NMC Presents: Rock the Nation — International Hits and Canadian Classics.
Every Sunday, Saturday, May 11, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Rock the Nation is a live tribute show of Canada’s best-known hits from the past 60 years. Produced by Annerin Productions, hear the soundtrack to generations every Saturday and Sunday at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, from May 11 to August 25.
Summer on 17th.
Every Sunday, Saturday, Jun 6, 2024 - Aug 6, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Every weekend will be a unique experience, packed with exciting themes, live music, retro markets, guided tours, tasty bites, special offers, cultural delights, and movie nights.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Free Events, Music, Theatre & Performances, Open House & Tours |
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| Link: | http://17thave.ca |
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Rosebud Theatre Presents: Little Women.
Everyday from Jun 7, 2024 - Aug 21, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Louisa May Alcott’s timeless, captivating story of the March family is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache and hope. Jo March weaves the story of her and her sisters, Meg, Beth and Amy, and their adventures growing up in the wake of America’s Civil War.
Immersive Disney Animation at the BMO Centre.
Everyday from Jun 12, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Experience iconic Disney songs like never before. Custom-designed features will take your Disney experience to the next level. Become part of the stories you love at Immersive Disney Animation!
Stage West Dinner Theatre Presents: A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline.
Everyday from Jun 28, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Patsy was never shy about self-promotion and impressed everyone the moment they heard her. Featuring all her biggest hits from Walkin’ After Midnight, I Fall to Pieces, Crazy (written by Willie Nelson), She’s Got You, Leavin’ on Your Mind, Sweet Dreams, Faded Love, and all the way to her last single release of A Closer Walk with Thee.
| Location: | Stage West Dinner Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://stagewestcalgary.com |
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Heritage Park Night Market.
Every Saturday, Jun 29, 2024 - Sep 14, 2024 at 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Guests will have the opportunity to shop from local vendors and enjoy some snacks and live entertainment, as well as explore the various shops in the Heritage Park Plaza.
| Location: | Heritage Park |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://heritagepark.ca |
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Xiang Loong Festival.
Everyday from Jun 29, 2024 - Jul 14, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The festival explores and celebrates the deep-rooted cultural significance of the dragon at the Chinese Cultural Centre. There are a variety of activities lined up, including seminars, exhibition, workshops, a vendor market, a dragon lantern parade, and diverse cultural performances including a dragon dance performance.
| Location: | Chinese Cultural Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Talks, Workshops & Seminars |
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| Link: | http://culturalcentre.ca |
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GlobalFest Calgary Stampede Performances.
Everyday from Jul 4, 2024 - Jul 14, 2024 at 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Witness amazing cultural performances during the Calgary Stampede at the BMO Centre. With performances on the hour there is fun to be had for the whole family. Come for the performances, stay for the on-site vendors. With multiple cultural pavilions on site, enrich yourself and learn about a new culture. Experience the Calgary Stampede, GlobalFest style!
| Location: | BMO Centre |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Drop in & Ongoing Activities, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://globalfest.ca/events/ |
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Fleurs de Villes.
Everyday from Jul 5, 2024 - Jul 14, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Following the huge success of their global exhibitions in cities including Sydney, New York, London, Chicago, Miami and Toronto, Canadian flower show sensation Fleurs de Villes will arrive at this year’s Stampede (BMO Centre) for the worldwide premiere of their new show Fleurs de Villes COUNTRY – a fresh floral celebration of Country Music icons.
Canadian Badlands Passion Play.
Everyday from Jul 5, 2024 - Jul 21, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
An epic story of faith, hope and love told on Canada's largest outdoor stage.
| Location: | 605 17 St SW, Drumheller |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://badlandsamp.com |
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Stampede Caravan at Cavalry FC Regional Field House – Aldersyde.
> Saturday Jul 6, 2024 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pancake breakfasts are a time-honored tradition of the Calgary Stampede for over 100 years. The Calgary Stampede Caravan Committee provides free breakfasts, entertainment and western hospitality all over Calgary in July each year.
Stampede Caravan at Westside Recreation Centre.
> Saturday Jul 6, 2024 at 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Stampede Caravan breakfasts have been a Calgary tradition for more than 85 years. Rain or shine, these Western events bring free flapjacks, sausages, juice, native hoop dancing demonstrations and visits from Stampede Royalty, cowboys and mascots to each location they visit.
Stampede Fun at FLUOR Rope Square!.
> Saturday Jul 6, 2024 at 8:30 am - 1:15 pm
At Fluor Rope Square, every day starts with a bacon pancake served hot off a chuckwagon or smokie paired with Stampede-style entertainment including dancers, singers, fiddlers, friendly mascots, plus so much more.
Music in the Park.
Everyday from Jul 6, 2024 - Jul 21, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Calgary Wind Symphony is pleased to be returning to Riley Park this summer to bring music to the community in one of our favorite outdoor settings. Bring the whole family and enjoy music in the park! .
Stampede Fun at FLUOR Rope Square!.
