Sunfest
2026-07-25 12:00 - 23:59 (America/Edmonton) | Ironwood Stage & Grill, 1229 9 Ave Se, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0S9
Reimagining live music experiences – Creating innovative ways for organizations and artists to work together.

CIBC Backbeat: Bow & Tell with James Watson
2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Edmonton) | Studio Bell, 850 4 St SE, Calgary, Ab, T2G 0L8
Join us on Saturdays in PlayLab for a hands-on violin experience designed for young explorers and future musicians alike! Presented by Jubilee Arts in partnership with the National Music Centre, and featuring live performances alongside guided instruction from professional violinists, including musicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, this interactive program invites children of all ages and skill levels to step into the world of music-making.
PlayLab is a hands-on sound playground where young visitors can discover how music works. With interactive stations that feature strings, wind, percussion, and electronic instruments, kids experiment with the building blocks of sound—pitch, volume, timbre, and vibration. Pluck a string, strike a drum, blow into an organ, or shape sound on a synth to hear how instruments create their unique voices. Designed for curiosity and creativity, PlayLab encourages visitors to listen closely, explore freely, and learn how musicians turn sound into music.

Little Mermaid
2026-07-25 14:00 - 23:59, 2026-07-26 14:00 - 23:59 (America/Edmonton) | One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre (Big Secret Theatre), 225 8 Ave Se, Calgary, T2G 0K9
FlipSide Theatre, in association with Philippine Festival Council of Alberta (PFCA) and Forte Musical Theatre, presents Little Mermaid.
Little Mermaid is a bold new musical adaptation of the beloved Hans Christian Andersen tale. Featuring a book by acclaimed playwrights Jaime del Mundo and Luna Griño-Inocian, with music by Broadway performer Lito Villareal, this reimagined production plunges audiences into a world of wonder, magic, and sacrifice beneath the sea.
At the heart of the story is Jewel, a fierce and spirited young mermaid who longs for a life beyond the ocean’s depths. On her sixteenth birthday, she encounters Christian, a human prince from a distant land, and becomes captivated by the world he represents. But when the cunning sea witch Crustacea learns of Jewel’s forbidden dream, she strikes a dangerous bargain: Jewel’s voice in exchange for human legs. With only three days to make Christian fall in love with her, Jewel must risk everything—or lose her voice forever and be banished from the sea she once called home.
Brought to life through dazzling costumes, inventive puppetry, soaring music, and performances by some of the most exciting emerging Filipino musical theatre artists today, Little Mermaid promises a theatrical experience filled with heart, spectacle, and unforgettable magic.

4th Annual A Not So Silent Summer Rooftop Concert
2026-07-25 16:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel, 110 9 Ave Se, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 5A6
A Not So Silent Events is bringing back
the ultimate outdoor party!

Join us for an unforgettable night filled with rockin’ tunes, DJ beats, and patio vibes – all for a fantastic cause!

4th Annual A Not So Silent Summer
Charity Rooftop Concert
in support of Not In My City

SATURDAY, July 25, 2026
4 pm – 10 pm
ONEUP! Rooftop Patio
Calgary Marriott Downtown

LIVE LOCAL MUSICAL PERFORMANCES Alex Hughes, Dempsey Bolton, Eden Taylor
Featuring Special Guest Paul Brandt

Our Story

Three passionate individuals came together in 2019 with a shared mission: to support the local music community and make a positive impact on society. A Not So Silent Events was born, with Lyle Peterman, Morgan Melnyk, and Mallory Welechenko (L&M) at the helm. In a short time, they have achieved remarkable success, raising an impressive $311,500 for #NotInMyCity. Their unwavering commitment to amplifying the voices of local musicians is only matched by their deep desire to do good in their community. With this dynamic trio leading the charge, A Not So Silent Events is a force to be reckoned with in the world of philanthropy and music.
Not In My City

