The Exposure Photography Festival is a month-long celebration of photography across Alberta. Join Exposure Photography Festival in February for artist talks, workshops, and exhibition openings that promise to inspire, educate, and connect.

When: Thursday, Feb. 5 to Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: Varies by event
Where: Locations across Calgary
Tickets: Free and ticketed

Come shop your looks locally with this vintage night market to kick off East End Cold Spell.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026
Time: 4 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland — 750 9th Ave. SE, Calgary
Tickets: Free

Step into a sparkling winter wonderland at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and marvel at breathtaking ice sculptures that transform the landscape into a gallery of frozen artistry.

When: Thursday, Feb. 5 to Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026
Time: Varies
Where: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise — 111 Lake Louise Dr., Lake Louise, Alta.
Tickets: Participating hotels and guided tour guests

Grab your hunny and come and dance the night away with some of the best musicians in YYC.

When: Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026
Time: 8 p.m. to midnight
Where: The Blues Can — 2002 16th Ave. NW, Calgary
Tickets: $10

Working with the mindset of an architect, Spanish artist David Espinosa constructs a vast “mega-production” with miniature figures, objects, and a tabletop that acts as both stage and world.

When: Friday, Feb. 6 to Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026
Time: 7 pm. to 8 p.m.
Where: cSPACE Marda Loop, Studio Theatre — 1721 29th Ave. SW, Calgary
Tickets: $25+

Duane Forrest leads an intimate acoustic journey through the roots of reggae and the influence of Marley’s music, featuring heartfelt renditions of legendary songs that have shaped countless lives — including Duane’s own.

When: Friday, Feb. 6, 2026
Time: Doors at 6:30 p.m.; Show at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre — 850 4th St. SE, Calgary
Tickets: $35

When: Friday, Feb. 6 to Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026
Time: Varies
Where: Big Four Roadhouse, Stampede Park — 1801 Big Four Trl. SE, Calgary
Tickets: $25+

Celebrate the season Indigenous style at the Winter Frost: Indigenous Market! Featuring 40 Indigenous artists and vendors, powwow dance performances, and creative kids’ crafts, this free winter event blends culture, fun, and festive cheer for the whole family during Chinook Blast.

When: Friday, Feb. 6 to Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026
Time: Varies by date
Where: Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre — 197 1st St. SW, Calgary
Tickets: Free

Are you struggling with your paintings looking flat? Do you want to learn to add depth to your landscapes? This workshop is for you! Take your painting technique to the next level by learning helpful techniques in atmospheric painting.

When: Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Kensington Art Supply & Instruction —6999 11th St. SE, Calgary
Tickets: $79

What do we lose when someone disappears – a species, a culture, a language, a voice? A World Without Them is a visually immersive and emotionally powerful new work that explores extinction in its many forms, not only of the natural world but also of identity, community, and expression.

When: Friday, Feb. 6 to Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026
Time: Varies by date
Where: West Village Theatre —2007 10th Ave. SW, Calgary
Tickets: $20+

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