It’s going to be a balmy weekend here in Calgary, and we’re celebrating with a night on the town. From live jazz to ballet, magic shows, theatre, and more, it’s a weekend packed with the arts.
Whether you’re looking to try something new or want to spend quality time with friends and fam, here are all the best things to add to your calendar this Jan. 16 to 18 weekend in Calgary, Alta.
Banff and Lake Louise will come alive this January with SnowDays, a vibrant celebration that will transform the streets of the mountain resort town into a true winter wonderland.
When: Friday, Jan. 16 to Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026
Time: TBD
Where: Multiple events and locations
Tickets: Free and ticketed options available
Capitol Hill Community Association will host a one-of-a-kind, all-ages illusions and magic spectacular featuring Calgary performer Robert Wong.
When: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Capitol Hill Community Association — 1531 21st Ave. NW, Calgary
Tickets: Free
Step into a world where emotion takes form, and the feminine body becomes both the question and answer. TD AMPLIFY: Episode 1 unites three distinct yet intertwined forces — the emotional alt-pop spectacle of SHY FRiEND, the dark, abstract physicality of Sierra Oszust, and the genre-defying live art and contemporary drama of Murmur Theatre’s Rita Rebetskaya and Polina Káulio.
When: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Engineered Air Theatre — 234 9th Ave. SE, Calgary
Tickets: $10
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Tristan Rais-Sherman celebrate some of the most iconic film scores of all time from Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer.
When: Friday, Jan. 16 to Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall — 225 8th Ave. SE, Calgary
Tickets: $32+
Join the Tasting Room for an intimate evening of live jazz with good wine and the kind of energy that makes you want to stay a little longer.
When: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Tasting Room — 1512 29th Ave. SW, Calgary
Tickets: $14
Presenting new paintings by Cindy Bouwers, Shadowlands explores the meeting place between light and shadow within the natural world and within our inner lives.
When: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026
Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Ambrose University —150 Ambrose Circle SW, Calgary
Tickets: Free — reserve your spot
Be captivated by an awe-inspiring ballet extravaganza. Artistic director Francesco Ventriglia takes the helm of Alberta Ballet with a burst of unparalleled creative energy.
When: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium —1415 14th Ave. NW, Calgary
Tickets: $50+
Join the Color Cafe for an exclusively cuddly and cute paint night — with adorable kittens!
When: Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Color Cafe Calgary —1414 Kensington Rd. NW, Calgary
Tickets: $17+
Heritage Park’s Gasoline Alley comes alive with an afternoon of dance, culture and community. Rooted in a deep connection to the land, the Owl Dance was gifted to the Blackfoot through nature as a celebration of courtship and joy. Though these traditions were once suppressed, the dance endured — evolving through resilience and blending with the movements of the Waltz.
When: Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 1900 Heritage Dr. SW, Calgary
Tickets: $9+
Vivaldi, Venice, and violins: all three are celebrated in Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery, a compelling story about an orphan girl in the early 1700s who is in search of her roots.
When: Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 1900 Heritage Dr. SW, Calgary
Tickets: $9+
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