Events Calendar Search for upcoming events around the city Picks and Previews Plan ahead to check out these not-to-be-missed events Search × Search Events Event Type All Types Dance Family Festival Film & Media Free Literary Music Talk Theatre Visual Art Workshop Where All Venues Facebook Live Glenbow Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons Online Project Space, Esker Foundation Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Stage West Calgary Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre Via Phone Vimeo Live YouTube Live When All Upcoming Today Tomorrow This Week This Month Next Month Add Custom Date Range Search Events Reset Fields Date Range Today Tomorrow This Week This Month Next Month All Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Workshop Music Free Family Talk Film & Media May 14, 2020 - May 24, 2020 Fairy Tales Film Festival The Calgary Queer Arts Society is potentially changing venues for the Fairy Tales Film Festival—to your house! With programming suited for all ages and demographics across the LGBTQ2A+ spectrum as well as allies, they’re gearing up for a virtual screening of the festival. Be sure to stay tuned for more information. Showtimes VaryLocation: OnlineTo Be Announced All Contest Dance Visual Art Theatre Film & Media Literary Festival Music Free Festival Jan. 30, 2020 - Feb. 1, 2020 PARTICLE + WAVE Media Arts Festival Full of innovative works and amazing examples of creativity, PARTICLE + WAVE Media Arts Festival returns for its sixth year with another stellar lineup. Don’t miss this unique three-day celebration. Learn More Festival Nov. 27, 2019 - Dec. 1, 2019 CUFF.Docs Featuring the best of non-fiction films yet to be screened in Calgary, join the Calgary Underground Film Festival for the seventh annual edition of CUFF.Docs. Each year, the lineup celebrates real life that’s worth watching. Don’t miss it! Learn More Festival Nov. 21, 2019 - Nov. 24, 2019 GIRAF Animation Festival Back for its 15th year with a special pay-what-you-can model, join Quickdraw Animation Society for its annual festival showcasing the best of independent animation from around the globe. GIRAF always shares films that push boundaries. Learn More Festival Nov. 7, 2019 - Nov. 10, 2019 Femme Wave With the goal of creating an integrated, encouraging arts scene with opportunities for women and non-binary artists, Femme Wave returns with more than 40 musical acts and a stellar selection of visual arts, comedy, and film programming. Learn More Festival Sep. 18, 2019 - Sep. 29, 2019 Calgary International Film Festival The year was 2000 and the first Calgary International Film Festival was attended by 8,000 people over six days. Now, 20 years later, it showcases over 200 of the most compelling films of the year. Learn More Festival June 19, 2019 - June 23, 2019 Sled Island With more than 250 bands alongside comedy, film, and visual art lineups, Sled Island returns with five days of incredible programming. With guest curator Julien Baker leading the way, it’s a must see for any festival or music fan! Learn More Festival June 7, 2019 - June 9, 2019 THIRD ACTion Film Festival Celebrating the act of getting older through film and talks, this festival features older adults in leading roles and address issues around ageing. The lineup includes nine screenings for Alberta’s Seniors’ Week. Learn More Festival May 24, 2019 - June 2, 2019 Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival Embracing, sharing, and celebrating queer voices, Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival kicks off this week with films, documentaries, shorts, panels, live performances, a family-friendly bike ride, and so much more. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Film & Media May 14, 2020 - May 24, 2020 Fairy Tales Film Festival The Calgary Queer Arts Society is potentially changing venues for the Fairy Tales Film Festival—to your house! With programming suited for all ages and demographics across the LGBTQ2A+ spectrum as well as allies, they’re gearing up for a virtual screening of the festival. Be sure to stay tuned for more information. Showtimes VaryLocation: OnlineTo Be Announced
Festival Jan. 30, 2020 - Feb. 1, 2020 PARTICLE + WAVE Media Arts Festival Full of innovative works and amazing examples of creativity, PARTICLE + WAVE Media Arts Festival returns for its sixth year with another stellar lineup. Don’t miss this unique three-day celebration. Learn More Festival Nov. 27, 2019 - Dec. 1, 2019 CUFF.Docs Featuring the best of non-fiction films yet to be screened in Calgary, join the Calgary Underground Film Festival for the seventh annual edition of CUFF.Docs. Each year, the lineup celebrates real life that’s worth watching. Don’t miss it! Learn More Festival Nov. 21, 2019 - Nov. 24, 2019 GIRAF Animation Festival Back for its 15th year with a special pay-what-you-can model, join Quickdraw Animation Society for its annual festival showcasing the best of independent animation from around the globe. GIRAF always shares films that push boundaries. Learn More Festival Nov. 7, 2019 - Nov. 10, 2019 Femme Wave With the goal of creating an