Calgary 
Events Description
Cinema on 17th is back to transform Tomkins Park into Calgary’s outdoor movie theatre for a weekend of free movies under the stars.
As part of Calgary Culture Days, we’re proud to partner with B!G Art and Cirque de la Nuit to bring movie magic to life with immersive entertainment and live performances inspired by the big screen.
Bring a chair, grab your favourite people, and enjoy one of Calgary’s most unique outdoor movie experiences.
New for 2026, we’re thrilled to partner with the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) to bring a Saturday Morning Cartoon Package to Cinema on 17th.
From 9:00 AM–12:00 PM on Saturday, enjoy three hours of hand-picked animated shorts and cartoons on the big screen in Tomkins Park. It’s the perfect way for families, kids, and the young at heart to start a day at the movies.
What to Bring:
Friends, family or a date to share this unforgettable experience
Your warm, snuggly blanket and a lawn chair to get comfy
Your appetite! Local restaurants and cafés will have plenty of food & drink options to enjoy before, during and after the show – a popcorn vendor will be on-site
Layers, bring a coat or hoodie, Calgary weather is unpredictable
Umbrella, just in case
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
Free
How to get tickets?
At the door
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Friday, September 11, 2026
- Footloose – 3:00pm
- Little Shop Of Horrors – 5:30pm
- Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome – 8:00pm
Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Sing 2 – 1:00pm
- Frozen – 3:00pm
- Moulin Rouge – 5:30pm
- Saturday Night Fever – 8:00pm
Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Trolls Band Together – 1:00pm
- Up – 3:00pm
- Ghostbusters II – 5:30pm
- The Princess Bride – 8:00pm
Venue:
Tomkins Park, 17th Ave SW and 8th Street, Calgary
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