Banff Town
Perched on the side of Tunnel Mountain, Banff’s flagship arts venue hosts a varied program of concerts, lectures, exhibitions and events throughout the…
Must-see entertainment in Alberta
Calgary
Cross over into the hip universe of Inglewood to find the grassroots of Calgary's music scene, here inside the Garry Theatre. Local bands alternate with…
Edmonton
Edmonton's only surviving art deco–era cinema has operated under various guises since 1940, changing hands most recently in 2011. It's filled with vintage…
Edmonton
The Princess is a grand old theater that defiantly sticks her middle finger up at the multiplexes that are dominant elsewhere. Dating from the pre-talkie…
Calgary
There's something on stage here most nights – everything from jazz jams to hip-hop, along with comedy and quiz nights. The rooftop patio is ace in the…
Calgary
Archrival of the Edmonton Oilers, the Calgary Flames play ice hockey from October to April at the Saddledome. Make sure you wear red to the game and head…
Calgary
Built in the 1920s as a garage but turned into a theater during the 1930s depression, the Plaza is the last operating neighborhood theater in Calgary…
Edmonton
This is the sort of place your mother warned you about: dirty, rough, but still somehow cool. It's a great place to check out some live music; blues and…
Calgary
Guaranteed to be a fun night out, Loose Moose has digs near the Inglewood neighborhood. It specializes in improv comedy and, at times, audience…
Edmonton
There are only 176 precious seats at the Varscona, a cornerstone of the Old Strathcona theater district that puts on 350 performances annually of edgy…
Calgary
This art-house theater specializes in foreign films and Canadian cinema – both often hard to find in mainstream movie houses. Look for discounts on…
Calgary
This is the hub for live theater in Calgary. With four theaters and one of the best concert halls in North America, you can see everything from ballet to…
Edmonton
This theater opened after Theatre Network's beloved 1940s Roxy theater burned down. Nevertheless, it keeps things eclectic, showing burlesque, live bands…
Edmonton
Since its beginning in 1963, Edmonton Opera has been getting rave reviews from opera lovers, and breathing new life into classics like Carmen and The…
Jasper Town & Around
Each summer, Parks Canada sponsors entertaining live theater and free family-geared interpretive programs nightly at Whistlers Campground. However, as of…
Edmonton
To avoid any embarrassing situations, wise up on the Oilers before you arrive in Edmonton. The local National Hockey League (NHL) team dominated the game…
Calgary
Archrival of the Edmonton Oilers (and the only-slightly-less-hated Vancouver Canucks), the Calgary Flames play ice hockey from October to April at the…
Edmonton
Edmonton's foremost theater company, with a large indoor garden and multiple stages, is based right in downtown's Winston Churchill Sq. Expect glowing…
Calgary
The Calgary Stampeders, part of the Canadian Football League (CFL), play from July to September at McMahon Stadium in the University District, 6km…
Edmonton
This place holds over 52,000 fans and is home to the Edmonton Eskimos. If you're a football fan, you can join in the fun; tickets start at around $45.
Southern Alberta
Waterton has its own small movie theater, showing two films nightly, as well as live classical music and the occasional play. Cash only. Check the…
Calgary
Set in what used to be, you guessed it, the pumphouse, this theater company puts on avant-garde, edgy productions like One Man Star Wars Trilogy.
Edmonton
The Eskimos take part in the Canadian Football League (CFL) from July to October at Commonwealth Stadium.
Calgary
You can hang with the upper crust at the ballet or rock out to a good concert, all under the one roof.
Banff Town
The local movie house mainly screens first-run films, but also hosts special screenings featuring such fare as recent award winners from the Banff Centre…
Edmonton
The place to check out the Edmonton Opera. Otherwise, this is a great venue for live performances of every kind.
Jasper Town & Around
A first-run cinema is a rarity in a Canadian national park, so make the most of the popcorn, pop and dating potential at this quaint two-screen affair.
