What's Going On in the City? Check Out These Upcoming Events
October 15, 2024
The Lehman Trilogy
Winner of five Tony Awards including Best Play, this epic tells the story of the dramatic rise and fall of Lehman Brothers Inc, from its immigrant origins in pre-Civil War Alabama to its Wall Street peak and the crash that followed. Get your tickets, here. Where: Max Bell Theatre When: Oct 15 – Nov 3
October 16, 2024
Rocky Horror Picture Show: 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour
Join the original ‘Columbia’ actor Nell Campbell for a screening of the original unedited movie with live shadow cast: Low Down Cheap Little Punks and audience participation! Plus a costume contest, and more! *Get exclusive tickets to the V.I.P. Meet & Greet to meet Nell Campbell herself. Tickets and info, here. Where: MacEwan Hall When: […]
October 17, 2024
Alberta Ballet: Grimm
Descend into the shadowy depths of folklore-turned-fairy-tale. Grimm intensifies the dark side of childhood favourites. These adult interpretations come to the stage just in time for Halloween. This world premiere includes a new score from Taketo Gohara. Find details and tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Oct 17 – 19
October 18, 2024
Wild After Hours: ZooDunnit (18+)
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 18
October 18, 2024
Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival
Featuring over 700 local and international artists. Exhibits, contests, retail exhibits, entertainment, and tattooing all weekend long. Full event details and tickets are available here. Where: Stampede Park When: Oct 18 – 24
October 19, 2024
Beacon Original Art Show
Celebrating 15 years. Chat with artists, shop local for a special occasion, or treat yourself. Showcasing painting, jewellery, glass, photography, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, and more. Discover more, here. Where: Bridgeland Riverside Community Association When: Oct 19 – 20
October 24, 2024
Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin II
Unleash your classic rock energy with the legendary album that defined an era, 1969’s Led Zeppelin II! Enjoy a pitch-perfect recreation of the album live. Get your tickets, here. Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall When: Oct 24
October 25, 2024
Sci-Fi Spectacular: Inter-stellar, Star Wars + Beyond
Resident Conductor Juliane Gallant is your guide to musical galaxies far, far away. Enjoy sweeping orchestral scores from your favourite sci-fi films from the Calgary Phil! Get your tickets, here. Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall When: Oct 25 – 26
October 31, 2024
Signatures Festival of Crafts
Calgary’s signature holiday craft market featuring artists, artisans, makers, and designers from coast-to-coast. Discover all the details, here. Where: BMO Centre When: Oct 31 – Nov 3
October 16, 2024
Wordfest Presents Imaginarium Festival
Meet more than 50 bestselling, joy-sparking, newsmaking, and mind-broadening authors at 30+ events over six days at DJD Dance Theatre, Central Library, and Wordfest’s home theatre in Memorial Park Library. See the details and the full lineup, here. Where: DJD Dance Theatre, Central Library, and Memorial Park Library When: Oct 16 – 21
November 9, 2024
Pop Bangers: Harry Styles, Billie Eilish + More!
