Disco orchestras, Russian pop music, thrash metal legends, and much more.
ART OF ROMANCE & ART OF SOUL
The Calgary Jazz Orchestra packs in one-two punch of jazz this evening, with American Songbook standards in the first half (the “romance”) and swingin’ Motown hits in the second half (the “soul”).
February 8, 7 p.m. at the Bella Concert Hall, calgaryjazzorchestra.com.
Monetochka
This Russian singer-songwriter is playing in Canada for the first time ever, right here in Calgary. Her music straddles indie, pop, and lo-fi sounds that will feel immediately familiar to all the Sled-heads out there.
February 12, 7 p.m. at The Palace, thepalacetheatre.ca.
Romantic Ravel
Want to really impress someone for Valentine’s Day? Take them to the orchestra and enjoy the sweet, “Spanish rhapsody” inspired sounds of French composer Joseph Maurice Ravel.
February 13 and 14, 7. 30 p.m. at the Jack Singer, calgaryphil.com.
LIGHTS: COME GET YOUR GIRL TOUR
With streams in the hundreds of millions and collaborations with the likes of deadmau5, Lights is a bona fide Canadian pop music legend. This show will feature hits from A6EXTENDED, an expanded “director’s cut” of her 2025 album A6.
February 14, 7 p.m. at MacEwan Hall, machallconcerts.com.
Last Dinosaurs
These Australian indie rockers are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their second album, Wellness, a synth-y coming-of-age record that encapsulates the ‘10s nostalgia we’re all feeling right now.
February 17, 7 p.m. at Commonwealth, commonwealthbar.ca.
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HARDY
The Country! Country! Country! Tour! (exclamation marks intentional) lands in Calgary this month, featuring the genre-bending country rock jams of Hardy. Cowboy hats are optional, as this isn’t your dad’s rodeo.
February 19, 7 p.m. at the Saddledome, scotiabanksaddledome.com.
MEGADETH, ANTHRAX, AND EXODUS
Thrash metal supremacy takes over the ‘Dome, and this former long-haired editor couldn’t be more psyched. I’ll be digging out my best patched vest for this one, and so should you.
February 20, 7 p.m. at the Saddledome, scotiabanksaddledome.com.
SANDER VAN DOORN
Calgary rules for a number of reasons, and the fact that you can catch a Dutch electro house legend on Macleod Trail is one of them. This shop is free before 10:30 p.m. if you snag a ticket online!
February 20, 9 p.m. at The Arrowhead, thearrowheadcalgary.com.
ROCKIN’ 4 DOLLARS
If you’re looking to jump right into Calgary’s local music scene, look no further than Rockin’ 4 Dollars. Every Thursday, multiple bands play mini sets and spin a wheel for prizes in between high fives and chanted lyrics. A guaranteed strong pre-game for your weekend!
Every Thursday at the BLOX Arts Centre, bloxartscentre.ca.
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CANDLELIGHT: TRIBUTE TO FLEETWOOD MAC
The melancholic tunes of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are perfectly suited for a string quartet. Add several thousand candles, and you’ve got a recipe for a magical evening.
February 21 and March 28 at Grace Presbyterian Church, candlelightexperience.com.
MATT ANDERSEN
This New Brunswick native was nominated for a JUNO award back in 2024 for his soulful blues rock album, The Hammer & The Rose, and it’s the tour in support of that album that’s landing in Calgary.
February 25, 8 p.m. at the Jubilee, jubileeauditorium.com.
CURRENT SWELL
Surf rock might make you think of the California sun, but here in Canada, it lives on the coasts of BC and Vancouver Island. Victoria’s Current Swell brings that sun-drenched indie sound to the prairies, with support from Jay Malinowski.
February 26, 7.30 p.m. at Dickens, dickensyyc.com.
DRAKE MILLIGAN
From placing on Billboard’s Best Country Albums of 2022 to appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Drake Milligan is one of country’s most exciting rising stars, so this may be one of your last chances to catch him in an intimate setting.
February 27, 8 p.m. at Ranchmans, ranchmans.ca.
BIF NAKED
Did you miss this Canadian punk rock queen in the fall when she was here for the Calgary International Film Festival? Here’s your second chance to catch her new documentary, followed by an acoustic performance.
March 2, 8 p.m. at the Bella Concert Hall, tickets.mru.ca.
DANCE DANCE DISCO
If you’re anything like me and wish you could attend the party from the beginning of Boogie Nights, the Calgary Phil has you covered with this funkified night of disco hits.
March 6 and 7, 7.30 p.m. at the Jack Singer, calgaryphil.com.
NOTHING MORE
These Grammy-nominated alt-rockers headline the Grey Eagle with support from Catch Your Breath, Archers, and Doobie. Plus, you can hit the slots between bands if you’re quick enough.
March 7, 8 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Event Centre, greyeagleresortandcasino.ca.
