Things to Do in Calgary in January: Events, Activities and Festivals happening in Calgary during January 2026.
Contents:
- Winter Activities
- Events in January
1. Anytime Winter Activities
2. Events in January
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium , 1415 14 Ave NW, Calgary
January 31, 2026 To February 6, 2026
Starting at $40
Breadcrumbs. Trickery. Puppetry. This tickly take on the Grimms’ timeless treasure gives giggles galore. Puckish production and puppet design from The Old Trout Puppet Workshop are all-ages ... »
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Colour Cafe Kensington, 1414 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary
January 31, 2026
403-249-4386
Only $15 + price of chosen pottery
Step into the Upside Down for a night of creativity! Join us for Stranger Things Painting Party, where we will channel our inner Eleven, crank up the ‘80... »
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Studio Bell, 850 4 Street SE, Calgary
January 31, 2026
4035435115
Included with General Admission
Gods, heroes, and magical creatures take centre stage! Alberta Vocal Arts presents an exploration of opera’s timeless tales. Journey through epic myths, enchanting fairytales, and legendary ... »
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BMO Centre, Stampede Park, 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary
January 30, 2026 To February 1, 2026
$8 to $22
Canada’s premier powersports events, The Motorcycle and Powersport Shows are back and set to deliver plenty of excitement, fun, information, and new discoveries for riders of ... »
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Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW, Calgary
January 30, 2026 To February 14, 2026
$21 to $23
Share this timeless and enduring classic about the March sisters’ journey from childhood to maturity during the American Civil War. Audiences of all generations will enjoy acquainting — ... »
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Big Secret Theatre, 225 8 Ave SE, Calgary
January 30, 2026
403-294-7455
$0.00 - $150.00
Step into the beating heart of Calgary’s performance scene with the BeautifulYoungArtists of One Yellow Rabbit. Raw, intimate, and fearlessly expressive, this cabaret blends poetry, movement, ... »
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Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
January 30, 2026
$38.55 & up
Indigenous Celebration. Get ready for endless excitement at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Calgary Roughnecks prepares to go head-to-head against the Saskatchewan Rush! Experience the fastest game ... »
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Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10 Avenue SW, Calgary
January 30, 2026
$37.50 - $42.73
TWO LANES are a German electronic duo known for their melodic, atmospheric sound that blends organic instrumentation with modern electronic production. Their music balances emotional depth and ... »
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Vertigo Studio Theatre, 115 - 9th Avenue SE, Calgary
January 28, 2026 To January 31, 2026
$25.00 - $49.00
In this 50-minute genre-defying solo performance, world-class puppeteer Kevin Augustine blends dance and puppetry to a bittersweet and haunting electroacoustic score by Mark Bruckner. Wordless but deeply ... »
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Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary
January 25, 2026 To November 1, 2026
$29.95 to $59.95
Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of Destination Africa. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods, including a free-flowing chocolate ... »
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The Irish Cultural Society of Calgary, 6452 35 Ave NW, Calgary
January 24, 2026
$20 to $25+fees
Miles Zurawell will be joined by Jarred Albright on fiddle, Elliot Dillabough on guitar, and Jill McKenna on bass. Miles Zurawell is a multi-instrumentalist, performer and composer ... »
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Colour Cafe Kensington, 1414 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary
January 24, 2026
403-249-4386
$9.95
Create your very own magical Studio Ghibli inspired Clay Masterpiece whilst sipping on a delicious Color Cafe drink and enjoying some delicious eats! Our creative workshop leader ... »
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Studio Bell, 850 4 Street SE, Calgary
January 24, 2026
4035435115
Included with General Admission
Join songwriter, musician, and educator Kenna Burima and Classic Albums Live musician Sean Craig for an in-depth exploration of Pink Floyd’s 1975 masterpiece Wish You Were Here. ... »
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Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Avenue SE, Calgary
January 23, 2026 To January 24, 2026
403-571-0270 /403-571-0849
$35.00 - $100.00
Warm up your January with the Calgary Phil and conductor Fawzi Haimor in this wide-ranging program featuring Ginastera’s spirited Argentine dances and Gershwin’s musical portrait ... »
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Heritage Park Historical Village, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
January 23, 2026
4036130759
$150 - $200 + GST
Join us for a special Robbie Burns Day celebration on Friday, January 23, 2026, as Gasoline Alley Museum hosts an unforgettable evening honouring Scottish tradition, culture and community. Guests ... »
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The Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club, 109 7th AVE SW, Calgary
January 21, 2026 To January 24, 2026
$26 & up
Join us for another epic winter-fest presented by Sled Island, Eighty-Eight Brewing and The Palomino. We’re kicking off 2026 with a seriously stacked lineup, including PACKS, The ... »
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Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 Street SW, Calgary
January 17, 2026 To March 21, 2026
403-249-7799
$48.95 - $85.95
As time continues to march on and generations go by one after another, some cultural phenomena continue to hold a place of deep affection in the zeitgeist ... »
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Vertigo Theatre, 161, 115 - 9th Avenue SE, Calgary
January 17, 2026 To February 15, 2026
403-221-3707
$32.00 - $74.00