#NotInMyCity is a movement that raises awareness and brings key partners together to engage, commit and collectively build an action plan to prevent and end human trafficking with a focus on Child Sexual Exploitation and Sex Trafficking. To learn more or to become an ally visit: www.notinmycity.ca

A Not So Silent Summer Rooftop Patio Concert
2026-07-25 16:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | ONE18 EMPIRE, 820 Centre St S, Calgary, T2G 5J2
A Not So Silent Summer returns for its fourth annual rooftop concert in support of Paul Brandt’s #NotInMyCity. This special fundraising event brings together local musicians, community leaders and advocates for an evening of live music for a good cause on the rooftop patio of the Calgary Marriott Downtown.
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. –10:00 p.m.
Location: ONEUP! Patio, Calgary Marriott Downtown (110 9 Ave. S.E., Calgary T2G 1B8)

Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp
2026-07-25 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Avenue Se, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0K9
Josh Johnson’s Comedy Band Camp is a stand up and live music experience that brings together all the community of being in one big band and all the nostalgia of summer camp. This is the camp experience Josh never had so he made it for you.

Light It Up: Celebrating 20 Years of Woezo Africa
2026-07-25 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | The GRAND, 608 1 St Sw, Calgary, T2P 1M6
We are pleased to invite you to Light It Up, a one-night immersive celebration at The GRAND marking Woezo Africa’s 20th anniversary and the closing of the 5th annual Black Arts Development (BAD) Program 3 Week Dance Intensive.

This is a full cultural experience of African, Caribbean, and Black arts brought to life across one unforgettable evening. Guests will experience live music and performances in the historic Lobby, a curated visual arts exhibition in the Mezzanine Gallery, and a community canvas that evolves into a collective artwork throughout the night.

The evening features a high-energy stage showcase with youth and adult dancers performing choreography in Traditional Ethiopian Dance, Kuduro, Bikutsi, Coupé Décalé, and Azonto, guided by 5 world-class international instructors. For the first time in Calgary, guest instructors Ordinateur (Paris) and Akosua Akoto (Atlanta), both internationally acclaimed and highly respected figures in the global dance sector, will also perform live.

The program also includes the premiere of a 20 year documentary reflecting Woezo Africa’s journey and impact, followed by an immersive finale and the unveiling of the completed community canvas.

We would be honoured to have you join us for this milestone celebration.

Terminus Festival 2026: Resonance
2026-07-25 18:00 - 23:30, 2026-07-26 18:00 - 23:30 (America/Edmonton) | Dickens, Lower 1000 9 Ave SW, Calgary, Ab, T2P 2Y6
Terminus is an annual darkwave/ EBM/ industrial/ synth/ post punk festival featuring 30+ acts from all over North America and Europe.
Lineup:

Test Dept
Portion Control
Home Front
Qual
Lead Into Gold
Nite
Past Self
Haunt Me
SDH
Soft Vein
Carrallee
Mvtant
Many more!

Banda El Recodo & Recoditos
2026-07-25 18:00 - 23:59 (America/Edmonton) | Big 4 Roadhouse, 1801 Big Four Trail Southeast, Calgary
Del Sol Music and Empresa MB present the Mexican Music Festival 2026 featuring Banda El Recodo and Banda Los Recoditos on their first-ever Canadian tour. Enjoy an unforgettable night as these Banda icons light up Alberta with their powerful sound and vibrant energy.

Zoo! ft. The West and Pickle Juice
2026-07-25 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10 Ave Sw, Calgary, Ab, T2R 0B3
Join surf rock icons Zoo! on Saturday night as they close out their Summer 2026 tour with support from The West and Pickle Juice!

After Eight
2026-07-25 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | Congress Coffee Company, #1A, Calgary, Ab, T2E 2L4
After Eight is a vocal jazz ensemble dedicated to entertaining audiences with timeless music standards spanning the 1920s through the 1950s, with select touches of contemporary repertoire. Our song selections feature beloved works by artists and composers such as Nat King Cole, Rosemary Clooney, Diana Krall, Linda Ronstadt, Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and George Gershwin, among others.

