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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T170000
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SUMMARY:4th Street Night Market
DESCRIPTION:The 4th Street Night Market is located in the heart of The Beltline for 2026. Visit the lively main street neighborhood of 4th Street for food\, fun\, local finds\, & friends at this family-friendly\, free\, pet-friendly night market all summer long! (May 16\, June 20\, July 18\, August 22\, September 19)
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/xnycynewf-4th-street-night-market-occ-9386/
LOCATION:Central Memorial Park\, 1221 2 St Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0W9
CATEGORIES:Shopping & markets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T235959
DTSTAMP:20260630T190704Z
CREATED:20260630T190704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T190704Z
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SUMMARY:Nordic Nights
DESCRIPTION:Spend an awe-inspiring evening with your Calgary Phil! Naomi Woo leads the Orchestra in Sibelius’s Second Symphony\, an epic musical journey from elemental beauty to desolate struggle to radiant triumph. Plus\, experience Zosha di Castri’s reflection on human explorations of the Moon\, and Stewart Goodyear brings his artistry centre stage in Grieg’s mighty Piano Concerto.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/nt05evuxy-nordic-nights/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 8 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0K9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra":MAILTO:info@calgaryphil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260920T235959
DTSTAMP:20260629T172038Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Safari Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods\, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit\, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon\, a Belgian waffle bar\, cooked to order omelets\, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/b9osvkt97t-sunday-safari-brunch-occ-12153/
LOCATION:Calgary Zoo\, 1300 Zoo Rd Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 7V6
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Food & drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260920T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260920T235959
DTSTAMP:20260630T190706Z
CREATED:20260630T190706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T190706Z
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SUMMARY:Beethoven Lives Upstairs
DESCRIPTION:Life gets a little noisy\, and a whole lot more interesting\, for young Christoph after a crabby\, eccentric old man named Beethoven moves in upstairs. Young listeners are introduced to the music and history of the great composer in this popular production blending symphonic music and drama. Join us for the Instrument Discovery Zoo in the lobby before the concert!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/gwp3jgvsn-beethoven-lives-upstairs/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 8 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0K9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra":MAILTO:info@calgaryphil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T170952Z
CREATED:20260604T170952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T170952Z
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SUMMARY:The Market on Stephen Avenue
DESCRIPTION:✨ A Downtown Favourite Returns in 2026! ✨ \nThe Market on Stephen Avenue is officially returning for the 2026 season — and vendor applications are now OPEN!Set in the heart of downtown Calgary\, this vibrant daytime market offers exceptional exposure for small businesses\, makers\, artists\, and creative brands looking to connect with locals and visitors alike. \n🗓 Market on Stephen Avenue📅 Select Tuesdays | June 23 – September 22\, 2026🕚 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM \n📩 IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLYTo protect our vendor community from scams\, all vendor applications are issued by email only.👉 events@dmeinc.ca👉 info@dmeinc.ca \n⚠️ We do NOT accept applications via:❌ Instagram or Facebook DMs❌ PayPal❌ Third-party links or payment requests \n✨ Full market details\, pricing\, and next steps will be shared once we receive your email inquiry.We can’t wait to welcome you back to Stephen Avenue and continue supporting local businesses throughout the 2026 season!Delisle Marketing & Events Inc. & The Downtown Markets
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/lm8ldaojl-the-market-on-stephen-avenue-occ-11695/
LOCATION:8th Street 8th Avenue\, Calgary\, Calgary\, Ab
CATEGORIES:Shopping & markets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260925T193000
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DTSTAMP:20260630T190709Z
CREATED:20260630T190708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T190709Z
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SUMMARY:The Music of John Williams
DESCRIPTION: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\, and more!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/0z_doa2qc-the-music-of-john-williams/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 8 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0K9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra":MAILTO:info@calgaryphil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260926T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260926T235959
DTSTAMP:20260630T190709Z
CREATED:20260630T190708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T190709Z
UID:10005162-1790451000-1790467199@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:The Music of John Williams
DESCRIPTION: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\, and more!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/0z_doa2qc-the-music-of-john-williams/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 8 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0K9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra":MAILTO:info@calgaryphil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260927T235959
DTSTAMP:20260629T172039Z
