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Weekend Activities and Events in and Around 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 – May 15 to 18, 2026
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
May
I. Family Fun Activities
Calgary Farmyard, 284022 Township Road 224, Rocky View County
May 16, 2026 To June 21, 2026
$24.38 to $28.50
Spring is the perfect time to meet our newly born barn babies and explore all the fun of being at the Farmyard. We have the cutest barnyard ... »
Calaway Park, Range Road 33, Calgary
May 16, 2026 To May 18, 2026
$39.95 to $55.95
Western Canada’s largest outdoor family amusement park, Calaway Park, will open for 2026 season on Victoria Day Long Weekend. As Western Canada’s Largest Outdoor Family Amusement ... »
Winsport Canada Olympic Park, 88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary
May 16, 2026 To May 18, 2026
2 rides: $31
Downhill Karting by Skyline Luge Calgary is a fun, fast-paced family activity that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy. Skyline’s Downhill Karting experience is ... »
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
May 16, 2026 To October 12, 2026
Free - $39.95
Explore the fully reopened Historical Village, take in views from the S.S. Moyie paddlewheeler and savour fresh summer flavours at the Selkirk. Feel the thrill of ... »
Granary Road, 226066 112 St W, De Winton
May 16, 2026 To May 17, 2026
$34.95 to $49.95
Welcome to Granary Road’s first annual Kite FESTIVAL! Celebrating Revelry of Wind and Skies. Explore the skies above in Granary Road’s first annual Kite Festival. ... »
Studio Bell, 850 4 Street SE, Calgary
May 16, 2026 To September 5, 2026
4035435115
Free
In PlayLab, young participants become sound scientists as they create simple DIY instruments like shakers and “sound sandwiches” using everyday materials. Through play and experimentation, kids explore ... »
Bow Habitat Station, 1440-17A Street SE, Calgary
May 15, 2026
403-297-6561
$0-$10
Ever wonder how far migratory species can travel? This May, spread your wings and follow these remarkable travelers as many journey back to Alberta just in time ... »
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II. Live Music
Various locations, Calgary
May 9, 2026 To July 26, 2026
$30.50 & up
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Who is it for? 8 years old ... »
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave NW, Calgary
May 15, 2026 To May 16, 2026
$39.00 - $99.00
Feel — and hear — the Force around you in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi when the Calgary Phil performs John Williams’ Oscar-nominated score live-to-film! In the climactic ... »
National 8th Rooftop, 225 8 Ave SW #360, Calgary
May 15, 2026
4039229349
$27.02 - $42.85
For the first time ever… we’ve teamed up with National 8th Rooftop to bring you our Rooftop Summer Series – featuring The After Hours Club & The ... »
cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary
May 15, 2026
$17.40 – $33.40
Come witness the premiere of a new work by Jace Eagle Bear, and selections from the film, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. To celebrate Asian Heritage Month this ... »
Event Centre at Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, 3775 Grey Eagle Drive, Tsuut’ina
May 16, 2026
4033853747
$39.00 - $59.00
Don’t miss your chance to see Showtime’s The Michael Jackson HIStory Show – returning to Canada in 2026 to commemorate 30 years since Michael Jackson’s final, ground-breaking ... »
Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3775 Grey Eagle Drive, Calgary
May 17, 2026
$124.70 +fees
Active since the 2010s, SEXYY RED broke through when her 2023 single “Pound Town” went viral, prompting a remix featuring Nicki Minaj and pushing her mixtape Hood Hottest ... »
III. Live Theatre and Related Events
Engineered Air Theatre, 234 9 Ave SE, Calgary
May 15, 2026
$46.61 - $58.21
You know that your heart is constantly beating, right? ‘Dhak-Dhak Dhak-Dhak’-even right now, as you’re reading this, it’s beating for you. ‘Dhak-Dhak..’ The heart ... »
Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW, Calgary
May 15, 2026 To May 30, 2026
$27.00 - $30.00
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their ... »
West Village Theatre, 10 Avenue Southwest, Calgary
May 13, 2026 To May 30, 2026
$25+fees
CYPT welcomes back the 2026 Cannonball Festival of Youth-Led Theatre. This Festival of Youth-led Theatre takes place in May, 2026 and features seven youth-written/directed/stage managed/performed/designed/... »
Big Secret Theatre, 225 8 Ave SE, Calgary
May 13, 2026 To May 16, 2026
$10.00 - $100.00
Five friends find fun in a dreamy image-filled tragi-comedy cabaret for the times. Our fearless crew of BYA superheroes build themselves a dreamscape of charms to ward ... »
Vertigo Theatre, 161, 115 - 9th Avenue SE, Calgary
May 9, 2026 To June 7, 2026
403-221-3707
$32.00 - $74.00
One big case. One last shot at redemption. Frank Galvin is a washed-up, alcoholic, ambulance-chasing lawyer. Offered an ‘open and shut’ malpractice case involving a young pregnant ... »
Stage West Calgary, 727 – 42 Avenue SE, Calgary
April 17, 2026 To June 21, 2026
403-243-6642
$87.10 & up
A musical revue that explores the evolution and cross-pollination of musical genres over the decades. From the smooth harmonies of 1970’s folk-rock pioneers like the Eagles and ... »
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IV. Sports
McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary
May 18, 2026
$22 & up
The off-season wait is finally over! Don’t miss out on your first chance to see the Red & White back in action. Bring your friends and ... »
Banff Sunshine Village, 1 Sunshine Access Road, Banff
May 18, 2026
$50
To close out the ski season, Banff Sunshine Village’s ultimate May Long Weekend party, Slush Cup, returns Monday, May 18. Skiers and riders are invited to take ... »
McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary
May 16, 2026
$29.40 & up
Get WILD in the stands and cheer Calgary Wild FC during the second season of Women’s Pro Soccer in McMahon Stadium! Calgary Wild FC is one ... »
High River Rodeo Grounds, Foothills No. 31
May 15, 2026 To May 16, 2026
By Donation
Round up your cow pokes and come-on-down to enjoy one of Canada’s most unique rodeos, plus a jam-packed roster of events. The Little Britches rodeo is ... »
Olympic Oval, 288 Collegiate Blvd NW, Calgary
May 14, 2026 To May 17, 2026
Free to $25
The country’s largest annual judo competition will bring more than 1,200 participants to the city, featuring over 160 Alberta athletes, as they compete across multiple age divisions for ... »
V. Festivals, Other Activities & Events
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre & Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel
May 15, 2026 To May 17, 2026
$16.73 & up
Otafest is a 3-day Japanese Cultural and Animation Festival at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre. Shop. Cosplay. Play games. Watch anime. Join a community. Even meet your ... »
Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 St SW, Calgary
May 13, 2026 To May 17, 2026
$15-$115
Fairy Tales Queer Art & Film Festival returns May 13–17, 2026, celebrating bold and diverse 2SLGBTQ+ storytelling through film, media art, and community events. Presented by the Calgary Queer ... »
Heritage Park, Calgary
May 18, 2026
$24.95 to $54.95
Victoria Day marks the official opening of the Historical Village and what better way to welcome the 2026 season (and toast to Queen Victoria!) than with a charming ... »
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary
May 17, 2026
$8 (plus fees)
Looking for a way to kick-start your crafting journey, need motivation to tackle that work-in-progress or simply want to meet likeminded people? The Confluence Craft Club is ... »
The Palace Theatre, 219 8 Ave SW, Calgary
May 17, 2026
22.50 - 32.50
🌸The sun has set, the textbooks are burned, and the daytime students have long since fled. The school bell didn’t ring to dismiss you…it rang ... »
Color Cafe Calgary, 1414 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary
May 17, 2026
403-249-4386
$10
Sign up for a cozy, creative afternoon at the café. In this relaxed painting class, you select and design your own planter—no experience needed, just a ... »
Gulbar, 636 10 Ave SW, Calgary
May 17, 2026
4034023296
$10-$20
Sin & Gin is Calgary’s best monthly Cabaret show that is filled with Music, Burlesque, Comedy, Cabaret, Drag and so much more! This month’s Sin &... »
RiverWalk Plaza, Calgary
May 16, 2026 To September 19, 2026
Free
Discover one-of-a-kind treasures and support local artists and vendors while soaking up the sun along RiverWalk. Explore a vibrant mix of artisan goods, handmade crafts, and unique ... »
Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Boulevard NE, Calgary
May 16, 2026
Free
Join us for an unforgettable day of cultural celebration, vibrant performances, and community togetherness at Vaisakhi Mela. »
Lougheed House, 707 13 Ave SW, Calgary
May 16, 2026
Free
Bring the past to life through traditional hand sketching using photography as a reference! This workshop, led by artist Karen Jeane Mills, will guide you through the ... »
Hotel Arts, 119 12 Ave SW, Calgary
May 16, 2026
4168763900
$240
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Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary
May 16, 2026
$130 per person + GST
Step into the secret world of penguins at this adults-only event that explores the fascinating lives of these unique birds. Begin your evening with an exclusive, after-hours ... »
Knifewear Calgary, 1316-9th Avenue SE, Calgary
May 16, 2026
+14035140577
Free
Join prolific Calgary food journalist & cookbook author Julie Van Rosendaal on Saturday, May 16 from 1–3 PM at Knifewear Calgary for a special signing event celebrating her new ... »
Bella Concert Hall , 18 Mt Royal Cir SW, Calgary
May 15, 2026
$59.95
It’s time to pack your book tote for this spring’s hottest adventure! Canada’s superstar bestseller Carley Fortune is returning to Wordfest with her heart-stopping ... »
The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary A
May 10, 2026 To May 17, 2026
5872881406
$20
The word “confluence” can refer not only to where two rivers meet, but also to the flowing together of ideas, places, and people. Both the city of ... »
Calgary Curling Club, 720 3rd Street NW, Calgary
May 8, 2026 To May 17, 2026
Free to $5
Shop more than 150,000+ gently used books at the 19th Calgary Reads Big Book Sale! Learn all about our special BOGO, fill-a-box and free book days + details about ... »
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary
May 3, 2026 To May 16, 2026
587-288-1406
$25
Take the tour, paint your perspective. Experience The Confluence’s temporary exhibits while you can in this unique guided tour and art program in our White Box ... »
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary
May 2, 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 ... »
Tops Pizza South, 9919 Fairmount Dr. SE, Calgary
May 1, 2026 To May 31, 2026
403-278-1511
Free to attend
MINI MEXICO VACAY without leaving Calgary! La Tequila Cantina is taking over TOPS with brightly coloured tables and chairs, fiesta backdrops, cactus, chili peppers and sombreros hanging ... »
Lougheed House, 707 13 Ave SW, Calgary
April 2, 2026 To May 17, 2026
$0.00 - $8.50
Navigate the past and present of Calgary this spring with Mapping History: The Calgary Atlas Project! This new exhibit brings maps from the local historians, authors, and ... »
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 ... »
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