Top Events Happening in Calgary This Week- May 26 - 30, 2025
- May 25, 2025
- 8 min read
Hey Wanderers!
Calgary’s got a week packed with action, and there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
For thrill-seekers, the Royal Canadian International Circus is in town, bringing jaw-dropping acrobatics, daredevil stunts, and all kinds of wild performances under the big top. If you're looking to kick back and enjoy some laughs, the FUNNYFEST Calgary Comedy Festival is in full swing, bringing a hilarious lineup of comedians to keep you rolling in the aisles. Sports fans won’t want to miss the Calgary Surge hitting the court at WinSport—catch the high-energy action and cheer on the home team for an unforgettable game night.
Foodies and shopaholics will love the Night Market at University District, offering a mix of local vendors, delicious eats, and unique finds. Whether you're hunting for fresh bites or cool crafts, this market’s got it all.
From jaw-dropping circus acts to comedy, basketball, and a night of shopping and bites, this week is all about getting out there and soaking up everything Calgary has to offer. Don’t miss out—grab your friends and make some awesome memories!
Monday, May 26, 2025
Spring at Calgary Farmyard
Where:
Calgary Farmyard (284022 Township Road 224, Rocky View County, AB)
When:
May 16 - June 29, 2025
Cost:
$24+
Details:
Spring is the perfect time to meet our newly born barn babies and explore all the great attractions at the Farmyard. We have the cutest Barnyard Animals in Calgary (YES you can pet, play with and feed almost all of them!) Most of the animals on our farm are born here, and remain here so you can visit them each year!
We have the cutest barnyard animals, plus hours of great attractions to keep you entertained for hours.
Chinatown Scavenger Hunt
Where:
Various locations
When:
May 01 - 31, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Get ready to explore the vibrant heart of Calgary during Asian Heritage Month, as the Chinatown Scavenger Hunt is back for the month of May! It’s free to join the fun and win prizes. Simply download the Goosechase app and use code upi52m (recommended for ages 8+) to embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure through Calgary’s Chinatown, uncovering hidden gems, discovering delicious eats, and celebrating the rich culture.
Calgary Black Film Festival
Where:
Various Venues
When:
May 23 - 27, 2025
Cost:
$0+
Details:
The Calgary Black Film Festival (CBFF) aims to connect authentic Black stories with viewers of all colours and ethnic origins in Alberta, the province that holds Canada’s third largest Black population after Ontario and Quebec.
The Calgary Black Film Festival (CBFF), a not-for-profit organization created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, is about discovery and Inclusion. CBFF wants to amplify more Black voices and showcase the most relevant Black films from here and abroad while creating a space to debate major cultural, social, and socio-economic issues. The Calgary Black Film Festival is dedicated to giving unique voices in cinema the opportunity to present audiences with new ways of looking at the world. CBFF’s ambition is to encourage the development of the independent film industry and to promote more films on the reality of Black people from around the Globe.
Royal Canadian International Circus 2025
Where:
CrossIron Mills (261055 Crossiron Blvd, Calgary, AB)
When:
May 23 - June 01, 2025
Cost:
$40+
Details:
The all-new Royal Canadian International Circus 2025 will mesmerize, astound, thrill, and captivate you beyond the extraordinary!
Come under the Big Top and get a glimpse into a traditional circus world. Jam-packed with explosive live entertainment, featuring high-flying acrobatics, death-defying tricks, towering feats of strength, teetering towers of balanced bodies, extreme bending and devilishly precarious aerials!
Farmers and Makers Market
Where:
cSPACE Marda Loop (1721 29 AVE SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
May 24 - October 04, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of a community gathering where local talent, passion, and creativity come to life. Discover over 50 farms, food artisans, craft vendors, and food trucks offering unique products and mouthwatering treats, all set to the backdrop of live music. Meet the makers, hear their stories, and take home a piece of the community while enjoying the simple joys of great food, friendly faces, and a welcoming space. Join us for a day that is more than just a market. It is a celebration of local spirit!
