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MUSIC

Community, Music

Suburban Mosh Pits

A look at Calgary’s house punk show scene and its reason for being.

Music, Things to do

Onstage in October

From spooky orchestras to headbanging metal and throwback hits, check out what's on stage in Calgary this October.

Music

The YYC Music Awards Are Keepin’ Up With the Changing Music Scene

This year’s YYC Music Awards shortlist offers a snapshot of the city’s sound, from emerging artists and genre-bending musicians to established acts.

Music, Things to do

Onstage in September

From '80s rock legends to NYC hip hop pioneers and post-hardcore greatness.

Music, Nostalgia

Calgary Riot Grrrl Through the Ages

A brief, hyper-local history of Calgarian feminist punk.

Music, Things to do

Onstage in August

Start the month with disco, end it with classic rock, and explore Calgary's live music scene with concerts and performances all month long.

VENUES

Venues

Sharing The ‘Wealth

After years of transformations, Commonwealth remains one of Calgary's most beloved concert venues.

Venues

Semantics Cafe

Coffee, books, records, and a space for Calgary creatives.

Venues

Where Bass Lives

Inside Sub Rosa’s electronic underworld.

Venues

Bella Concert Hall

Live music lives in the heart of Mount Royal University.

Venues

THE ESTABLISHMENT

A brewery where music is shared, art is celebrated, and strangers become regulars.

Venues

Velet Bike Ski Cafe

Fusing European style with local community spirit.

THEATRE

Theatre

Theatre Seasons at a Glance

Check out what's coming to Calgary's stages this year.

ARTS, Music, Opinion, Theatre

How We Create: The Stage

To perform on a stage is to be vulnerable and build community.

Opinion, Theatre

Getting “In” to Local Theatre

Calgary's theatre scene far more accessible than you think.

Interview, Theatre

Unfamiliar Places: Q&A with Matthew Mooney

From Glasgow to Calgary, Matthew Mooney is carving out his voice as an actor and poet.

Theatre

Where is Home? Next Door

FlyingTree’s double bill pairs two intimate stories of love, migration, and the search for belonging.

Theatre

Off Stage

As affordable performance space becomes harder to find in Calgary, theatre companies are adjusting how and where they perform.

FILM

Film

Beyond the Blockbuster

Where to catch underground films in Calgary — and why you should bother.

Art, Film

Micro Cinema

Explore CIFF’s “constellation” approach to collaboration and creativity, including this years' Micro Cinema at Werklund Centre.

Film

CIFF: Insider Picks

From local highlights to international festival films, the CIFF team shares their favourites from CIFF 2026.

Festival, Film

Lights, Camera, Action — Get Ready for CIFF 2026

CIFF artistic director Brian Owens shares his vision for this year’s festival and its role in Canada’s broader film ecosystem.

Film, Scene and Overheard

The Gift holds its pink carpet premiere at The Globe

This Alberta-made competition series follows 12 creatives vying for a $100,000 prize from an arts matron.

Film

Where Black Stories Thrive

The Calgary Black Film Festival elevates stories of identity, community and connection.

Film

Lights, Camera, Alberta

From mockumentaries to music docs, filmmakers are turning to Alberta to bring their ideas to the big screen.

Festival, Film

A Veteran’s Guide to CUFF

Make the most of your filmgoing experience with these hacks and tips for attending the Calgary Underground Film Festival.

Festival, Film

No Formula, Just Film

After 23 years, the Calgary Underground Film Festival’s personal touch feels fresh and welcoming

Festival, Film

2026 CUFF Picks

Not sure what to see? We’ve got you covered, with our own recommendations and suggestions straight from CUFF staff members themselves.

DANCE

Dance

Bodies of Wonder

How Fluid Fest is shaping a creative hub in Calgary.

Dance, Guides

The Scene’s Guide to Vogue: Walk the Walk

If you're interested in vogue, learn how you can take your moves to Calgary's catwalk, and some of the helpful terms used in the community.

Dance, Guides

The Scene’s Guide to Vogue: Calgary’s Runway

Calgary's vogue scene may be humble, but it has some icons in the making. Learn about the city's international and homegrown stars.

Dance, Guides

The Scene’s Guide to Vogue: A Brief History

Calgary may be better known for its boots than its ballrooms, but a new generation is voguing its way onto the scene.

Dance, News & Views, Theatre

End of Evergreen

A Calgary arts and culture institution is set to close it's doors after 34 years.

Dance

Facing Fears with Puppetry & Dance

Calgary movement artist Kaja Irwin channels her fear of snakes into an immersive dance/puppetry show, Fearsssome.

CHEAP DATES

Cheap Dates, Things to do

Cheapskate’s Guide to Halloween

Get the most out of Halloween in Calgary without frightening your bank account.

Cheap Dates, Things to do

Cinematic Rendezvous: The “Falling In Love” Montage

From music festivals to fancy hot chocolate and roller skate rinks, here are just a few cinematic date ideas in Calgary this week.

Cheap Dates, Things to do

Cinematic Rendezvous: The Friendship Ritual

Hang with your bestie and go on a friends date this month in Calgary, from local plays to restaurants and spas!

Cheap Dates, Things to do

Cinematic Rendezvous: The Meet-Cute

Meet your newest friend, date, or love-interest in Calgary this month at local music festivals, food halls, and more!

Cheap Dates, Things to do

Talespin Trivia: Where Calgary Comes to Quiz

With trivia nights across Calgary spanning music, movie, and general knowledge, Talespin Trivia offers a night out to remember.

Cheap Dates

Let’s Do Lunch

Launch into lunch dates for a cheaper option for fine dining. It is not cheap to dine at the city’s top downtown restaurants, but it’s certainly cheaper if you go out for lunch instead of dinner.

SPORTS

Sports

The Rise of AAPWF

This artist-run wrestling federation combines punk ethos, reverence for Calgary wrestling history and a community-driven approach.

Sports

Calgary Apollo Softball Association

Meet the city's one-of-a-kind queer softball league.

Sports

The Greatest Outdoor Show on Turf

The Calgary Stampede and Stampeders are coming together for the first time to throw a CFL game like you’ve never seen before.

Sports, Things to do

The Dawgs of Okotoks

Baseball is alive and well, just south of the city.

ARTS, Sports

Sebastian Buzzalino is Emotionally Attached To These Men

This Calgary photographer is exploring hockey fandom through a playfully queer lens.

Sports, Theatre

Live Theatre & Layups

Haysam Kadri (ATP) and Jason Ribeiro (Calgary Surge) get candid about why shooting hoops and crossing the stage are both vital to Calgary.

SCENE AND OVERHEARD

Film, Scene and Overheard

The Gift holds its pink carpet premiere at The Globe

This Alberta-made competition series follows 12 creatives vying for a $100,000 prize from an arts matron.

Food & Drink, Scene and Overheard

Dog Days of Summer

Calgary's newest hot dog festival came out swinging and slinging sausages to the masses on May 23, 2026.

Music, Scene and Overheard

Between Us: an intimate night with Arkells in Calgary

A night at The Palace Theatre and a chat with Max Kerman on connection, small venues, and nearly 20 years in.

Scene and Overheard

10 Years of The National Music Centre

Live sets, big energy, and a decade of sound, The National Music Centre kicks off its 10-year celebrations in style.

Scene and Overheard

In Goo We Trust

Chart-topping nostalgia rockers Goo Goo Dolls delivered hits and memories to an eager Calgary crowd.

Festival, Music, Scene and Overheard

Cold Bones Fest 2026

This Drumheller music festival presents a rocking, event-filled, uniqueway to explore the Badlands on a budget.

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