April in Calgary
Kick-off spring in Calgary with these great events.
Lougheed House (Credit: Colin Way)
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Spring has arrived in Calgary! Shake off those winter blues with the return of the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo, PetFest at Spruce Meadows, and the Calgary Underground Film Festival.
Calgary One Act Festival
The Calgary One Act Festival puts local theatre companies head-to-head in a short-form competition, showcasing original and adapted one-act plays across genres. A great entry point for Calgary's thriving theatre scene.
Where: Various Calgary venues
When: April 1-4
FunnyFest Comedy Competition
The 26th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Competition delivers 10 nights of laughter featuring 50 comedians vying for a coveted spot in the renowned FunnyFest Comedy Festival. Each show promises a rotating lineup of performers competing to win over the crowd.
Where: Various venues
When: April 9-18
Canadian Folk Music Awards
Calgary hosts the 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards , a multi-night celebration of the country's finest folk, roots and world musicians. Expect live performances, award presentations and community gatherings spread across some of the city's best cultural spaces.
Where: Various Calgary cultural venues
When: April 9-12
Glenn Dixon: The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances
Wordfest presents Calgary's own Glenn Dixon , the internationally bestselling author of Juliet's Answer, returning with his highly anticipated new novel, The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances. Conversation at 7 p.m., including Q&A and book signing.
Where: Memorial Park Library
When: April 9
Spark After Dark: Science of Sports (18+)
TELUS Spark Science Centre's Spark After Dark: Science of Sports breaks down the science behind athletic performance. Test your reflexes, push your limits and explore speed, strength, balance, endurance and the mental edge it takes to compete. Hands-on demos, experiments and movement challenges throughout the evening. For adults 18+.
Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre
When: April 10
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra: La Vida Loca — Latin Pop Hits
Get on your feet as the Calgary Phil performs the greatest hits of Latin pop in La Vida Loca: Latin Pop Hits . Two nights of high-energy music guaranteed to get the whole hall moving.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons
When: April 10-11
National Women's Show
One of Canada's longest-running consumer expos, the National Women's Show brings together hundreds of vendors, speakers, demos, and giveaways across fashion, wellness, food and lifestyle. Free samples and door prizes included.
Where: BMO Centre, Stampede Park
When: April 11-12
Holi & Vaisakhi Spring Fest
Celebrate two of South Asia's most beloved festivals at the Holi & Vaisakhi Spring Fest . Expect colours, music, traditional food and community celebrations marking the arrival of spring and the Punjabi New Year.
Where: Bowness Park
When: April 12
Aggie Days
See where food comes from at Aggie Days , a beloved family tradition at the Nutrien Western Event Centre. Interactive displays, hands-on activities and plenty of farm animals make this one of the city's most accessible agricultural events. Don't miss the Extreme Cowboy Race on April 19.
Where: Nutrien Western Event Centre
When: April 15-19
Calgary Underground Film Festival
The Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) celebrates its 23rd edition with a diverse selection of films that defy convention — features, documentaries, animations and shorts across horror, comedy, sci-fi and everything in between. One of the city's most eagerly anticipated spring events for film lovers.
Where: Globe Cinema
When: April 16-26
Dumpling Fest Calgary
A celebration of the dumpling in all its forms – steamed, fried, and boiled. Dumpling Fest Calgary brings local and visiting chefs together with regional dumplings from across Asia and beyond, with plenty of opportunities to taste, learn, and eat too much.
Where: Various locations
When: April 16
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Immerse yourself in the sounds of the seasons with Vivaldi's Four Seasons , the Calgary Phil's performance of the composer's most celebrated set of violin concertos.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons
When: April 17
Feast on 4th
One of Calgary's signature food events, Feast on 4th transforms 4th Street SW into a bustling culinary corridor. Local restaurants, food vendors, and artisan producers come together for a multi-day celebration of the city's food and drink scene.
Where: 4th Street SW
When: April 22–26
Calgary Comic Expo
Four days of unlimited fandom. Every spring, hundreds of thousands of fans descend upon Stampede Park for the Calgary Comic Expo. This year’s event features the hobbits from Lord of the Rings, including Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd. Plus, many more big name celebs you wont want to miss!
Where: Stampede Park
When: April 23-26
Tenille Townes + Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Seventeen-time Canadian Country Music Award-winner Tenille Townes performs her biggest hits with the Calgary Phil across two special shows. Catch An Intimate Evening with Tenille Townes + Calgary Philharmonic on April 23 at the intimate Bella Concert Hall, then again on April 25 at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Where: Bella Concert Hall (April 23) | Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons (April 25)
When: April 23 & 25
PetFest at Spruce Meadows
Celebrate all things pet-related at PetFest , a family-friendly event at Spruce Meadows featuring demonstrations, speakers, vendors, charities and adoptable animals. Please note: personal pets are not permitted at this event.
Where: Spruce Meadows
When: April 24-26
