Hey Wanderers!
Another exciting week is taking over Calgary, bringing a packed lineup of entertainment and experiences across the city. From cheering on a Calgary Stampeders game to singing along at Broadway Across Canada presents Mamma Mia! and catching the thrills of the Royal Canadian International Circus, there’s no shortage of ways to keep your week anything but ordinary.
We’ve rounded up the best events happening so you can skip the scrolling and get straight to making plans. Below is your guide to what’s happening in and around Calgary from Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22, 2026—featuring Victoria Day afternoon tea experiences, the Little Wonders Festival, live entertainment, family-friendly fun, and plenty more to check out before the weekend arrives.
Scroll through, pick your thing, and go make it a week worth talking about.
Full List of events
Monday, May 18, 2026
Victoria Day Afternoon Tea on the Verandah
📍 Heritage Park (1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 18, 2026
💰 $25+
⏰ 11:30am – 3:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Victoria Day marks the official opening of the Historical Village and what better way to welcome the 2026 season (and toast to Queen Victoria!) than with a charming afternoon tea at with family and friends?
Sip on freshly brewed tea, nibble on delicate finger sandwiches and indulge in sweet pastries from the Alberta Bakery—all in the cozy setting of the Famous 5 Centre.
After tea, stroll through the Village, revisit your favourite spots and soak in the sights, sounds and scents of spring. Feeling curious? Join an interpreter-led tour to hear the inspiring stories of the Famous 5, then enjoy a little retail therapy with your exclusive HMB shopping coupon—all included with your ticket!
Banff Sunshine Village’s Slush Cup
📍 Banff Sunshine Village (1 Sunshine Access Road, Banff, AB)
📆 May 18, 2026
💰 $50+
⏰ 12pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
To close out the ski season, Banff Sunshine Village’s ultimate May Long Weekend party, Slush Cup, returns Monday, May 18.
Skiers and riders are invited to take on the classic spring challenge by skimming across an icy pool of water.
Whether you are watching or participating, Slush Cup is the perfect way to celebrate spring skiing, soak up the mountain vibes and close out another incredible season on Canada’s Best Snow. The first jump kicks off at noon.
Calgary Stampeders vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders
📍 McMahon Stadium (1817 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 18, 2026
💰 $22+
⏰ 1pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
There’s nothing like game day with the Calgary Stampeders! Join the sea of red at McMahon Stadium for hard-hitting CFL action, big plays, and unbeatable vibes. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the game, it’s more than football — it’s a Calgary tradition. Grab your friends, wear your red, and be part of the roar!
Tuesday,May 19, 2026
Broadway Across Canada Presents: Mamma Mia!
📍 Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 14th Ave NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 19 – 24, 2026
💰 $127+
⏰ Times vary by date
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads.
And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!
Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago.
For more than 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the character
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Eye Candy: The Jelly Beans Series | Geometric Abstract Art Exhibition
📍 cSpace Marda Loop (Level 2, 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 20 – 29, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 8am – 8pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Come check out Eye Candy, a fun and colorful geometric abstract art show featuring the playful Jelly Beans Series. It’s happening at cSpace Marda Loop 1721 29 Ave SW, Level 2 from May 20 to 29, open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (MDT), Closed Sundays.
Whether you’re an art lover or just looking for something cool to do, this exhibition is sure to brighten your day with bold shapes and vibrant colors. Don’t miss out on this visual treat!
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Time Machinist by Le Cirque de la Nuit
📍 The GRAND (608 1st St SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 21 – 24, 2026
💰 $65+
⏰ Times vary by date
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Experience the captivating mysteries of time travel, presented by Le Cirque de la Nuit, at The GRAND . The bold and eccentric Time Machinist, Owen Mittagen Vottenberg III, is inviting you on an unforgettable adventure through the ages. Will you accept it?
Friday, May 22, 2026
Royal Canadian International Circus
📍 CrossIron Mills (261055 CrossIron Blvd NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 22 – 31, 2026
💰 $26+
⏰ Times vary by date
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
The Royal Canadian International Circus is coming to Calgary from May 22 – 31, 2026, and there’s nothing quite like the glamour, amazement, and magic of a traditional circus. It’s a feast for the senses, with the smell of popcorn, the dazzling lights, and the high-energy music. Get your tickets today!
InglewooDIY Festival: In Every Nook & Cranny
📍 Location’s vary
📆 May 22 – 31, 2026
💰 Prices vary
⏰ Times vary
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Being an arts and culture hub, Inglewood is a stage to host the InglewooDIY Festival as an experience full of creativity, filling nooks and crannies throughout alleyways, within historic buildings, crooked streets, industrial areas, and behind buildings. Artists, artisans, handcrafters, and makers will be scattered throughout the neighbourhood, hosting numerous demonstrations, workshops, and art installations during 10 days in May.
StoryBook Theatre Shrek: The Musical
📍 Beddington Theatre Arts Centre (375 Bermuda Drive NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 22 – June 21, 2026 (Tuesdays – Sundays)
💰 $28+
⏰ Tues – Sat: 7pm / Sat & Sun: 2pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Everyone will be “a believer!” The tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself joined by a wisecracking Donkey to rescue a feisty princess, Fiona, to salvage his home is hilarious brought to the stage! Confronted by the greed of a power-hungry monarch, a troupe of fairy tale misfits backs Shrek’s quest, and is driven by a secret curse that may shape the kingdom’s future. Shrek’s journey is one of self-acceptance and breaking past the barriers of fear and isolation. He and Fiona must find the courage to embrace their true selves, defy societal expectations, and fight for love. The show reinforces that bravery is often about being unapologetically yourself.
Free Soccer Fridays
📍 Shane Homes West Soccer Dome (11014 Bearspaw Dam Rd NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 22, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 4:30pm – 5:45pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Free Soccer Fridays, sponsored by Servus Credit Union, invites kids to a FREE, unstructured, drop-in soccer opportunity. This is a chance for youth of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the sport. There is no cost, but parents do need to sign a waiver.
Little Wonders Festival
📍 Arts Learning Centre (215 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 May 22 – 24, 2026
💰 $0+
⏰ 9:30am – 10:45am
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
A magical arts + storytelling adventure for families with young children!
Calling all curious little explorers (ages 1-6) and their families! Get ready for an experience filled with wonder, creativity, and play at the Little Wonders Festival—a special experience designed just for young learners and their loved ones.
In collaboration with the University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts, this festival brings stories to life through hands-on art-making, interactive storytelling, and playful exploration.
Calgary Black Film Festival
📍 Various venues
📆 May 22 – 26, 2026
💰 Price varies
⏰ Times vary
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
If you’re looking to experience powerful storytelling and incredible talent, the Calgary Black Film Festival brings together inspiring films, documentaries, and conversations that celebrate Black voices, culture, and creativity from around the world.
That’s your week, Wanderers. Whether you’re heading to a Calgary Stampeders game, belting out ABBA hits at Broadway Across Canada presents Mamma Mia!, or sipping your way through a Victoria Day afternoon tea, Calgary is making it very hard to stay home this week.
If you make it out to any of these events, tag us in your stories, we love seeing how our community wanders through the city. And if you want to make sure you never miss a week, subscribe to our website. We drop a new Calgary events roundup every week so you always know what’s worth your time.
Because we believe we are all made to wander, and Calgary keeps giving us reasons to. ✨
Shabina + Adi
