Start the New Year off with a bang with great things to see and do in Calgary. From the Harlem Globetrotters and Dierks Bentley to the FIS Moguls World Cup and High Performance Rodeo, here’s how to warm up your January plans in Calgary.
January in Calgary
Things to Do
January in Calgary
Jersey Boys
Tony Award winning Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons tells the story of how four working class kids became one of the greatest success stories in pop music history.
Where: Stage West Theatre Restaurants
When: November 16, 2018 – February 3, 2019
Half Price bowling at National on 10th.
Happy hour and bowling at National on 10th.
Half Price Bowling
Keep the weekend alive with Half Price Bowling every Sunday and Monday evenings at National on 10th. Bowling and happy hour deals make a great family friendly way to finish the weekend.
Where: National on 10th
When: Sunday & Monday 4:00 p.m. to close
NHL action at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Cheer on the Flames
Join the C of Red and cheer on the Calgary Flames with 6 home games in January at the Scotiabank Saddledome. There’s nothing like NHL action in Calgary.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: January 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, and 22
Blood on the Dance Floor at High Performance Rodeo.
High Performance Rodeo
Take in live performances from around the world at High Performance Rodeo, Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts, presented by One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre.
Where: Various locations
When: January 9-27
Discover the history of sport at Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.
Explore Sports History
Canada’s greatest sports heroes are on display at Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame with interactive exhibits and over 100,000 artefacts, all conveniently located at WinSport, home of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games.
Where: Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
When: Open daily
Luncbox Theatre’s Sansei: The Storyteller
Dance, spoken word, and humour come together in Sansei: The Storyteller, as Mark Ikeda tells the story of how Japanese Canadians found peace in this deeply personal tale.
Where: Lunchbox Theatre
When: January 14-26
Alberta Theatre Project’s Café Daughter
Presented as part of the 33rd Annual High Performance Rodeo, Café Daughter tells the story of nine-year-old half Chinese, half-Cree Yvette Wong and her struggle to find her place in small town 1950’s Saskatchewan.
Where: Alberta Theatre Projects
When: January 15-27
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival
If you missed The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, adventure lovers everywhere can catch some of the best features from the festival in Calgary.
Where: University of Calgary
When: January 15-27
Theatre Calgary’s BOOM X
Rick Miller’s series returns to Theatre Calgary with BOOM X, as he time travels to 1995 as Generation X tries to navigate the tangled legacy of the baby boom.
Where: Theatre Calgary
When: January 15 – February 9
The wave pool at Southland Leisure Centre.
Get Active at the Southland Leisure Centre
A wave pool, wading pool, water slides, dive tank, climbing wall, fitness studio, weight room, and hot tub are ready for your family to get active this January at the Southland Leisure Centre.
Where: Southland Leisure Centre
When: Open daily
LANCO: Hallelujah Nights Tour
Country music chart toppers LANCO and the Hallelujah Nights Tour comes to The Palace Theatre stage in Calgary. This is an 18+ event.
Where: The Palace Theatre
When: January 22
We’ve Read This Book Club
The We’ve Read This Book Club returns to discuss the 2018 Scotiabank Giller Prize winning novel Washington Black by Esi Edugyan with host Anne Logan.
Where: Memorial Park Library
When: January 23
Harlem Globetrotters
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters come to Calgary with some of the most electrifying athletes on the planet for a family friendly day of one-of-a-kind sports entertainment.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: January 23-24
Snowed In Comedy Tour
Canadian comedians bring the laughs and warm up your winter blues with the 11th annual Snowed In Comedy Tour at the Plaza Theatre in Kensington.
Where: Plaza Theatre
When: January 25
Mozart’s Birthday Party
Celebrate the birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and conductor Rune Bergmann with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall
When: January 25-26
Dierks Bentley: Burning Man Tour
Dirks Bentley’s Burning Man Tour makes a stop in Calgary with special guests Jon Pardi and Canadian country music star Tenille Townes.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: January 26
Go tubing at the WinSport Acura Tube Park (Photo credit: Travel Alberta/Steve Tuchiwsky).
Go Tubing
Go for a wild ride in the snow at the WinSport Acura Tube Park, the largest tube park of its kind in Western Canada.