Everyone loves a good pop song! Revel in the smash hits that have defined the last two decades of pop music, performed with heart and soul by Jeans ‘n Classics and the Calgary Phil! Book tickets here. Where: Jack SingerConcert Hall When: Nov 9
November 16, 2024
Jerry Seinfeld Live
The Owen Hart Foundation presents an evening with Jerry Seinfeld. This comedy event marks the 25th anniversary of the foundation. Get your tickets here before they sell out! Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Nov 16
November 16, 2024
Murder on the Links
Vertigo Theatre presents Murder on the Links. A cast of six actors play over 30 roles in the Canadian Premiere of this spirited adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery with her beloved detective Hercule Poirot. Get details and tickets, here. Where: The Playhouse When: Nov 16 – Dec 15
November 17, 2024
Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind
Celebrate what would have been Gordon Lightfoot’s 86th birthday. The National Music Centre invites fans to see the acclaimed documentary Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind. Get tickets and details, here. Where: Studio Bell When: Nov 17
November 22, 2024
Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert
The Calgary Phil and Glatz Concerts present this screening of the complete film with the musical score performed live. Get your tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Nov 22 – 23
November 26, 2024
The Book of Mormon
The nine-time Tony Award -winning Best Musical from creators Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone, promises a night you won’t forget! Get your tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Nov 26 – Dec 1
November 28, 2024
Free Falling: A Contemporary Circus Double Bill
Free Falling is a unique double feature that explores the depth of loss and hope through the powerful mediums of circus and storytelling. Special post-show talk by the Being Human Club. Get the details, here. Where: cSpace Marda Loop When: Nov 28 – 30
November 29, 2024
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
Step into a world of enchantment with circus artistry and beloved holiday melodies. Featuring awe-inspiring acrobatics, gravity-defying aerial feats, and talented musicians and singers. Get your tickets, here. Where: WinSport Event Centre When: Nov 29
November 29, 2024
A Christmas Carol
Dickens’ classic holiday tale comes alive with Theatre Calgary. With stunning sets and costumes and the return of Doug McKeag as Scrooge, see why this is a Calgary Christmas tradition! Get your tickets, here. Where: Max Bell Theatre When: Nov 29 – Dec 29
December 7, 2024
In the Christmas Mood
The legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra rolls out their timeless hits also putting a twist on our favourite songs of the holiday season. Home for the Holidays, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, White Christmas, Jingle Bells and I’ll be Home for Christmas, are only some of the classics arranged and performed as only the Glenn Miller Orchestra […]
December 18, 2024
A Rocky Mountain High Christmas
This exciting evening returns to Calgary celebrating the timeless music of John Denver intertwined with cherished Christmas melodies, setting the perfect tone for the holiday season. Get your tickets, here. Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall When: Dec 18
December 7, 2024
Gear up for the Holiday season with platinum-selling, Grammy and three-time Juno Award-winning artist Chantal Kreviazuk and the Calgary Phil. The cherished Canadian singer-songwriter and classically trained pianist performs some of her greatest hits like as well as music from her holiday album. Get the details, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Dec 7
December 13, 2024
Alberta Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker
Celebrate the holidays with the timeless charm of Alberta Ballet’s enchanting tradition. With 120 extraordinary performers, dazzling costumes, breathtaking sets, all accompanied by a live orchestra, Klara’s adventure sparkles once again. Get the details, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Dec 13 – 24
December 16, 2024
A Drag Queen Christmas
For the 10th consecutive year, Murray & Peter proudly present a holiday tradition, A Drag Queen Christmas featuring contestants who appeared on the Emmy-Award winning television show, RuPaul’s Drag Race and Canada’s Drag Race. Tickets and details, here. Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall When: Dec 16
December 18, 2024
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Enjoy the classic soundtrack of Charlie Brown’s Christmas performed live in the intimate setting from the Claire Butler Trio. Make this family friendly concert a new tradition and experience the joy of live music. Details and tickets: here. Where: Engineered Air Theatre When: Dec 18
January 4, 2025
Warner Bros. Discovery presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony
A dozen of the world’s most iconic Looney Tunes including What’s Opera, Doc? The Rabbit of Seville, Corny Concerto, Baton Bunny, Long-Haired Hare, and more will be projected on the big screen, while their exhilarating original scores are played live by the FILMharmonique Orchestra, conducted by George Daugherty. Get the full details, here. Where: Southern […]
January 7, 2025
Beetlejuice the Musical
The ghost-with-the-most is coming to Calgary! Based on Tim Burton’s beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, an unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Jan 7 – 12
