Festival News AB - Calgary

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Mumford & Sons Coming to Calgary Stampede 2027: Ticket Details

Mumford & Sons are heading to Calgary next summer, with a concert confirmed for the 2027 Calgary Stampede. The Grammy-winning British folk-rock band will perform at the… Read more »

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Calgary’s 2026 Living Wage: How Much You Need to Earn For a Modest Living

How much do you need to earn to cover everyday expenses in Calgary? According to the latest calculations from Vibrant Communities Calgary, the city’s living wage has… Read more »

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Living Wage 2026: How Much Albertans Need to Earn Per Hour to Make Ends Meet

The Alberta Living Wage Network has released its 2026 living wage rates, showing how much workers need to earn per hour to cover basic expenses in 20… Read more »

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Things to Do This Weekend in Calgary – Nov 13 to 15, 2026

A weekly digest of What’s On in and around Calgary this weekend including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions.

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Alberta’s New Moraine Lake Licence Plate Arrives November 9: Here’s What It Costs to Switch

Alberta drivers will soon have a new option for their vehicles. Starting November 9, the province’s new official licence plate, featuring Moraine Lake and the words “Strong… Read more »

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Christmas Events, Santa Claus Parades & Holiday Theatre in Calgary

A list of Santa Claus Parades, Ballets, Theatre & other Christmas/Holiday-related events happening in & around Calgary.

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2026 Remembrance Day In Calgary – Events & Ceremonies; What is Open/Closed on Nov 11th

A list of ceremonies, events and activities happening in & around Calgary to honour and remember our veterans.

Calgary Flames Unveil New Saddledome-Inspired Hometown Remix Jersey

Calgary Flames Unveil New Saddledome-Inspired Hometown Remix Jersey

The Calgary Flames have unveiled a new jersey that pays tribute to the Scotiabank Saddledome, the arena they have called home since 1983. The 2026-27 Hometown Remix… Read more »

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Edmonton Oilers Unveil New Black Hometown Remix Jersey, Set to Debut November 5

The Edmonton Oilers are getting a new look for the 2026-27 NHL season, and this time, black takes centre stage. The team unveiled its Hometown Remix jersey… Read more »

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Alberta to Cut and Freeze Education Property Tax Rates for Three Years Starting in 2027

Alberta is changing how education property taxes are calculated, with new provincewide rates expected to save property owners a combined $98.7 million in 2027-28. Announced October 30,… Read more »

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Country Thunder Alberta Will Not Return to Calgary in 2027

Country Thunder Alberta will not return to Calgary in 2027, bringing an end to the festival’s decade-long run in the city. The announcement follows the cancellation of… Read more »

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Enchanting Drive-Through Christmas & Holiday Light Displays in Alberta – 2026

Add a little bit of light and magic to your holiday plans. Alberta’s cities and towns transform over December with a variety of holiday light displays and… Read more »

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Things to Do This November in Calgary

A list of events to attend and activities to do in Calgary in November 2025.

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Places to Go For Polar Express and Santa Trains in Alberta – 2026

Relive the magical story of the motion picture THE POLAR EXPRESS™ or enjoy a visit from Santa as you and your loved ones ride on the Christmas… Read more »

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Albertans Can Soon Get Certain Eye Surgeries at Their Optometrist’s Office

Albertans will soon be able to receive certain minor surgical procedures and laser treatments at their local optometrist’s office, potentially saving them additional appointments, specialist referrals and… Read more »

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Megan Moroney Is Coming to Calgary Stampede 2027: Here’s When Tickets Go on Sale

Country music fans have another concert to mark on their calendars for next summer. Megan Moroney, known for hits including Tennessee Orange and Am I Okay?, is… Read more »

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80+ Christmas Markets and Holiday Craft Fairs in Calgary – 2026

A list of 80+ Christmas markets, fairs and art and craft markets in Calgary for the year 2026 to help you get something unique for everyone on your list!. Enjoy the best time of the year in all its glory with your family and get something unique for everyone on your list!

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Angine de Poitrine Announces 2027 Canadian Tour With Eight Concerts Across Five Cities – Presale Registration Now Open

Quebec’s polka-dotted experimental rock duo Angine de Poitrine is heading out on a world tour in 2027, with Canadian performances scheduled in five cities. The newly announced… Read more »

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Calgary’s Southcentre Mall Is Getting a Massive 165,000-Square-Foot Walmart Supercentre

Calgary’s Southcentre Mall is getting a new anchor tenant, with Walmart Canada announcing plans to take over the space formerly occupied by Hudson’s Bay. The new 165,000-square-foot… Read more »

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What’s New at Spruce Meadows Christmas Market in 2026: Adults-Only Evenings, New Pavilion and More Shopping

A Christmas market where you can shop for handmade gifts, sip festive cocktails, warm up beside outdoor fires and possibly encounter real reindeer is getting considerably bigger… Read more »

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21 Horror Movies & Shows Filmed Across Canada to Watch This Halloween

From Vancouver’s rain-soaked streets to Ontario’s forests and Newfoundland’s fishing villages, Canada has provided the setting for some seriously creepy movies and television shows. Some of the… Read more »

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Canada Post Launches New Halloween Stamps With a Special Alberta Connection

Canada Post has released a new set of Halloween stamps featuring three hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns, just in time for those sending cards and letters ahead of October 31…. Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Returns For 2026 Season with MAGIC! and Sam Roberts Band Among Star-Studded Lineup

The brightly illuminated CPKC Holiday Train is hitting the rails again this November, bringing live music to 182 communities across Canada and the United States while collecting… Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Alberta Schedule 2026 – Medicine Hat – Calgary – Edmonton – Banff

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train is back for its 28th year! Two trains, each about 1,000 feet long with rail cars covered in hundreds… Read more »