Dave Nystrom
Where:
The Comedy Cave (1020 8 Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB)
When:
May 26 - 31, 2025
Cost:
$17
Details:
Dave Nystrom is an acclaimed comedian who has performed stand up all over the world, including the United Kingdom, and HBO's prestigious US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado, He has filmed specials for Comedy Central, HBO, VH1 The Comedy Network and CTV. He's won a Canadian Comedy Award and a Writers Guild Award. Don't miss your chance to see him live in Calgary!
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
2025 Cannonball Festival of Youth Theatre
Where:
West Village Theatre (2007 10 Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB)
When:
May 27 - 31, 2025
Cost:
$28+
Details:
It's back! CYPT's Annual Festival of Youth Led Theatre returns to the stage for the TENTH TIME with an amazing line-up of plays written, directed, designed, produced, and performed by youth!
Paint Nite Brand Creative Events
Where:
Two Rivers Distillery (453 42 ave se Calgary, AB)
When:
May 27, 2025
Cost:
$44
Details:
Join us for a night of creativity and cocktails at Two Rivers Distillery in Calgary! The talented local artist, Mack Haffey, will be leading a Paint Nite event where you can unleash your inner artist and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece while sipping on delicious handcrafted cocktails. With the beautiful distillery as our backdrop, let your imagination run wild and create a unique work of art to take home and cherish. No experience is necessary, just bring your friends and get ready for a fun and unforgettable evening!
P.S. This Tuesday Two Rivers Distillery will have a Taco night featuring Mexican Chef Alonzo. The food is amazing!
Calgary Tremendous Trivia Spring League at the Rec Room!
Where:
The Rec Room (1180-901 64 Avenue Northeast Calgary, AB)
When:
May 27, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
We're proud to be bringing Tremendous Trivia to The Rec Room every Tuesday. Come by for your chance to win weekly prizes, or participate in our Trivia League from April 1st - June 10th to compete for even larger prizes sponsored by Cineplex and Coors Light!
Battle it out across 6 rounds of General Knoweldge and Name That Tune to become the Ultimate Trivia Champion!
It's absolutely free to play, must be legal drinking age.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Night Market at University District
Where:
Central Commons Park (University District, Calgary, AB)
When:
May 28, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
University District (U/D) will be hosting the first of its Summer U/D Night Market event series on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Featuring more than 35 local artisan vendors in partnership with Marketspot, this free outdoor event will offer visitors exceptional entertainment for the entire family to enjoy.
Such entertainment will include the rock ‘n’ roll music of Southwest Electric, a four-piece band delivering a blend of blues, southern rock, alt-country, and folk sounds.
Other performers include Duke Domino, a Calgary-based singer-songwriter known for his jazz, blues, rock, and pop-inspired sound; Joash Charles, will kick off the night off with energetic DJ set that will set the tone as you scroll through the market; and, The Jason Circus Variety Show will deliver a playful, family-friendly variety show for audiences of all ages.
Visitors will get to experience a community gathering that not only has live entertainment, but also unique artisan shopping.
Paint Night
Where:
Paint Escape Studio (91 Millbank Drive Southwest Calgary, AB)
When:
May 28, 2025
Cost:
$40
Details:
Paint Escape studio provides quality adult and kids painting classes, workshops, paint nights and other art events in the greater Calgary area. Take advantage of smaller painting groups, good lighting, spacious studio settings and exceptional instructional approach as Alexandre guides your creative experience.
Alexandre has an extensive teaching background of over 30 years at locations including Olds College, Mount Royal University, and Alberta College of Art and Design. He began his early years as a sculptor and later expanded his artistic career to painting in the fine arts. He is a skilled instructor and artist with a diverse background in figurative, landscape, portraiture and still-life painting.
Check out our website to explore a photo gallery of past sessions and the work of our talented students.
Unicorn Comedy
Where:
The Unicorn (223 8 Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB )
When:
May 28, 2025
Cost:
$12
Details:
Unicorn Comedy is a monthly stand-up show hosted by Amy Edgar & Austin Lonneberg, bringing top comics to The Unicorn’s basement stage!
