Calgary 
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.
Contents:
- Family Events/Festivals
- Live Music/Music Festivals
- Live Theatre/Theatre Festivals and Related Events
- Sports and Related Events
- All Other Events – Festivals, Food Events, Exhibitions, Markets, Tours
Plan Ahead:
I. Family Fun Activities
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
August 30, 2026
Free
Celebrate Alberta Day with Heritage Park and the Government of Alberta on Sunday, Aug. 30! Enjoy family-friendly entertainment, live music, activities and more in celebration of Alberta’s ... »
Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary
August 27, 2026 To August 30, 2026
14035699679
$15 to $79
This year, GlobalFest will take guests on a four-night trip around the world, with each evening built around a different culture. Japan will open the festival on ... »
Village Square Leisure Centre, 2623 56 Street NE, Calgary
August 30, 2026
$4
Join us for one last ride down the Thunder Slide before we replace it as part of the repairs and upgrades at Village Square Leisure Centre. We’... »
Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 Street SW, Calgary
August 29, 2026 To October 17, 2026
403-249-7799
$43.95-46.95
Lila has made a huge scientific discovery of a strange creature that craves destruction and chaos yet loves to sing and dance to… Elvis music? This strange ... »
Studio Bell, 850 4 Street SE, Calgary
August 29, 2026
4035435115
Free
Join us in PlayLab and make music by building circuits and experimenting with synthesizers. In this hands-on drop-in program, participants build simple circuits and create sounds they ... »
Marlborough Mall -3800 Memorial Dr, Calgary
July 25, 2026 To September 7, 2026
$28.99/person
Get ready to bounce into summer. The Royal Duck Bounce Park is bringing giant inflatables, slides, and family fun for all ages. Whether you’re making memories, ... »
Calgary Farmyard, 284022 Township Road 224, Rocky View County
June 26, 2026 To August 31, 2026
$25.97 to $29.95
Looking for something to do with your summer days in Alberta? Summer is the perfect time to visit the Calgary Farmyard. The lines are shorter and the ... »
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II. Live Music
The Rise, St. Patrick's Island, Calgary
August 28, 2026 To August 29, 2026
$45 & up
You’re invited to gather and groove with Calgary ReggaeFest! Join us for Calgary’s premier celebration of reggae music and Caribbean culture at our new home ... »
Common/UNDRGRD, 731 10 Avenue SW, Calgary
August 28, 2026
$30 & up +fees
CYRIL is an Australian DJ, producer and multi-instrumentalist from regional New South Wales, now based in Darwin. He rose internationally with his 2023 dance reworking of “Stumblin’ In,” ... »
Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3775 Grey Eagle Drive, Calgary
August 28, 2026
$39.00 - $59.00 +fees
Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest Rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating the legacy of Queen ... »
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. NW, Calgary
August 28, 2026 To August 29, 2026
$86 & up
Join the FILMharmonique Orchestra and Choir for a thrilling journey back to Middle-earth and experience ACADEMY AWARD®-winning Composer Howard Shore’s epic score performed live to ... »
Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3775 Grey Eagle Drive, Calgary
August 29, 2026
$100 & up+fees
Ft. Said the Sky, Trivecta b2b MitiS, Nurko, Paper Skies & Somna with support by SHMING & Kishogi Ambrozic Events returns with the second edition of ... »
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. NW, Calgary
August 30, 2026
$64 & up
Set sail on an epic adventure with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl – In Concert! Experience the swashbuckling excitement of the legendary film ... »
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, 850 4 Street SE, Calgary,
August 30, 2026
4035435115
$19
Join us at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, for Synth Soundbath, a new monthly series exploring the intersection of wellness and music technology. Part ... »
III. Live Theatre and Related Events
Prince’s Island Park, 698 Eau Claire Avenue SW, Calgary
August 28, 2026 To August 30, 2026
$59 & up
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is all about good times and incredible comedy. Let’s head south to Calgary, where outdoor explorations transition to urban adventures. Heading ... »
ContainR Art Park, 925 9 Ave SE, Calgary
August 28, 2026
Free, by donation
Come celebrate the release of “Music of the NaAC,” a new podcast by the National accessArts Centre in collaboration with CJSW, at ContainR Art Park by @springboardyyc ... »
Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 St SW, Calgary
August 27, 2026 To August 30, 2026
4038014149
$24-$30
A play about what we discard, what we keep, and what we really value in the ‘age of unaffordability’. A heartwarming story of the power of connection ... »
Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 Street SW, Calgary
August 15, 2026 To October 17, 2026
403-249-7799
$48.95-$ 85.95
Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents… Rock Around the Clock With Elvis and Friends! One, Two, Three O’clock, Four O’clock Rock!” In the 1950’s anytime was a ... »
Beddington Theatre Arts Centre, 375 Bermuda Drive NW, Calgary
August 14, 2026 To September 6, 2026
$28 to $38
Blending ancient myth with a modern, folk- and jazz-inspired score, Hadestown: Teen Edition invites audiences into a haunting, hopeful world where love is tested, power is questioned, ... »
Stage West Calgary, 727 – 42 Avenue SE, Calgary
June 26, 2026 To August 30, 2026
403-243-6642
$87.10 - $97.10
Nostalgically recalls the days of miniskirts, transistor radios and flower power! The electrifying BEEHIVE musical pays homage to the unforgettable female powerhouses of the 1960s, belting out ... »
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IV. Sports
Grand Theatre, 608 First St. SW, Calgary
August 29, 2026
416-728-2783
$72.26
Fresh from an action-packed pre-season showcase in Toronto, Team Arm Wrestling Federation (TAWF) continues to deliver a gripping new industry shake-up with the launch of the world’... »
18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB T2X4B7 CA
August 29, 2026
$27 & up
Cavalry FC is a professional soccer club based out of Spruce Meadows just south of Calgary. The team won the 2019 Spring and Fall Seasons of the inaugural ... »
McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary
August 29, 2026
$32.30 & up
Make it the best send-off to summer before school starts – fun for the kids, a great excuse for the adults, and memories the whole family will keep. ... »
Century Downs Casino, Century Downs Dr, Rocky View County
August 29, 2026
Free
Celebrate the End of the Standardbred Season with a Corn Roast & Dachshund Races! Get ready for an afternoon of fun for the whole family as the ... »
V. Festivals, Other Activities & Events
Big Rock Brewery, 5555 76 Ave SE, Calgary
August 29, 2026
(403) 975-6350
$24.95
This one-day, all-ages festival will bring together more than 40 local vendors for a day packed with interactive experiences, pickle tastings, live music, and plenty of briny surprises. »
Globe Cinema, 617 8 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
August 28, 2026
$30+fees
Welcome to the Bicycle Film Festival Calgary, Presented by Ridley’s Cycle! Join us at the Globe Cinema for a celebration of all things cycling. BFF Calgary ... »
Eau Claire Plaza, 101 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary
August 28, 2026 To August 30, 2026
Free
Get ready for a weekend of great food, cold drinks and big laughs at Taste of Comedy. Located right next to Prince’s Island Park, where the ... »
Banff Sunshine Village , #1 Sunshine Access Road, Banff
August 30, 2026
(877) 542-2633
$60
Find your inspiration in the mountains with Watercolour in the Meadows at Banff Sunshine Village. This guided outdoor workshop lets guests create their own mountain-inspired masterpiece during ... »
SAVE Southern Alberta Veterinary Emergency, 322233 15th Street East, Okotoks
August 30, 2026
403-995-3270
FREE
Join us for one big final community celebration! 💙 As SAVE prepares to close its doors at the end of August, we wanted one last chance to bring ... »
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue SE, Calgary
August 29, 2026
$60
Have you ever heard the twinkling of the jingle dress and wanted to know how they’re made? The jingle cones behind the iconic sound have been ... »
Pottery 123 Studio, Unit 128, 11979 – 40 St SE, Calgary
August 29, 2026 To December 19, 2026
403-452-1008
$110
Are you looking for a unique and fun way to spend an evening with your special someone? Come to Pottery 123 for a relaxing and creative date night! ... »
cSPACE Studio Marda Loop, 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary
August 29, 2026
$10-30
A Queer ex-preacher traces the arc from altar to aftermath in this lyrical blend of spoken word, humour, song, and story. Told from the perspective of a ... »
Banff Sunshine Village , #1 Sunshine Access Road, Banff
August 29, 2026
(877) 542-2633
$40
Find your flow among the peaks with Yoga in the Rockies at Banff Sunshine Village. This one-hour outdoor yoga session takes place on the Centennial Day Lodge ... »
Scotsman's Hill, Ramsay Street SE, Calgary
August 29, 2026
$100
This not-to-be-missed event is an exclusive VIP Garden Party Experience that happens in the backyard of one of our patrons. This year we are excited to bring ... »
Alberta Sports Hall Of Fame, #102 - 4200 Highway 2 Red Deer,
August 29, 2026
FREE
Join us for the 3rd Annual CARnivore Car Show and Local Artisan Market in support of the Red Deer Food Bank! This free family event takes place ... »
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue SE, Calgary
August 28, 2026
$25/team
Do you have mad trivia skillz? Do you think the late 90’s and 00’s are still fresh? Gather your peeps and roll up to Y2K Trivia ... »