A disgraced female doctor is practicing her own brand of medicine after being expelled for ‘dangerous dabbling’ from The Upper Harrington Academy of Anatomical Dissection and School ... »
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Engineered Air Theatre, 234 9 Ave SE, Calgary
January 17, 2026
403-294-7455
$25.00 - $49.01
Step into the smoky allure of Weimar-era Berlin, the romance of Parisian salons, and the intimacy of New York’s underground clubs. Internationally acclaimed performer ONALEA returns ... »
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Ambrose University, 150 Ambrose Circle SW, Calgary
January 17, 2026 To May 30, 2026
587-315-6034
Free
Shadowlands explores the meeting place between light and shadow within the natural world and within our inner lives. Through layered colour and intuitive gesture, these paintings reflect ... »
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Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Avenue SE, Calgary
January 16, 2026 To January 17, 2026
$32.00 - $105.00
The Orchestra and conductor Tristan Rais-Sherman celebrate some of the most iconic film scores of all time from Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer! We’ll ... »
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Pinnovate DIY Studios, 137 Mahogany Plaza SE, Calgary
January 16, 2026 To January 30, 2026
4032789065
$347
This Advanced Sketching & Drawing class is a 10-week winter session designed for young artists ages 9 and up who already enjoy drawing and want to strengthen their ... »
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Contemporary Calgary, 701, 11th Street SW, Calgary
January 15, 2026 To January 17, 2026
403-294-7455
$25.00 - $49.00
Step into an extraordinary world. DOT is a surrealist puppet show that takes you on a journey from the molecular to galactic. This captivating, wordless tale follows ... »
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Pinnovate DIY Studios, 137 Mahogany Plaza SE, Calgary
January 14, 2026 To January 28, 2026
4032789065
$347
This Advanced Sketching & Drawing class is a 10-week winter session designed for young artists ages 9 and up who already enjoy drawing and want to strengthen their ... »
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Heritage Park Historical Village, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
January 14, 2026
Free
Heritage Park’s free Culturally Speaking Presentation Series continues with a special screening and discussion featuring the creators and storytellers behind New Blood. We’re showing CBC’... »
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Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, 206 University Ct NW, Calgary
January 11, 2026 To January 12, 2026
403-244-8277
$38 to $48
Named after the legendary violinist Adolf Busch, this European ensemble has emerged as one of their generation’s ‘leading piano trios’ (Süddeutsche Zeitung). The members of ... »
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WinSport Event Centre, 88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary
January 9, 2026 To January 10, 2026
$36.75 - $157.50+fees
This is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of Jaw-Dropping “No Way!” moves, 100 Years of “Wow!” and 100 Years of Heart-Pounding Thrills! The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to your ... »
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Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
January 9, 2026
$38.55 & up
Forever A Roughneck. Get ready for endless excitement at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Calgary Roughnecks prepares to go head-to-head against the Vancouver Warriors! Experience the fastest ... »
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Pinnovate DIY Studios, 137 Mahogany Plaza SE, Calgary
January 7, 2026 To January 28, 2026
4032789065
$238
Emerging Arts Academy is Calgary’s only full-year program with open registration throughout the full year. It is a graduated fine art program for children and teens, ... »
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Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Avenue NW, Calgary
January 6, 2026 To January 11, 2026
$82 & up
Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of ... »
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Canmore Cave Tours, 129 Bow Meadows Crescent, Unit 202, Canmore
January 1, 2026 To December 31, 2026
$129 & up
The 4.5-hour Explorer Tour is jam-packed full of fun and excitement. Your guide will introduce you to the amazing world of caves, spending approximately 2 to 2.5 hours underground ... »
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Quest World Family Entertainment, Unit 4, 2010 30 Ave NE, Calgary
November 27, 2025 To January 4, 2026
403-850-5022
$15 to $25
✨ Christmas at Quest World Family Entertainment is full of wonder, laughter, and magic! Get ready to step into the magic of the season with Quest World Family ... »
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Banff Gondola, 100, Mountain Avenue, Banff
November 22, 2025 To March 29, 2026
1-866-756-1904
Regular Admission
Pursuit unveils an immersive experience of light, sound and wonder with the launch of Nightrise, a multi-sensory winter experience at the Banff Gondola. Nightrise honours the magic ... »
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TELUS Spark, 220 St Georges Dr NE, Calgary
November 12, 2025 To January 4, 2026
403-817-6800
Varies
Every twinkle light, snowflake, and moment of connection is made for something truly extraordinary — matter. Step inside a beloved bedtime story as Goodnight Moon comes to life ... »
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Telus Spark, 220 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary
November 5, 2025 To February 28, 2026
General Admission
People of all ages are sure to adore this dreamy interactive experience inside the Digital Immersion Gallery, starting November 5. Guests will step into the whimsical realm of ... »
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The Confluence Historic Site & Parklands, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary
September 9, 2025 To October 9, 2026
587-288-1406
Free to $40
An exhibit titled Unfamiliar Perspectives: The NWMP and Canada’s Colonial Project opens Sept. 9 at The Confluence. Built around archival photographs, sketches, newspaper pages, personal journals and ... »
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