Calgary events in May 2025. 🇨🇦 Spring into the city: discover Calgary's must-see May events
Are you looking for something to do in Calgary? May 2025 events, concerts, fairs, festivals, and best things to do in Calgary
May 1 2025
Thu
Alberta Ballet In Don Quixote
Don Quixote is the perfect springtime adventure. Grab hold of this invitation to enjoy a vivid, high-energy escape into ballet’s most beloved romantic comedy!
Calgary | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance
THE McADO presented by Morpheus Theatre
A comic operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan. It’s the show you love, in a brand new setting! The Mikado has been moved to the highlands of Scotland and becomes The McAdo
Calgary | Pumphouse Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
May 2 2025
Fri
Alberta Ballet In Don Quixote
Don Quixote is the perfect springtime adventure. Grab hold of this invitation to enjoy a vivid, high-energy escape into ballet’s most beloved romantic comedy!
Calgary | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance
THE McADO presented by Morpheus Theatre
A comic operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan. It’s the show you love, in a brand new setting! The Mikado has been moved to the highlands of Scotland and becomes The McAdo
Calgary | Pumphouse Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Sleepovers. Astronaut Training Program
Grab those pajamas and enjoy a fun science-inspired indoor camping experience at the science centre!
Calgary | TELUS Spark | 6:00 pm to 9:00 am | Family / Kids
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra: Yo-Yo Ma in Concert
It’s a special thrill when Yo-Yo Ma appears with your Calgary Phil!
Calgary | Jack Singer Concert Hall | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music / Concert
May 3 2025
Sat
Jubilations Dinner Theatre Junior — Rightside Out Joy is Free
A production written for kids, and a meal designed with kids in mind! Join us for a fun-filled morning of laughter, music and food!
Calgary | Jubilations Dinner Theatre | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Family / