Music events in Calgary & the Rockies
43 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen.
Tuesday, November 3
Canadian Jazz Festival — Nov 3 – Nov 8Canadian Jazz Festival
Calgary
JazzYYC Canadian Jazz Fest presented by Servus Credit Union honours Canada's jazz heritage and showcases the artists…
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Friday, November 6
Allen Christie + Logan Pippolo — Fri, Nov 6Allen Christie + Logan Pippolo
7:00 PMCongress Coffee Company$15
Allen Christie delivers pure, unfiltered acoustic roots music with a hearty dose of western charm. For over 27 years…
NMC Presents: Six String Nation Guitar Celebrates the Great Canadian Songbook — Fri, Nov 6NMC Presents: Six String Nation Guitar Celebrates the Great Canadian Songbook
7:30 PMStudio Bell, home of the National Music Centre$49-$89
What if there was one object that embodied the countless stories of a truly diverse Canada? The Six String Nation…
Allison Russell: In The Hour of Chaos Tour — Fri, Nov 6Allison Russell: In The Hour of Chaos Tour
7:30 PMGrey Eagle Resort and Casino$70+
Experience the powerful, soul-stirring music of Allison Russell on her In the Hour of Chaos tour, blending folk, soul…
Tchaikovsky's Sixth: The Final Symphony — Fri, Nov 6Tchaikovsky's Sixth: The Final Symphony
7:30 PMWerklund Centre$34-$99
Enjoy soul-stirring music performed by your Calgary Phil. Karen Kamensek leads Tchaikovsky’s heart-rending final…
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert. — Fri, Nov 6Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert.
7:30 PMSouthern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium$74.99-$129.99
The FILMharmonique Orchestra embarks on another adventure with Tim Burton’s stop-motion masterpiece! Scored by the…
Taylor Centre Presents Jan Lisiecki — Fri, Nov 6Taylor Centre Presents Jan Lisiecki
8:00 PMBella Concert Hall
Jan Lisiecki’s interpretations and technique speak to a maturity beyond his age. At 31, the Canadian looks back on a…
Stage Fright, Electric Sting & Joyride — Fri, Nov 6Stage Fright, Electric Sting & Joyride
8:00 PMCalgary$23.22
The lineup brings a high-energy mix of 80s hard rock tributes and local party anthems to the stage.
Double Lunch presents Bry Webb+COTS with Astral Swans and Martha Zed — Fri, Nov 6Double Lunch presents Bry Webb+COTS with Astral Swans and Martha Zed
8:00 PMThe Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club$22.08
Bry Webb In the fall of 2013 Bry Webb was putting the finishing touches on his second album, "Free Will". Released on…
Knucklehead with The Vicious Cycles MC and Quit It! — Fri, Nov 6Knucklehead with The Vicious Cycles MC and Quit It!
9:00 PMDickens Pub
Legendary Calgary punks, Knucklehead , will be hitting the stage with Vicious Cycles MC and Quit It!
Rawsound Presents: Roots Revival Tour — CØNTRA & ABSTRAKT SONANCE — Fri, Nov 6Rawsound Presents: Roots Revival Tour — CØNTRA & ABSTRAKT SONANCE
9:00 PMCalgary$32.09-$47.68
Get ready for a full night of dreamy lasers, immersive visuals, and serious sound. On November 6, we’re bringing…
Gord Bamford — Fri, Nov 6Gord Bamford
9:00 PMCalgary
Canadian country music icon Gord Bamford returns to Ranchman's with his highly anticipated As Long As There’s a Bar…
Gorgon City — Fri, Nov 6Gorgon City
10:00 PMThe Palace Theatre
English duo Gorgon City brings their tour to The Palace on Friday, November 6th. Gorgon City is a prominent British…
Saturday, November 7
RECESSYYCR — Sat, Nov 7RECESSYYCR
5:00 PMCalgary$15-$25
A YYC Records subdivision. Shows, collaborations, home of the Monster Trax. Bringing people together! Come join us…
Surf Hat w/ Guests — Sat, Nov 7Surf Hat w/ Guests
5:00 PMModern Love$30.50
Modern Love Presents Surf Hat w/ Guests on Saturday, 7 Nov, 5:00 PM MST. Age Limit: 18+.
Loud Sessions Calgary — Sat, Nov 7Loud Sessions Calgary
6:30 PMCalgary$35.86
LOUD SESSIONS lands in Calgary. One stage, a lineup of the city's hungriest up-and-coming rappers and MCs, and a room…
Canadian Festival by JazzYYC: TENDAVILLAGE — Sat, Nov 7Canadian Festival by JazzYYC: TENDAVILLAGE
6:30 PMCornerstone Music Cafe$20
Calgary-based Tendavillage blends psychedelic electro, space funk, soul, and jazz into an imaginative contemporary R&B…
Jazz Alert! the d'Linquint at Gulbar — Sat, Nov 7Jazz Alert! the d'Linquint at Gulbar
7:00 PMCalgary$10-$15
Don't miss the d'Linquint at Gulbar! The d'Linquint are a Kimberley BC based jazz trio consisting of long time…
Tyler Braden - Days Of Gold Tour — Sat, Nov 7Tyler Braden - Days Of Gold Tour
7:00 PMThe Palace Theatre$40.25-$198.60
No minors. Must be 18+ with valid gov't issued ID for entry. Online tickets will go off sale at 4pm day of show and will…
SonReal - Here Goes Nothing Tour — Sat, Nov 7SonReal - Here Goes Nothing Tour
7:00 PMCommonwealth Bar & Stage$38.75+
Experience an unforgettable night with SonReal on the Here Goes Nothing Tour, featuring his signature blend of hip-hop…
Dean Brody and The Reklaws Hometown Heroes Tour — Sat, Nov 7Dean Brody and The Reklaws Hometown Heroes Tour
7:30 PMWinSport
Canada’s most celebrated artists Dean Brody and The Reklaws are joining forces this fall for their co-headlining…
Kaminéh Experience: Calgary — Sat, Nov 7Kaminéh Experience: Calgary
7:30 PMThe Hangar Flight Museum$38.96
Kaminéh is a DJ collective with members in Calgary, Vancouver and the UK, built around pushing South Asian music and…
James Keelaghan & Jez Lowe with Jenny Allen opening — Sat, Nov 7James Keelaghan & Jez Lowe with Jenny Allen opening
8:00 PMCalgary
James Keelaghan & Jez Lowe - A chance meeting at a folk festival almost thirty years ago has led to a musical…
Knucklehead with The Vicious Cycles MC and Rum Runner (25th Anniversary) — Sat, Nov 7Knucklehead with The Vicious Cycles MC and Rum Runner (25th Anniversary)
9:00 PMDickens Pub
Legendary Calgary punks, Knucklehead , will be hitting the stage with Vicious Cycles MC and Rum Runner
Calgary’s Biggest Diwali Party — Sat, Nov 7Calgary’s Biggest Diwali Party
10:00 PMCalgary
Calgary, get ready for a massive Diwali celebration! Join us on Friday, November 7th at RUMUR for an unforgettable night…
Sunday, November 8
StoryMusic, Green Fools Theatre & NMC Present: Little Red Riding Hood with Beethoven — Sun, Nov 8StoryMusic, Green Fools Theatre & NMC Present: Little Red Riding Hood with Beethoven
1:00 PMStudio Bell, home of the National Music Centre$19.95-$25.20
Rat Pack - Live Jazz Tribute Show — Sun, Nov 8Rat Pack - Live Jazz Tribute Show
5:00 PMProhibition Bar & Lounge
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of live jazz, timeless classics, and the iconic sounds of the Rat Pack.Step back in time…
Sabr: A Deep Listening Experience — Sun, Nov 8Sabr: A Deep Listening Experience
5:00 PMCalgary$70.60
Join us for an experience of deep listening, sound, and stillness. Sabr is a high-fidelity deep listening experience…
Kundiman by Candlelight — Sun, Nov 8Kundiman by Candlelight
6:00 PMVertigo Theatre
A candlelit celebration of Filipino romance, nostalgia, culture, and the songs that connect us to home. Kundiman by…
- Sun · Nov8Resonating Grace: Remembrance And Peace — Sun, Nov 8
Resonating Grace: Remembrance And Peace
7:00 PMCalgary
Presented by Grace Presbyterian Church. At Grace Presbyterian Church, 1009 15th Avenue SW, Calgary.
- Sun · Nov8LIVE JAZZ - Rat Pack Tribute — Sun, Nov 8
LIVE JAZZ - Rat Pack Tribute
8:00 PMProhibition Bar & Lounge$33.39
At Prohibition Bar & Lounge, 720 17 Avenue SW, Calgary.
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The Oratory: Live at Kipling Square — Jul 26 – Nov 29The Oratory: Live at Kipling Square
2:00 PMCalgaryBy donation
With joyful urgency, we have co-imagined and co-designed an experience for curious minds seeking deeper connection to…
Coffee Cats Presents Live Jazz — Sep 11 – Dec 18Coffee Cats Presents Live Jazz
7:00 PMCalgary$15-$20
Join our jazz groove in the quaint, cozy Coffee Shop that also serves wine, beer, and other treats. Cover is $20 at the…
Come Sing With Us Vocal Latitudes Choir — Sep 15 – Dec 16Come Sing With Us Vocal Latitudes Choir
7:00 PMCalgary
Vocal Latitudes is a non-auditioned world music choir, singing a wide variety of choral music in all genres. The music…
Learn from Legends: Songwriting — Oct 7 – Dec 9Learn from Legends: Songwriting
1:00 PMCalgary$80
Wednesdays Learn from history’s hottest hitmakers in this music analysis class for aspiring songwriters. We’ll explore…
Musicianship: Do Re Mi and You — Oct 13 – Nov 17Musicianship: Do Re Mi and You
1:00 PMCalgary$60
Tuesdays Discover the joy of making music in a welcoming and supportive environment! In this class, we will focus on…
Evil Dead The Musical — Oct 13 – Nov 14Evil Dead The Musical
7:30 PMAlberta Theatre Projects$30-$130
Five college students visit an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all…
Learn from Legends: Songwriting — Oct 14 – Dec 9Learn from Legends: Songwriting
1:00 PMCalgary$80
Learn from history’s hottest hitmakers in this music analysis class for aspiring songwriters. We’ll explore songs from…
Introduction to Miyake Taiko Workshops — Oct 17 – Dec 12Introduction to Miyake Taiko Workshops
12:00 PMCalgary$50
Calgary Miyake Renshu Kai’s 3-hour Introduction to Miyake Taiko workshop covers the fundamentals of stance, grip…
Wax Poetic (Bring Your Own Vinyl Night) — Oct 21 – Dec 22Wax Poetic (Bring Your Own Vinyl Night)
6:00 PMThe Establishment Brewing Company
Vinyl lovers unite! Bring in a record and we’ll spin a side - if everyone digs it, we’ll flip it! 50% off your first…
Radio Retro (Music Trivia) — Oct 29 – Nov 25Radio Retro (Music Trivia)
7:00 PMThe Establishment Brewing Company$5
Talespin Trivia and Establishment Brewing Present: Radio Retro Trivia. Retro Music Trivia - Testing your knowledge of…
Weekend Brunch at Cornerstone Cafe — Oct 31 – Dec 26Weekend Brunch at Cornerstone Cafe
11:00 AMCornerstone Music Cafe
Join us every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for our Weekend Brunch, where local musicians set the…
Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Mystery to Me' — Nov 1 – Mar 7Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — 'Mystery to Me'
2:00 PMStudio Bell, home of the National Music Centre$45
Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio is part storytelling tour, part listening session, exploring the…