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Get Ready for the Ultimate Summer Challenge!
2026-07-26, 2026-07-25 | Calgary Public Library – Central, 800 3 St Se, Calgary, T2G 2E7
The Challenge is simple — read every day this summer.
Everyone can be part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge. This shared reading adventure is a great way to connect, discover, and keep learning through the summer months.
From July 1 to August 31, read, attend programs, explore new stories, and have fun at the Library as part of the Ultimate Summer Challenge.
Registration opens June 15.

Current // Process + Place
2026-07-26, 2026-07-25 | The New Gallery, 208 Centre St S, Calgary, T2G 2B6
Current is a new series of public art activations presented by The New Gallery (TNG), transforming the Bow River pathway into a flowing corridor of creativity. Connecting Calgary’s cultural landmarks and natural landscapes, these activations merge art, nature, and community through installation, performance, and interactive projects. It invites audiences to experience the city through the rhythm of the river and the energy of downtown life.
Presented by The New Gallery and supported by RISEUp Calgary, Current runs through July 6 – 30th, 2026.
Current brings together the works and creative processes of Calgary artists through installation, performance and socially engaged practice. At times ecological, social and deeply rooted in process, Current invites artists to slow down and work directly within the liminal space of the river’s edge, the histories it holds, its riparian habitat, transition to the urban environment, and the material relations both carried and deposited.
Artist participation is site-specific, and interventions are simultaneously temporary, time-based and socially engaged. Current merges an outdoor exhibition program with musical and movement-based performance, installation, sound, participatory workshops and facilitated interdisciplinary tours.

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.

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!

Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025)
2026-07-25 20:00 - 23:59, 2026-07-25 17:00 - 23:59, 2026-07-24 21:30 - 23:59 (America/Denver) | Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave Sw, Calgary, T2P 0W9
Globe Cinema Presents: Rose of Nevada (2025)
30 years ago, the Rose of Nevada disappeared at sea. Now, it has returned.
Desperate to make ends meet, two men join its crew and set sail once again, but soon discover they’ve been transported back into the past, where they are mistaken for the original crew.
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Director: Mark Jenkin
Stars: George MacKay, Callum Turner, Rosalind Eleazar Running time: 1 hr 54 min Rating: PG (Coarse Language)
Debit, credit, and tap only for payment. No cash accepted.

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.

Clue
2026-07-25 19:30 - 23:59 (America/Edmonton) | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Avenue NW, Calgary
A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.

The Gay Agenda: Only Judy Can Judge Me!
2026-07-25 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | Burn Block Social Club, 1217b 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Ab, T2G 0S9
The cases are real. The people are real. The rulings are final. The drag is fierce.

Come watch this courtroom drama drag show & be the jury for a fierce trial by public TV! Starring Divina Diefor as the titular Judge Judy & a cast of amazingly talented drag performers as they battle it out in the courtroom & the dance floor. Featuring DOGIICHOW, Holtasoli, Angelina Starchild, & Megan Moneymoves!

Hosted at Burn Block Social Club with amazing beer & great vibes! Come be a part of the magic!

Brad Semotiuk
2026-07-25 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Comedy Cave, 1020 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1J2
Brad started stand up at 17, since then he has recorded an album with just for laughs originals, been on CBC radio, headlined across canada, and bought a huge iced out cuban link chain. His mind is crazy, twisted, and insane (in a cool way). He flies around in a private jet telling jokes and stories, and when he’s not doing that he’s riding around on a yacht telling jokes and stories. He hopes you will like his jokes and stories.

Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour
2026-07-25 19:00 - 23:59 (America/Edmonton) | Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 2W1
Nate wrote a book: Big Dumb Eyes

Nate Bargatze used to be a genius. That is, until the summer after seventh grade when he slipped, fell off a cliff, hit his head on a rock, and “my skull got, like, dented or something.” Before this accident, he dreamed of being “an electric engineer, or a doctor that does brain stuff, or a math teacher who teaches the hardest math on earth.” Afterwards, all he could do was stand-up comedy.* But the “brain stuff” industry’s loss is everyone else’s gain because Nate went on to become one of today’s top-grossing comedians, breaking both attendance and streaming records. *Nate’s family disputes this entire story.

Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour
2026-07-25 19:00 - 23:59 (America/Denver) | Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
Re-entry is not permitted for Scotiabank Saddledome
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Fri, 5 Sep 2025 at 10:00 AM
Artist Presale : Thu, 4 Sep 2025 at 10:00 AM
General Presales : Thu, 4 Sep 2025 at 12:00 PM

Terminus Festival 2026: Resonance
2026-07-25 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!

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.

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

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.

Drop-in Art Making
2026-07-25 13:00 - 17:30 (America/Edmonton) | Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 Street Southwest, Calgary, Ab, T2P 2C4
Embrace creativity and exploration in our Saturday Drop-in Art Making program. This program is offered most Saturdays from 1-5 PM throughout the year. Materials and light instruction are provided, along with rotating themes and activities.
Our programs encourage children, youth, and families to connect with modern and contemporary art through enjoyable and interactive creative experiences.
JULY SCHEDULE

July 4: Thaumatropes
July 11: Paper Puppets (Stampede Themed)
July 18: Pipecleaner Summer Flowers
July 25: Paper Pinwheels

In addition to the above activities, there will be both a collage and drawing station available for creative free time during each session.
These are drop-in sessions running from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Come anytime — no registration is required.

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.

PlayLab: Circuit Jam
2026-07-25 11:30 - 14:30 (America/Edmonton) | Studio Bell, 850 4 St SE, Calgary, Ab, T2G 0L8
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 can hear instantly. Try things out, make changes, and see what happens as you explore how sound is shaped through play and experimentation. Kids discover how electricity and circuits become music through hands-on making and discovery.