integrated, encouraging arts scene with opportunities for women and non-binary artists, Femme Wave returns with more than 40 musical acts and a stellar selection of visual arts, comedy, and film programming. Learn More Festival Sep. 18, 2019 - Sep. 29, 2019 Calgary International Film Festival The year was 2000 and the first Calgary International Film Festival was attended by 8,000 people over six days. Now, 20 years later, it showcases over 200 of the most compelling films of the year. Learn More Festival June 19, 2019 - June 23, 2019 Sled Island With more than 250 bands alongside comedy, film, and visual art lineups, Sled Island returns with five days of incredible programming. With guest curator Julien Baker leading the way, it’s a must see for any festival or music fan! Learn More Festival June 7, 2019 - June 9, 2019 THIRD ACTion Film Festival Celebrating the act of getting older through film and talks, this festival features older adults in leading roles and address issues around ageing. The lineup includes nine screenings for Alberta’s Seniors’ Week. Learn More Festival May 24, 2019 - June 2, 2019 Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival Embracing, sharing, and celebrating queer voices, Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival kicks off this week with films, documentaries, shorts, panels, live performances, a family-friendly bike ride, and so much more. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Festival Nov. 27, 2019 - Dec. 1, 2019 CUFF.Docs Featuring the best of non-fiction films yet to be screened in Calgary, join the Calgary Underground Film Festival for the seventh annual edition of CUFF.Docs. Each year, the lineup celebrates real life that’s worth watching. Don’t miss it! Learn More Festival Nov. 21, 2019 - Nov. 24, 2019 GIRAF Animation Festival Back for its 15th year with a special pay-what-you-can model, join Quickdraw Animation Society for its annual festival showcasing the best of independent animation from around the globe. GIRAF always shares films that push boundaries. Learn More Festival Nov. 7, 2019 - Nov. 10, 2019 Femme Wave With the goal of creating an integrated, encouraging arts scene with opportunities for women and non-binary artists, Femme Wave returns with more than 40 musical acts and a stellar selection of visual arts, comedy, and film programming. Learn More Festival Sep. 18, 2019 - Sep. 29, 2019 Calgary International Film Festival The year was 2000 and the first Calgary International Film Festival was attended by 8,000 people over six days. Now, 20 years later, it showcases over 200 of the most compelling films of the year. Learn More Festival June 19, 2019 - June 23, 2019 Sled Island With more than 250 bands alongside comedy, film, and visual art lineups, Sled Island returns with five days of incredible programming. With guest curator Julien Baker leading the way, it’s a must see for any festival or music fan! Learn More Festival June 7, 2019 - June 9, 2019 THIRD ACTion Film Festival Celebrating the act of getting older through film and talks, this festival features older adults in leading roles and address issues around ageing. The lineup includes nine screenings for Alberta’s Seniors’ Week. Learn More Festival May 24, 2019 - June 2, 2019 Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival Embracing, sharing, and celebrating queer voices, Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival kicks off this week with films, documentaries, shorts, panels, live performances, a family-friendly bike ride, and so much more. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Festival Nov. 21, 2019 - Nov. 24, 2019 GIRAF Animation Festival Back for its 15th year with a special pay-what-you-can model, join Quickdraw Animation Society for its annual festival showcasing the best of independent animation from around the globe. GIRAF always shares films that push boundaries. Learn More Festival Nov. 7, 2019 - Nov. 10, 2019 Femme Wave With the goal of creating an integrated, encouraging arts scene with opportunities for women and non-binary artists, Femme Wave returns with more than 40 musical acts and a stellar selection of visual arts, comedy, and film programming. Learn More Festival Sep. 18, 2019 - Sep. 29, 2019 Calgary International Film Festival The year was 2000 and the first Calgary International Film Festival was attended by 8,000 people over six days. Now, 20 years later, it showcases over 200 of the most compelling films of the year. Learn More Festival June 19, 2019 - June 23, 2019 Sled Island With more than 250 bands alongside comedy, film, and visual art lineups, Sled Island returns with five days of incredible programming. With guest curator Julien Baker leading the way, it’s a must see for any festival or music fan! Learn More Festival June 7, 2019 - June 9, 2019 THIRD ACTion Film Festival Celebrating the act of getting older through film and talks, this festival features older adults in leading roles and address issues around ageing. The lineup includes nine screenings for Alberta’s Seniors’ Week. Learn More Festival May 24, 2019 - June 2, 2019 Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival Embracing, sharing, and celebrating queer voices, Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival kicks off this week with films, documentaries, shorts, panels, live performances, a family-friendly bike ride, and so much more. