Fun Things to Do in Calgary – Calgary Events for April 2026

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Here are the events that will be happening this week in Calgary. Check out the fun and interesting events for April 2026. 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!

Wednesday, April 1

• Kathleen Edwards @ Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW at 8pm; Tickets: varies
• PWHL Takeover Tour: Toronto Sceptres at Ottawa Charge @ Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE at 7.30pm; Tickets: varies
• Calgary One Act Festival @ various venues, April 1–4; Tickets: varies

Thursday, April 2

• Nora En Pure & Spencer Brown @ Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3775 Grey Eagle Drive at 9pm; Tickets: varies
• The Barr Brothers & Georgia Harmer @ The Palace Theatre, 219 8th Ave SW; Tickets: varies

Friday, April 3

• The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave NW at 8pm; Tickets: varies
• Jenn Grant – Queen of the Strait @ Festival Hall at 8pm; Tickets: varies
• Artifact Film Festival @ various venues, April 2–4; Tickets: varies

Saturday, April 4

• Gurdas Live 2026 @ BMO Centre, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE at 7.30pm; Tickets: varies
• The Story of Nirvana with El Niven @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave NW at 7.30pm; Tickets: varies
• The Price is Right Live! @ Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3775 Grey Eagle Drive at 2pm; Tickets: varies
• Hayden James @ Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10 Ave SW at 10pm; Tickets: varies
• Smokey & Spicy Fest @ various locations; Tickets: varies
• Calgary Roughnecks vs. Oshawa Firewolves – Tiki Party @ Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE at 7pm; Tickets: varies

Sunday, April 5

• Easter Sunday – check Heritage Park and local venues for family-friendly holiday programming

Thursday, April 9

• Celtic Woman @ Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3775 Grey Eagle Drive; Tickets: varies
• Canadian Folk Music Awards @ various Calgary cultural venues, April 9–12; Tickets: varies

Friday, April 10

• La Vida Loca: Latin Pop Hits @ Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Ave SE at 7.30pm; Tickets: varies

Saturday, April 11

• La Vida Loca: Latin Pop Hits @ Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Ave SE at 7.30pm; Tickets: varies
• National Women’s Show @ BMO Centre, Stampede Park Hall E & F, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE from 10am – 6pm; Tickets: $12 + tax (children 12 & under free)
• Empire Barber Expo @ various; Tickets: varies
• Holi & Vaisakhi Spring Fest @ various; Tickets: varies

Sunday, April 12

• National Women’s Show @ BMO Centre, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE from 10am – 5pm; Tickets: $12 + tax (children 12 & under free)

Wednesday, April 15

• National Canadian Film Day – Hard Core Logo Screening (free) @ Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW; Free (Director Bruce McDonald & Callum Keith Rennie in attendance)
• Calgary Stampede Aggie Days – School Days @ Nutrien Western Event Centre, Stampede Park, April 15–17; Registration required for school groups

Thursday, April 16

• Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) – Opening Night @ Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW; Tickets: single tickets, 5-film packs & festival passes available at calgaryundergroundfilm.org; runs April 16–26
• Dumpling Fest Calgary @ location TBC; Tickets: varies
• Aggie Days – School Days @ Nutrien Western Event Centre, Stampede Park; registration required

Friday, April 17

• Vivaldi’s Four Seasons – Calgary Philharmonic @ Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Ave SE at 7.30pm; Tickets: varies
• Aggie Days – School Days (last day) @ Nutrien Western Event Centre, Stampede Park

Saturday, April 18

• Aggie Days – Family Days @ Nutrien Western Event Centre, Stampede Park from 10am – 4pm; Free

Sunday, April 19

• Aggie Days – Family Days (last day) @ Nutrien Western Event Centre, Stampede Park from 10am – 4pm; Free
• Gluten Free Expo @ location TBC; Tickets: varies

Thursday, April 23

• Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo (Calgary Expo) – Preview Day @ BMO Centre, Stampede Park from 2pm (VIP, Ultimate Fan & 4-Day pass holders); Tickets: varies; runs April 23–26 at stampede.ca
• An Intimate Evening with Tenille Townes + Calgary Philharmonic @ Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW; Tickets: varies

Friday, April 24

• Calgary Expo – POW! Parade of Wonders @ Victoria Park / BMO Centre Grand Staircase at 10.30am; Free to watch, open to all cosplayers
• Calgary Expo – Full Day @ BMO Centre, Stampede Park; Tickets: varies
• PetFest at Spruce Meadows @ Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Trl SW from 10am – 7pm; Tickets: varies; runs April 24–26
• Feast on 4th @ 4th Street SW culinary corridor; April 22–26; Tickets: varies

Saturday, April 25

• Calgary Expo @ BMO Centre, Stampede Park; Tickets: varies
• PetFest at Spruce Meadows @ Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Trl SW from 10am – 7pm; Tickets: varies
• An Evening with Tenille Townes + Calgary Philharmonic @ Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Ave SE; Tickets: varies

Sunday, April 26

• Calgary Expo – Final Day @ BMO Centre, Stampede Park; Tickets: varies
• PetFest at Spruce Meadows – Final Day @ Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Trl SW; Tickets: varies
• CUFF – Closing Night: I Love Boosters (Boots Riley) @ Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW; Tickets: at calgaryundergroundfilm.org

Thursday, April 30

• FascinAsian Film Festival @ various Calgary venues; April 30 – May 3; Tickets: varies

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What’s Happening This Month in Calgary

• Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) @ Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW, April 16–26; single tickets, 5-film packs & passes at calgaryundergroundfilm.org
• Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo @ BMO Centre, Stampede Park, April 23–26; Tickets at fanexpohq.com/calgaryexpo
• PetFest at Spruce Meadows @ Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Trl SW, April 24–26; Tickets: varies
• Aggie Days @ Nutrien Western Event Centre, Stampede Park, April 15–19; School Days April 15–17 (registration required), Family Days April 18–19 (Free)
• Feast on 4th @ 4th Street SW, April 22–26; Tickets: varies
• Canadian Folk Music Awards @ various Calgary cultural venues, April 9–12; Tickets: varies
• Calgary One Act Festival @ various venues, April 1–4; Tickets: varies
• Artifact Film Festival @ various venues, April 2–4; Tickets: varies
• FascinAsian Film Festival @ various Calgary venues, April 30 – May 3; Tickets: varies

 

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