Everyday from Jul 8, 2024 - Jul 13, 2024 at 8:30 am - 1:15 pm
At Fluor Rope Square, every day starts with a bacon pancake served hot off a chuckwagon or smokie paired with Stampede-style entertainment including dancers, singers, fiddlers, friendly mascots, plus so much more.
2024 Shady Grove Bluegrass Music Festival.
Everyday from Jul 12, 2024 - Jul 14, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
One of Canada’s largest bluegrass music festivals. It has been running annually for about 30 years and continues to deliver on top-notch entertainment and an unrivalled community for jamming in Sundre.
Stampede Caravan at Deer Valley Shopping Centre.
> Saturday Jul 13, 2024 at 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Stampede Caravan breakfasts have been a Calgary tradition for more than 85 years. Rain or shine, these Western events bring free flapjacks, sausages, juice, native hoop dancing demonstrations and visits from Stampede Royalty, cowboys and mascots to each location they visit.
Stampede Caravan at Township Shopping Centre.
> Saturday Jul 13, 2024 at 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Stampede Caravan breakfasts have been a Calgary tradition for more than 85 years. Rain or shine, these Western events bring free flapjacks, sausages, juice, native hoop dancing demonstrations and visits from Stampede Royalty, cowboys and mascots to each location they visit.
Fiestaval Latin Festival.
Everyday from Jul 19, 2024 - Jul 20, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Enjoy the three hottest days of the summer with over 30 authentic food vendors, hundreds of national and international performers, artisan market, kids area, beer gardens and lots of fun at Olympic Plaza.
| Location: | Olympic Plaza |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://fiestaval.ca |
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Calgary Folk Music Festival.
Everyday from Jul 25, 2024 - Jul 28, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
An unforgettable weekend of ground-breaking icons, upstart songwriters, and instrumentalists — that Folk Fest feeling is like none other at Prince’s Island Park.
| Location: | Prince’s Island Park |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://calgaryfolkfest.com |
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Inglewood Sunfest.
> Saturday Jul 27, 2024 at 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
At Sunfest, there is an activity made for all ages. This could mean a jump in the bouncer, discovering a great new band, being wowed and amazed by world-class circus and comedy street shows, choosing a perfect summer patio or searching for a trendy fashion; there is no shortage of things happening in Inglewood.
| Location: | Inglewood |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://inglewoodsunfest.ca |
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Inglewood Sunfest.
> Saturday Jul 27, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
o At Sunfest, there is an activity made for all ages. This could mean a jump in the bouncer, discovering a great new band, being wowed and amazed by world-class circus and comedy street shows, choosing a perfect summer patio or searching for a trendy fashion; there is no shortage of things happening in Inglewood.
| Location: | Inglewood |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://inglewoodsunfest.ca |
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Calgary International Blues Festival.
Everyday from Jul 29, 2024 - Aug 4, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
A full week of blues workshops, concerts and special events culminates in four days and nights of non-stop music, followed by the Twilight Blues dance parties. Bring your family down to Shaw Millennium Park to enjoy world-class music, a colorful arts market, delicious cuisine by local food trucks, cool beverages and souvenirs.
| Location: | Shaw Millennium Park |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://calgarybluesfest.com |
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Calgary Fringe Festival.
Everyday from Aug 2, 2024 - Aug 10, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The festival features local, national, and international productions for a total of over 100 performances over nine days. This year's event will be a hybrid festival experience between live in-person performances and digital offerings. Learn more at calgaryfringe.ca.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://calgaryfringe.ca |
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Canmore Folk Music Festival.
Everyday from Aug 3, 2024 - Aug 5, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The longest running folk music festival in Alberta and one of its finest. Taking place over three days of the Heritage Day long weekend in August, the festival features 30 individual acts or performers, family friendly site, a free downtown concert on festival Friday evening, a kids’ area jammed with crafts, puppets, music, storytelling and a climbing wall.
| Location: | Centennial Park in Canmore |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://canmorefolkfestival.com |
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Calgary Dragon Boat Festival.
Everyday from Aug 9, 2024 - Aug 11, 2024 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival is an exciting mix of dragon boat racing cultural celebrations featuring a main stage of entertainment beer garden, retail merchants, and food trucks. The Race & Festival strives to create an unforgettable experience while promoting teamwork and inspiration while respecting the land & water we play on.
| Location: | North Glenmore Park Road, N Glenmore Park Rd, Calgary, AB T3E, Canada |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Music, Theatre & Performances, Playtime & Story Time, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://calgarydragonboatsociety.com/marketplace/ |
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Calgary Japanese Festival .
Everyday from Aug 9, 2024 - Aug 10, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Features traditional Japanese customs, music, dance, and martial arts demonstrations.
| Location: | Max Bell Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://calgaryjca.com |
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Franco Festival Calgary.
Everyday from Aug 9, 2024 - Aug 10, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Celebrate the diversity of the Francophonie with music, dance, a cultural village, children's area, and bistro.
| Location: | Olympic Plaza |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://francofestcalgary.com |
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Korean Day Festival.