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Calgary Surge vs. Brampton Honey Badgers
Where:
WinSport Event Centre (88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary, AB)
When:
May 29, 2025
Cost:
$27+
Details:
Get ready for high-flying dunks, buzzer-beaters, and non-stop energy. This isn’t just a game, it’s a full-on experience. Live music, fan giveaways, hype squads, and heart-pounding basketball that’ll keep you on your feet all night long.
Whether you're a die-hard hoops fan or just in it for the vibes, there's nothing like Surge Game Day. Bring your crew, wear your red, and let’s light up the city.
FUNNYFEST Calgary Comedy Festival
Where:
Various Venues
When:
May 29 - June 08, 2025
Cost:
$15+
Details:
The annual FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival.
FunnyFest Comedy does it all — from high – brow to low – brow and everything in-between!
Catch the big laughs with 6 Stand Up Comedians per show!
3WB's Wild and Styled Event
Where:
The Brownstone (221 10 Avenue Southeast ##120 Calgary, AB)
When:
May 29, 2025
Cost:
$50
Details:
Wild & Styled: A Pre-Stampede Hat Bar Experience. Wild & Styled is your one-stop shop for custom western hats, vintage fashion, and all the cowboy-chic accessories you need to make a statement this Stampede. Snack on stampede-esque food while dancing the night away to live music!
Friday, May 30, 2025
Flamenco at the DJD Dance Centre
Where:
DJD Dance Centre (111 12 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB)
When:
May 30, 2025
Cost:
$40+
Details:
A collaboration between Claire Marchand, Jane Ogilvie and Rosanna Terracciano
Experience flamenco live and up close in an intimate evening of flamenco dance, guitar, piano, rhythm and song.
Spanish flamenco singer and percussionist Francisco Orozco “Yiyi” joins leading Canadian flamenco dancers and musicians, from across the Prairies to the west coast: Claire Marchand, Jane Ogilvie, Rosanna Terracciano and guitarist Peter Mole; in a dynamic collaboration not to be missed.
Mahler’s Resurrection
Where:
Jack Singer Concert Hall (205 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB)
When:
May 30 & 31, 2025
Cost:
$29+
Details:
The Calgary Phil’s season comes to a rousing finish with Gustav Mahler’s monumental Second Symphony, conducted by Rune Bergmann in his final concert as Music Director. Soprano Jacquelyn Wagner, mezzo-soprano Marianne Beate Kielland, and the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus join the Orchestra in this profound work, which the composer described as being “battered to the ground and then raised on angel’s wings to the highest heights.”
Totally Twain
Where:
Ranchman's Calgary (9615 McLeod Trail S, Calgary, AB)
When:
May 30, 2025
Cost:
$17+
Details:
Totally Twain is Western Canada’s Shania Twain Tribute. Featuring Vancouver Vocalist, Michelle Reid, backed up with an all star live band. Totally Twain is authentic and provides a classy Shania experience like the Queen of Pop herself!
Delivering all of Shania’s greatest hits from her albums “The Woman In Me”, “Up”, “Come On Over” and “Now” this show will not disappoint. Dazzling costumes, nostalgic moments and audience participation.
This is a feel good show with a toe tapping country flare.
18+
TuneGLOW
Where:
TOPS Pizza South (9919 Fairmount Dr. SE, Calgary, AB)
When:
May 30, 2025
Cost:
FREE
Details:
If you’ve been to our famous Friday night TuneGO – then you know that TuneGLOW is even crazier because it’s GLOW IN THE DARK! The LAST Friday of every month, our hilarious host will play songs throughout the evening and if you’ve got it on your TuneGLOW card (think BINGO), then you check it off! Awesome prizes and GREAT FUN and a perfect way to spend a Friday night with friends! Sometimes after TuneGLOW our host can be talked into a 90’s Glow in the Dark Dance Party! Reservations highly recommended!
Be sure to tag @WanderingInYYC / #WanderingInYYC in your stories and posts—we love following along with your adventures around the city and seeing how you make the most of May 26th - 30th.
Have a blast, and happy wandering!
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