Category: Music Events

Top Concerts Coming to Calgary in 2026

Several touring artists are scheduled to perform in Calgary in 2026, with shows announced across a range of venues including the Scotiabank Saddledome, Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, MacEwan Hall, Spruce Meadows, and the Palace Theatre. Below is a complete roundup of the concerts featured in What’s Good Calgary’s recent post. Megadeth, Anthrax & Exodus […]

Waynestock 2025: Alberta’s Wildest Music Escape

A Saloon, A Valley, and A Soundtrack You’ll Never Forget Tucked into the heart of Alberta’s legendary Dinosaur Valley, Waynestock isn’t your cookie-cutter mega-fest, it’s something far better. Born out of the historic Last Chance Saloon, this three-day, Labour Day weekend escape feels less like a festival and more like your coolest friend’s house party, […]

Eastern Slopes Fest 2025: Calgary’s Music & Arts Day

On August 23, 2025, Calgary’s music scene is about to get its ultimate day in the sun. The Eastern Slopes Music & Arts Festival is pulling together a genre-spanning, community-driven, one-day celebration that is equal parts indie magic and Alberta grit. Whether you are there to sway to the strum of a folk guitar, belt […]

Calgary’s Summer Soundtrack Just Dropped

The King Eddy is back in the spotlight with the return of the National Music Centre’s CIBC Summer Series, and this year’s lineup is a full-on genre buffet. Running from July 31 to September 19, the legendary venue is hosting a handpicked mix of artists who are pushing Canadian music forward—one sweaty, soul-shaking show at […]

Calgary Bluesfest 2025: Four Days of Soul & Sound

Mark the Dates: This City’s About to Get Loud (in the Best Way) July 31 to August 3, the soul of the city slides into full swing as Calgary Bluesfest 2025 returns to heat up the summer. Anchored at The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary), the festival delivers four straight days and nights of non-stop live […]

The 4 Most Intimate Stampede Music Venues in Calgary’s Inner City That’ll Make You Feel Like a VIP

Forget the massive beer tents and rowdy midway crowds. If you know, you know: the real magic of Calgary Stampede lives in the gritty, cozy, sweat-on-the-walls music spots where you’re practically on stage with the band. This Stampede, skip the mechanical bull (or, let’s be honest, do that first) and then make sure to hit […]

Dean Brody Live at Spruce Meadows: A Night of Stories, Songs & Show Jumping

There’s something special about great music in an intimate space—and when it comes to Canadian country icons, Dean Brody delivers like no other. This summer, audiences have a rare opportunity to see Brody perform live at the indoor Equi-Plex at Spruce Meadows, a cozy, acoustic-friendly venue that brings fans closer to the music than ever […]