Here are the events that will be happening this week in Calgary. Check out the fun and interesting events for December 2023 . Every month we spend hours searching for the best Calgary local and fun events for the whole family so that you don’t have to! I deliver these events ONCE a month to my subscribers.
Friday, December 1
+ Airdrie Festival Of Lights Opening @ Nose Creek Park -1701 Main St S,Airdrie at 5.30pm
+Lights On & Santa Claus Parade @ High River George Lane Memorial Park, 343 Macleod Trail SW High River at 6pm; Free
+Audiofreq- Calgary @ The Palace Theatre at 9pm
+Jeff Dunham @ Scotiabank Saddledome at 7pm; Tickets – $92.75
Saturday, December 2
+Calgary Geeky Gift Holiday Market @ Genesis Centre from 10am-5pm
+Elf in Concert @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from 2pm-6pm; Tickets start from $32.50 + GST
+A Charlie Brown Christmas @Engineered Air Theatre, 234 9 Ave SE, Calgary at 4pm and 6pm; Tickets start from $25
+Handel’s Messiah – CALGARY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA @ Jack Singer Concert Hall from 2.30pm – 5pm; Free
+FCA Winter Exhibition and Sale @ cSPACE Marda Loop (formerly cSPACE King Edward) from 2pm-6pm
+Boney M featuring Liz Mitchell @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8pm; Tickets start from $59.99
+Kearstin Pfeifer Music @ Spruce Meadows at 11am
Sunday, December 3
+Calgary Geeky Gift Holiday Market @ Genesis Centre from 10am-4pm
+HMCS Tecumseh Band Christmas Concert @ Webber Academy from 1pm-2.45pm; Free
+Instruments in Dialogue: Wind, Strings and Beats: A Musical Extravaganza @ Contemporary Calgary 701 11 St SW from 4pm-7.30pm; Tickets – $33.28
+Mount Royal Conservatory’s Junior Orchestra @ Bella Concert Hall Calgary 4825 Richard Rd SW from 3pm-5pm; Tickets – $12
Monday, December 4
+The Dream of Flight @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium at 7pm; Tickets- $20
Tuesday, December 5
+Joane Cardinal Schubert – Winter Concert @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium at 7pm; Tickets – $25
Thursday, December 7
+Lagwagon @ Calgary Palace Theatre 220 9 Ave SE at 7.30pm; Tickets – $94.32
+Justine Giles Music @ Jack Singer Concert Hall
+Theatre Calgary – A Christmas Carol @ Maxbell Theatre 220 9 Ave SE from 10.30am-1.50pm; Tickets – $22
+Rocky View Wolfdog Week Puzzle Race @ 420 1 Street West Cochrane at 6.30pm; Tickets – $27.60
Friday, December 8
+MRG Live Presents: MacKenzie Porter @ Commonwealth Bar & Stage 731 10 Ave SW at 7.45pm; Tickets – $33.98
+A Christmas RockStory: A Holiday Circus Spectacular @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 7.30pm; Tickets start from $48.92
Saturday, December 9
+Calgary Flames vs. New Jersey Devils @ Scotiabank Saddledome from 2pm-6pm; Tickets start from $21
+Calgary Philharmonic -Troupe Vertigo @ Mix of music, circus, dance, and theatre. Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium at 11am and 6pm; Tickets start from $40.50
+Live Music Jam & Dance IN4RED In the North @ 6219 Centre St NW at 3pm; Free
+KIDS Studio: Robot Pow-Wow Presented @Families with children (0-12+) are invited to come to Esker and experience the current exhibitions alongside Robot Pow-Wow presented by IndigiSTEAM Society. Esker Foundation 1011 9 Ave SE 4th floor from 2pm-4pm; Free
Sunday, December 10
+Calgary Chinese Orchestra Christmas Concert @ Central Library from 2pm-3pm; Free
+It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play @ The Pumphouse Theatre 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW at 2pm; Tickets start from $18
+Season of Stars @ McDougall United Church 8516 Athabasca St SE from 2.30pm – 4pm; Tickets – $20
+A Quiet Brass Christmas @ Scarboro United Church from 2pm-4pm; Tickets start from $20
+Winter Fantasia Concert @ Bella Concert Hall from 2pm-4pm; Tickets – $25
+Youth Singers Of Calgary – Miracle On Main Street @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium at 6pm; Tickets start from $53.50
+Rümi Winter Wonderfest @ 5302 Forand Street SW from 11am-5pm; Tickets – $5-$10