CREATED:20260528T143737Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Safari Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods\, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit\, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon\, a Belgian waffle bar\, cooked to order omelets\, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/b9osvkt97t-sunday-safari-brunch-occ-12152/
LOCATION:Calgary Zoo\, 1300 Zoo Rd Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 7V6
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Food & drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261003T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261003T235959
DTSTAMP:20260630T190711Z
CREATED:20260630T190711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T190711Z
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SUMMARY:Steve Hackman's Beethoven X Beyoncé
DESCRIPTION:Experience the ultimate royal summit as the sounds of pop’s reigning queen and classical music’s king meet in this thrilling fusion by innovative conductor and creator Steve Hackman. Beethoven’s joyful Seventh Symphony becomes the vibrant canvas for Beyoncé hits like Crazy in Love\, Single Ladies\, Halo\, and Texas Hold ’Em. Joined by three powerhouse vocalists\, your Calgary Phil delivers an electrifying\, genre-blending concert.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/xfadnxcwz-steve-hackmans-beethoven-x-beyonce/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 8 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0K9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra":MAILTO:info@calgaryphil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T235959
DTSTAMP:20260629T172039Z
CREATED:20260528T143737Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Safari Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods\, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit\, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon\, a Belgian waffle bar\, cooked to order omelets\, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/b9osvkt97t-sunday-safari-brunch-occ-12151/
LOCATION:Calgary Zoo\, 1300 Zoo Rd Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 7V6
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Food & drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261009T235959
DTSTAMP:20260630T190714Z
CREATED:20260630T190713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T190714Z
UID:10005164-1791574200-1791590399@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Disney's Moana Live-To-Film Concert
DESCRIPTION:Go on an unforgettable journey across the ocean with Disney’s Moana in concert\, featuring the Grammy®-winning soundtrack performed live-to-picture by your Calgary Phil. Grammy®-winning composer Mark Mancina scored the vibrant soundtrack for this beloved tale about a spirited and courageous young navigator who sets sail on a daring quest to save her people and her island. The film’s rousing music is the collaborative work of Mancina\, Lin-Manuel Miranda\, and Opetaia Foaʻi\, the composer and founder of the Polynesian band Te Vaka.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/evtf-k8tu-disneys-moana-live-to-film-concert/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 8 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0K9
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Film & movies,Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra":MAILTO:info@calgaryphil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261010T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261010T235959
DTSTAMP:20260630T190714Z
CREATED:20260630T190714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T190714Z
UID:10005165-1791642600-1791676799@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Disney's Moana Live-To-Film Concert
DESCRIPTION:Go on an unforgettable journey across the ocean with Disney’s Moana in concert\, featuring the Grammy®-winning soundtrack performed live-to-picture by your Calgary Phil. Grammy®-winning composer Mark Mancina scored the vibrant soundtrack for this beloved tale about a spirited and courageous young navigator who sets sail on a daring quest to save her people and her island. The film’s rousing music is the collaborative work of Mancina\, Lin-Manuel Miranda\, and Opetaia Foaʻi\, the composer and founder of the Polynesian band Te Vaka.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/evtf-k8tu-disneys-moana-live-to-film-concert-occ-16741/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 8 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0K9
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Film & movies,Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra":MAILTO:info@calgaryphil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T235959
DTSTAMP:20260629T172039Z
CREATED:20260528T143737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172039Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Safari Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods\, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit\, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon\, a Belgian waffle bar\, cooked to order omelets\, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/b9osvkt97t-sunday-safari-brunch-occ-12150/
LOCATION:Calgary Zoo\, 1300 Zoo Rd Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 7V6
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Food & drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261017T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T171319Z
CREATED:20260604T171319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T171319Z
UID:10004291-1792234800-1792281599@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:PlayLab: Feet to the Beat
