BOB LOG III
You’ll be shocked at the racket a one-man band can make. Clad in a stunt jumpsuit and wearing a helmet rigged with a telephone mic, Bob Log III’s explosion of bluesy fuzz-punk greatness is a can’t-miss experience. Bug Swallow and Bog Bodies are on deck to open!
June 10, 7 p.m. at The Palomino, thepalomino.ca.
LOU BARLOW
From Dinosaur Jr. to Sebadoh, Lou Barlow is a pioneer and legend of lo-fi alternative rock. For this gig, he’s all acoustic and baring his heart, with Edmonton’s Cassia Hardy (formerly of Wares) opening.
June 12, 5 p.m. at Modern Love, modern-love.ca.
NAPALM DEATH
Grindcore and extreme metal wouldn’t be the same without the blastbeaten influence of Napalm Death. 16 albums later, they are still going strong and heading to Calgary this spring. Arrive early and catch Primitive Man, Dying Remains, and Culled.
June 13, 6:30 p.m. at The Palace Theatre, thepalacetheatre.ca.
OSCAR PETERSON’S CANADIANA SUITE
Calgary Jazz Orchestra takes you on a curated journey through Peterson’s vast catalogue of jazz compositions, encompassing blues, bebop, ballads, and more.
June 14, 7 p.m. at Bella Concert Hall, calgaryjazzorchestra.com.
NE-YO & AKON
Millennial-era R&B at the ‘Dome’? Don’t mind if we do. The “Nights Like This” tour stops in Calgary this June, and both Ne-Yo and Akon are bringing the party.
June 20, 8 p.m. at the Saddledome, scotiabanksaddledome.com.
TOM PHILLIPS AND THE D.T’S
Calgary’s “honky-tonk hero” is a walking local music legend, with 30+ years of country songwriting under his belt. Catch him while downing a po’boy at the new Blues Can — we’re fans of the popcorn prawn.
Every Tuesday night at The Blues Can, thebluescan.com.
CALGARY BEATLEMANIA
Unless you have a time machine, The Liverpool 4 is one of the best ways to experience Beatles songs live in 2026. “Get Back” to the Werklund Centre and “Let It Be” a good night (typing that out was an editorial crime).
June 22, 7:30 p.m. at Jack Singer Concert Hall, werklundcentre.ca.
BOWLINE JAZZ QUINTET
Fraser Calhoun and the Bowline Quintet have been performing a monthly jazz series at Congress since March. This edition features tunes from two Art Blakey albums, Three Blind Mice and Free For All.
June 26, 7:30 p.m. at Congress Coffee, congresscoffeeshop.com.
ALUNA
Check out the recently renovated Commonwealth downstairs space when Aluna brings her synth-pop dance party to the prairies. Please note, this is a solo set by Aluna Francis.
June 26, 10 p.m. at COMMON/UNDRGRD, commonwealthbar.ca.
MEDUSAS + GUESTS
DIY promoters Black Ice present yet another loud gig on the outskirts of downtown. Local riot grrls Medusas headline, with support from Danger Box from Nanaimo, pop punk band Vexed, and Tuesday Uprising.
June 26, 7 p.m. at Loophole Coffee Bar, loopholecoffeebar.ca.
ADONIX
Vietnamese‑born and San Diego‑bred, ADONIX breaks genre rules with his signature “hoe music,” blending techno, trap, and hardstyle. This one starts late and goes later, so crush a sugar-free Monster before hitting the dance floor.
June 27, 10 p.m. at RumuR, rumur.ca.
SKILLIBENG
This Jamaican singer-songwriter has worked with the likes of DJ Khaled, Nicki Minaj, and French Montana. Don’t miss the chance to catch dancehall-trap excellence when the “Badman She Love” tour lands in Calgary.
June 28, 7 p.m. at the Arrowhead, thearrowheadcalgary.com.
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METRIC + BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE + STARS
A show has never had a more appropriate name. The “All The Feelings” tour brings three Canadian indie rock legends to the Jube stage, which means your aged millennial knees don’t even have to stand the entire time.
June 28, 6 p.m. at the Jubilee Auditorium, jubileeauditorium.com.
JIMMY EAT WORLD
A chance to hear “The Middle” in a non-stadium setting? The Scene says hell yeah. And as a bonus, tickets also include entry to Spruce Meadows itself, in case you want to pre-game the show with horse jumping. Very punk rock.
July 3, 6 p.m. at Spruce Meadows, sprucemeadows.com.
SKÁLD
This is a rare show to catch in Calgary. SKÁLD utilizes traditional instruments and Old Norse lyrics to bring Scandinavian Viking history roaring back to life. A drinking horn is optional (actually, it’s not. Please don’t bring one to Dickens; they have plenty of glasses).
July 6, 7 p.m. at Dickens, dickensyyc.com.