Monday, December 11
+An Elvis Christmas Special @ Stage West Theatre Restaurant at 6pm; Tickets -$119.00 + GST
Tuesday, December 12
+An Elvis Christmas Special @ Stage West Theatre Restaurant at 6pm; Tickets -$119.00 + GST
Thursday, December 14
+The Andy Kim Christmas In Support Of National Music Centre @ Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre at 7.30pm; Tickets start from $75+ GST
Friday, December 15
+The Andy Kim Christmas In Support Of National Music Centre @Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre at 7.30pm; Tickets start from $75+ GST
+Candlelight Jazz @ The Lantern Community Church at 6pm; Tickets start from $33
+Countess Cabaret Starring Luann De Lesseps @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8pm; Tickets – $44.18
Saturday, December 16
+Love At Christmas @ An Improvised Hallmark Inspired Romance Featuring Show. The Atrium
625 11 Ave SW from 3pm-5pm; Tickets – $11-$17
+Holiday Harmony Christmas Carols @ McDougall United Church 8516 Athabasca St SE from 2.30pm-4pm; Tickets – $25+Fees
+Christmas At The Creekside Grill @ Swamp Donkey Musical Theatre Society 16 White Ave, Bragg Creek from 2pm-5pm; Tickets – $27.58
+Posada Mexicana @ Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre at 6pm; Tickets – $20
+Soul Christmas With The Camie Leard Band @ Cornerstone Music Cafe 14919 Deer Ridge Dr SE at 4pm, 6pm, 8pm; Tickets – $25
+I LOVE THE 90S PARTY @ Special Guest: DJ STARTING FROM SCRATCH (TORONTO) 601 8 Ave SW at 10pm; Tickets – $11
+FBMS Christmas Potluck and Concert @ Irish Cultural Society 6452 35 Ave NW at 6.30pm; Tickets – $33.28
Sunday, December 17
+Strike The Harp And Join The Chorus @ Parkdale United Church 2919 8 Ave NW at 2.30pm; Tickets start from $10
+Zakk Sabbath @ Palace Theater; Tickets start from $90.69
+Surge And Friends Holiday Pajama Party With Calgary Meals On Wheels @ The Genesis Centre 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE #10 from 2pm-5pm; Donate two (2) lunch tickets supporting vulnerable youth and their families
+Sing Along Messiah @ Knox United Church 506 4 St SW at 3pm; Tickets start from $20
+Festive Christmas Soiree With A Traditional Turkey Dinner @ 426-12445 Lake Fraser Dr SE at 6pm; Tickets – $89
+Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium at 1pm; Tickets start from $95
+Christmas Family Party @ Altadore Church 4304 16 St SW from 11am-12pm
Monday, December 18
+Strings & Frets @ Join us for a dynamic and interactive evening of music at our Open Mic & Jam Sessions! Found 208 1 St W, Cochrane from 7pm-9pm; Tickets – $5
Tuesday, December 19
+A Jann Arden Christmas @ Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets – $59 – $129
+Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring “The Nutcracker” And More @ The Commons at ATCO Park at 6pm; Tickets start from – $36
Wednesday, December 20
+A Jann Arden Christmas @ Jack Singer Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets – $59 – $129
+Peaks And Prairies Ensemble -A Classical Holiday Send-Off Concert @ CORE Shopping Centre, 324 8 Ave SW at 12pm; Free
+Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring “The Nutcracker” And More @ The Lantern Community Church at 6pm; Tickets start from – $38
Thursday, December 21
+DISCO 2 DISCO YYC @ Shuffle Club 1207 1 St SW from 10pm-2am; Free
+Family Game Night @ Big Beaver Brewing 200 Southridge Dr #1013, Okotoks from 4.30pm-7.30pm; Free
+Candlelight; A Tribute To Queen And More @ he Lantern Community Church at 6pm; Tickets start from – $26
Friday, December 22
+Chamber Music For A Winter Night @ Southern Alberta Pioneers Memorial Building from 7.30pm-9.30pm; Tickets -$25
+The Taylor Centre And Heebee-jeebees Presents Holy Christmas… We’re 30!! @ Bella Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets start from – $30
+Peaks And Prairies Ensemble -A Classical Holiday Send-Off Concert @ Asylum for Art at 8pm; Tickets start from – $14
Saturday, December 23