DESCRIPTION:Turn up the music and shake it out! Join us in PlayLab where we’ll be moving and grooving to a new style of dance each session. \n— \n11:00 am and 1:00 pm \nFree admission on Level 1 \n— \nAbout Kym Butler: \nKym has been a dance educator/movement instructor for almost 40 years. If it involves moving the body\, then she has facilitated the body moving. She has worked with figure skaters\, gymnasts\, models\, musicians and\, of course\, dancers. Kym has choreographed for music videos\, television commercials\, award ceremonies\, concert dance\, drag pageants\, parades and flash mobs. There is no age or skill limit in Kym’s classes\, she can teach any beginner and refine the seasoned artist. Her sessions are welcoming\, inclusive and most importantly\, fun! \n— \nAbout PlayLab: \nPlayLab 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. \nPlayLab is open to the public with free admission on Level 1 of Studio Bell every day from 10 am to 5 pm. Learn more at studiobell.ca/exhibitions/playlab. \nPlayLab is made possible with support from the Alberta Museums Association and the Radomski Foundation.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/qm-seoobj-playlab-feet-to-the-beat-occ-12830/
LOCATION:National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique\, 850 - 4 Street SE\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261017T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T171319Z
CREATED:20260604T171319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T171319Z
UID:10004292-1792242000-1792281599@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:PlayLab: Feet to the Beat
DESCRIPTION:Turn up the music and shake it out! Join us in PlayLab where we’ll be moving and grooving to a new style of dance each session. \n— \n11:00 am and 1:00 pm \nFree admission on Level 1 \n— \nAbout Kym Butler: \nKym has been a dance educator/movement instructor for almost 40 years. If it involves moving the body\, then she has facilitated the body moving. She has worked with figure skaters\, gymnasts\, models\, musicians and\, of course\, dancers. Kym has choreographed for music videos\, television commercials\, award ceremonies\, concert dance\, drag pageants\, parades and flash mobs. There is no age or skill limit in Kym’s classes\, she can teach any beginner and refine the seasoned artist. Her sessions are welcoming\, inclusive and most importantly\, fun! \n— \nAbout PlayLab: \nPlayLab 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. \nPlayLab is open to the public with free admission on Level 1 of Studio Bell every day from 10 am to 5 pm. Learn more at studiobell.ca/exhibitions/playlab. \nPlayLab is made possible with support from the Alberta Museums Association and the Radomski Foundation.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/qm-seoobj-playlab-feet-to-the-beat-occ-12831/
LOCATION:National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique\, 850 - 4 Street SE\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261017T235959
DTSTAMP:20260630T190726Z
CREATED:20260630T190725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T190726Z
UID:10005166-1792265400-1792281599@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Dreams of Bollywood
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the vivid storytelling of Indian cinema\, Dreamsof Bollywood weaves together orchestral sound\, powerful vocals\, and expressive movement with the electrifying energy of Bollywood music and dance. Featuring an extraordinary cast led by choreographer Rameez Karim and conductor Daniel Black\, the concert blends newly commissioned works with beloved Bollywood classics\, including hit songs by A.R. Rahman\, Pritam\, Sanjay Leela Bhansali\, and more\, specially arranged to unleash the full colour\, power\, and richness of your Calgary Phil.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/dkmssy1cr-dreams-of-bollywood/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 8 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0K9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra":MAILTO:info@calgaryphil.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261018T235959
DTSTAMP:20260629T172039Z
CREATED:20260528T143737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172039Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Safari Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods\, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit\, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon\, a Belgian waffle bar\, cooked to order omelets\, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/b9osvkt97t-sunday-safari-brunch-occ-12149/
LOCATION:Calgary Zoo\, 1300 Zoo Rd Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 7V6
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Food & drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261025T235959
DTSTAMP:20260629T172040Z
CREATED:20260528T143738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172040Z
UID:10003655-1792918800-1792972799@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Safari Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods\, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit\, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon\, a Belgian waffle bar\, cooked to order omelets\, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/b9osvkt97t-sunday-safari-brunch-occ-12148/
LOCATION:Calgary Zoo\, 1300 Zoo Rd Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 7V6
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Food & drink
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261101T235959
DTSTAMP:20260629T172040Z
CREATED:20260528T143738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T172040Z
UID:10003656-1793523600-1793577599@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Safari Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique Calgary brunch experience in the heart of the zoo. You can enjoy both gourmet and comfort breakfast foods\, including a free-flowing chocolate fountain with fresh fruit\, eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon\, a Belgian waffle bar\, cooked to order omelets\, and much more. Get your combo brunch and admission tickets today!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/b9osvkt97t-sunday-safari-brunch-occ-12147/
LOCATION:Calgary Zoo\, 1300 Zoo Rd Ne\, Calgary\, T2E 7V6
CATEGORIES:Festivals & events,Food & drink
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261106T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261106T235959
DTSTAMP:20260630T190728Z
CREATED:20260630T190728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T190728Z
