Ultimate Calgary Weekly Events You’ll Love
Hey Wanderers!
Calgary is buzzing with exciting things to see and do this week, from colourful hot air balloons filling the sky at the International Balloon Festival to delicious bites and drinks at Feast on Fourth and the glowing displays of Pumpkins After Dark. Add in live music, local markets, seasonal celebrations, and plenty of community events happening throughout the city, and there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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 21 through Friday, September 25. Whether you’re experiencing the beauty of Alberta Ballet’s Giselle, celebrating the season at Harvest Haus, taking in the dazzling installations at Night Light: Light Art Festival, or exploring the city’s many other events and activities, 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 21, 2026
Olympic Toonie Skate
📍 University of Calgary (288 Collegiate Boulevard NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 21, 2026
💰 $2
⏰ 6pm – 8pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
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.
Water Circus Nautilus
📍 Crossiron Mills (261055 Crossiron Blvd, Rockyview, AB)
📆 September 18 – October 05, 2026
💰 $25+
⏰ Times vary by date
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Cirque Italia is coming to Calgary with Water Circus Nautilus from September 18 – 28, 2026, for a magical, high-energy show under the circus tent! The custom stage holds 35, 000 gallons of water, a unique backdrop for a theatrical circus show and incredible acrobatic feats.
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 22, 2026
Surge City Hoops FREE Basketball Clinics
📍 Century Gardens Basketball Courts (826 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 22, 24 & 26, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ Ages 8 – 12: 6pm – 7pm / Ages 13 – 17: 7pm – 8pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Kids ages 8 – 17 can register for an active session of fun and basketball skill development every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday until the end of September.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
2026 Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival
📍 Macleod Trail SW & Deibert Close SW High river, AB
📆 September 23 – 27, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ Times vary
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
The Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival returns to High River for the 8th year in a row. Featuring balloons from around the world, there will be lots to see in the skies over High River!
University District Night Market
📍 Central Commons Park, University District (4019 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 23, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 5pm – 9pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
If you’re looking for an easy summer evening plan, the University District Night Market brings together local vendors, great food, live entertainment, and a relaxed community vibe that’s perfect for wandering, snacking, and discovering something new.
Feast on Fourth
📍 Various Locations, 4th Street, Calgary, AB
📆 September 23 – 27, 2026
💰 $10+
⏰ Hours vary
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Calgary’s five-day food festival ‘Feast on Fourth’ (September 23-27) invites food lovers to embark on a walkable, budget-friendly culinary adventure along vibrant and bustling 4th Street, with more than 30 food and retail businesses joining the festivities.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The Music of John Williams
📍 Jack Singer Concert Hall (225 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 24 – 26, 2026
💰 $30+
⏰ 7:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Head on a cinematic adventure with conductor Tristan Rais-Sherman and your Calgary Phil as they bring to life the unforgettable music of legendary film composer John Williams! Relive the wonder, excitement, and drama of Williams’ award-winning movie scores spanning five decades of motion picture history, including Indiana Jones, Star Wars, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, and more!
Bring Me The Horizon – POST HUMAN: NeX GEn-THE THIRD ASCENSION PROGRAM
📍 Scotiabank Saddledome (555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 24, 2026
💰 $62+
⏰ 7pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Get ready to lose your mind! Bring Me The Horizon is bringing the POST HUMAN: NeX GEn – THE THIRD ASCENSION PROGRAM to the stage for a massive night of heavy riffs, huge energy, and unforgettable live moments. If you’re a BMTH fan, you do not want to miss this one!
Alberta Ballet in Giselle
📍 Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 14 Ave. NW, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 24 – 26, 2026
💰 $73+
⏰ Thurs: 7:30pm / Fri: 2pm & 7:30pm /Sat: 7:30pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
A timeless tale of love and betrayal, Giselle showcases the ethereal beauty that defines Romantic ballet. What begins as a tender story of innocence soon gives way to heartbreak, as Giselle discovers the truth about the man she loves. Set to Adolphe Adam’s evocative score, one of the most celebrated in ballet, the music moves seamlessly from the pastoral to the haunting lyricism, shaping the emotional journey at every turn.
