NO MORE MOMENTS
For more than a decade, No More Moments has brought Siksika energy to their anthemic punk rock ditties. Art punks Soft Pet and the solo acoustic ramblings of PB + James are on deck to open.
July 11, 8 p.m. at Congress Coffee, congresscoffeeshop.com.
2026 CASSA CONCERT
Classical pianist Gregg Pauley performs Ravel’s Valses nobles et sentimentales and Pavane, as well as Schubert’s Sonata in B-flat, D. 960. Haunting, beautiful, and not to be missed.
July 12, 7 p.m. at Brentview Baptist Church, cassamusicalarts.com.
BOBBY DOVE
This modern country troubadour delivers heartbreak, humour, and honky‑tonk swagger with a fresh voice. Imagine Hank Williams by way of Patsy Cline, with Canadiana flavour sprinkled on top.
July 14, 8 p.m. at the Ironwood, ironwoodstage.ca.
BOUNCING SOULS
Being a punk lifer means that aging is inevitable, but maturity is optional. Still ripping after 37 years, this New Jersey band’s pogo-friendly songs still feel fresh and mosh-pit-ready.
July 15, 6 p.m. at The Palace, thepalacetheatre.ca.
THE HARPOONIST
Harmonica‑driven blues so gritty you’ll want to wash your hands afterward. What’s not to love? Get there early and catch Morgen Le Fae and Factory Walk.
July 16, 8 p.m. at The Palomino, thepalomino.ca.
SAN HOLO
This Dutch DJ (and suspected Star Wars fan) crafts emotional “post-EDM’ fit for both dancing and an existential crisis.
July 17, 6 p.m. at the Grey Eagle, greyeagleresortandcasino.ca.
AMP SESSIONS
Get in the car with some friends and make your way to the mountains. The AMP Sessions presents two weekends of outdoor music with the Rockies as your backdrop, and music from the likes of Lost Decade and Kayla Williams as your soundtrack.
July 17-19 and 23-26 at the Banff Centre, banffcentre.ca.
JAZZ NEBULA SERIES
This monthly concert series presents concerts of the Great American Songbook and your dad’s favourite jazz composers. For June, they’re tackling the Broadway ballads of Cole Porter.
July 18, 2 p.m. at Scarboro United Church, jazzyyc.com.
RUBBER CEMENT
Blistering hardcore punk delivered with powerviolence precision; Rubber Cement offers all this and then some. Your friendly
neighbourhood punk activists QUIT IT! are also tearing this gig up.
July 18, 7 p.m. at The BLOX, bloxartscentre.ca.
YASIN ELAHEE & THE FOG OF SOUND
(Un)Decided & Shy Friend join Yasin for this genre‑bending lineup that feels like a sampler pack of Calgary’s indie pop-rock scene.
July 24, 7 p.m. at The BLOX, bloxartscentre.ca.
LIFELESS DARK
Arriving all the way from Boston, Lifeless Dark are a whirling machine of metallic, crust-punk fury. Innocent (also from Boston) and local bruisers Languid and Death Knell are opening up the pit before LD hits the stage.
July 25, 8 p.m. at The Palomino, thepalomino.ca.
WILLOW AVALON
Bringing her Pink Pocket Pistol tour to the prairies, Avalon’s Americana-tinged take on country feels both nostalgic and fresh, and established her as a “Top Artist to Watch in 2025” by The Tennessean newspaper.
July 26, 7 p.m. at Commonwealth, commonwealthbar.ca.
COLLECTIVE SOUL
If you have any young-at-heart Gen X folks in your life with some Doc Martins still sitting in the closet, let them know about this gig. These alt-rock legends are here to find out Where The (Bow) River Flows.
July 30, 8 p.m. at the Grey Eagle, greyeagleresortandcasino.ca.
SANAH KADOURA SUNDAYS
This Juno-nominated Lebanese-Canadian drummer lights up the library every Sunday with a jazz-y jam session that never fails to surprise.
Every Sunday at Betty Lou’s, bettylouslibrary.com.
CHASING SUMMER
Two full days of EDM, sunburns, questionable hydration choices, and furry boot chaos. Some highlights of the lineup include Subtronics, Armin van Buuren, and Tiga.
August 1 and 2 at Max Bell Centre Festival Grounds, chasingsummerfestival.com.
KATAKLYSM + SIX FEET UNDER
Specializing in a brand of death metal they’ve dubbed “Northern Hyperblast,” Kataklysm are bona fide Canadian legends. Six Feet Under co-headline, with Wormhole and Snakepit opening.
August 4, 6 p.m. at The Arrowhead, thearrowheadcalgary.com.
BLUE RODEO
Warm harmonies, gentle twang, and country nostalgia are hallmarks of a Blue Rodeo show. Don’t miss this 40th anniversary party celebrating Canadian country excellence.
August 4, 8 p.m. at the Grey Eagle, greyeagleresortandcasino.ca.
CAT POWER
The sadcore queen herself brings “The Greatest” tour to Calgary. Her sound is charmingly genre-agnostic, spanning punk, folk, blues, soul, and more.
August 7, 7 p.m. at The Palace, thepalacetheatre.ca.
ÉLISABETH PION + ANTOINE ST‑ONGE
Piano Project YYC brings classical music to the streets, with this free outdoor gig from 2025 Honens Gold Laureate pianist Élisabeth Pion and Calgary Philharmonic bassoonist Antoine St‑Onge.
August 8, 2 p.m. at RiverWalk Plaza, honens.com.