UID:10005167-1793993400-1794009599@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky's Sixth: The Final Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy soul-stirring music performed by your Calgary Phil. Karen Kamensek leads Tchaikovsky’s heart-rending final symphony\, which the composer himself said “is the best and most sincere thing I have ever composed.” Arvo Pärt’s mesmerizing Fratres opens the concert\, after which the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus joins the Orchestra in Vaughan Williams’s passionate plea for peace.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/qsfuschii-tchaikovskys-sixth-the-final-symphony/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 8 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0K9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra":MAILTO:info@calgaryphil.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261107T235959
DTSTAMP:20260630T190728Z
CREATED:20260630T190728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T190728Z
UID:10005168-1794079800-1794095999@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky's Sixth: The Final Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy soul-stirring music performed by your Calgary Phil. Karen Kamensek leads Tchaikovsky’s heart-rending final symphony\, which the composer himself said “is the best and most sincere thing I have ever composed.” Arvo Pärt’s mesmerizing Fratres opens the concert\, after which the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus joins the Orchestra in Vaughan Williams’s passionate plea for peace.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/qsfuschii-tchaikovskys-sixth-the-final-symphony/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 8 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0K9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra":MAILTO:info@calgaryphil.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261120T235959
DTSTAMP:20260630T190730Z
CREATED:20260630T190730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T190730Z
UID:10005169-1795203000-1795219199@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Mozart + Mahler
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning violinist Maria Ioudenich joins conductor Ramon Tebar and your Calgary Phil for Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5\, also known as the Turkish Concerto\, which transitions from delightful dialogue between soloist and orchestra to an enchanting evocation of rhythms wafting from an Istanbul cafe. Then\, get carried away by Mahler’s Fifth Symphony\, a breathtaking musical journey that begins with a frenzied funeral march and culminates in shimmering declaration of love. Don’t miss this marvelous pairing of pieces separated by over a century by unified in a spirit of adventure.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/avxotrwgq-mozart-mahler/2026-11-20/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 8 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0K9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra":MAILTO:info@calgaryphil.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261121T235959
DTSTAMP:20260630T190730Z
CREATED:20260630T190730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T190730Z
UID:10005170-1795289400-1795305599@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Mozart + Mahler
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning violinist Maria Ioudenich joins conductor Ramon Tebar and your Calgary Phil for Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5\, also known as the Turkish Concerto\, which transitions from delightful dialogue between soloist and orchestra to an enchanting evocation of rhythms wafting from an Istanbul cafe. Then\, get carried away by Mahler’s Fifth Symphony\, a breathtaking musical journey that begins with a frenzied funeral march and culminates in shimmering declaration of love. Don’t miss this marvelous pairing of pieces separated by over a century by unified in a spirit of adventure.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/avxotrwgq-mozart-mahler/2026-11-21/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 8 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0K9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra":MAILTO:info@calgaryphil.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261126T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261126T235959
DTSTAMP:20260630T190741Z
CREATED:20260630T190740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T190741Z
UID:10005171-1795721400-1795737599@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Byron Stripling's Holiday Swing
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the holiday cheer with Byron Stripling and your Calgary Phil! Featuring Striplings’ fabulous arrangements\, vibrant singing\, and virtuosic trumpet playing\, this jazz-inflected symphonic experience will take your festive season to the next level. With favourites like Joy to the World\, Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town\, and White Christmas\, you won’t want to miss this dazzling celebration of Yuletide joy.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/n-1enbdkc-byron-striplings-holiday-swing/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 8 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0K9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra":MAILTO:info@calgaryphil.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261128T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T171319Z
CREATED:20260604T171319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T171319Z
UID:10004293-1795863600-1795910399@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:PlayLab: Feet to the Beat