Galaxy Psychic & Crystal Fair Calgary
📍 Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Conference Centre (1316 33rd Street NE., Calgary, AB)
📆 September 24 – 27, 2026
💰 $10
⏰ Thurs & Fri: 2pm – 10pm / Sat: 11am – 10pm / Sun: 11am – 6pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Some of Canada’s Top Psychics, Mediums, Astrologers, Rune Reading, Healers, Tea Leaf, Palm Readers and Make Your Own Intention Candles Booth. Lots of beautiful crystals and handmade jewelry.
Calgary International Film Festival
📍 Various Venues, Calgary, AB
📆 September 24 – October 04, 2026
💰 Price varies
⏰ Times vary
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Every year, we celebrate 40+ countries and up to 200 films. From comedy to drama, foreign masters to indie darlings, there’s something for everybody. Find your new favourite film with CIFF – in the cinema or at home with streaming!
Night Light – Light Art Festival
📍 Victoria Park, Calgary, AB
📆 September 24 – 26, 2026
💰 FREE
⏰ 6pm – 11pm
🔗 Learn more here: Click Here
Night Light is a three-night celebration of curated light, art, and performance that transforms Victoria Park into a dazzling spectacle. With interactive installations, projection-mapped architecture, and live performances , we create an immersive experience that entertains while inspiring the next generation of artists.
Friday, September 25, 2026
Calgary Hitmen vs. Edmonton Oil Kings
📍 Scotiabank Saddledome (555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 25, 2026
💰 $19+
⏰ 7pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Join for an exhilarating face-off at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Calgary Hitmen get ready to take on Edmonton Oil Kings. Don’t miss the heart-pounding excitement – become a part of the enthusiastic crowd and help bring the Hitmen to victory!
Cavalry FC v. FC Supra
📍 Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 25, 2026
💰 $27+
⏰ 7pm
🔗 Get your tickets here: Click Here
Feel the passion, hear the drums, and join the charge with Cavalry FC! From edge-of-your-seat goals to the electric energy of the Foot Soldiers, every match is a battle worth watching. Whether you’re a die-hard supporter or just looking for an epic day out, come rep your city and be part of the beautiful game!
Harvest Haus Calgary
📍 Big Four Roadhouse (1801 Big Four Trail SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 25 & 26, 2026
💰 $24+
⏰ 6pm – 11:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
The official weekend of non-stop bier-drinking, bratwurst-eating, lederhosen-wearing and good times is coming to Calgary!
Combining modern fare with authentic European harvest traditions, gather your crew and come let loose at what has become known as one of Calgary’s most fun events of the year. Join international and local brewers, vintners, chefs and entertainers at their best as they showcase new seasonal flavours along with the Oktoberfest classics you love. Tap that keg!
Calgary Fall Home Show
📍 BMO Centre (20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 25 – 27, 2026
💰 $14
⏰ Fri: 12pm – 8pm / Sat: 10am – 8pm / Sun: 10am – 6pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
With over 200 exhibitors, you’ll find great deals and fresh ideas to paint your picture-perfect home. Plus meet industry professions like HGTV Canada’s Bryan Baeumler and more! This three-day show is packed full with industry insight that’ll definitely measure up to your inspo-boards.
Pumpkins After Dark
📍 WinSport Canada (Canada Olympic Road Southwest, Calgary, AB)
📆 September 25 – October 31, 2026
💰 $17+
⏰ 6:30pm – 11pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
Explore the magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and dragons, movie and pop culture icons – this family friendly event has something for everyone. Make Pumpkins After Dark your new annual tradition!
Calgary Farmyard Harvest Lights
📍 Calgary Farmyard (284022 Township Road 224, Rockyview, AB)
📆 September 25 & 26, 2026
💰 $26+
⏰ 5pm – 9:30pm
🔗 Learn more & get your tickets here: Click Here
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.
That’s your week, Wanderers. From catching live music around the city and cheering on Calgary’s favourite sports teams to browsing local markets and discovering unique finds, there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the city.
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Because we believe we are all made to wander, and Calgary keeps giving us reasons to. ✨
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