Pure Love Eternal Peace, Omnia Nihil & Guests
2026-07-25 20:00 - 23:45 (America/Edmonton) | Vern’s, 622 8 Ave Sw, Calgary, T2P 1G4
July 25th 2026
BC’s Pure Love Eternal Peace is coming back with guests Omnia Nihil, Morzealix and guests, doors at 8 p.m.

July 26th 2026,
BC’s Pure Love Eternal Peace is heading back to Calgary for a night of doom. Joining the is BC thrashers Omnia Nihil, and local Apocalyptic Noise rockers Morzealix & more to be announced.

Doors at 8 p.m., first band on at 9:30 p.m.

Lifeless Dark, Innocent, Languid & Death Knell
2026-07-25 20:00 - 23:59 UTC | The Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club, 109 7th AVE SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0W5
Lifeless Dark (Boston) // Innocent (Boston) // Languid (Edmonton) // Death Knell (Calgary)

Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club
When: Saturday July 25, 2026
Doors: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Admission: $25.00

NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!

The Infirmariers, Retrofit and Double Rider
2026-07-25 20:00 - 23:59 (America/Edmonton) | Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club, 109 7 Avenue, Calgary, Ab, T2P 3E6
The Infirmariers, Retrofit and Double Rider
Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club18+ with government issued identificationWhen: Saturday July 25, 2026Doors: 8:00 p.m.
Action 8:30 p.m.Admission: $16.00
NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!

Amber Williams
2026-07-25 20:30 - 23:59 (America/Edmonton) | King Eddy, 438 9 Avenue Se, Calgary, Ab, T2G 0R9
Raised in the rugged foothills along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, Amber Williams delivers neo-traditional country music rooted in honest stories, hard work, and the kind of songs that feel like home — blending traditional country, bluegrass soul, and a touch of southern rock grit into a sound that can be described as “Dolly meets ZZ Top.” With powerhouse vocals, a fearless stage presence, and lyrics drawn from real life, Amber has become one of Alberta’s most notable emerging artists. Whether she’s igniting a honky-tonk dance floor or delivering a heartfelt ballad, Amber creates the kind of live show you don’t just hear — you experience.

Lifeless Dark, Innocent, Languid and Death Knell
2026-07-25 21:00 - 23:59 (America/Edmonton) | Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club, 109 7 Avenue, Calgary, Ab, T2P 3E6
Lifeless Dark (Boston), Innocent (Boston), Languid (Edmonton) and Death Knell (Calgary)
Where: Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club
18+ with government issued identification
When: Saturday July 25, 2026
Doors: 8:00 p.m.
Action 9:00 p.m.
Admission: $25.00
NO JERK POLICY ALWAYS IN EFFECT!

Pitbull Rave - Commonwealth Bar
2026-07-25 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | Commonwealth, 731 10 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Ab, T2R 0B3
The ultimate Pitbull tribute dance party!

PITBULL RAVE

Calgary… get ready.

On 25th of July we’re turning the dancefloor into a full 305 takeover where everyone becomes Pitbull.

That’s right. On arrival, you’ll be handed a bald cap. From that moment on… you’re part of it.

A sea of bald heads. Sunglasses on. Hands in the air. Dale.

What to expect:

This is not your average club night.

Expect:

A full night of Pitbull, Reggaeton & Latin party anthems
A packed dancefloor of identical bald icons
DJs dropping non-stop Latinx hits
The most ridiculous (and fun) night out you’ve had in a while

We’re talking:
Pitbull, Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Shakira, Sean Paul, Don Omar, and all the Latin & party hits you forgot you loved. ALL. NIGHT. LONG.