The Bowden Sunmaze, 34530 Range Road 14, Bowden, Red Deer County
August 15, 2026 To September 13, 2026
$8 to $17
Visit Worlds only Certified Organic Sunflower Maze. We are expecting a great selection of flowers along with potatoes, carrots, beets, onions, chard, kale, peas beans, cucumbers & zucchini ... »
Michaels Craft Stores, Canada
August 1, 2026 To August 31, 2026
Free
Looking for a reason to unplug this summer? Michaels is hosting FREE art events throughout August, with hands-on workshops, live demos and online classes for artists of ... »
River Hall, 311 8 Street S.W., Calgary
July 23, 2026 To September 27, 2026
Free
Calgarians can enjoy free, family-friendly programming that brings the heart of the city alive with local flavours, live entertainment and inclusive vibes. Presented by The City of ... »
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary
July 18, 2026 To September 5, 2026
$35
Discover the artistic gems of the East Village through a guided walking experience that brings public art to life. Explore a curated selection of vibrant works while ... »
Blue Grass Garden Centre Calgary, 260130B Writing Creek Cres, Rocky View County
July 18, 2026 To August 30, 2026
(403) 226-0468
Free Admission
Get ready for one of Calgary’s newest summer market experiences! The Blue Grass Farmers Market is bringing together local vendors, handmade goods, food, unique finds, and ... »
Heritage Park Historical Village, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
July 11, 2026 To September 12, 2026
4032688500
Free
Shop Local at Heritage Park’s Calgary Market Nights in the Plaza! Thousands of people come to shop at Heritage Park every year – and now we’re ... »
Bankers Hall, 315 8th Avenue SW, Calgary
July 8, 2026 To December 1, 2027
Free
Experience Canada’s musical history at VinylCentric with two exciting new exhibits. Meet Alberta Slim, a talented musician whose legacy reached far beyond the stage. Known for ... »
Telus Spark, 220 St. George’s Drive NE, Calgary
June 27, 2026 To November 29, 2026
Regular Admission
Meet SUE and step into the world of a T. rex, 67 million years ago. SUE the T. rex is the most complete, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever found. ... »
Millarville Racetrack and Agricultural Society , 306097 192 ST W, Millarville
June 20, 2026 To October 10, 2026
4039313411
Suggested Donation
The Millarville Farmers’ Market thanks you all for an amazing 2025 season and is looking forward to the 2026 season, our 44th year! We have 185 amazing vendors for you ... »
Lougheed House, 707 13 Ave SW, Calgary
June 19, 2026 To September 7, 2026
Free to $4.50
Lougheed House National & Provincial Historic Site (707 13 Ave SW) is the only museum in Calgary to offer the Canada Strong Pass this summer. From June 19 to September 7, ... »
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary
June 13, 2026 To August 29, 2026
4032329300
$61 to $79 +GST
Bring your family and friends down for a fun and educational morning at the zoo! Admission to this event includes an exclusive before-hours viewing opportunity of our ... »
cSPACE Marda Loop , 1721 29 AVE SW, Calgary
May 23, 2026 To October 17, 2026
FREE
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of a community gathering where local talent, passion, and creativity come to life. Discover over 50 farms, food artisans, craft vendors, and food trucks ... »
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 ... »
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 ... »
Chinook Rafting, Alberta
May 9, 2026 To September 13, 2026
$89.25 to $135.45
Enjoy a beautiful day rafting down the picturesque Kananaskis River in Alberta, Canada. This day trip from Banff or Canmore will get you into a raft and ... »
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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Please put recurring events like Pottery Wheel Date Night, movies, plays, etc at the bottom of your list. Very annoying to have to scroll through these every week. Same goes for kid events.
Robin if you click on the Canada day activities post you will see a binch of them
Why are there comments here from “2017” when this is about things to do in 2022?? Haha
Live Concerts Are Back!
Summer Concert Series at the Grey Eagle Drive In
June 10, 2021. Calgary, Alberta: Grey Eagle Drive In is thrilled to announce their new concert set up and plans for this summer. Starting June 16, they will be begin presenting LIVE concert events with guests being allowed to sit outside of their cars. “The original plan for the Grey Eagle Drive In was always to bring back live concert events and we are super excited to be able announce our live concert line up. Our venue set up has an open parking space in between each car, so this space becomes our guests spots to set up their own lounge party. Then starting August 13 guests will be able to come into an open site and set up their own lawn chair in a general admission format, no vehicles” stated Courtney Smith, Venue Manager, Grey Eagle Drive In.
