Shalisa w/ Jonathan Williams
Start the Stampedin’ a month early with Shalisa’s irresistible take on pop-country. Check out her latest single “Bad Hangover” for an entry point!
June 5, 7:30 p.m. at the King Eddy, 438 9 Ave. S.E., kingeddy.ca.
Ghastly presents GHENHGAR
David Lee Crow produces dubstep bangers as Ghastly, but his GHENGAR sets take it to another level of metal-influenced, aggressive EDM.
June 6, 9 p.m. at The Palace, 219 8 Ave. S.W., thepalacetheatre.ca.
Music Calgary Presents: Outer Limits
It’s easy to feel disconnected from the music scene if you’re out in the ‘burbs. Music Calgary aims to change that with this new music series that brings local bands like The Canadian Dispatch and Hip Hip Thursday to the outer edges of Calgary for all ager ragers.
June 6, 6 p.m. at the Milligan Ogden Community Association; and June 27, 6 p.m. at the Montgomery Community Centre, musiccalgary.ca.
The Legendary Life of Tom Petty
Juno award-winning recording artist Clayton Bellamy (and his all-star band) is exploring the many, many highs of Tom Petty’s discography for this unforgettable night at the Jube.
June 7, 7:30 p.m. at the Jubilee, 415 14 Ave. N.W., jubileeauditorium.com.
The Story of Tonight: Music of Stage & Screen
This show, performed by the New West Symphony & Chorus and New West Student Ensemble, brings classic movie songs to life with unique choral arrangements.
June 7, 7:30 p.m. at the Jack Singer, 225 8 Avenue S.E., artscommons.ca.
A.N.
Local pop-punker A.N. (Ado Nkema) is going acoustic for this special afternoon performance, celebrating her new album, I’m Not Afraid to Die Anymore.
June 8, 2 p.m. at Congress Coffee House, 215 36 Ave. N.E., congresscoffeeshop.com.
Director’s Cuts & Africa Suite
The Calgary Jazz Orchestra celebrates 20 years of shows with some of band director Johnny Summers’ favourite cuts and original works featuring guest African musicians.
June 9, 7 p.m. at the Bella Concert Hall, 4825 Mount Royal Gate S.W., calgaryjazzorchestra.com.
Wicked Woods: 2025 Pre-Party Tour
Pregame Wicked Woods (a four-day EDM festival in Fairmont Hot Springs at the end of August) with this local banger, featuring Australia’s Slynk headlining and support from Mr. Diggler, Donald Bump, and more.
June 13, 9 p.m. at Sub Rosa, 200 8 Ave. S.W., subrosayyc.com.
Corey Kent
Hit up Calgary’s greatest honky tonk and get down to Kent’s red-dirt swagger and blue-collar country grit. Presented by Country 105.
June 13, 5 p.m. at Ranchmans, 9615 Macleod Tr. S, ranchmans.ca.
Woodhawk w/ Denimachine and Riff Rat
Love Finds a Way is the latest album from local heavy rockers Woodhawk. Celebrate its release with an evening of riffage, brisket, and torn-up denim.
June 14, 8 p.m. at the Palomino, 109 7 Ave. S.W., thepalomino.ca.
young friend w/ Frances Whitney
JUNO Award-nominated artist-producer young friend is touring in support of his debut album, motorcycle sound effects, a twelve-song ride of fuzzy indie rock and breathless intimacy that dropped back in April.
June 17, 7 p.m. at Modern Love, 613 11 Ave. S.W., modern-love.ca.
Sled Island
It’s that time of year again. Sled Island ignites downtown Calgary with five days of music, partying, and immensely good times. This year’s curator, Otoboke Beaver, brings frantic Japanese punk rock to the Blue Sky City, joined by The Mummies, Tropical Fuck Storm, and so much more. Head to page [INSERT NUMBER] for more Sled coverage!
June 18 – 22, sledisland.com
Jazz YYC Summer Festival
ARTEMIS, Mike Stern, and Molly Johnson are just a few headliners of Calgary’s premier summer jazz festival. It’s a seven-day barn burner of jazz across numerous venues like the Bella and Festival Hall, and you’re invited, dear reader.
June 23 – 29, jazzyyc.com
Sound Atlas Fest
Back for its third edition, Sound Atlas is taking over Contemporary Calgary with three days of experimental noise, original compositions, and chamber music. This year’s theme is “Sonic Playground” and promises tons of whimsy for those with curious ears.
June 27 – 29 at Contemporary Calgary, 105 12 Ave. S.E, soundatlasfest.com.
Ashes of Yggdrasil w/ Glasscult, Wych, and Nyx the Sun
It’s an all-ager rager at the BLOX. Ashes of Yggdrasil are bringing the melodic death metal heaviness, and ears will ring all across the downtown core.
June 28, 7 pm. at the BLOX Arts Centre, 834 11 Ave. S.W., bloxartscentre.ca.
Modest Mouse
From landmark indie rock to post-punk revival and alternative slammers, Modest Mouse has travelled countless sonic highways over nearly three decades. The Jube is a perfectly intimate space to experience Isaac Brock’s heartfelt songwriting.
July 2, 8 p.m. at the Jubilee, 415 14 Ave. N.W., jubileeauditorium.com
Shania Twain
Kick the Stampede off with none other than the top-selling female country pop artist of all time. Let’s go, girls.
July 5, 7:30 p.m. at the Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E., calgarystampede.com.
