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Warm up your calendar this November with holiday activities in Calgary. From seasonal favourites like ZOOLIGHTS at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and the Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market to Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park, November is the perfect time to explore Calgary with your friends and family.
Jubilations Dinner Theatre presents The Office: A Pop Rock Comedy a hilarious take on the goings on at a small paper company office with Jim, Pam, Michael, and Dwight.
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre
When: October 22, 2022 – January 14, 2023
Theatre Calgary presents The Importance of Being Earnest, a tale of mistaken identities, rapid-fire wit, and cucumber sandwiches.
Where: Max Bell Theatre
When: October 25 – November 19
The first edition of the latest World Curling event comes to WinSport with the Pan Continental Curling Championships, providing teams a direct route to the World Championships.
Where: WinSport
When: October 31 – November 6
Experience the thrill of NHL action with Calgary Flames Home Games at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Flames take on the Seattle Kraken, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, Winnipeg Jets, Los Angeles Kings, and Florida Panthers this November.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: November 1, 3, 5, 12, 14, 29
Broadway Across Canada presents Jesus Christ Superstar, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the iconic musical. Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas.
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
When: November 1-6
The Calgary International Film Festival presents Bad Axe at the Globe Cinema as part of the popular Top Docs series. Showtime at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Globe Cinema
When: November 2
Get into the fun and excitement of the WHL with Calgary Hitmen Home Games at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Hitmen take on the Victoria Royals, Medicine Hat Tigers, Prince Alberta Raiders, and Red Deer Rebels, this November.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: November 2, 4, 25, 27
Celebrate Festival Hall's 10th anniversary with Festival Hall Unleashed: The Sequel, a night of collaborative jam sessions featuring creative Alberta musicians. Admission is FREE.
Where: Festival Hall
When: November 5
The Calgary National Bank Challenger is the largest professional men’s and women’s combined indoor tennis tournament in Canada, with some of the best up-and-coming players in the world.
Where: OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre
When: November 5-13
The Calgary European Film Festival features viewings 20+ films from across the European countries you can watch at the Globe Cinema or online. All productions include English subtitles.
Where: Globe Cinema and Online
When: November 5-13
Platinum-selling and Grammy Award-winning Canadian musician Bryan Adams returns to Calgary on a headline tour in support of his new album So Happy It Hurts.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: November 9
Get immersed in the classic bedtime story Goodnight Moon at TELUS Spark Science Centre, as it comes to life in the newest digital immersion gallery experience.
Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre
When: Opening November 9, 2022
The JazzYYC Canadian Festival returns with four days of live music at unique venues like the Ironwood Stage and Grill, Central Library, and King Eddy, with some of the greatest Canadian jazz musicians playing today. Tickets are available now for select shows.
Where: Various locations
When: November 10-13
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra presents Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, led by Music Director Rune Bergmann, an emotional odyssey, from dark tragedy to exultant joy.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall
When: November 11-12
Stage West Theatre Restaurants presents Driving Miss Daisy, the Pulitzer Prize winning drama of an extraordinary and unexpected friendship, starring Joseph Marcell, best known as ‘Geoffrey Butler’ from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Where: Stage West Theatre Restaurants
When: Until November 13
Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and his pals in Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures, featuring Minnie, Goofy, Mary Poppins and Jack, Moana, Simba, Timon, Pumbaa, and more.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: November 17-20
The Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market is a local favourite and a holiday tradition everyone in the family can enjoy with unique vendors, shopping, food, and entertainment.
Where: Spruce Meadows
When: November 18-20, 25-27, December 2-4, 2022
Take part in a Calgary tradition with ZOOLIGHTS at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. Over 2 million lights and 200 displays light up the night with fire pits and activity zones in this winter wonderland.
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
When: November 18, 2022 – January 8, 2023
Classic Albums Live presents Billy Joel: The Stranger, the album that shot him to the top of the charts and made Billy Joel a household name. World-class musicians recreate each note of this classic album along with more of Joel’s signature songs.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall
When: November 19
Be part of the 47th Anniversary Celebrations with The Hangar Flight Museum, featuring guided tours, family friendly activities, and admission for only $4.70 per person.
Where: The Hangar Flight Museum
When: November 19-20
Calgary Opera presents Carmen, the ultimate femme fatale doing what she can to survive in a poor town with traffic and shocking consequences.
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
When: November 19-25
The 10th annual CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival features 20+ feature and short films for the biggest festival yet. Take in a screening at the Globe Cinema or stream online.
Where: Globe Cinema
When: November 23-27
Once Upon A Christmas at Heritage Park is one of Calgary’s most iconic holiday events, with activities, entertainment, and treats that will get you and your family into the holiday cheer.
Where: Heritage Park
When: November 26, 27, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
Get ready for an all-new spoken word poetry experience with Rupi Kaur World Tour. Rupi will take you on a journey of personal loss, growth, mental health, community, friendship, and strength.
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
When: November 28
Escape into the jungles of India with this vibrant reimagining of the legend of the boy raised by wild animals, as Alberta Theatre Projects presents The Jungle Book.
Where: Martha Cohen Theatre
When: November 29 – December 31
