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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
- 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
- Tenille Townes with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra @ Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Ave SE at 7.30pm; Tickets: $100 & up
- Lorna Shore (with Paleface Swiss & Signs of the Swarm) @ Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3775 Grey Eagle Drive at 7pm; Tickets: varies
- Calgary Expo – Day 3 @ BMO Centre, Stampede Park; Tickets: varies (calgaryexpo.ca)
- PetFest at Spruce Meadows @ Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Trl SW from 10am – 7pm; Tickets: varies
- Calgary Wild FC vs. Roses de Montréal FC @ McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW at 5pm; Tickets: $29.40 & up + fees
- Cavalry FC vs. Inter Toronto FC @ Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW at 3pm; Tickets: varies
- Death on the Dancefloor – Murder Mystery Dinner @ Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW at 6pm; Tickets: $120
- FunnyFest Comedy Competition – Championship Final @ hotel ballroom downtown (venue TBC); Tickets: $10 – $29
Sunday, April 26
- Calgary Expo – Final Day @ BMO Centre, Stampede Park; Tickets: varies (calgaryexpo.ca)
- PetFest at Spruce Meadows – Final Day @ Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Trl SW; Tickets: varies
- CUFF – Closing Night: I Love Boosters directed by Boots Riley @ Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW; Tickets: at calgaryundergroundfilm.org
- Strung Out (with Belvedere & Bring On The Storm) @ The Arrowhead at 8pm; Tickets: varies
- Safari Brunch @ Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Dr NE; First seating 9am, last seating 12pm; Tickets: varies
- Flower Arranging Workshop @ Blue Grass Garden Centre, 260130B Writing Creek Cres at 12pm; Tickets: $80
Monday, April 27
- Mae Martin @ Bella Concert Hall, 18 Mt Royal Circle SW; Tickets: varies
Tuesday, April 28
- Common Tuesdays Launch Party @ Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10 Ave SW at 10pm; Free (RSVP required)
Thursday, April 30
- Diljit Dosanjh – Aura World Tour 2026 @ Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE at 8pm; Tickets: varies (ticketmaster.ca)
- Alberta Ballet: Notre Dame de Paris @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave NW at 7.30pm; Tickets: varies (Note: 14th Ave NW bridge construction may affect access — check the Jubilee website for directions)
- Everglow @ Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3775 Grey Eagle Drive at 8pm; Tickets: varies
- FascinAsian Film Festival @ various Calgary venues; April 30 – May 3; Tickets: varies
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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Fun Things to Do in Calgary April 2026 - Calgary Local and Fun Events including Family Events
DescriptionFun Things to Do in Calgary April 2026 . Find out about fun local Calgary events for kids, Calgary children's activities, and fun things to do for the whole family!
Author Anastasia Dvorak
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Calgary Lifestyle Guide
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