Calgary music now
Find your
way in.
Choose what you need, then go straight to the local organization maintaining the current information.
01 / Listen
Find a room and hear something live
Start with active calendars rather than copied event listings. These organizations maintain their own current information.
Tourism Calgary venue guide
A broad guide to intimate rooms, restaurants, bars, and larger stages.
Calgary Folk Music Festival
The summer festival, Block Heater, and year-round programming.
Sled Island
Independent music and arts across venues throughout Calgary.
JazzYYC
Jazz festivals, performances, and local scene information.
CJSW 90.9 FM
Campus and community radio with local programming and event coverage.
02 / Discover
Classical music without the guesswork
Go directly to concert calendars, open rehearsals, auditions, and community programs.
Calgary Classical
A directory of musicians, organizations, auditions, and classical events.
Calgary Philharmonic
Orchestral concerts, education programs, and open rehearsals.
Calgary Opera
Mainstage opera, community programs, and emerging-artist development.
Honens
Piano performances, learning programs, and the Honens International Piano Competition.
Calgary Bach Choir
Choral and orchestral performances with audition information.
03 / Create
Resources for artists and music workers
Professional development, grants, industry connections, and places to understand Calgary's music ecosystem.
Music Calgary
A local non-profit supporting artists through mentorship, programming, and industry connection.
Alberta Music
Provincial industry programs, directories, opportunities, and professional development.
Calgary Arts Development
Municipal arts investment, grant programs, research, and sector resources.
National Music Centre
Exhibitions, artist programs, education, and the story of music in Canada.
YYC Music Awards
Recognition and visibility for artists working in Calgary's music community.
04 / Learn
Make the first concert easier to find
Programs for schools, families, students, and musicians at the beginning of a professional path.
Calgary Philharmonic education
School concerts, teacher resources, musician visits, and selected subsidies.
Calgary Opera community programs
Learning and participation programs connected to opera.
McPhee Artist Development Program
A residency pathway for emerging Canadian opera singers.
Calgary Public Library music resources
Search the library's programs, instruments, recordings, and learning resources.
Before you go
Check the organizer's page for dates, age restrictions, access information, and last-minute changes.
Resource links reviewed August 2026.