DESCRIPTION:Turn up the music and shake it out! Join us in PlayLab where we’ll be moving and grooving to a new style of dance each session. \n— \n11:00 am and 1:00 pm \nFree admission on Level 1 \n— \nAbout Kym Butler: \nKym has been a dance educator/movement instructor for almost 40 years. If it involves moving the body\, then she has facilitated the body moving. She has worked with figure skaters\, gymnasts\, models\, musicians and\, of course\, dancers. Kym has choreographed for music videos\, television commercials\, award ceremonies\, concert dance\, drag pageants\, parades and flash mobs. There is no age or skill limit in Kym’s classes\, she can teach any beginner and refine the seasoned artist. Her sessions are welcoming\, inclusive and most importantly\, fun! \n— \nAbout PlayLab: \nPlayLab 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. \nPlayLab is open to the public with free admission on Level 1 of Studio Bell every day from 10 am to 5 pm. Learn more at studiobell.ca/exhibitions/playlab. \nPlayLab is made possible with support from the Alberta Museums Association and the Radomski Foundation.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/qm-seoobj-playlab-feet-to-the-beat-occ-12828/
LOCATION:National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique\, 850 - 4 Street SE\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261128T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T171320Z
CREATED:20260604T171320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T171320Z
UID:10004294-1795870800-1795910399@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:PlayLab: Feet to the Beat
DESCRIPTION:Turn up the music and shake it out! Join us in PlayLab where we’ll be moving and grooving to a new style of dance each session. \n— \n11:00 am and 1:00 pm \nFree admission on Level 1 \n— \nAbout Kym Butler: \nKym has been a dance educator/movement instructor for almost 40 years. If it involves moving the body\, then she has facilitated the body moving. She has worked with figure skaters\, gymnasts\, models\, musicians and\, of course\, dancers. Kym has choreographed for music videos\, television commercials\, award ceremonies\, concert dance\, drag pageants\, parades and flash mobs. There is no age or skill limit in Kym’s classes\, she can teach any beginner and refine the seasoned artist. Her sessions are welcoming\, inclusive and most importantly\, fun! \n— \nAbout PlayLab: \nPlayLab 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. \nPlayLab is open to the public with free admission on Level 1 of Studio Bell every day from 10 am to 5 pm. Learn more at studiobell.ca/exhibitions/playlab. \nPlayLab is made possible with support from the Alberta Museums Association and the Radomski Foundation.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/qm-seoobj-playlab-feet-to-the-beat-occ-12829/
LOCATION:National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique\, 850 - 4 Street SE\, Calgary
CATEGORIES:Museums, galleries & exhibitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261204T235959
DTSTAMP:20260630T190743Z
CREATED:20260630T190742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T190743Z
UID:10005172-1796412600-1796428799@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Bells + Winter Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the holidays as Geoffrey Paterson leads the Orchestra\, Chorus\, and a festive ensemble of soloists for Rachmaninoff’s choral masterpiece\, The Bells — named by the composer as one of his two personal favourite works. Then let your imagination conjure beautiful visions of frosty landscapes with Tchaikovsky’s First Symphony\, also known as Winter Daydreams.
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/psuuaft3f-holiday-bells-winter-dreams/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 225 8 Ave Se\, Calgary\, T2G 0K9
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra":MAILTO:info@calgaryphil.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261208T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261208T235959
DTSTAMP:20260630T190745Z
CREATED:20260630T190745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T190745Z
UID:10005173-1796760000-1796774399@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Traditional Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Embrace the spirit of the season with a selection of holiday favourites performed by the Orchestra and the Cantaré Choirs. The beautiful Grace Presbyterian Church again provides the backdrop for this beloved Calgary tradition. Get your tickets early — these concerts sell out every year!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ib_aorani-traditional-christmas/2026-12-08/
LOCATION:Grace Presbyterian Church\, 1009 15 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0S5
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra":MAILTO:info@calgaryphil.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261210T235959
DTSTAMP:20260630T190745Z
CREATED:20260630T190745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T190745Z
UID:10005176-1796839200-1796947199@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Traditional Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Embrace the spirit of the season with a selection of holiday favourites performed by the Orchestra and the Cantaré Choirs. The beautiful Grace Presbyterian Church again provides the backdrop for this beloved Calgary tradition. Get your tickets early — these concerts sell out every year!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ib_aorani-traditional-christmas-occ-16742/
LOCATION:Grace Presbyterian Church\, 1009 15 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0S5
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra":MAILTO:info@calgaryphil.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261209T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261209T235959
DTSTAMP:20260630T190745Z
CREATED:20260630T190745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T190745Z
UID:10005174-1796846400-1796860799@exploredowntownyyc.com
SUMMARY:Traditional Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Embrace the spirit of the season with a selection of holiday favourites performed by the Orchestra and the Cantaré Choirs. The beautiful Grace Presbyterian Church again provides the backdrop for this beloved Calgary tradition. Get your tickets early — these concerts sell out every year!
URL:https://exploredowntownyyc.com/event-calendar/ib_aorani-traditional-christmas/2026-12-09/
LOCATION:Grace Presbyterian Church\, 1009 15 Ave Sw\, Calgary\, T2R 0S5
CATEGORIES:Music & concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra":MAILTO:info@calgaryphil.com
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