Ultimate Calgary Weekly Events You’ll Love
Hey Wanderers!
Calgary is full of exciting ways to make the most of your week, with something happening around every corner. Take in inspiring art exhibits, enjoy live music from talented local artists, celebrate with lively Oktoberfest parties, and explore unique markets, and community events happening throughout the city. Whether you’re looking for a night out, a cultural experience, or something new to discover, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy Calgary this week.
We’ve rounded up the best things happening this week so you can spend less time searching and more time making plans. Below is your guide to the top events happening in and around Calgary from Monday, September 14 through Friday, September 18. Whether you’re enjoying an unforgettable circus performance, sampling delicious food and drinks at the Rocky Mountain Food & Wine Festival, taking in the glow of Harvest Lights at The Calgary Farmyard, or discovering something new around the city, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your week.
Scroll through, pick your thing, and go make it a week worth talking about.
Full List of events
Monday, September 14, 2026
Olympic Toonie Skate
📍 University of Calgary (288 Collegiate Boulevard NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 14, 2026
💰 $2
⏰ 6pm – 8pm
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On select Monday nights, head to the Oval for the Monday Nights Toonie Skates from 6 – 8 PM. On these special evenings, you skate for just $2. Be sure to check the schedule, as Toonie Skates don’t run every Monday night.
Alberta Culture Days
📍 Across Alberta
📆 September 01 – 30, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ Times vary
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Alberta Culture Days is the province’s month-long celebration of arts, heritage, diversity and community spirit, hosted by community organizations. It is an opportunity for all Albertans to discover, experience and celebrate arts and culture by attending or hosting local events and activities across the province.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
& Juliet (Touring)
📍 Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 14 Ave. NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 15, 19 & 20, 2026
💰 $76+
⏰ Tues: 7:30pm / Sat & Sun: 2pm & 7:30pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Classics & Crafts: The Wedding Singer (1998)
📍 The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 16, 2026
💰 $12
⏰ 6:30pm – 8:30pm
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Fuel your creativity with movies on the big screen at Classics and Crafts! Bring your current craft project and join us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane with beloved classic films in the Burnswest Theatre.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Wise Women: Magic Words
📍 Festival Hall (1215 10 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 17 – 20, 2026
💰 By donation
⏰ Times vary
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Immerse yourself in the magic of storytelling and poetry from September 17 to 20, 2026 at Festival Hall. Presented by The Calgary Spoken Word Society with the Stroll of Poets, this event is a celebration of artistry and unique voices.
Ranchman’s Country Step and Stomp – A Night of Line and Square Dancing
📍 Ranchman’s Cookhouse and Dance Hall (9615 Macleod Trail South, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 17, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 5pm – 7:30pm
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Join us for a rootin’ tootin’ good time with modern square dancing and line dancing at Calgary’s iconic country bar. Glenn Watts will be calling square dancing and Murielle Clements will be instructing line dancing. It’s a free event. Food service begins at 5:00. This is an opportunity to try modern square dancing and line dancing.
40th Anniversary Exhibition
📍 Wallace Galleries (100 – 724 11 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 17 – October 14, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ Tues – Fri: 10am – 5:30pm / Sat: 11am – 5pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Wallace Galleries, one of the region’s most established and respected contemporary art galleries, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Over a forty-year legacy, Wallace Galleries has championed the careers of Canadian artists, cultivated passionate collectors, and shaped how contemporary art is experienced.
17th on 17th Free Sidewalk Concerts
📍 17th Ave & Tomkins Park
📆 September 17, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 2pm – 3pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Summer on 17th is bringing you FREE summer fun, with events and entertainment at the 17th Ave Business District and Tomkins Park.
Friday, September 18, 2026
Calgary Hitmen vs. Red Deer Rebels
📍 Scotiabank Saddledome (555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 18, 2026
💰 $19+
⏰ 7pm
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Join for an exhilarating face-off at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Calgary Hitmen get ready to take on Red Deer Rebels. Don’t miss the heart-pounding excitement – become a part of the enthusiastic crowd and help bring the Hitmen to victory!
Calgary’s Traditional Oktoberfest Party
📍 Grey Eagle Event Centre (3775 Grey Eagle Drive, Tsuut’ina, AB)
📆 September 18 & 19, 2026
💰 $40+
⏰ Fri: 4pm / Sat: 2pm
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Experience an unforgettable evening as the Grey Eagle Event Centre is completely transformed into an authentic Bavarian Oktoberfest beerhall, bringing the spirit and traditions of Munich’s world-famous festival to Calgary. Enjoy live entertainment from the Brabec Brothers, authentic German cuisine, energetic dancing, and classic Oktoberfest games, including the fan-favourite Stein Holding Competition.
Water Circus Nautilus
📍 Crossiron Mills (261055 Crossiron Blvd, Rocky View, AB)
📆 September 18 – 28, 2026
💰 $25+
⏰ Times vary by date
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Water Circus Nautilus arrives, inviting you under the Big Top for a spectacular journey filled with laughter, suspense, and jaw-dropping acrobatics that keep the energy flowing from beginning to end.
Step aboard and discover a dazzling world of shimmering water fountains, radiant lights, and breathtaking performances designed to amaze guests of all ages.
Calgary Police Discovery Day
📍 Calgary Police Discovery Centre (5111 47 St NE, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 18, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 10am – 4pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Discover the people, careers and specialized units that make up the Calgary Police Service at Calgary Police Discovery Day. Taking place Friday, September 18, this free community event invites families, students, future recruits and curious Calgarians to meet CPS officers and employees, explore specialized vehicles and equipment, experience interactive demonstrations, and lea
Rocky Mountain Food and Wine Festival
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 18 & 19, 2026
💰 $30+
⏰ Fri: 5:30pm – 10pm / Sat: 12pm – 4pm & 6pm – 10pm
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Explore an incredible array of dynamic wines, smooth spirits, and downright delicious beers from around the globe. Cap it all off with tantalizing bites from some of Calgary’s best restaurants and food purveyors, and you’ve got a can’t-miss event. After all – that’s what we do, and with over 27 years under our belt, we’d say we’re nearly aged to perfection.
Calgary Farmyard Harvest Lights
📍 Calgary Farmyard (284022 Township Road 224, Rockyview, AB)
📆 September 18 & 19, 2026
💰 $26+
⏰ 5pm – 9:30pm
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The Calgary Farmyard is inviting you back to Harvest Lights! The entire farm will be open and lit up for Friday and Saturday evenings, from September 11 – October 24, 2026 (weather permitting). The lights come on at sundown, and the only area left unlit will be the giant corn maze, so you can bring your flashlight and get a little lost.
Free Soccer Friday
📍 Maxwell Soccer Centre (7000 48 St SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 18, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 4:30pm – 5:45pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Play your way at Free Soccer Fridays, sponsored by Servus Credit Union! This drop-in event invites kids to a FREE soccer opportunity on the first three Fridays each month from March to November. This is a chance for youth of all ages and abilities to stay active, make friends, and build confidence through fun, unstructured play. There is no cost, but parents do need to sign a waiver.
That’s your week, Wanderers. From cheering on the Calgary Hitmen at the Saddledome and soaking up the magic of Calgary Farmyard Harvest Lights to enjoying live entertainment, seasonal events, and exciting activities happening across the city, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and explore Calgary.
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Because we believe we are all made to wander, and Calgary keeps giving us reasons to. ✨
Shabina + Adi
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