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SUMMARY:NMC & Craig Senyk Initiatives Present: Heartstrings and Honky Tonks
DESCRIPTION:Dust off your boots and join us for a legendary salute to the beloved country song as Heartstrings & Honky Tonks returns to Calgary.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/heartstrings-and-honky-tonks/
LOCATION:Studio Bell – National Music Centre\, 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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SUMMARY:International Jazz Days Festival
DESCRIPTION:It all happens starting April 29 at some of Calgary’s finest music venues. JazzYYC’s International Jazz Days Festival features some of the finest musicians from here and around the world.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/international-jazz-days-festival/
LOCATION:Various Locations
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260502T130000
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SUMMARY:Asian Heritage Month at Studio Bell
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Asian Heritage Month at Studio Bell with a special afternoon performance blending traditional and contemporary Chinese music\, presented in partnership with the Chinese Artists Association of Alberta. Featuring Calgary-based ensemble The GCB\, this included-with-admission event explores themes of identity\, culture\, and connection through a dynamic\, cross‑cultural soundscape.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/asian-heritage-month-at-studio-bell/
LOCATION:Studio Bell – National Music Centre\, 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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SUMMARY:Alberta in Harmony: The Planets
DESCRIPTION:Experience an epic orchestral collaboration as the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra joins the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for Alberta in Harmony: The Planets at Jack Singer Concert Hall. This powerful program features John Luther Adams’ immersive Become Ocean alongside Gustav Holst’s iconic The Planets\, delivering an evening of awe‑inspiring sound and celestial storytelling.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/alberta-in-harmony-the-planets/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 Eighth Ave. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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SUMMARY:Education Concert: Wandering with Wonder
DESCRIPTION:Through this story with film by Roadwest Pictures\, we learn we all have a little Wonder in each of us\, which allows us to speak to the animals and listen to the trees. And when we are silent\, we can hear our songs in the wind. (May 6 & 7)
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/education-concert-wandering-with-wonder/2026-05-06/3/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 Eighth Ave. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260506T120000
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SUMMARY:Education Concert: Wandering with Wonder
DESCRIPTION:Through this story with film by Roadwest Pictures\, we learn we all have a little Wonder in each of us\, which allows us to speak to the animals and listen to the trees. And when we are silent\, we can hear our songs in the wind. (May 6 & 7)
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/education-concert-wandering-with-wonder/2026-05-06/2/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 Eighth Ave. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200530
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SUMMARY:Education Concert: Wandering with Wonder
DESCRIPTION:Through this story with film by Roadwest Pictures\, we learn we all have a little Wonder in each of us\, which allows us to speak to the animals and listen to the trees. And when we are silent\, we can hear our songs in the wind. (May 6 & 7)
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/education-concert-wandering-with-wonder/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 Eighth Ave. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260508T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260508T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200530
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T190444Z
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SUMMARY:Postcards from Italy
DESCRIPTION:Take a musical journey with the Calgary Phil to beautiful Italy with conductor Cosette Justo Valdés as your guide — from Stravinsky’s take on Pulcinella\, a traditional character of the Neapolitan stage\, to Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/postcards-from-italy/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 Eighth Ave. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260508T200000
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SUMMARY:Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded
DESCRIPTION:Rock legends Triumph bring their Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded tour to Calgary for a high‑energy night of classic rock at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Expect iconic anthems\, soaring guitar solos\, and arena‑filling sound from one of Canada’s most celebrated rock bands.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/triumph-rock-roll-machine-reloaded/
LOCATION:Scotiabank Saddledome\, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T183000
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Discover the music of Hans Zimmer under the gentle glow of candlelight. (May 16\, June 21\, July 26)
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/candlelight-the-best-of-hans-zimmer-2/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Studio Bell – National Music Centre\, 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200530
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Discover the music of Queen under the gentle glow of candlelight. (May 16 & July 18)
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/candlelight-tribute-to-queen/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Studio Bell – National Music Centre\, 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260522T193000
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SUMMARY:Mahler's First Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Discover Mahler’s mighty First Symphony as the Calgary Phil\, conducted by Earl Lee\, perform this orchestral epic that takes you from the joys of springtime
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/mahlers-first-symphony/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 Eighth Ave. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T213000
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SUMMARY:Mahler's First Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Discover Mahler’s mighty First Symphony as the Calgary Phil\, conducted by Earl Lee\, perform this orchestral epic that takes you from the joys of springtime
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/mahlers-first-symphony/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 Eighth Ave. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260524T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260524T203000
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Discover the music of ABBA at Studio Bell under the gentle glow of candlelight. (April\, 24 May 24\, June 21\, July 26)
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/candlelight-tribute-to-abba/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Studio Bell – National Music Centre\, 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260529T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260529T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200530
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SUMMARY:Broadway Hits: Hamilton\, Rent + More!
DESCRIPTION:Juliane Gallant and two marvellous vocal stars team up with the Orchestra to perform memorable tunes from modern musicals\, including Hamilton and Rent\, plus the great Stephen Sondheim’s songs from Sweeney Todd and Company.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/broadway-hits-hamilton-rent-more/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 Eighth Ave. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260530T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200530
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SUMMARY:Broadway Hits: Hamilton\, Rent + More!
DESCRIPTION:Juliane Gallant and two marvellous vocal stars team up with the Orchestra to perform memorable tunes from modern musicals\, including Hamilton and Rent\, plus the great Stephen Sondheim’s songs from Sweeney Todd and Company.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/broadway-hits-hamilton-rent-more/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 Eighth Ave. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260606T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260606T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T192004Z
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Jazz: The Best of Frank Sinatra & Nat King Cole
DESCRIPTION: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 Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole at Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, under the gentle glow of candlelight.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/candlelight-jazz-the-best-of-frank-sinatra-nat-king-cole-2/
LOCATION:Studio Bell – National Music Centre\, 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260621T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260621T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200530
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Discover the music of Hans Zimmer under the gentle glow of candlelight. (May 16\, June 21\, July 26)
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/candlelight-the-best-of-hans-zimmer-2/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Studio Bell – National Music Centre\, 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260621T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260621T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200530
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Discover the music of ABBA at Studio Bell under the gentle glow of candlelight. (April\, 24 May 24\, June 21\, July 26)
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/candlelight-tribute-to-abba/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Studio Bell – National Music Centre\, 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260718T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260718T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200530
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Discover the music of Queen under the gentle glow of candlelight. (May 16 & July 18)
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/candlelight-tribute-to-queen/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Studio Bell – National Music Centre\, 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260726T183000
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Discover the music of Hans Zimmer under the gentle glow of candlelight. (May 16\, June 21\, July 26)
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/candlelight-the-best-of-hans-zimmer-2/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Studio Bell – National Music Centre\, 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260726T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260726T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T200530
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Discover the music of ABBA at Studio Bell under the gentle glow of candlelight. (April\, 24 May 24\, June 21\, July 26)
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/candlelight-tribute-to-abba/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Studio Bell – National Music Centre\, 300 - 851 Fourth St. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta
CATEGORIES:Music & Concerts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/StudioBell_CandlelightConcerts_Series.jpg
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