EDUCATION PARTY
Start the month with an electronic-tinged take on folk as Education Party drops their latest release. Mirror Gold, Alice Jane and Sonia Deleo open up the show so come early!
September 5 at The BLOX, bloxartscentre.ca.
LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND
Four-time Grammy winner Lyle Lovett is bringing his wistful Americana anthems to the prairies. Grab a reserved seat now; tickets will go fast.
September 9 at the Jubilee Auditorium, jubileeauditorium.com.
STEVE DAWSON AND JOACHIM COODER
One of Canada’s finest roots guitarists and an acclaimed multi‐instrumentalist are coming together to jam on blues, folk, and roots traditions with this edition of Fish Creek Concerts.
September 11 at Southwood United Church, fishcreekconcerts.com.
ZEN GARDEN FESTIVAL
Waterfront Park transforms into an immersive garden dance party, and everyone is invited. EDM producer Kenny Dope and UK bass master Commodo are just a few of the headliners.
September 12 at Waterfront Park, zengardenfestival.com.
PHIL IN THE PARK
Do you find classical music intimidating? Calgary Phil aims to change that with a free outdoor concert conducted by Juliane Gallant. Admission is free, but you gotta register online.
September 13 at Prince’s Island Park, calgaryphil.com.
LEEROY STAGGER
Roots and country straight out of Lethbridge is on the menu as Stagger drops his latest (and possibly greatest) album.
September 16 and 17 at the Ironwood, ironwoodstage.ca.
JERU THE DAMAJA
Don’t miss this chance to catch a New York hip-hop legend. This year is the 20th anniversary of Jeru’s East Coast classic album, Wrath of the Math, and now is the time to celebrate.
September 18 at Commonwealth, commonwealthbar.ca.
SHIP SATURDAY SHOWCASE: NORTHERN BEAUTIES
Most Saturday afternoons, the Ship lets a local band take over their stage for an afternoon jam party. Folk rockers Northern Beauties return for this showcase, with support from Justine Vandergrift.
September 19 at the Ship & Anchor, shipandanchor.com.
MEHFIL
Inspired by the titular gathering centered on music, storytelling, and shared emotions, this group brings Punjab music to the masses in a powerful night of musical community.
September 20 at MacEwan Hall, machallconcerts.com.
BAHAMAS
Afie Jurvanen’s Canadian indie folk ditties are a familiar sound to anyone who’s listened to local or college radio in the last decade. Catch them live, close your eyes, and imagine you’re on a beach!
September 21 at the Jack Singer Concert Hall, calgaryauditorium.com.
ARIAS & ALES
Craft beer and opera singers; a match you never knew you needed. This show is a great way to get into an ancient musical form, or just impress a new date.
September 20 at Best of Kin, calgaryopera.com.
NEON TASTE PRESENTS UNSANE
Riding a fresh remaster of their landmark ‘98 release Occupational Hazard, Unsane is ready and raring to deliver a shot of NYC noise punk straight into your earholes.
September 22 at The Palomino, neontasterecords.ca.
ENSIFERUM
These Finnish folk-metal icons have been shredding riffs for over 30 years, and keep going on and on. Firewind and North Hammer open up this viking head bang fest.
September 23 at The Arrowhead, thearrowheadcalgary.com.
QUICKSAND X FUCKED UP
Freshly reformed post-hardcore legends Quicksand and venerable Canadian punk legends Fucked Up are co-headlining one of the loudest tours you can catch this summer. Old Man Moshington is back out of retirement.
September 25 at Dickens, dickensyyc.com.
JOURNEY
Don’t Stop Believin’ that ‘80s bands can still rock. These bonafide arena rock icons are calling this tour the “Final Frontier,” so don’t take your chances and miss it like a chump.
September 26 at the Saddledome, scotiabanksaddledome.com.
DUNE RATS
The skate punk anthems of this Aussie three-piece rocked Calgary’s ass back in 2024. If you weren’t there, this is your chance to remedy that grave error. Bring earplugs.
October 2 at Modern Love, modern-love.ca.
BEETHOVEN X BEYONCÉ
A mash-up night for the history books. Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony is the foundation for new versions of your favourite Queen Bee songs, as pop and classical get married for the night.
October 3 at the Jack Singer, calgaryphil.com.
SABATON
“Legends on Tour” hits Calgary, giving you the rare opportunity to catch this legendary Swedish power metal band and the real-world history their lyrics often explore.
October 5 at the Grey Eagle, greyeagleresortandcasino.ca.
