BAY CITY ROLLERS
Rock out on Tsuut’ina land with Scotland’s finest pop-rock band. And try not to forget the words to “Saturday Night” when the whole room sings along. August 6, 6:30 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3777 Grey Eagle Dr., greyeagleresortandcasino.ca.
RIPCORDZ W/ CITIZEN RAGE & TIPLESS
The “Ready… Set… Punk!” tour lands in the prairies, featuring Canadian punk icons Ripcordz and local support from some Calgary Beer Core legends. August 8, 8 p.m. Dickens, 1000 9 Ave. S.W., dickensyyc.com.
CHARLIE CUNNINGHAM
This British indie songwriter is making his way to Calgary in support of his latest album In Light, a dreamy change-of-pace record that also features Leo Abrahams (Brian Eno, ANOHNI) on guitar. August 12, 8 p.m. at Commonwealth, 731 10 Ave. S.W., commonwealthbar.ca.
CALEB HART W/ SONIC ALLEY
With members hailing from Canada, Venezuela, Trinidad-Tobago and Jamaica, Caleb Hart and his new collaborative project Sonic Alley bring a multicultural fusion of R&B, Latin, and reggae to Calgary’s warm (non-existent) shores. August 13, 7 p.m. at Tropical, 1011 1 St. S.W., tropicalyyc.ca.
THE DARCYS
Presented by X92.9, this is a unique opportunity to catch this alt-rock duo in a small club rather than a vast room. Don’t miss out! August 14, 8 p.m. at Modern Love, 613 11 Ave. S.W., x929.ca.
COUNTRY THUNDER ALBERTA
Think you’re done stampedin’? Think again. A white-hot lineup of country is taking over The Confluence this August, with headliners like Cody Johnson rocking alongside locals like Amy Hef. August 15 to 17 at The Confluence, 750 9 Ave. S.E., countrythunder.com.
BUG SWALLOW W/ PURLICUE, VELVET WORMS, SUB // CELL, BOOSH, AND MORE
Get ready for two floors of swampy garage rock, whirling psych punk, and a lot of noise at Casa BBQ — live, loud, and affordable. August 16, 8 p.m. at the Palomino, 109 7 Ave. S.W., thepalomino.ca.
CREED W/ BIG WRECK AND MAMMOTH
Celebrate the return of butt rock with none other than Creed, the finest purveyors of hot dog grilling anthems and karaoke-ready ballads. Try not to sing along to “Higher.” August 20, 7 p.m. at the Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E., scotiabanksaddledome.com.
GAMMER
An icon of UK hardcore dance music, Gammer is bringing the trap heat to Stephen Avenue. Don’t forget water, dancing shoes, and earplugs! August 22, 9 p.m. at The Palace, 219 8 Ave. S.W., thepalacetheatre.ca.
BAM! CAMP CALGARY SHOWCASE
For over a decade, BAM (Building Allied Music, formerly Girls Rock Camp Calgary) has been creating an inclusive space for cis/trans girls and non-binary youth to pick up instruments and make music. Hear the fruits of their labour! August 23, 2 p.m. at the Ship & Anchor, 534 17 Ave. S.W., shipandanchor.com.
WHAT THE FUNK? W/ WES PLEASE
House music, funky grooves, and pictures of Bret Hart everywhere — This show is one for the books. Use the code OUTLIT25 on Eventbrite for a discount on tickets. August 23, 10 p.m. at Hitman’s Bar, 421 12 Ave. S.E., hitmansbar.com.
DEFTONES W/ PHANTOGRAM AND THE BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIA
Nu metal lives on, and Deftones are still going 37 years and 10 albums later. Catch a piece of alt-rock history at the ‘Dome. August 25, 7 p.m. at the Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E., scotiabanksaddledome.com.
AN AUGUST EVENING WITH WILCO
Presented by Tooth Blackner and our friends over at the Calgary Folk Music Festival, Wilco brings their iconic brand of rootsy indie rock to the Blue Sky City. August 29, 8 p.m. at the Jubilee, 1415 14 Ave. NW, jubileeauditorium.com.
AVERSIONS W/ FULFILMENT AND SOFT PET
This is a loud one over on the west side of downtown, with noise punk from Vancouver, local heaviness, and the fresh stylings of brand new local band Soft Pet. August 29, 8 p.m. at Loophole Coffee Bar, 750 10 St. S.W., loophole-coffee-bar.com.
NIRVAIR PANNU
With authentic lyricism and a magnetic stage presence, Nirvair Pannu is one of the most vital voices in modern Punjabi music. Catch the “Prime Tour 2025” at the Jack! September 5, 8 p.m. at the Jack Singer, 205 8 Ave. S.E., artscommons.ca.