Calgary Folk Music Festival
2026-07-26 | Prince’s Island Park, 698 Eau Claire Avenue Southwest, Calgary, T2P 5N4
Join the fun on Prince’s Island Park for the 47th annual Calgary Folk Music Festival!
The festival returns, featuring performances by Valerie June, Goldie Boutilier, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Killer Mike, Bia Ferreira, The Free Label, Mary Gauthier, YAGODY, and many more to be announced.
The Calgary Folk Music Festival is one of Canada’s flagship, trailblazing music festivals. It’s been held annually since 1980 at the beautiful Prince’s Island Park in Calgary, Alberta.
Our broad, cutting-edge programming boasts 65+ artists from near and far playing on eight stages in concerts and collaborative sessions featuring everything from folk to funk to global sounds and fresh hip hop.
The Calgary Folk Music Festival returns July 23–26. 2026, powered by ATB.

Terminus Festival 2026: Resonance
2026-07-26 | Dickens, 1000 9th & 9th Avenue Sw, Calgary, Alberta
Terminus is an annual darkwave/ EBM/ industrial/ synth/ post punk festival featuring 30+ acts from all over North America and Europe.

Synth Soundbath: Prophet-5
2026-07-26 10:30 - 23:59 (America/Edmonton) | Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, 850 4 Street Southeast, Calgary, T2G 1R1
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 immersive listening session, part interpretive learning experience, this program invites participants to experience sound as both a creative and sensory force. Held on the last Sunday of each month, each session spotlights a different synthesizer from NMC’s collection.
Often associated with experimental music rather than wellness practices, synthesizers offer a unique lens into the science of sound and the body’s response to vibration, expanding how we listen, feel, and understand music’s role in well-being.
This session highlights the Sequential Prophet-5, released in 1978. The Prophet-5 was the first fully programmable polyphonic synthesizer, combining analog warmth with patch memory for instant recall. Its five-voice design and rich, stable tone made it a defining instrument of late-’70s and early-’80s electronic, pop, and new wave music.
Guests are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, blanket, or anything that helps them get comfortable as they settle in.

Songsmith Sundays with Carter Felker
2026-07-26 11:30 - 23:59 (America/Denver) | The King Eddy, 438 9 Ave Se, Calgary, Ab, T2G 0R9
Every week, country-folk singer-songwriter Carter Felker presents a chill weekend set with a rotating cast of guests.
This family-friendly show is best paired with our delicious Sunday brunch!
Brunch menu: https://kingeddy.ca/menu
About Carter Felker:
Born and raised in the Prairies, Carter Felker’s eyes have seen the length of the wheat fields through many winter mornings, and the stretch of the sun through many short-lived summers. He has laboured, he has lost, and he has loved. Carter uses his own experience, and his desire to tell a story to create honest, human-made, country music.
“Carter Felker traffics in music, yes, but even more profoundly in essence: the humdrum essence of Monday morning alarms clocks coming round again during lifetimes ticking on through thoughtless dawn moments walking across the kitchen floor; the craven essence of sneaking wordlessly away from a relationship and feeling the mute screen door sag shut behind you; the essence of everyday struggles.” – MLW
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Music starts at 11:30 amNo cover

The Oratory: Live at Kipling Square!
2026-07-26 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Edmonton) | Kipling Square, 10 Ave Sw, Calgary, T2R 0B2
With joyful urgency, we have co-imagined and co-designed an experience for curious minds seeking deeper connection to themselves, to one another, and to the world around them, through the inviting and transformative embrace of the arts.
Together, we explore the questions we’re often afraid to ask, but suspect everyone else is quietly wrestling with too. Think Saturday Night Live meets the energy of your favourite daytime talk show, with a touch of Sunday gathering (minus the dogma).
You’re invited to experience:

In depth conversation featuring special guests, JUNO-nominated and Canadian Radio Music Awards-winning artist Kreesha Turner and Art Bus 2026 multidisciplinary artist and FOREIGNERZ creative director Jae Sterling.
Live music with a curated ensemble and choir.
Audience games.

Whether we’re your entire Sunday plan or simply a small part of it, be our guest, bring a friend, and let our reimagined third space be your home away from home.