Designed for ages 9-12, Circuit Jam makes music creation immediate and accessible while introducing the building blocks of electronic sound.

About PlayLab

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.

NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
2026-07-25 11:00 - 2026-07-26 14:30 (America/Edmonton) | Studio Bell, 850 4 St SE, Calgary, Ab, T2G 0L8
Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.
This is your chance to see how music is made and experience one-of-a-kind instruments in action. Step beyond the exhibits as interpreters go behind the glass to demonstrate historic artifacts, revealing the mechanics, sounds, and stories that make each instrument extraordinary.
Plus, this tour includes a sneak peek into NMC’s recording studios! For an in-depth studio experience, check out the Backstage Pass tours.
Studio Bell admission is required.
Space is limited and first-come, first-served. We recommend booking your tickets in advance.
Tours are one hour in length. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour.
Are you an NMC Member? Visit the front desk to book your free Greatest Hits tour!

River Hall YYC
2026-07-25 11:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | 311 8 Street SW, 311 8 Street Sw, Calgary
River Hall YYC

☀️ Free open air community events along the Bow River
🎶 Entertainment • Activities • Wellness & more!💫 Family + Dog friendly 🐾
📍 Lot 6, 311 8 ST SW

Hours
✨ Thursdays &
Fridays: 5–10 PM
✨ Saturdays &
Sundays: 11 AM–10 PM

Enjoy the best of summer at River Hall with vibrant events, local talent, vendors, and plenty of opportunities to
connect, relax, and have fun!
Whether you’re looking for a fun weekend outing, a perfect date
spot, or simply somewhere to soak up the sunshine, there’s plenty of room to
hang out and make the most of the season.

Inglewood Sunfest
2026-07-25 11:00 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | 9 Avenue Southeast, 9 Ave Se, Calgary
Welcome to the Inglewood Sunfest
A stylish summer festival in the heart of Inglewood.
We’re here to celebrate, engage, entertain, and delight.
See you July 25, 2026 from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
At Sunfest, there is fun for everyone. Visit 9th Ave SE in Inglewood for a day of free entertainment, shopping, food trucks and patios!
Inglewood is host to over 200 vendors that include artisan crafts, small businesses, community organizations and more!

Introducing: Philip Kanwischer & Tayler Schenkeveld
2026-07-25 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Christine Klassen Gallery, Suite #200, Calgary, Ab
INTRODUCING is Christine Klassen Gallery’s ongoing exhibition series dedicated to presenting artists newly joining the gallery roster.
This year’s edition welcomes two additional Calgary creatives, photographer Philip Kanwischer and Métis artist Tayler Schenkeveld, two distinct voices whose practices explore our relationship with place, identity, and the natural world. While their approaches differ, both artists invite thoughtful reflection through work that is quietly powerful, deeply personal, and rooted in observation.
Presented alongside CHROMA, INTRODUCING offers collectors and visitors the opportunity to discover artists at the beginning of their relationship with the gallery, while experiencing their work in conversation with the broader summer exhibition.

Historic Stephen Avenue Guided Walking Tours
2026-07-25 10:00 - 15:30 (America/Boise) | Stephen Avenue Walk, 340 8 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, T2P 1C1
Discover the architectural gems, historic landmarks, and stories that have shaped this dynamic city on a guided walking tour that explores Stephen Avenue, Calgary’s National Historic District.
These tours are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and include part of the surrounding area of Stephen Avenue.For a private tour or group larger than 20 people, please contact us at info@heritagecalgary.ca.
Tours are held twice a day at 10 am and 2 pm during July and August.

Afro Urban Dance Workshops Vol. 11
2026-07-25 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, 111 12 Ave Se, Calgary, T2G 1A1
Join us for the eleventh instalment of our workshop series highlighting dance styles from Africa and the Afro-Diaspora since 2017. This is a vibrant celebration and recognition of popular Afro-Diasporic dances, offering participants an opportunity to deepen their understanding of movement, culture, and history through African traditional, street, and social dance forms that continue to shape Calgary’s urban dance landscape.
WORKSHOP DETAILS:
Part 1 – Saturday, July 11, 2026 (10 am – 3 pm)
Mekbul Jamal Tahir – Traditional Ethiopian Dance
Blue – Kuduro
Registration Link: https://AUDWP1.eventbrite.ca
Part 2 – Saturday, July 18, 2026 (10 am – 3 pm)
Athena Lucie Assamba – Traditional Cameroon Dance (Bikutsi)
Ordinateur – Coupé-Décalé Foundations
Registration Link: https://AUDWP2.eventbrite.ca
Part 3 – Saturday, July 25, 2026 (10 am – 3 pm)
Akosua Akoto – Azonto
Ordinateur – Coupé-Décalé Evolution
Registration Link: https://AUDWP3.eventbrite.ca
Limited spaces available.

Calgary Folk Music Festival
2026-07-25 | 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.

Mush Love
2026-07-25 | NVRLND. Arts Foundation, 1048 21 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1N2
Mush Love Art Exhibition & Market Event on July 18 to 26!
Special Events:

Friday July 17 – Private Opening Event: 7 p.m. to Midnight
Sunday July 19 – Mush Market Event: Noon to 5 p.m.
Friday July 24 – Psychedelic Sound Sessions: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday July 25 – Artist-Run Workshops & Activations: Noon till 5 p.m.

Mush Love is back for our 4th annual event focused on bringing people together to celebrate the fabulous world of fungi and the magic of mushroom culture! This artist-run initiative is a creative platform that combines an inclusive, group art exhibition with a mushroom-inspired market featuring local creators, artisans, musicians, performers, growers and educators.
