That Party Last Night Vol. X
Kick off the month with the concert to end all concerts with That Party Last Night. The lineup for this show is insane, headlined by Juno-nominated hip-hop artist ARDN with performances from The Blue, Kaeley Jade, Dempsey Bolton, ZENON, Ginger Beef, Polo Sho, Hip Hip Thursday, Nate Lesco and Yasin Elahee and the Fog of Sound.
October 10 at #1 Royal Canadian Legion, eventbrite.com.
FAUST
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of the finest silent movies ever made, Faust, with a screening presented by the Calgary Cinematheque. Not only is the film’s score played live, it’s played on the Allen Theatre’s organ. Enjoy the goosebumps you get from the unmatched spooky vibes.
October 15 to 17 at Studio Bell, studiobell.ca.
Madeleine Elkins Trio
Named by the Vancouver Sun as one of the “Top 10 artists to watch in 2026,” Madeleine Elkins comes to Calgary with her signature style that blends jazz, rock and folk. Joining her are musicians featured on her debut album Brighton Train, bassist William Chernoff and drummer Kevin Romain.
October 17 at BuckingJam Palace, buckingjampalace.com.
W.A.S.P.
American heavy metal band W.A.S.P. brings the “1984 To Headless” tour to Calgary, celebrating its first four studio albums all in one extravagant show. Between your head banging, turn your eyes to the stage for the theatrical elements of the concerts, where images from W.A.S.P.’s iconic album covers come to life.
October 22 at The Palace, thepalacetheatre.ca.
The Music of Michael Jackson and The Spectre Suite
Get a two-for-one of orchestral brilliance this month from the Calgary Jazz Orchestra. This show kicks off with arrangements of MJ’s biggest hits and musical deep cuts, followed by the premiere of a new composition by Johnny Summers, The Spectre Suite. Inspired by ghostly apparitions and cinematic suspense, The Spectre Suite will get you right into the Halloween spirit – no pun intended.
October 25 at the Bella Concert Hall, events.mtroyal.ca.
Diles Que No Me Maten
Flying in from Mexico City is Diles Que No Me Maten, a five-piece band whose sound – which incorporates elements of krautrock, experimental psychedelia, post-punk and spoken word — is unlike anything you’ve ever heard.
October 27 at Modern Love, ticketweb.ca.
The Buena Vista Orchestra
Jam to traditional Cuban rhythms blended with contemporary sound and played by an elite group of musicians with The Buena Vista Orchestra. This group put Cuban music on the map with worldwide tours and global acclaim — you’ll have to see for yourself what all the fuss is about.
October 28 at the Bella Concert Hall, events.mtroyal.ca.
DJ Shadow
American DJ and record producer DJ Shadow dropped his debut album Endtroducing in 1996, which made its way onto Rolling Stone’s 2020 list of 500 greatest albums of all time. This year, he celebrates the 30th anniversary with a tour, including a stop right here in Calgary. Prepare your ears for hip-hop excellence.
October 29 at The Palace, thepalacetheatre.ca.
Sebastian Bach & Quiet Riot
The Grey Eagle’s “Headbangers Haunt” show is kicking it old school with rock legends from the 70’s and 80’s. Canadian rock icon Sebastian Bach headlines, with support from American heavy metal quartet Quiet Riot.
October 30 at the Grey Eagle Event Centre, greyeagleresortandcasino.ca.
The Smashing Pumpkins
Iconic alt-rock band The Smashing Pumpkins takes to the ‘Dome as part of the “Rats in a Cage” tour. The concert features two unique sets, one dedicated to the 10-times platinum album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and the second celebrating The Smashing Pumpkins’ nearly four decades rocking the music scene.
November 3 at the Scotiabank Saddledome, scotiabanksaddledome.com.
The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert
Close out the spooky season with the FILMharmonique Orchestra as they play the soundtrack to Tim Burton’s beloved Halloween-meets-Christmas film while you watch on the big screen.
November 6 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, jubileeauditorium.com.
[NOTE: The print version of this story includes Death From Above 1979’s Private Lives tour, which has since been rescheduled to 2027. The digital version has been corrected.]