January 10, 2025
La Cage aux Folles
This crowd-pleasing, rollicking and heartwarming musical about family, commitment, show biz and drag remains one of musical theatre’s all-time biggest hits. Where: Pumphouse Theatre When: Jan 10 – 25
January 18, 2025
Alberta Ballet Presents: The Winter Gala
The Winter Gala is set to illuminate the stage. On its way to becoming a cherished annual tradition, The Winter Gala spotlights the synergy between the accomplished artists of Alberta Ballet Company and the emerging talents from Alberta Ballet School. Get your tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Jan 18
January 23, 2025
Calgary RV Adventure Sale & Show
Bringing together the largest gathering of outdoor enthusiasts and RV dealers in Alberta. Special family fun shows, mind-blowing giveaways, and discounts on brand-new units as well as lower financing options from RV dealers. Get tickets and details, here. Where: BMO Centre When: Jan 23 – 26
January 28, 2025
A Streetcar Named Desire
A classic of the stage. Blanche DuBois, a former Southern belle, unexpectedly arrives in New Orleans and sets in motion a dangerous power struggle between herself and her sister’s husband, Stanley. Tension builds as secrets about Stanley and Blanche are revealed in this smoldering Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Get your tickets, here. Where: Max Bell Theatre […]
January 31, 2025
Calgary Motorcycle and Powersport Show
On road and off-road riders, future riders, and lovers of the motorcycle and quad lifestyle will be able to check out some of the most anticipated models for 2025 including the latest electric vehicles. There is no other show in the country with this level of brand representation. Get the details, here. Where: BMO Centre […]
January 31, 2025
Unplugged: Nirvana Reimagined
The musicians of the Calgary Phil and guest vocalists bring their grit to this re-creation of Nirvana’s celebrated live album MTV Unplugged in New York! This performance is presented in partnership with One Yellow Rabbit as part of the High Performance Rodeo. Get your tickets, here. Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall When: Jan 31
February 1, 2025
Deadly Murder
This play written by David Foley is full of bluffs and double bluffs, crosses and double-crosses, this intensely intricate psychological thriller will be one step ahead of you until the very end! Get your tickets, here. Where: The Playhouse When: Feb 1 – Mar 2
February 8, 2025
A Tribute to Bob Marley
One love. One heart. The Calgary Phil, Arts Commons Presents, and Jones & Jones Productions present brand-new orchestral experience celebrating the 80th birthday of reggae icon Bob Marley! Get your tickets, here. Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall When: Feb 8
February 13, 2025
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Alberta Ballet is thrilled to host the Dance Theatre of Harlem, a multi-ethnic ensemble that paves the way for an inclusive future in embracing the belief of its founder: ballet belongs to everyone. The internationally regarded dance sensation brings a mixed program that will showcase talent and versatility against a backdrop of an eclectic score. […]
February 1, 2025
Don Pasquale
Aging silent film actor Don Pasquale pursues a young starlet of the talkies in a lively comedy reminiscent of the heyday of Italian films. This production features an all-Canadian cast of superstars and Calgary favourites. Get your tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Feb 1 – 7
March 4, 2025
Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly
Celebrating the legacies of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton, pioneers who reshaped country music and how women’s stories were told within it. Featuring Nashville’s Kristina Train on vocals and an all-women band, this concert tributes signature songs and stories that made these women music legends. Get your tickets, here. Where: Jack Singer Concert […]
March 12, 2025
Calgary International Auto & Truck Show
One of the largest exhibitions of new cars and trucks in Western Canada. Electric vehicles, special events, giveaways, and more. Get the details, here. Where: BMO Centre When: Mar 12 – 16
March 13, 2025
Alberta Ballet Presents: The Wizard of Oz
Francesco’s innovative rendition offers a fresh twist and unique framing on Frank L. Baum’s treasured story. A Canadian premiere, The Wizard of Oz is vividly brought to life through a fusion of classical and contemporary ballet. Get your tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: Mar 13 – 15
March 15, 2025
A Killing at La Cucina
This World Premiere of a new Canadian play is a delicious whodunnit of the highest order that introduces a new legend of crime solving in a fast paced and intense mystery. Get your tickets, here. Where: The Playhouse When: Mar 15 – Apr 13
March 18, 2025
Blithe Spirit
Farce and frights collide as Charles Condomine tries to keep his past from ruining his present after inadvertently summoning the spirit of his first wife at a dinner-party-turned-séance. Only he can see or hear her, but that won’t stop her attempts to destroy his new marriage in this supernatural comedy. Get your tickets, here. Where: […]
March 18, 2024
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
The inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters. Get your tickets, here. Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium When: March 18 – 23