Fun Things to Do in Calgary – Calgary Events for May 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 May 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!

Friday, May 1

• Calgary International Beerfest @ BMO Centre, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE from 5pm – 10pm; Tickets: $30 & up; runs May 1–2

Saturday, May 2

• Calgary International Beerfest – Day 2 @ BMO Centre, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE; Tickets: $30 & up
• Thomas the Tank Engine at Heritage Park @ Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW; Tickets: $32.95; also runs May 3, 9 & 10
• Chihuahua Races @ Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, 260 Century Downs Dr at 12.45pm; Free
• Wild After Hours – Penguin Plunge @ Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Dr NE at 5pm; Tickets: $130; also May 16
• Calgary Comic Book Show @ Acadia Recreation Complex, 240 90 Ave SE; Tickets: $12.50 & up; also May 3
• LOOK26 Contemporary Calgary – Art Party @ Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 St SW; Tickets: varies

Sunday, May 3

• Thomas the Tank Engine at Heritage Park @ Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW; Tickets: $32.95; also May 9 & 10
• Trilogy @ Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3775 Grey Eagle Drive at 7pm; Tickets: varies
• Calgary Artists Studio Tour – Final Day @ various artists’ studios across Calgary; Free; runs May 1–3
• Black Flag – One Night, Two Sets @ Dickens, 209 10 Ave SW at 7pm; Tickets: varies
• RESET Society Book Sale @ Crossroads Market Tent; Free admission; also May 8–10
• Alberta Ballet: Notre Dame de Paris – Final Performance @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave NW at 7.30pm; Tickets: varies
• The Starling Effect (World Premiere) @ Vertigo Theatre, 115 9 Ave SE; Tickets: varies; runs through May 9

Monday, May 4

• City and Colour @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave NW at 8pm; Tickets: varies

Wednesday, May 6

• Fit for a King (with Invent Animate) @ The Palace Theatre, 219 8 Ave SW at 6pm; Tickets: varies
• Karan Aujla – P-Pop Culture Tour @ Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE at 8pm; Tickets: varies

Thursday, May 7

• Asim Azhar @ MacEwan Ballroom, 616 Macleod Tr SE at 7pm; Tickets: varies
• Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra: Classics 3 (School Concert) @ Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Ave SE at 10am & 12pm; Tickets: varies

Friday, May 8

• Triumph – Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour @ Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE at 8pm; Tickets: varies
• Joyce Manor (with Militarie Gun, Teen Mortgage & Combat – 18+) @ The Palace Theatre, 219 8 Ave SW at 6pm; Tickets: varies
• Calgary Phil Classics 3 @ Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Ave SE at 7.30pm; Tickets: varies
• Inglewood Night Market – Opening Night @ 10 Ave & 10 St SE from 5pm – 10pm; Free
• Movie Night: The Mummy @ The Grand, 608 1 St SW; Tickets: varies

Wednesday, May 6

• Karan Aujla – P-Pop Culture Tour @ Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE at 8pm; Tickets: varies

Thursday, May 7

• Asim Azhar @ MacEwan Ballroom, 616 Macleod Tr SE at 7pm; Tickets: varies

Friday, May 8

• Triumph – Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour @ Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE at 8pm; Tickets: varies
• Inglewood Night Market – Opening Night @ 10 Ave & 10 St SE from 5pm – 10pm; Free
• Calgary Reads Big Book Sale @ Calgary Curling Club, 720 3 St NW; Free admission; runs May 8–17
• Movie Night: The Mummy @ The Grand, 608 1 St SW; Tickets: varies; additional screenings May 10 & 15

Saturday, May 9

• Thomas the Tank Engine at Heritage Park @ Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW; Tickets: $32.95; also May 10

Sunday, May 10

• SuperMom Calgary Walk @ Caburn Park, 67 Riverview Dr SE; Tickets: varies (fundraiser for Parkinson Canada)
• Mother’s Day Brunch at the Zoo @ Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Dr NE; Tickets: varies; runs May 10 & 11

Wednesday, May 13

• Sooshi Mango – The Home Made World Tour @ Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8 Ave SE at 7.30pm; Tickets: varies