The Grey Eagle Drive In has been in operation since May 7 and will be running concerts, live events, movies, dance recitals, graduations, and private corporate events until September 7th. Upcoming live concerts include:
June 16 – Deuling Pianos. Drive In Show
June 18 – Hotel California- The Original Tribute to the Eagles Drive In Show
June 20 – Snotty Nose Rez Kids Drive In Show
June 25 – Bad Moon Riders: A Salute to the Music of CCR Drive In Show
July 9 – Men Without Hats Drive In Show
July 17 – Wannabe: A Spice Girls Tribute Drive In Show
July 24 – BCDC: High Voltage Rock ‘N Roll (ACDC Tribute) Drive In Show
August 13 – Platinum Blonde General Admission Standing Show
August 20 – Streetheart and Headpins General Admission Standing Show
“Starting June 16, we are presenting a unique format for our guests. Guests can take in the shows under the sun and stars in their own lawn chair beside their vehicles, but if it rains, the show goes on under our covered stage and our guests can retreat to their cars until the rain passes,” stated Courtney Smith. This new set up will continue to follow COVID protocols put forward by AHS and the Tsuut’ina Nation, which means guests need to wear face masks and are not permitted to wonder the site, unless using the washroom.
Come August 13; The Grey Eagle Drive In will be hosting outdoor general admission style events, no vehicles! “Lives shows are back at the Grey Eagle and we could not be happier. Guests will be able to come to the site, set up their own festival space and take in these amazing shows. The first being Platinum Blonde on August 13, followed by a double header with Streetheart and the Headpins on August 20,” noted Sheldon Lachambre, Director of Entertainment at The Grey Eagle Resort & Casino.
*This concert series is dependent on hitting Alberta’s Stage 3 reopening plans
Located on the beautiful Tsuut’ina Nation at the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, the Grey Eagle Drive In site features 206 car capacity venue for Drive IN concerts and a 1,000-person capacity for festival events. The Grey Eagle Drive In features a state-of-the-art stage for bands to perform live and Industry leading sound, lighting, and video.
According to the Alberta Live Events Coalition more than $350 million dollars has been lost in Alberta within the live event industry due to COVID. https://albertaliveeventscoalition.ca “It is great to be able to get back to producing live events. It has been a challenging time for our industry, with many companies shutting down and thousands of layoffs. Getting bands back on stage is a positive step in helping our industry begin to recover,” stated David Howard, President of The Event Group.
Further information and ticketing can be found at http://www.greyeagledrivein.com
Jeeze, DOUGLAS.
Douglas – Jordan Peterson is not anti-female. How did you even come to such a conclusion? Did he hurt your feels??
what the heck, today is June 28, I would like to see “THIS WEEKEND” and all I see is july 5 and onward
Love this site!
Any chance it will be made into an app where we can save various events? 🙂
Thank you for the suggestion. We will look into it.
Do your own research douglas. Jordan Peterson is everything except what you said. grow up.
Thank you so much for setting up and maintaining this site! Every week I find and experience activities that I would not have know about otherwise, love it!
Douglas
Thank you for sharing about that god awful event. I will steer clear! Appreciate it 🙂
Always a pleasure to be able to scroll through all the wonderful options that you have so thoughtfully laid out for all of us. Thank you so much for helping me plan my next adventure in our fabulous city.
Douglas – Life must really be difficult for you, especially when you’re flagrantly entitled. God forbid there be any opinion that differs from yours. Grow up.
Hey Douglas this is a…things to do site not a public opinion site.
great site thank you
Typically, I really like this site, as your team seems to always recommend a number of great things to do. Unfortunately, this weekend, you’ve chosen to also include Jordan Peterson, a well-know and flagrant men’s rights activist, who is openly anti-women. I know that you can’t research into everyone and everything that you post up here, but, this is one person who isn’t worthy of this list.
Another thing to do is checking out this new business called Escape 60. It’s going to be holding events for stampede/parties. Good option for tourists https:// www. escape60.ca/ I went there last weekend, it was amazing! This site is great for information and is very current. Keep it up!
The Annual Field of Dreams have been changed to August 11th, 2018 at Foothills Stadium.
This is a great site! Thanks for keeping it current! I plan a lot of my weekend activities based on what’s mentioned here 🙂 Keep up the good work!
I’m coming from Edmonton to attend the Beakerhead events. I’ve only been to Calgary a few times and enjoyed it each time. Looking forward to visiting your beautiful city!
Come to South Trail KIA Saturday before the Stampeders game! I will be working 9am – 6pm, come test drive a New KIA then cruise down to the game starting at 7pm!
Thank you Sam and Laura, I thought I was the only one in this city struggling this matter.
Excellent list – there’s so many great things to do in Calgary!
this site is terrible and needs to be burned down