Events

In the lab of life, food is the ultimate experiment! Foodology will fill you up with delicious science! Have the brain feast on this banquet by learning how different ingredients, smells, colours, textures and even cooking methods mix to create your favourite dishes. Spark is giving you permission to play with food and have a […]

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 […]

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 […]

On her forthcoming record, Rose Cousins holds our hands as she guides us on a journey through the “conditions of love.” Ever the emotional explorer, the acclaimed, Nova-Scotia-based folk artist seeks truth, in all its imperfection, in the depths of our most complicated of emotions: love. Get details and tickets, here. Where: Studio Bell When: […]

Step into a thrilling evening of mystery, music, dinner and a murder most foul at the Wainwright Hotel! Set in 1922, during the prohibition era, this devilishly exciting three-act murder mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat. Get your tickets, here. Where: Heritage Park When: Apr 4 – 5, 11 – 12

A unique two-hour stage production that unveils over one hour of original music, composed and recorded amidst the shadows of war in Ukraine. Get your tickets, here. Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall When: Apr 5

Learn how different ingredients, smells, colours, textures, and cooking methods mix to create your favourite dishes. Play with food and have a deliciously good time. 18+ event. Get your tickets, here. Where: TELUS Spark When: Apr 11

From fun-loving pooches to agile performers, energetic herders, and irresistibly fuzzy companions, it’s time to celebrate pets! Charities and adoptable pets will leave a paw print on your soul. Get the details, here. Where: Spruce Meadows When: Apr 11 – 13

Enjoy some of the best international amateur pianists from around the world. This concert will include incredible musicians from Japan, Europe, and Canada. Get your tickets, here. Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall When: Apr 13

Displays and interactive activities, hosted by industry organizations and volunteers, are designed to help children learn about Alberta’s agricultural and historical legacy. Get the details, here. Where: Stampede Park When: Apr 12 – 13

The best in independent cinema. All genres, from horror, sci-fi and fantasy to comedies, thrillers, and music-related films. Get your tickets, here. Where: Globe Cinema When: Apr 17 – 27

A comedy of errors about Chrissy Two-Guns, a Blackfoot transgender woman whose estranged father shows up and mistakes Chrissy’s friend Toni for Chrissy herself. An immersive theatre experience from local playwright Sable Sweetgrass. Get your tickets, here. Where: Big Secret Theatre When: Apr 22 – May 11

Alberta Theatre Projects presents this uproarious comedy and a laugh-out-loud romp through the absurdities of family dynamics and the lengths we go to for love and connection. Get your tickets, here. Where: Martha Cohen Theatre When: Apr 22 – May 11

Four days of unlimited fandom! Comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, and cosplay. Celebrity guests, photo ops, shopping, kids zone, and so much more. Get your tickets, here. Where: Stampede Park When: Apr 24 – 27

Experience the film on the big screen like never before as the Calgary Philharmonic and conductor Julian Pellicano perform John Williams’ grand score live. Get your tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Apr 25 – 26

Dust off your boots for a salute to country songs. Presented by National Music Centre and Craig Senyk Initiatives, this show features Michelle Wright, Doc Walker, Deric Ruttan, and more. Get the details, here. Where: Studio Bell When: Apr 26

National Geographic Live presents explorer and wildlife biologist Doug Smith, who was hired by Yellowstone in the 1990s to reintroduce grey wolves into America’s first national park. Get your tickets, here. Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall When: Apr 27 – 28

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 2 – 3

Enjoy a train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, live entertainment, photo ops, and more. Afterwards, enjoy party-themed games and activities in this family-friendly event. Get your tickets, here. Where: Heritage Park When: May 3, 4, 10 & 11

A modern market with vendors selling locally sourced and handmade goods. Find crafts, vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, artisan eats, and so much more. Get the details, here. Where: 10 Ave & 10 St SE When: May 9, Jun 13, July 11, August 8, September 5 & 12

Based on Dan Brown’s bestselling novel that was made into a major Hollywood film, this new stage adaptation takes audiences on a treasure hunt adventure that will leave them breathless. Get your tickets, here. Where: The Playhouse When: May 10 – Jun 8

Following a decade touring the world as one of the most successful magic shows in history, this interactive, high-energy show comes to Calgary to entertain the entire family. Get your tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: May 11 – 12

Acclaimed author, anthropologist, and broadcaster Professor Alice Roberts examines the connections between our past and present through the lens of genetics and archaeology. Get your tickets, here. Where: MacEwan Hall When: May 15

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

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

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 […]

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 – 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

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