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The biggest event of the year for Alberta moviegoers is back! The Calgary International Film Festival, presented by Servus Credit Union, is bringing the year’s most acclaimed and talked-about films—from Cannes and other leading film festivals around the world—to Calgary audiences from September 24 to October 4, 2026.Whether you’re attending a handful of screenings or...
The Calgary International Film Festival's mission is “to entertain and engage audiences by curating the most innovative and compelling films and creating remarkable festival experiences.”Achieving our mission includes hosting a large number of participating filmmakers – both locally and from abroad – and connecting them with the audience through interactive post-screening Q&As, networking, panels and...
On September 26 and 27, the National Music Centre (NMC) launches Live from the King Eddy—a new live recording series that puts you in the room as an album is captured in real time—and we’re kicking it off with The Free Label.Known for their irresistible mix of disco, funk, and soul, natural chemistry, serious musicianship,...
In Calgary, unforgettable nights are part of the everyday, especially when live music comes to town. Make a night of it when Journey takes the stage at Scotiabank Saddledome on September 26, 2026. Get ready for a night that turns the volume up and leaves the crowd wanting one more song.
Head on a cinematic adventure with your Calgary Phil as they bring to life the unforgettable music of legendary film composer John Williams!Relive the wonder, excitement, and drama of Williams' award-winning movie scores spanning five decades of motion picture history, including Indiana Jones, Star Wars, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, and more!
Head on a cinematic adventure with your Calgary Phil as they bring to life the unforgettable music of legendary film composer John Williams!Relive the wonder, excitement, and drama of Williams’s award-winning movie scores spanning five decades of motion picture history, including Indiana Jones, Star Wars, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, and more!
Head on a cinematic adventure with conductor Tristan Rais-Sherman and your Calgary Phil as they bring to life the unforgettable music of legendary film composer John Williams! Relive the wonder, excitement, and drama of Williams' award-winning movie scores spanning five decades of motion picture history, including Indiana Jones, Star Wars, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park,...
Jono Zalay began his standup career in Boston, while simultaneously earning his Doctorate in Neuroscience (he gave cocaine to rats). Since dropping his science hobby to pursue comedy full-time, Jono has done standup for The Late Late Show on CBS, Netflix is a Joke, LMAOF on OFTV, been named one of Comedy Central’s ‘Comics to...
Red Bull BC One Canada National Final brings together the country's top B-Boys and B-Girls for an electrifying 1v1 breaking competition.
After 20-plus albums as a collaborator and sidewoman, JUNO-award winning clarinetist Virginia MacDonald is releasing her long-awaited debut album as a bandleader. In Search of... is a compelling showcase of Virginia’s distinctive and modern artistic voice which has earned widespread international acclaim.
Night Light is a 3-night celebration of light and art in Calgary. Featuring local and global artists with all kinds of fun interactive art in Victoria Park.Learn more here: About Us
Celebrating Diversity Through Art and CultureThe Ethnik Festivals Association (EFA), in collaboration with local organizations across Alberta and surrounding communities, proudly presents the 2026 edition of “A Cultural Trilogy”—a vibrant, four-day cultural celebration held during Alberta Culture Days.Theme: “Culture in Motion: Connecting People, Ideas and Possibilities"This year’s theme celebrates the transformative power of culture to...
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