Warm up your calendar this November with safe and fun activities in Calgary. From the return of ZOOLIGHTS at the Calgary Zoo and live music at the King Eddy to the Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market and A Christmas Carol at Theatre Calgary, November is the perfect time to explore Calgary with your friends and family.
Please verify the status of all activities and refer to our COVID-19 Traveller Update for more information.
Feelin’ Groovy – The Best of Folk Rock & Canadian Superstars
Where: Stage West Theatre Restaurants
When: August 27 – November 14
Safari Brunch
Where: Calgary Zoo
When: Sundays from September 19 to November 14, 2021
Boom YZ
Theatre Calgary presents the world premiere of Rick Miller's electrifying Boom YZ, featuring the people and music that shaped our last quarter century.
Where: Max Bell Theatre
When: October 19 - November 7
bliss (the birthday party play)
One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre returns to the stage with bliss (the birthday party play), as Jamie Dunsdon turns back the clock on her own birth and investigates the nature of knowing oneself in this intimate, playful, and authentic performance.
Where: Big Secret Theatre
When: October 28 - November 7
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Immerse yourself in Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, a journey into the world of Vincent Van Gogh like you’ve never seen it before. Beyond Van Gogh uses cutting-edge projection technology to create an immersive experience of light, colour, and shapes, set to a symphonic score.
Where: BMO Centre at Stampede Park
When: Extended dates from October 23 - November 28
Lobster Soup
The Calgary International Film Festival presents the first film of the 2021/2022 Top Docs season with Lobster Soup at the Globe Cinema and available to stream online.
Where: Globe Cinema and Online
When: November 4
Millarville Christmas Market
The Millarville Christmas Market is a holiday classic with eight days of food trucks, music, reindeer viewing, and seasonal vendors ready for holiday shopping.
Where: Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society (Millarville)
When: November 4-7, 11-14
NMC Presents: Bell Live at the King Eddy
Where: King Eddy
When: November 5, 6, 19, 27
Best of Broadway
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall
When: November 5-6
Kathleen McGee & Friends at Railyard Brewing
Where: Railyard Brewing
When: November 6
Calgary European Film Festival
Where: Globe Cinema and Online
When: November 6-14
Canadian Online Jazz Festival
Where: Online
When: November 7-14
Inglewood Night Market
Where: 9th Avenue SE – South Bank Building
When: November 12, 19, 26 and December 3
Murder in the Studio
Vertigo Theatre welcomes you back to the theatre with a special presentation of Murder in the Studio by Agatha Christie to launch their 45th season.
Where: Vertigo Theatre
When: November 13 – December 19
ZOOLIGHTS Enchanted Evening
Make it a romantic date night with ZOOLIGHTS Enchanted Evening, a unique chance to enjoy a magical four course dinner in the ENMAX Conservatory gardens with a special holiday sparkle.
Where: Calgary Zoo
When: November 16
Spark After Dark (+18)
The popular Spark After Dark (18+) returns with drinks, food, music, and science at TELUS Spark Science Centre. The first event explores the world of robots, including AI, VR, astronaut ice cream and a 20-minute digital immersion experience.
Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre
When: November 18
ZOOLIGHTS
Take part in a Calgary tradition with ZOOLIGHTS at the Calgary Zoo. Over 2 million lights and 200 displays light up the night with fire pits and activity zones in this winter wonderland.
Where: Calgary Zoo
When: November 19, 2021 – January 2, 2022
In Wonderland
Where: Proscenium Stage
When: November 23 – December 26
ZOOLIGHTS Adults Night Out
Leave the kiddos at home for ZOOLIGHTS Adults Night Out, featuring adult beverages, hot food samplings, and fun activities to make your spirits bright.
Where: Calgary Zoo
When: November 23
CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival
The 9th 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 24-28
Bahamas – Still Sad Tour
Singer, songwriter, and musician Bahamas returns to North American stages with the Still Sad Tour, featuring guest performance by Madison Cunningham.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall
When: November 25
Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market
The Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market returns for two weekends only, for a holiday tradition everyone in the family can enjoy with unique vendors, shopping, food, and entertainment.
Where: Spruce Meadows
When: November 26-28, December 3-5, 2021
The 12 Days of Christmas
Stage West Theatre Restaurants presents The 12 Days of Christmas, a Stage West for Kids production based on the classic carol that will touch the holiday spirit of the whole family.
Where: Stage West Theatre Restaurants
When: November 27 – December 24
A Christmas Carol
Theatre Calgary presents the holiday classic A Christmas Carol as both a three-person cast production live on stage and an extended director’s cut of the online filmed version you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home.
Where: Max Bell Theatre
When: November 30 – December 24
