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.
Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents: Friends: The One with Ace Ventura.
Every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Jun 8, 2024 - Aug 10, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Featuring uproarious laughter and the greatest hits of the “Friends” era, performed by some of Canada’s best singers.
| Location: | Jubilations Dinner Theatre |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Parent's Night Out |
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| Link: | http://jubilations.ca |
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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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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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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 Breakfast at Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton .
> Sunday Jul 7, 2024 at 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Are you ready to connect with your community over some delicious pancakes? This year YMCA Calgary is hosting five Stampede breakfasts across Calgary. Swap your gym gear for your western wear and join for pancakes, music, games, activities, and more.
| Location: | Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://ymcacalgary.org |
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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.
GlobalFest OneWorld Picnic.
> Sunday Jul 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come down to Hotchkiss Gardens to witness a sneak peak of GlobalFest through the mini OneWorld Festival. Check out the gathering of various cultural pavilions on site and experience demonstrations, displays and vendors. Then, grab a bite from the food trucks on site and enjoy your lunch while viewing our fantastic performance groups from many different cultures.
| Location: | Hotchkiss Gardens |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://globalfest.ca/events/ |
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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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Windwood Music Festival.
Everyday from Jul 28, 2024 - Aug 12, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
The Windwood Music Festival presents a series of creative music performance projects by international artists gathering in Airdrie for a two-week residency.
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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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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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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Marda Gras.
> Sunday Aug 11, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Calgary’s longest-running street festival! Marda Loop’s big Marda Gras event returns this year with vendors, live music, performances and of course, their annual pet pageant.
| Location: | Marda Loop |
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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://visitmardaloop.com |
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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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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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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.
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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Alberta Culture Days.
Everyday from Sep 1, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am
An opportunity to discover, experience and celebrate arts and culture through local events and activities, in person and online across the province.
| Location: | Various Locations |
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| Category: | Community Sales & Markets, Family Fun, Festivals & Fairs, Free Events, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances, Open House & Tours, Parent's Night Out, Playtime & Story Time, Talks, Workshops & Seminars, Youth Activities |
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| Link: | http://culturedays.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.
Beat Beethoven + Phil in the Park.
> Sunday Sep 8, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 12:00 am
Run, walk, or waltz a 4km or looped 8km course along the beautiful Bow River while the Calgary Philharmonic
Orchestra performs at Prince’s Island Park. Challenge yourself to beat the clock and complete the course as the Orchestra finishes
their first set!
| Location: | Prince’s Island Park |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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| Link: | http://runyyc.ca |
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Symphony Sundays for Kids: Babar the Elephant.
> Sunday Sep 22, 2024 at 3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Follow the adventures of Babar, the little elephant who grows up in the big city and returns to the great forest to become King, narrated to Francis Poulenc’s charming score performed by the Calgary Phil at Jack Singer Concert Hall.
| Location: | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
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| Category: | Family Fun, Fun for Kids, Music, Theatre & Performances |
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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?