+Chamber Music For A Winter Night @ Southern Alberta Pioneers Memorial Building from 7.30pm-9.30pm; Tickets -$25
+The Taylor Centre And Heebee-jeebees Presents Holy Christmas… We’re 30!! @ Bella Concert Hall at 7.30pm; Tickets start from – $30
+Acoustic Afternoons With Liz Christensen @ King Eddy at 11.30am
+ Sean Craig Hosts The JazzYYC @ Kawa Espresso Bar 1333 8 St SW from 3pm-6pm; Free
+Okotoks Food Tour – Afternoon Snacks @ Okotoks Art Gallery 53 North Railway Street Okotoks at 11.30am; Tickets -$85.88
+Paint night.Sand art performance. Y NOT TODAY @ Y Not Today Bingsu & Bubble tea. Dessert and Puzzle spot,4339 Macleod Trail SW at 4pm; Tickets – $32.50
+CHRISTMAS COMEDY Party SHOW @ The Canadian Brewhouse (Calgary University District)
3953 University Ave NW at 6pm; Tickets – $25
Sunday, December 24
+Candlelight Christmas Eve Service @ Scarboro United Church 134 Scarboro Ave from 10.30am-11.30am
+Christmas Eve Candlelight Service @ Connect Church 1001 53 Ave NE from 9am-1pm
+ Candlelight Christmas Eve Service @ South Calgary Community Church 2900 Cedarbrae Dr SW at 6pm
Monday, December 25
+Christmas Day Buffet @ Thomsons Kitchen & Bar 112 8 Ave SE from 12pm-9pm
Tuesday, December 26
+Bloxing Day @ Modern Love 613 11 Ave SW at 12.30pm; Tickets start from $19.20
Wednesday, December 27
+ATB Presents: Al Third @ Al Third is a reggae-pop artist and producer known for his alternative-influenced music and vividly bold, crisp style. Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre at 1pm; Included with pay-what-you-can admission courtesy of ATB.
Thursday, December 28
+Bluey’s Big Play @ A glorious celebration of everything you love about the show. Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium at 12pm; Tickets start from $29
+ATB Presents: Caity Gyorgy & Mark Limacher @ Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre at 1pm; Included with pay-what-you-can admission courtesy of ATB.
+One Christmas Carol By Dickens @ With one actor and over 35 distinct characters, this one-person tour de force is an intimate and spirited evening of theatre that everyone in the family will love! Beddington Theatre Arts Centre 375 Bermuda Dr NW from 2pm-4.25pm; Tickets start from $29.40
+Calgary Farmers’ Market South @ 510 77 Ave SE from 9am-5pm
Friday, December 29
+Forever Young @ Get ready to Turn Up a the Biggest end of year party “Forever Young” brought to you by the Young Shiners. Moonlight Bar & Lounge 725a 17 Ave SW at 10pm; Tickets start from $20
+ATB Presents: Ginger Beef @ Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre at 1pm; Included with pay-what-you-can admission
Saturday, December 30
+Paint And Sip Night For Adults @ The Mash, 2248 33 Ave SW from 4.30pm-6.30pm; Tickets – $35
+Paint night. Paint and Sip. Christmas. Y NOT TODAY @ 4339 Macleod Trail SW from 4pm-6pm; Tickets – $33
+CALGARY PRE NEW YEARS PARTY @ The Back Alley, 4630 Macleod Trail at 10pm; Tickets start from $10
+ATB Presents: DJ Pete Wilde @ Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre at 1pm; Included with pay-what-you-can admission
+Acoustic Afternoons with Ryan Langlois @ Barstool balladeer Ryan Langlois performs for Acoustic Afternoons in the King Eddy at 11.30am; no cover
Sunday, December 31
+April Wine @ Deerfoot Inn & Casino at 11pm; Tickets start from US$207
+Kids New Years Eve Activities @ Okotoks Recreation Centre 99 Okotoks Dr, Okotoks from 9am-3.30pm; Free
+NYE 2024 – CHAMPAGNE & SPURS / DREW GREGORY @ Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall 9615 Macleod Trail S from 5pm-3am; Tickets start from $22
+New Year’s Eve at Calgary Public Library @ Central Library from 12pm – 10pm; Free
+Prairie Winter Breakfast Buffet @ Heritage Park the Wainwright Hotel from 9am-2pm; Tickets start from $16.95+GST
+Trooper @ Grey Eagle Event Centre at 8pm
This Month
+Black Ice 2023 @ Black Ice is a pseudo-festival/show series taking place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, featuring multiple genre-specific shows at different venues each night. Loophole Coffee Bar 1040 8 Ave SW, December 17-23at 7pm; Tickets – $52.87
