Vaslav Nijinsky’s revolutionary impact on ballet, refreshingly envisioned by acclaimed Canadian choreographers. Get details and tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Oct 16 – 18

A beloved holiday tradition returns in grand style with the annual presentation of The Nutcracker — and this year, it’s brand-new. Alberta Ballet unveils an all-new Nutcracker, reinvented by Artistic Director Francesco Ventriglia. This December, rediscover the magic with fresh choreography, stunning new sets and costumes, and a renewed sense of enchantment. Get details and tickets, here. Where: […]

Mrg Live & Bruce Hills Entertainment Present: Rick Mercer’s Stand-up for Canada Comedy Tour. This fall, iconic comedian Rick Mercer leads a coast-to-coast tour spotlighting homegrown talent and delivering a night of laughter, and national pride. Get your tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Sept 14

Reflecting on four decades of success, the members are able to fully appreciate where Blue Rodeo sits in the pantheon of music. Get your tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Oct 1 – 2

“The Story Of The Eagles” is an immersive concert that blends live performances with captivating storytelling and multimedia to take you on a journey through the rise, fall and unexpected rise again of one of the greatest bands in music history. Get your tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Oct 4

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 […]

The spectacular and colourful three-time GRAMMY Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir comes to Calgary this holiday season with Peace. Expect to hear South African freedom songs as well as the music of Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Mahlia Jackson and others combined with traditional African gospel music and spirituals. Get details and tickets, here. Where: Jack Singer Concert […]

Drop by the perfect pathway pit stop with the whole family – babies and furbabies alike! Located conveniently between East Village and Inglewood, The Confluence “paw-tio” is decked out with comfy seating and serving tasty drinks and snacks this summer! Get the details, here. Where: The Confluence When: Sept 6

Fuel your creativity with the love of cult classics! Gather your crafting supplies, grab a seat and settle in for an evening of creating alongside a nostalgic trip down memory lane with the cult classic Labyrinth (1986). Get tickets and details, here. Where: The Confluence When: Sept 17

Movies “based on a true story” captivate audiences with the intrigue of history and the wonderment of how the film’s events could have transpired in real life. The reality is that these films love to blur the lines between fact and fiction in favour of cinematic storytelling. Have you ever wondered, “how much of this […]

Movies “based on a true story” captivate audiences with the intrigue of history and the wonderment of how the film’s events could have transpired in real life. The reality is that these films love to blur the lines between fact and fiction in favour of cinematic storytelling. Have you ever wondered, “how much of this […]

Movies “based on a true story” captivate audiences with the intrigue of history and the wonderment of how the film’s events could have transpired in real life. The reality is that these films love to blur the lines between fact and fiction in favour of cinematic storytelling. Have you ever wondered, “how much of this […]

Get ready for an evening of danger, deception, and murder! Tony suspects his wife may be cheating on him, but shocking twists and revelations will raise the stakes with deadly results. This acclaimed adaptation of the classic thriller would even make Alfred Hitchcock Dial M for Murder. Find details and tickets, here. Where: Max Bell Theatre […]

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 […]

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 […]

When an unexpected disaster halts air travel around the world, the people of Gander, Newfoundland come together to welcome those who have been stranded in their town. This all-new production of the award-winning musical tells a story of resilience, kindness, and unexpected friendships in a time of crisis. Get your tickets, here. Where: Max Bell […]

It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. But the rock ’n’ roll fairy tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can the main characters save the strip […]

Join Werklund Centre for a National Geographic Special Presentation with acclaimed filmmakers and conservationists Beverley and Dereck Joubert. Journey into the heart of wild Africa and discover how their award-winning films, photography, and conservation efforts are inspiring global action for the planet’s most iconic animals. Get details and tickets, here. Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall […]

The National Music Centre is excited to announce that Beaatz, Beatrice Love, Brandi Vezina, Damase Elis, Lacey Hill, Raven Reid, and Uncle Trent and Friends have been selected as participants in the OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator program for Indigenous musicians. The program will feature a live showcase and reception on September 17 at Studio Bell. Get […]

Hindu Heritage Society presents Heritage for Harmony, part of Alberta Culture Days! Celebrate Alberta’s rich cultural heritage with music, art, and activities that bring people together in harmony. Enjoy snacks and interactive cultural programs in the afternoon. This is a free event, however registration and supplies are required for the art workshop. Get your tickets […]

One of Canada’s most influential artists, Jana Sterbak has had a significant impact on contemporary art, artists, and audiences for almost 50 years. Dimensions of Intimacy features innovative early work that pushes material and sculptural norms, wearable structures that merge object with performance, significant video and film work, as well as rarely exhibited artist editions, […]

The National Music Centre is pleased to announce, Echoes Across the Border: Laurel Canyon and the Northern Connection, a music summit in collaboration with the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. With a special focus on the Laurel Canyon era, where songwriting visionaries like Joni Mitchell and Neil Young made their mark at […]

From a Communist Doctor to Madonna’s Cone Bra: Museums and Cultural Diplomacy in Troubled Times. Dr. Anne Dymond explores the mobilization of Canada’s art and museums for political purposes, starting with Canada’s engagement with China in the early 1970s. Her lively presentation of fascinating objects reveals how in troubled times, art and museums can act […]