Everyday from Aug 10, 2024 - Aug 11, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Korean Day Festival is open for anyone to broaden their understanding of the unique Korean culture, while promoting a joyful sense of multiculturalism and diverse community in Calgary. Join the festivities at Lot 6 downtown.
| Location: | Lot 6 downtown |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Calgary Arab Festival.
Everyday from Aug 10, 2024 - Aug 11, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Travel through the Middle East in a day, enjoying the sights and tastes of the region at Shaw Millenium Park.
| Location: | Shaw Millenium Park |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://calgaryarabartssociety.ca |
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Globalfest: International Fireworks Festival.
Everyday from Aug 15, 2024 - Aug 24, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
GlobalFest at Elliston Park is an annual celebration of Calgary’s multicultural communities, featuring pavilions, performances, international food, children’s programming and fireworks.
| Location: | Elliston Park |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://globalfest.ca |
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Carifest Calgary .
Everyday from Aug 16, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Carifest celebrates the fusion of the Caribbean’s varied cultural components into a vibrant, dynamic, ambiance that draws millions of visitors to the Caribbean region each year at Millenium Park.
| Location: | Millenium Park |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://carifestcalgary.com |
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Storybook Theatre Presents: Heathers The Musical.
Everyday from Aug 16, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Welcome to Westerberg High, where Veronica Sawyer is just another nobody dreaming of better days. But when she is invited to join the beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers, rulers of the high school halls, Veronica’s dreams of popularity may finally come true.
| Location: | Beddington Theatre Arts Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://storybooktheatre.org |
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Expo Latino.
Everyday from Aug 16, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Celebrate Latin culture with live music, dance performances, and food at Prince's Island Park.
| Location: | Prince's Island Park |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://expolatino.com |
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Chinatown Street Festival.
> Saturday Aug 17, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Features street performances, food stalls, and cultural exhibits celebrating Filipino culture.
| Location: | Chinatown |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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Summer Skirmish at the Military Museums.
Everyday from Aug 17, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Almost 200 years of warfare comes to life in a weekend of scripted battle reenactments and demonstrations.
Jubefest Concert at cSPACE Market.
> Saturday Aug 24, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Jubefest brings our community together to celebrate live performing arts.
| Location: | cSPACE Marda Loop |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://cspacemardaloop.com |
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Calgary Pride.
Everyday from Aug 31, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
One of the most vibrant events in Calgary! From a parade to inspirational speakers, parties, and more, there will be tons of incredible things happening in celebration of the 2SLGBTQ+ community this summer.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://calgarypride.ca |
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Stagewest Dinner Theatre Presents: Death Trap.
Everyday from Sep 6, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Sidney Bruhl is a successful writer of Broadway mystery plays. Unfortunately, Bruhl is now struggling to live up to his own reputation, suffering through a series of consecutive flops.
Steve Hackman’s Tchaikovsky X Drake.
> Saturday Sep 7, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
From the creative mind of Steve Hackman, the Calgary Phil starts the season with a bang with Tchaikovsky X. Drake — an innovative fusion of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's epic Fifth Symphony and over 20 songs from Canadian superstar rapper Drake at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
| Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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Chestermere Country Fair.
> Saturday Sep 7, 2024 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Chestermere Country Fair is the oldest ongoing annual event in Chestermere, held every year in September. The event include a kids’ zone, harvest market, parade, rodeo and more at Chestermere Recreation Centre.
| Location: | Chestermere Recreation Centre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://rvcagsociety.ca |
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Carmina Burana.
> Saturday Sep 14, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Join Rune Bergmann and the Calgary Phil as he kicks off his final season as Music Director with Carl Orff’s choral spectacular, Carmina Burana at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
| Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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A Tribute to Pink Floyd.
Everyday from Sep 20, 2024 - Sep 21, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
The Pops season begins with fan favorite Jeans ‘n Classics performing the music of one of the greatest rock groups of all time — Pink Floyd at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
| Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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Beethoven’s Emperor.
Everyday from Sep 27, 2024 - Sep 28, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Treat yourself to an evening of magnificent symphonic classics performed by your Calgary Phil at Jack Singer Concert Hall. The concert opens with Canadian composer Kati Agócs’ dignified A Hero’s Welcome. Then, pianist Jonathan Biss brings out all the brilliance and splendor of Ludwig van Beethoven’s grand Emperor concerto with his renowned finesse and sensitivity.
| Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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| Category: | Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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Vertigo Theatre Presents: The Woman in Black.
Everyday from Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 27, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Arthur Kipps was a young solicitor, when he was sent to a remote town in England to oversee the funeral of an elderly recluse. While there, he learns about a woman in black, a phantom, who haunts the residents of the town. Years later, Kipps hires a young actor to help recount the events of that time, never expecting the haunting to move into the theatre and curse them both. Can they expel the spirit once and for all?
Kiesza + Orchestra.
> Saturday Oct 5, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Get your groove on with Canadian dance-pop star Kiesza in this special appearance with the Calgary Phil at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
| Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://calgaryphil.com |
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