+Holiday Singalong With Kenna Burima @ SPACE Eau Claire Neighbourhood Hub 381 2 Ave SW, December 18-21
+Discover Winter Magic With Calgary Public @ Memorial Park Library 1221 2 St SW, December 9-31
+Mike Wilmot & Rich Hall @ The Laugh Shop, December 14-16 at 8pm; Tickets – $25.90
+Candlelight Holiday Special Featuring “The Nutcracker” And More @ The Lantern Community Church 1401 10 Ave SE, December 14-23 at 6pm; Tickets start from $38
+With Bells On @ Lunchbox Theatre, November-December 17; Tickets start from $25
+Paul Myrehaug @ Canadian born and currently pastured in Europe, Paul Myrehaug is a multi-award winning stand-up comedian and mediocre actor. The Laugh Shop. December 28-30; Tickets start from $14.95
+Winter “Quickness” Power Skating Camp @ Ages 14-19. Stu Peppard Arena 5300 19 St SW, December 28-31 from 12.30pm-1.30pm; Tickets – $240
+Holiday Teas At Heritage Park @ Heritage Park, December 28-30 from 11am-1.30pm; Tickets start from $31.95
+Bluey’s Big Play @ A glorious celebration of everything you love about the show. Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, December 27-30; Tickets start from $29
+Spruce Meadows Christmas Light Drive Through @ Spruce Meadows, December (Weekends)
+Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, December 15-24; Tickets start from $95
+Bearspaw European Christmas Market @ 253220 Bearspaw Road, AB, December 8-10; Tickets – $5
+Festival of Lights @ Confederation Park 14th Street NW, November 25-January 8 from 6pm-12am; Free
+It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play @ The Pumphouse Theatre 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW, December 8-16 at 2pm and 7.30pm; Tickets start from $18
+Naughty… But Nice: Xmas! @ cSPACE Marda Loop (formerly cSPACE King Edward), December 6-23 at 2pm and 7.30pm; Tickets start from $25
+Candy Cane Kids a Holiday Musical BMO Theatre at Shane Homes YMCA @ For the kid in all of us at Christmas! 11300 Rocky Ridge Road NW, December 8th – 10th; Tickets – $29 – $45
+Candy Cane Kids a Holiday Musical Evan Hazell Theatre at Brookfield Residential YMCA Seton @ For the kid in all of us at Christmas! 4995 Market Street SE , December 15th-17th; Tickets – $29 – $45
+Sleuth @ “Sleuth” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. Vertigo Theatre, 115 9 Ave SE, November 18- December 17; Tickets start from $30
+Olympic Plaza Skating Rink @ Olympic Plaza; Free
+Once Upon A Christmas @ Heritage Park, November 25-December 17 (Saturdays, Sundays) from 10am-4pm; Tickets start from $14.95 + GST
+Alberta Dance Theatre Presents: The Secret Starling @ 111 12 Ave SW, November 30-December 2; Tickets – $5-$10
+European Christmas Village Market @ 253220 Bearspaw Road Calgary, November 30- December 3, December 8-10; Tickets start from $4
+Santa’s Sleigh Adventure at Glow Calgary @ Nutrien Western Events Center 1800 Stampede Trail SW, December 7-31; Tickets start from $21.69
+Festival of Lights @ Confederation Park, November 25-December 8 from 6pm-12am; Free
+Airdrie Festival Of Lights @ Nose Creek Park -1701 Main St S, Airdrie, December 1-31 from 6pm-9pm; Tickets – By Donation (suggested contribution is $10 – $20 per family, and $1 – $5 per person on a bus)
+In Search Of Christmas Spirit @ Cascade of Time Garden, Cave Ave, Banff, November 17-December 31; Free
+Legacy Christmas Light Parade @ Legacy Circle Southeast, Calgary, December 1-January 15; Free
+High River Festival Of Lights @ George Lane Memorial Park, 343 Macleod Trail SW High River, December 1- January 14 from 4.30pm-11.30pm; Free
+Glow Christmas @ Nutrien Western Event Centre, December 7-31
+Calgary Carol Festival 2023 @ Knox United Church, December 2-4; By Donation/Non-perishable food ITEMS
+International Christmas Market @ Spruce Meadows, Spruce Meadows Way SW Calgary, November 17- December 3; Tickets – $10-$15
+With Bells On @ Lunchbox Theatre 115 9 Ave SW , November 28 – December 17; Tickets – $25
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