Festival events in Calgary
55 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen.
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The Return Of Drag Bingo with Lilith Fair — Mon, Sep 28The Return Of Drag Bingo with Lilith Fair
6:00 PMCalgary$10
Dickens. Lilith Fair hosts a night of bingo... and other delights. Win prizes and prepare for the unexpected.$10 for…
Tuesday, September 29
Book Launch: On Occasion Anthology — Tue, Sep 29Book Launch: On Occasion Anthology
7:00 PMCalgary
Shelf Life Books. Book Launch and discussion featuring On Occassion editor Sina Queyras and contributors David Martin…
Wednesday, September 30
CJFF justREEL Luncheon Event: National Day of Truth and Reconciliation — Wed, Sep 30CJFF justREEL Luncheon Event: National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
12:00 PMCalgary$32.09-$167.19
Calgary Petroleum Club. Join the Calgary Justice Film Festival on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation for a…
Thursday, October 1
- AUArts Centennial Celebration: October 1 — Thu, Oct 1
AUArts Centennial Celebration: October 1
4:30 PMCalgary
Alberta University of the Arts
Alberta University of the Arts Centennial Celebration — Thu, Oct 1Alberta University of the Arts Centennial Celebration
4:30 PMCalgary
Join Alberta University of the Arts for a special Centennial Celebration marking 100 years of creativity, community and…
Friday, October 2
Samantha Savage Smith with Guests Cassia Hardy and Ava Wild — Oct 2 – Oct 3Samantha Savage Smith with Guests Cassia Hardy and Ava Wild
9:00 PMCalgary$17.87
The Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club. Samantha Savage Smith: A singer-songwriter from Calgary, Alberta, but few…
Saturday, October 3
Harvest Pumpkin Fest — Oct 3 – Oct 31Harvest Pumpkin Fest
10:00 AMButterfield Acres Petting Farm$16.99-$19.99
Butterfield Acres Petting Farm. Fall farm fun is back at Butterfield Acres, and it’s time to pick your perfect October…
Harvest Pumpkin Fest 18+ Date Night — Sat, Oct 3Harvest Pumpkin Fest 18+ Date Night
5:00 PMButterfield Acres Petting Farm
Butterfield Acres Petting Farm. Looking for a fall date night that’s anything but ordinary? Swap the city lights for the…
Art Street Collective — Fine Art Exhibition — Sat, Oct 3Art Street Collective — Fine Art Exhibition
7:00 PMCalgary
Bow Cliff Seniors. Step into Art Street Collective, a vibrant celebration of Calgary artists, creativity and…
Sunday, October 4
Oktoberfest - German Beer & Bratwurst Pairing — Sun, Oct 4Oktoberfest - German Beer & Bratwurst Pairing
4:30 PMBrewsmith Brewing Company$26
Brewsmith Brewing Company. Join us as we continue a weekend of Oktoberfest celebrations and a German Beer & Bratwurst…
Monday, October 5
Michael Moses — Oct 5 – Oct 10Michael Moses
7:30 PMCalgary$17.11-$63.48
Comedy Cave. Michael Moses is a standout star in Canada, winner of the 2015 Brantford Rising Stars Competition, a…
Wednesday, October 7
Yukyuks Calgary presents: Young Stars All Guns, a standup comedy showcase — Wed, Oct 7Yukyuks Calgary presents: Young Stars All Guns, a standup comedy showcase
7:30 PMCalgary$10
Yuk Yuk's Calgary. Young stars all guns is a standup comedy show featuring some of Canada's (and Calgary's) most…
Slow Leaves — Wed, Oct 7Slow Leaves
8:00 PMCalgary$34.89
Festival Hall. Joined by opener Jolene Marie, Winnipeg’s Grant Davidson explores human vulnerability around themes of…
Thursday, October 8
Thanksgiving Shopping Spree — Thu, Oct 8Thanksgiving Shopping Spree
6:00 PMCalgary
Calgary Co-op Shawnessy Wine Spirits Beer. Kick off the holiday season with a lively evening of sipping, sampling, and…
1914's 'Wonder Well' and the Birth of Alberta's Petroleum Culture — Thu, Oct 81914's 'Wonder Well' and the Birth of Alberta's Petroleum Culture
7:00 PMCalgary
BMO Financial Group Community Room - Central Library. Join us to discover how the 1914 “Wonder Well” sparked Alberta’s…
