These listings were compiled for May 2019. Please verify the status of all events with the event organizer and refer to our COVID-19 Traveller Update for more information.
The sun is out, spring has arrived, and it’s time to plan the best May ever. With live concerts from Cher, Thomas Rhett, and Twenty One Pilots to opening weekend at Calaway Park and Heritage Park, May is a great time to explore Calgary.
Where: Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
When: March 22 – October 2019
Where: Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
When: Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Southcentre Mall
When: May 3 – June 16
Where: Granary Road
When: Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Allora Everyday Italian
When: Open daily
Where: The Sticky Tongue Gallery
When: May 11 – June 2
Where: Livery Shop
When: Open Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
When: Opening May 23
Cher comes to Calgary May 28.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: May 28
The “one and only” John Cleese comes to Calgary to share his humorous insights on the world, politics, and his life. Known as “the world’s funniest man,” the legendary comedic actor best known for roles in “Monty Python’s Flying Circus”, “Fawlty Towers” and “A Fish Called Wanda”.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall
When: May 29
Where: Various locations
Where: The Palace Theatre
When: May 31
These great events have already taken place.
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
When: May 1-4
Where: Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
When: May 2
Where: BATL – The Backyard Axe Throwing League
When: May 3
Sample a flight at the Calgary International Beerfest.
Where: BMO Centre
When: May 1-2
Where: Webber Academy Performing Arts Centre
When: May 4
Where: Max Bell Centre
When: May 4-5
Where: MacEwan Hall
When: May 5
Where: MacEwan Hall
When: May 6
Thomas Rhett comes to Calgary May 8th.
Mix up something good at the Shelter Cocktail Class, a 90 minute class that will take you on a tour of the history of cocktails along with the spirits that make them.
Where: Shelter Cocktail Bar
When: May 7
Where: Bella Concert Hall
When: May 7
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: May 8
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: May 11
Spend the Day Out With Thomas at Heritage Park.
Where: Heritage Park
When: May 4-5, 10-12
Where: Calgary Curling Club
When: May 10-12
Where: Various locations
When: May 10-12
Where: McMahon Stadium
When: May 11
Where: CF Chinook Centre
When: May 12
Where: Max Bell Theatre
When: April 9 – May 12
Twenty One Pilots come to Calgary May 14th.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: May 14
Where: Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
When: May 17-19
Where: Martha Cohen Theatre
When: May 21
Where: The Palace Theatre
When: May 18
WinSport officially launches its summer season with the opening weekend for the fastest zipline in North America.
Where: WinSport
When: May 18-20
Celebrate Opening Weekend at Heritage Park on the S.S. Moyie.
Where: Heritage Park
When: Opening weekend May 18-20
Where: Heritage Park
When: May 18-20
Enjoy Grand Opening Weekend at Calaway Park.
Where: Calaway Park
When: May 18-20
Where: Stampede Park
When: May 31
Where: BMO Centre
When: May 24-26
Where: WinSport Arena
When: May 25
Be part of the energy at the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon.
Where: Crosswaters Resort Kananaskis
When: May 27