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Festival Nov. 7, 2019 - Nov. 10, 2019 Femme Wave With the goal of creating an integrated, encouraging arts scene with opportunities for women and non-binary artists, Femme Wave returns with more than 40 musical acts and a stellar selection of visual arts, comedy, and film programming. Learn More Festival Sep. 18, 2019 - Sep. 29, 2019 Calgary International Film Festival The year was 2000 and the first Calgary International Film Festival was attended by 8,000 people over six days. Now, 20 years later, it showcases over 200 of the most compelling films of the year. Learn More Festival June 19, 2019 - June 23, 2019 Sled Island With more than 250 bands alongside comedy, film, and visual art lineups, Sled Island returns with five days of incredible programming. With guest curator Julien Baker leading the way, it’s a must see for any festival or music fan! Learn More Festival June 7, 2019 - June 9, 2019 THIRD ACTion Film Festival Celebrating the act of getting older through film and talks, this festival features older adults in leading roles and address issues around ageing. The lineup includes nine screenings for Alberta’s Seniors’ Week. Learn More Festival May 24, 2019 - June 2, 2019 Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival Embracing, sharing, and celebrating queer voices, Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival kicks off this week with films, documentaries, shorts, panels, live performances, a family-friendly bike ride, and so much more. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Festival Sep. 18, 2019 - Sep. 29, 2019 Calgary International Film Festival The year was 2000 and the first Calgary International Film Festival was attended by 8,000 people over six days. Now, 20 years later, it showcases over 200 of the most compelling films of the year. Learn More Festival June 19, 2019 - June 23, 2019 Sled Island With more than 250 bands alongside comedy, film, and visual art lineups, Sled Island returns with five days of incredible programming. With guest curator Julien Baker leading the way, it’s a must see for any festival or music fan! Learn More Festival June 7, 2019 - June 9, 2019 THIRD ACTion Film Festival Celebrating the act of getting older through film and talks, this festival features older adults in leading roles and address issues around ageing. The lineup includes nine screenings for Alberta’s Seniors’ Week. Learn More Festival May 24, 2019 - June 2, 2019 Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival Embracing, sharing, and celebrating queer voices, Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival kicks off this week with films, documentaries, shorts, panels, live performances, a family-friendly bike ride, and so much more. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Festival June 19, 2019 - June 23, 2019 Sled Island With more than 250 bands alongside comedy, film, and visual art lineups, Sled Island returns with five days of incredible programming. With guest curator Julien Baker leading the way, it’s a must see for any festival or music fan! Learn More Festival June 7, 2019 - June 9, 2019 THIRD ACTion Film Festival Celebrating the act of getting older through film and talks, this festival features older adults in leading roles and address issues around ageing. The lineup includes nine screenings for Alberta’s Seniors’ Week. Learn More Festival May 24, 2019 - June 2, 2019 Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival Embracing, sharing, and celebrating queer voices, Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival kicks off this week with films, documentaries, shorts, panels, live performances, a family-friendly bike ride, and so much more. Learn More Questions? Contact Calgary Arts Development’s communications team at 403.264.5330 ext. 211 or by email at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. Submit an Event
Festival June 7, 2019 - June 9, 2019 THIRD ACTion Film Festival Celebrating the act of getting older through film and talks, this festival features older adults in leading roles and address issues around ageing. The lineup includes nine screenings for Alberta’s Seniors’ Week. Learn More Festival May 24, 2019 - June 2, 2019 Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival Embracing, sharing, and celebrating queer voices, Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival kicks off this week with films, documentaries, shorts, panels, live performances, a family-friendly bike ride, and so much more. Learn More
Festival May 24, 2019 - June 2, 2019 Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival Embracing, sharing, and celebrating queer voices, Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival kicks off this week with films, documentaries, shorts, panels, live performances, a family-friendly bike ride, and so much more. Learn More