Friday, October 9
ICAI Calgary: Panel Discussion: Belonging & Exhibiting Artists’ Reception — Fri, Oct 9ICAI Calgary: Panel Discussion: Belonging & Exhibiting Artists’ Reception
5:00 PMCalgary
Festival Hall. Join us for a powerful panel discussion on Belonging, followed by an Exhibiting Artists’ Reception where…
Hatch — Fri, Oct 9Hatch
7:00 PMCalgary$25-$30
Hatch: An Art Party brings dance, visual art, new discoveries and surprises, transforming Festival Hall into an entirely…
Saturday, October 10
Pumpkin Fest 2026 — Sat, Oct 10Pumpkin Fest 2026
11:00 AMCalgary$10
Blue Grass Nursery, Sod & Garden Centre - Rockyview County. This annual event is the ultimate fall celebration, bringing…
Tuesday, October 13
Imaginairium Festival (Oct. 13-18, 2026) — Oct 13 – Oct 18Imaginairium Festival (Oct. 13-18, 2026)
Calgary$165-$249
Calgary Public Library - Memorial Park. The Imaginairium, Canada’s Liveliest Literary Festival, returns Oct. 13 to 18…
Wordfest: A Celebration of Richard Wagamese — Tue, Oct 13Wordfest: A Celebration of Richard Wagamese
5:30 PMCalgary$25
Calgary Public Library - Central. Kanata Classics recently released Starlight—the coda to Richard Wagamese’s iconic…
Wordfest Presents Opening Night Showcase Starring Cassie Campbell-Pascall & Clara Hughes — Tue, Oct 13Wordfest Presents Opening Night Showcase Starring Cassie Campbell-Pascall & Clara Hughes
7:30 PMCalgary$25
Calgary Public Library - Central. One opening night, two Canadian sports titans, one very hot ticket. We’re elbows-up…
Thursday, October 15
Fluid Fest 2026 | Presented by Springboard Performance — Oct 15 – Nov 7Fluid Fest 2026 | Presented by Springboard Performance
7:30 PMContemporary Calgary$15-$40
Contemporary Calgary. Fluid Fest 2026 is a celebration of dance, contemporary performance and connection unfolding…
Sunday, October 18
NMC Presents: Mudmen — Sun, Oct 18NMC Presents: Mudmen
7:00 PMCalgary$45
850 4 St. SE. Get ready for a high-octane night of Celtic-rock swagger as Mudmen hit the stage at Studio Bell, home of…
Wordfest: An Evening with Bonnie Garmus — Sun, Oct 18Wordfest: An Evening with Bonnie Garmus
7:30 PMCalgary$40-$69.99
We’re closing the festival with superstar Bonnie Garmus in her only Western Canadian appearance! Her debut Lessons in…
Monday, October 19
Top Secret Musical 2026 — Mon, Oct 19Top Secret Musical 2026
7:30 PMStoryBook Theatre$60
Directed by Elizabeth Stepkowski TarhanMusical Direction by Ian RoberstonTop Secret Musical is one of StoryBook…
Thursday, October 22
Flourish Festival of Letters & Art — Thu, Oct 22Flourish Festival of Letters & Art
Calgary$795
5940 Blackfoot Trl SE. Flourish Festival of Letters & Art isn't just for calligraphers. It's for anyone who makes…
Friday, October 23
Halloween on 17th Ave — Oct 23 – Oct 24Halloween on 17th Ave
Tomkins Park
This Halloween, 17th Avenue becomes a living stage for strange sights, curious creatures and things that go bump in the…
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection — Fri, Oct 23Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
7:30 PMCalgary$64.83-$91.61
Jack Singer Concert Hall. Experience Madonna's The Immaculate Collection performed by the talented musicians of Classic…
Saturday, October 24
ACE Casino Airport 4-Year Anniversary: Margaritaville Celebration — Sat, Oct 24ACE Casino Airport 4-Year Anniversary: Margaritaville Celebration
1:00 PMCalgary
Celebrate ACE Casino Airport’s 4-year anniversary with an all-day Margaritaville-themed celebration on Saturday, October…
Dash of Doom Halloween Race — Sat, Oct 24Dash of Doom Halloween Race
2:00 PMCalgary$25-$63
Get ready for Calgary’s most spooktacular Halloween race! Dash of Doom is a family-friendly, pet-friendly celebration…
Wednesday, October 28
Chest Fever presents The Last Waltz - The 50th Anniversary Tour! — Wed, Oct 28Chest Fever presents The Last Waltz - The 50th Anniversary Tour!