Friday, May 15

• Star Wars: Return of the Jedi In Concert @ 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); also May 16 (2.30pm & 7.30pm)
• Otafest @ Calgary Telus Convention Centre, 136 8 Ave SE from 9am; Tickets: varies; runs May 15–17

Saturday, May 16

• Star Wars: Return of the Jedi In Concert @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave NW at 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Tickets: varies
• Otafest – Day 2 @ Calgary Telus Convention Centre, 136 8 Ave SE; Tickets: varies
• Kite Fest @ Granary Road, 226066 112 St W from 10am; Tickets: varies; also May 17
• Wild After Hours – Penguin Plunge @ Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Dr NE at 5pm; Tickets: $130

Sunday, May 17

• Otafest – Final Day @ Calgary Telus Convention Centre, 136 8 Ave SE; Tickets: varies
• Sexyy Red @ Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3775 Grey Eagle Drive at 8pm; Tickets: varies
• Kite Fest – Final Day @ Granary Road, 226066 112 St W; Tickets: varies

Tuesday, May 19

• Mamma Mia! – Broadway Across Canada @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave NW at 7.30pm; Tickets: varies; runs May 19–24
• Arkells – Between Us City Takeover @ Palomino Smokehouse, 109 7 Ave SW at 7pm; Tickets: varies

Thursday, May 21

• Arkells @ The Palace Theatre, 219 8 Ave SW at 7pm; Tickets: varies

Friday, May 22

• Morgan Jay – Goofy Guy Tour @ Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3775 Grey Eagle Drive at 8pm; Tickets: varies; also May 24
• Calgary Black Film Festival @ various venues; May 22–26; Tickets: varies
• InglewooDIY Festival @ Inglewood; May 22–31; Tickets: varies

Saturday, May 23

• Servus Calgary Marathon – Race Weekend @ Starting line, 11 Ave SE at 7am; Tickets: varies by race distance; also May 24
• East Town Get Down @ International Avenue, 17 Ave SE; Free
• Serbia Fest @ various; May 23–24; Tickets: varies
• An Evening with Eckhart Tolle @ BMO Centre Champions Ballroom, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE at 7pm; Tickets: varies
• Taste of Calgary – Food Truck Edition @ various; Tickets: varies
• The Barn Artisan Market – May Market @ Shawnessy Barn, 224 Shawmeadows Rd SW from 11am – 4pm; Free

Sunday, May 24

• Servus Calgary Marathon – Race Day @ Starting line, 11 Ave SE; Tickets: varies by race
• Morgan Jay – Goofy Guy Tour @ Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3775 Grey Eagle Drive; Tickets: varies

Thursday, May 28

• Calgary Surge vs. Scarborough Shooting Stars @ WinSport Event Centre, 88 Canada Olympic Rd SW at 7.30pm; Tickets: varies

Friday, May 29

• FunnyFest Comedy Festival @ various Calgary venues; May 28 – June 7; Tickets: $10 – $29

Saturday, May 30

• YYC Italian Wine Fest @ location TBC; Tickets: varies
• The Royal Canadian Circus @ various; May 22–31; Tickets: varies

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What’s Happening This Month in Calgary

• Calgary International Beerfest @ BMO Centre, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE, May 1–2; Tickets: $30 & up
• Thomas the Tank Engine at Heritage Park @ Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, May 2, 3, 9 & 10; Tickets: $32.95
• Calgary Reads Big Book Sale @ Calgary Curling Club, 720 3 St NW, May 8–17; Free admission
• Otafest @ Calgary Telus Convention Centre, 136 8 Ave SE, May 15–17; Tickets: varies
• Star Wars: Return of the Jedi In Concert @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave NW, May 15–16; Tickets: varies
• Mamma Mia! – Broadway Across Canada @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave NW, May 19–24; Tickets: varies
• Calgary Black Film Festival @ various venues, May 22–26; Tickets: varies
• InglewooDIY Festival @ Inglewood, May 22–31; Tickets: varies
• The Royal Canadian Circus @ various, May 22–31; Tickets: varies
• Servus Calgary Marathon @ downtown Calgary, May 23–24; Tickets: varies by race
• FunnyFest Comedy Festival @ various Calgary venues, May 28 – June 7; Tickets: $10 – $29

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