Patio Flamenco Festival
2026-07-26 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | containR Art Park – Inglewood, 925 9 Ave Se, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0S5
The event will feature performances by students from several Calgary flamenco schools alongside professional artists including singer/dancer/flamencologist Silvia Temis, Francesca Canalizo, Anastassia Alexander, Daniela Crestani and Alma Viva Dance, guitarist Michael Boyle, Tosh Hayashi, David Matyas, Jorge Villena, and other leading flamenco artists and educators from the local community. The program will also feature performances by award winning Calgary flamenco fusion ensemble Notas de 4, local world music favourites La Mosca, and Edmonton guitarist David Jay the Spaniard.

The celebration culminates with a traditional Flamenco Jaleo, bringing together dancers, musicians, singers, and audience members in the spontaneous and communal spirit of flamenco.

Beyond the performances, Patio Flamenco invites audiences to experience the broader traditions of flamenco culture through family-friendly arts + crafts, participatory activities, workshops, food, and artisan vendors. By combining live music, dance, cultural experiences, and community participation, the event creates an accessible entry point for audiences who may be unfamiliar with flamenco while fostering intercultural connection and appreciation for this historically rich Spanish art form.

Whether you are discovering flamenco for the first time or are already an aficionado, Patio Flamenco offers an unforgettable celebration of artistry, rhythm, and community.

Summer Jazz Fest - Live Jazz
2026-07-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | Prohibition Bar & Lounge, 720 17 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Ab, T2S 0B7
An evening of live jazz to summarize the classics which you can’t resist.
All the Jazz classics which you can’t resist… with a modern twist. The perfect evening you’ve been waiting for filled with style, class, rebellion, and live jazz charm

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
2026-07-26 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, 850 4 Street Southeast, Calgary, T2G 1R1
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Tentative Program

Time – Inception
This Land – The Lion King
Zooster’s Breakout – Madagascar
Supermarine – Dunkirk
Honor – The Pacific
A Dark Knight – The Dark Knight
Wonder Woman Suite
Gladiator Suite
Cornfield Chase – Interstellar
Dune Suite
Discombobulate
Sherlock Holmes
Pirates of the Caribbean Suite

Performers

String Quartet: 2 violins, 1 viola and 1 cello

Candlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay
2026-07-26 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, 850 4 Street Southeast, Calgary, T2G 1R1
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Ed Sheeran and Coldplay at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Tentative Program

Coldplay – Clocks
Coldplay – Something Just Like This
Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits
Coldplay – Adventure of a Lifetime
Coldplay – Fix You
Ed Sheeran – Photograph
Coldplay – The Scientist
Coldplay – Feelslikeimfallinginlove
Ed Sheeran – Shivers
Ed Sheeran – Perfect
Coldplay – Viva la Vida
Ed Sheeran – Give Me Love
Coldplay – Sky Full of Stars

Performers

String Quartet: 2 violins, 1 viola and 1 cello

Willow Avalon - Pink Pocket Pistol Tour
2026-07-26 19:00 - 23:59 (America/Edmonton) | Commonwealth, 731 10 Ave Sw, Calgary, T2R 0B3
The best stories always end with the bad guy getting what he deserves. And on Willow Avalon’s new album Pink Pocket Pistol, a few cruel men end up on the wrong side of woman’s revenge.

Date: July 26, 2026Doors: 7pmStart Time: 8pmLocation: Commonwealth Bar & StageTicket Price: $43.91

Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
2026-07-26 20:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, 850 4 Street Southeast, Calgary, T2G 1R1
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Get your tickets now to discover the music of ABBA at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Tentative Program

Dancing Queen
SOS
Money, Money, Money
The Winner Takes it All
Voulez-Vous
Angeleyes
Waterloo
Fernando
Knowing Me, Knowing You
Chiquitita
Lay All Your Love On Me
Super Trouper
Mamma Mia

Performers:

String Quartet: 2 violins, 1 viola and 1 cello
