What's Going On in the City? Check Out These Upcoming Events

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

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 26, 2026
Come From Away
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 […]

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 […]

July 21, 2026
Clue Live on Stage!
A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favourite 1985 Paramount Pictures […]

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 […]
