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

He’s back for an encore performance! After playing to a sold-out run at Theatre Calgary in 2023, Farren Timoteo brings his 25+ characters to life in his one-performer comedy about family, tradition, and food. Find details and tickets, here. Where: Martha Cohen Theatre (Werklund Centre – formerly Arts Commons) When: Aug 26 – Sept 21

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 […]

So much more than just an evening of food, beer, and music. Enjoy brews, BBQs showcase competition, and live music, all benefiting kids and families affected by childhood cancer. Get the details, here. Where: Enmax Park When: Aug 22

A night of dazzling entertainment and fabulous flavours! An unforgettable evening where bold performances meet mouthwatering food. This is an 18+ event. Get your tickets, here. Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo When: Aug 22

Live comedy from local and international talent in the great outdoors. This year’s lineup includes Theo Von, Whitney Cummings, Bert Kreischer, and more. See the full lineup and get tickets, here.  Where: Prince’s Island Park When: Aug 22 – 24

Western Canada Rib Fest Tour is back and bigger than ever! Enjoy good food, live entertainment, and family fun at this charity driven event. Get the details, here. Where: 68 McKenzie Towne Gate SE When: Aug 22 – 24

Over 60 of Calgary and Banff’s award-winning restaurants and renowned chefs serve up a feast for the senses. Savour dishes made with the finest local and sustainable ingredients. Get all the delicious details, here. Where: The Confluence When: Aug 24

Celebrate love with Calgary’s annual Pride festival that includes adults-only events as well as family-friendly programming, including the pride parade on Aug 31. Get a list of events, here. Where: Prince’s Island Park When: Aug 30 – 31

Fuelled by the power of invention, the hope of the youth, and the importance of empathy, ECHO invites the audience to participate in a universe of colour, wonder, and infinite possibilities. Get your tickets and details, here.  Where: Under the Big Top, Stampede Park When: Aug 30 – Oct 19

Join the Calgary Phil and heat up the dance floor with the biggest electronic dance anthems from Swedish House Mafia, Basement Jaxx, Avicii, Fatboy Slim, Calvin Harris, Faithless, and more! Get your tickets, here. Where: The Big Four Roadhouse When: Sept 4

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

ReggaeFest is back to celebrate great live music and Caribbean culture. This family-friendly, all-ages event features live reggae music, food vendors, a beer and soda stand, and a dance floor. This year’s lineup includes Luciano, Glen Washington, Macka Diamond, Ambelique, and more. Get the full details and tickets, here. Where: The Rise, St Patrick’s Island […]

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 […]

Enjoy the enchanting Sparkle for Wishes Gala, a magical evening where families come together to make wishes come true. This year, Make-A-Wish Canada, Southern Alberta will be launching their inaugural Gala event! Hosted as a family fun evening where parents and adults can take part in the opportunity to explore ways to support the wish-granting […]

Fuel your creativity with the love of cult classics! Gather your crafting supplies, grab a seat and settle in for an evening of creating and laughing alongside a nostalgic trip down memory lane with the cult classic Office Space (1999). Get tickets and details, here. Where: The Confluence When: Aug 20

Did queerness exist on the Prairies before Pride flags lined downtown streets? Absolutely. But colonial records rarely captured it. When they did, it was usually through a distorted lens of shame, scandal, or silence. Yet behind the Victorian façades of early Calgary, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community were integral to the rapidly growing community, even […]

Embark on an enriching adventure across The Confluence parkland! Put your local history knowledge to the test in this outdoor scavenger hunt that will take you across all 40 acres of land at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers. explore the grounds, solve riddles, and have a chance at the grand prize of […]

Get your garden buzzing by learning about the basics of bees! Get decked out in some beekeeping gear and join ABC Bees owner and operator Eliese Watson for a hive tour of the bees here in The Confluence Garden. Get your tickets and details, here. Where: The Confulence When: Aug 30

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 […]

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 […]

The Barn Artisan Market was established in January 2020 (originally as the Whole Earth Market), and focuses on local vendors with handcrafted, created, and made in Alberta products. There are 34 vendors on two floors. Admission is always free for visitors, and there’s free parking as well! Find a fun, inviting community of artisans, creators, […]

Join us underneath the stars for a double screening of Shrek and The Mummy. Watch the sunset over the city and take in an outdoor movie experience like no other. Movie on The Rise at St. Patrick’s Island is a one-of-a-kind experience in the heart of the city. Watch the sunset over the city and […]

FOCUSED, presented by The Camera Store, gives shutterbugs (ages 16+) exclusive access to Destination Africa from 6-8 pm. Capture breathtaking photos of iconic wildlife, like hippos and gorillas while enjoying exclusive access to the indoor and outdoor habitats of our Destination Africa zone. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome. Get details and tickets, here. […]

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 […]

Join Phil Rosenthal in a moderated conversation followed by an audience Q&A. Phil will be telling all the funny and true stories of his life, his television career, food, travel, friends and family.Join Phil Rosenthal in a moderated conversation followed by an audience Q&A. Phil will be telling all the funny and true stories of […]

Known for chart-topping hits like Bandook, Kurta Pajama, Sher Sardar, and Jattiye, Nirvair Pannu has quickly risen to become one of the most influential voices in modern Punjabi music. His soul-stirring lyrics, magnetic stage presence, and rich cultural storytelling have earned him millions of fans worldwide. Get your tickets for the Calgary leg of his […]

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 […]