Where: WinSport Acura Tube Park
When: Wednesday – Sunday
Bruce McCulloch with special guest Cathy Jones
Alberta-born comedian Bruce McCulloch brings the laughs to Calgary with his one-man show. The Kids in the Hall alumni returns with special guest Cathy Jones at the Bella Concert Hall.
Where: Bella Concert Hall
When: January 27
Paul Brandt: The Journey Tour
End the month of January on a high note with Canadian country music star Paul Brandt on The Journey Tour, with special guests High Valley, Jess Moskaluke, and the Hunter Brothers.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: January 31
Fat biking on Maligne Lake (Photo credit: Matthew Clark).
Go Fat Biking
Ride into winter and experience the thrill of fat biking in and around Calgary. Fat bike rentals are available from Nomad Mobile Gear Rental and the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre.
Where: Various locations
When: Pickup and delivery available
Past Events
These great events have already taken place.
The Motorcycle Show
The Motorcycle Show brings together the hottest makes and models of motorcycles with the latest products, services, accessories, workshops and a riding academy for kids age 6 to 12.
Where: BMO Centre
When: January 4-6
Winter CARnival
Snowball toss, floor curling, table hockey, scavenger hunts, and an indoor snow fort make Winter CARnival a great way to spend some quality time with the whole family at Gasoline Alley Museum.
Where: Gasoline Alley Museum
When: January 2-6
ICED 2019: Dripping in Diamonds
Performances from the RuPaul Drag Race: All Stars and the Avant Garde Hair Show highlight the 23rd annual ICED: Dripping in Diamonds Edition. This is an 18+ event.
Where: Cowboys Dance Hall
When: January 4
Mini Pop Kids Live – Take Flight Concert Tour
Kid-friendly versions of this year’s biggest hits come together for the Mini Pop Kids Live – Take Flight Concert Tour, with songs from Ariana Grande, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, and chart topping hits for the whole family.
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
When: January 5
Adults Only Nights: Embrace Outer Space
Celebrate the vast mysteries of outer space with Adults Only Nights: Embrace Outer Space. TELUS Spark opens its doors for a night of entertainment and fun as you explore the great unknown.
Where: TELUS Spark
When: January 10
FIS Moguls World Cup at WinSport.
FEATURED EVENT: FIS Moguls World Cup at Cold Sweat Fest
Cheer on Canada at the FIS Moguls World Cup with the best freestyle skiers in the world at WinSport as part of Cold Sweat Fest in Calgary.
Where: WinSport
When: January 11-13
The Illusionists – Live From Broadway
Mind blowing tricks and jaw dropping talents come to Calgary with The Illusionists – Live from Broadway. See some of the best illusionists on earth in this magical box office hit.
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
When: January 8-13
The Wedding Fair
More than 250 exhibitors make The Wedding Fair a must attend event for planning the big day, including bridal fashions, menswear, florists, invitations, registries, and party planning.
Where: BMO Centre
When: January 13
Calgary Whisky Festival
Sample over 100 whiskies from more than 30 vendors at the 8th annual MS Calgary Whisky Festival and learn about whisky from the people who make it. All proceeds benefit the MS Society of Canada.
Where: Arts Commons
When: January 17
Jim Gaffigan: Quality Time Tour
Grammy nominated comedian and New York Times best-selling author Jim Gaffigan brings his Quality Time Tour to the Scotiabank Saddledome for a laugh out loud night of fun in Calgary.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: January 19
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks’ Better Get Hit in Your Soul
Inspired by the life and times of Charles Mingus, Better Get Hit in Your Soul is a jazz inspired dance production with an ear and eye to the music of one of the most important figures in 20th century American music.
Where: DJD Dance Centre
When: January 10-20
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s Music of the Movies: Avengers, Frozen, Titanic and more!
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra brings big screen music to life with Music of the Movies at the Jack Singer Concert Hall, including Superman, Interstellar, Singing in the Rain, The Wizard of Oz, The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean, Gone with the Wind, Titanic, Star Wars, and more.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall
When: January 18-19
Alberta Spotlight: Karella
DJ, producer, singer, and actress, Karella brings her blend of musical influences to The King Eddy at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre as part of the Alberta Spotlight concert series.
Where: The King Eddy
When: January 19
Ballet BC
Alberta Ballet brings the internationally acclaimed Ballet BC to Calgary with a triple bill of ballet and modern dance you don’t want to miss.
Where: Alberta Ballet
When: January 18-19
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