The familiar strains of Christmas carols, a chance to dress in holiday finery, and an opportunity to enjoy a special event with your family. This time of year is filled with holiday concerts and shows, from classic Christmas theatre to light-hearted outings. Find the perfect concert or show for your family this year, with help from our guide. Slip on the sparkly shoes or don your Santa hat and head out the door!
Rosebud Theatre Christmas on the Air | November 8 – 22, 2024
The tiny town of Rosebud, a little over an hour from Calgary, boasts a thriving theatre that has become a favourite of many Calgarians. The experience includes a delicious buffet meal and a theatre production, Christmas on the Air.
Jubilations Junior Beauty and the Grinch | November 9, 2024 – January 11, 2025
With a delicious meal and laughter for everyone, Jubilations Junior is fun for the kids and the parents. Shows usually take place on Saturday mornings at 11 am, but there are ‘bonus’ shows for Beauty and the Grinch.
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert | November 22 – 23, 2024
Head to Jack Singer Concert Hall to watch the classic Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in concert, with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.
Storybook Theatre Beauty and the Beast | November 22 – December 29, 2024
Beauty and the Beast is coming to Storybook Theatre this Christmas season, for a special, kid-friendly live theatre performance. Families with older kids might enjoy One Christmas Carol, too, playing from December 8 – 23, 2024.
Stage West Kids Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree | November 23 – December 24, 2024
Join Stage West for the children’s version of dinner theatre as they present Have Your Elf a Merry Little Christmas. The buffet is followed by a live child-oriented performance with plenty of humour for parents as well.
Alberta Dance Theatre Gloom Town | November 29 – 30, 2024
Alberta Dance Theatre is presenting Gloom Town. Youth gather annually to create alongside professional choreographers. The result is a completely original, family-friendly dance and theatre performance.
Christmas at Calgary Opera | November 29 – December 8, 2024
Celebrate Christmas with the Calgary Opera! The Witty Squirrel is a one-act family opera that brings a timeless story about facing challenges, embracing talents, and making wise choices.
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland | November 29, 2024
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland is coming to the WinSport Event Centre with the perfect blend of holiday tunes and circus excitement. The all-new show will take you on a spectacular journey of holiday cheer. It features awe-inspiring acrobatics and gravity-defying aerial feats, plus talented musicians and singers.
Theatre Calgary A Christmas Carol | November 29 – December 29, 2024
This Christmas, Theatre Calgary brings back A Christmas Carol, the classic holiday story that has warmed our hearts for generations and will bring a little magic to your every day.
Concino Chorus Concert of the Bells  | November 30, 2024
Bring the family and come enjoy a Christmas choral concert, Concert of the Bells with Concino Chorus. They will be joined by the GSC Guitar Orchestra and Hand Bells by Kaleidoscope.
Knox United Church Calgary Carol Festival | November 30 – December 2, 2024
The Calgary Carol Festival at Knox United Church is a 3-day holiday extravaganza of singing. All the choirs in Calgary are invited to participate and donations are collected for the Calgary Food Bank.
Calgary Carol Festival | December 1, 2024
The Calgary Carol Festival, with Calgary’s best choirs, is a FREE, in-person event for the entire family and includes an audience sing-along component for even more holiday cheer. Enjoy this beautiful Christmas tradition.
A Wonderheads Christmas Carol | December 4, 2024
There’s a new take on a holiday classic this year! Get your tickets for A Wonderheads Christmas Carol, an enchanting masterpiece with whimsical puppets, giant masks, and holiday cheer.
Small Time Theatre The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, The Musical | December 5 – 7, 2024
Come enjoy Small Time Theatre’s production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, The Musical to start your holiday season. This play tells the story of a group of mischief-making siblings who take over the annual church Christmas pageant, with a chaotic but endearing flair.
Jeunesse Classique The Nutcracker | December 6 – 8, 2024
Step into a world of enchantment this holiday season with La Jeunesse Classique Ballet’s timeless production of The Nutcracker and join a magical journey filled with wonder.
The Nutcracker (In a Nutshell) | December 6 – 8 and 13 – 15, 2024
The Nutcracker (In a Nutshell) takes children through the classic ballet The Nutcracker in just 30 minutes. There’s a holiday craft before the show and after the short “fuss-friendly” performance, children are invited to participate in dance and imaginative play with the dancers.
The Festival Chorus Now and Then | December 7, 2024
The Festival Chorus brings you Now and Then, a holiday concert with beloved seasonal favourites and new winter selections.
Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass | December 7, 2024
Join the Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra for a spectacular holiday concert featuring the vibrant brass and percussion sections of the Rocky Mountain Symphony! Experience the magic of the season as they bring to life festive classics and joyful melodies.
Spectacle Blue | December 7 – 8, 2024
Spectacle Blue brings the holidays alive in Winter Wonderland with circus acts woven together through storytelling and dance. This all-ages event will entertain and awe as the Performance Company explores winter on the hoop, silks, and trapeze.
Calgary Civic Symphony Presents Christmas and Neujahrskonzert | December 8, 2024
Celebrate the holidays with the Calgary Civic Symphony as they present holiday cheer and festive favourites with Christmas and Neujahrskonzert. There will be something for everyone, from A Charlie Brown Christmas to Josh Groban and Mannheim Steamroller.
Calgary Girls Choir | December 8, 2024
The Calgary Girls Choir is thrilled to be performing for the holiday season, Joyful Voices Sound. Join them for a magical night filled with festive melodies, joy, and holiday cheer at Knox United Church.
Youth Singers of Calgary Santa’s Holiday SleighList | December 8, 2024
The Youth Singers of Calgary will wow you with the perfect way to dive into the holidays, as they present Santa’s Holiday SleighList.
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra A Traditional Christmas | December 10 – 12, 2024
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is bringing you A Traditional Christmas at Grace Presbyterian Church.
SOLD OUT Studio Bell Andy Kim Christmas | December 13, 2024
The Andy Kim Christmas is a holiday benefit concert that will feature a star-studded lineup at Studio Bell in Calgary, to support the National Music Centre and the transformative power of music to heal and bring people together.
Morpheus Theatre Puss in Boots A Pantomime | December 13 – 21, 2024
Morpheus Theatre is presenting Puss in Boots A Pantomime at Pumphouse Theatre, a fun and funny show for the family.
Alberta Ballet The Nutcracker | December 13 – 24, 2024
Introduce your family to the ballet with Alberta Ballet’s stunning production of The Nutcracker, a holiday classic that features everything from Russian princesses to Rat Kings and a stage full of young dancers to inspire your own kids.
Blend Vocal Making Christmas | December 14, 2024
Blend Vocal presents Making Christmas, including jazzy arrangements of many holiday favourites. The 12-voice female performance group is bringing their 4-part “BLEND” to get you deep into the Christmas spirit.
Christmas with New West | December 14, 2024
New West Symphony and Chorus bring you Christmas With New West. Whether it’s through the timeless classics or new seasonal favourites, experience the magic of Christmas through beautiful and heartwarming music.
Fiddle Fantasia | December 15, 2024
Fiddle Fantasia is an annual Christmas delight for Calgarians of all ages! The Calgary Fiddlers and Bow Valley Fiddlers (ages 7 – 17) will toe-tap their way into your hearts and leave you humming Christmas favourites for the rest of the holiday season.
The Grand Christmas The Nutcracker | December 15, 2024
Head to The Grand this Christmas for The Nutcracker, presented by Cirque En L’air. Dancers and circus artists will transport you on a magical adventure using aerial silks and cubes, lyra, hand balancing, and dance.
Singing With Sylvia Holiday Hoopla | December 16 – 17,2024
Your little one will love this holiday concert from Singing With Sylvia. Bring the whole family out to deck the halls with JOY.
The Christmas Skates with DIY Theatre | December 20 – 22, 2024
Head to The Christmas Skates with DIY Theatre at the Bert Church Theatre in Airdrie for Christmas fun.
Heebee-jeebees Stage Presents | December 20 – 21, 2024
The Heebee-jeebees have been sharing their special blend of music and laughter for 30 years. This funny acapella group is back with Stage Presents. The Heebee-jeebees will be the most fun you hear this holiday season!
Cantaré Children’s Choir Home for the Holidays | December 21, 2024
Light the candles, dim the lights, and let the glow warm your heart with the angelic sound of children’s voices. Cantaré Children’s Choir presents its most cherished concert of the year, Home for the Holidays.
Sing Along Messiah | December 21, 2024
Come join the annual Sing-Along Messiah concert at the beautiful Knox United Church. You get to sing the choruses, for an afternoon of beautiful music.
Calgary Jazz Orchestra Perfectly Frank Christmas | December 22, 2024
Calgary Jazz Orchestra is thrilled to bring back their tradition of a Perfectly Frank Christmas! Enjoy the music of holiday favourites and songs made popular by Frank Sinatra. Join the CJO for an exciting, entertaining, and warm holiday experience.
