Festival events in Calgary
34 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen.
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…
Zine Workshop — Fri, Oct 9Zine Workshop
7:00 PMCalgary
Congress Coffee. Make a 1-page comic or zine with the guidance of a published Gytha Cooperative artist! We will teach…
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 by Blue Grass 2026 — Sat, Oct 10Pumpkin Fest by Blue Grass 2026
11:00 AMCalgary
Mark your calendars for the 23rd Annual Pumpkin Fest at Blue Grass Nursery in Calgary! Bring the whole family out for a…
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
Origami and Movement Workshop with Shion Skye Carter and Miya Turnbull — Sun, Oct 18Origami and Movement Workshop with Shion Skye Carter and Miya Turnbull
11:00 AMEsker Foundation
Participants will learn how to fold Miya’s self-portrait origami designs and use them in improvised movement with…
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…
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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…