7:00 PMThe GRAND$40-$50
The GRAND. Join Chest Fever & friends for a tribute and celebration of The Band's 1976 iconic concert event - The Last…
Thursday, October 29
Elevate the Future: 49 Years of Impact — Thu, Oct 29Elevate the Future: 49 Years of Impact
6:00 PMCalgary$100-$375
The Brownstone. Join us as we kick off the celebrations leading to our 50th Anniversary — honouring decades of impact…
Saturday, October 31
JAMMY CON 2026 — Sat, Oct 31JAMMY CON 2026
Calgary
WinSport. Jammy Con is Canada's leading K-pop festival! It’s a celebration of K-pop featuring live performances…
Ready Set Halloween — Sat, Oct 31Ready Set Halloween
10:00 AMCalgary
5111 47 St NE. Ready Set Halloween Calgary is a free, family‑friendly Halloween event at the Calgary Police Discovery…
Sunday, November 1
Laura Ramoso: The Calm Down Tour. — Sun, Nov 1Laura Ramoso: The Calm Down Tour.
7:00 PMCalgary$48.75-$64.75
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Laura Ramoso is a German-Italian comedian best known for her live sketch specials…
Saturday, November 7
The Wonderful WINTER CRAFT FAIR & BAKE SALE — Sat, Nov 7The Wonderful WINTER CRAFT FAIR & BAKE SALE
10:00 AMCalgary
Good Shepherd Moravian Church. Join us at the Good Shepherd Church Gymnasium on November 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM (MST) for a…
Wednesday, November 11
Cenovus Energy 2026 Grey Cup Festival — Nov 11 – Nov 15Cenovus Energy 2026 Grey Cup Festival
Calgary
Canada’s biggest football party is back in town!Get ready for Canada’s biggest football celebration in Calgary! The…
Friday, November 13
Concert for Classrooms - The Hammer Jam — Fri, Nov 13Concert for Classrooms - The Hammer Jam
7:00 PMCalgary$70.65-$171.53
The 12th Annual Calgary Concert for Classrooms returns to Bella Concert Hall on Friday, November 13, 2026, for an…
The Billy Joel Songbook with Tony DeSare — Nov 13 – Nov 14The Billy Joel Songbook with Tony DeSare
7:30 PMCalgary$34-$104
Jack Singer Concert Hall. Get in a “New York State of Mind” in this can’t-miss celebration of the iconic songs of Billy…
John Muirhead — Fri, Nov 13John Muirhead
8:00 PMCalgary
Presented by Calgary Folk Music Festival and Powered by ATBJohn MuirheadNovember 13th, 2026Festival HallDoors: 7 pmShow…
Saturday, November 14
- PokeKon-Fest - All Pokemon Show - Calgary, Alberta — Sat, Nov 14
PokeKon-Fest - All Pokemon Show - Calgary, Alberta
10:00 AMRadisson Hotel & Conference Centre Calgary Airport$12.50-$112.19
Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Saturday Night Country Concert / Secret Ticket — Sat, Nov 14Saturday Night Country Concert / Secret Ticket
7:30 PMCalgary$85
Big Four Roadhouse. Close out the Festival with the Saturday Night Country Concert, presented by Bud Light. Featuring a…
Sunday, November 15
113th Grey Cup — Sun, Nov 15113th Grey Cup
Calgary
Touchdowns, tailgates, and unforgettable Grey Cup celebrations await! Canada’s biggest football event is heading back to…
Thursday, November 19
Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 Celebration — Nov 19 – Nov 20Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 Celebration
6:00 PMCalgary$147.65-$438.76
Avenue's Top 40 Under 40 recognizes the innovators, entrepreneurs, community builders, creatives, and leaders shaping…
University of Calgary Movement Research Festival (MoRF) — Nov 19 – Dec 2University of Calgary Movement Research Festival (MoRF)
6:30 PMContemporary Calgary
Heather Edwards Theatre at Contemporary Calgary. The University of Calgary School of Creative and Performing Arts is…
Friday, November 20
The Emilie-Claire Barlow Quartet — Fri, Nov 20The Emilie-Claire Barlow Quartet
6:15 PMCalgary$75
Festival Hall. Emilie-Claire Barlow has long been on the wish list of artists to host at BJP and we are delighted to…
Sunday, November 22
NMC Presents: The Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas — Sun, Nov 22NMC Presents: The Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas
2:00 PMCalgary$75
850 4 St. SE. Celebrate the season East Coast–style at Studio Bell as The Barra MacNeils fill the hall with soaring…
Thursday, November 26
Byron Stripling's Holiday Swing — Thu, Nov 26Byron Stripling's Holiday Swing
7:30 PMCalgary$35-$103
Jack Singer Concert Hall. Ring in the holiday cheer with Byron Stripling and your Calgary Phil! Featuring Striplings’…
Saturday, November 28
Elmo's Got the Moves — Sat, Nov 28Elmo's Got the Moves
2:00 PMCalgary$36-$82
Winsport Event Centre. Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves—the all-new…
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Adam Tiller — Sep 28 – Oct 3Adam Tiller
7:30 PMCalgary
Comedy Cave. Adam Tiller is a stand-up comedian and podcast host located in Everett, WA. He performs regularly at Laughs…
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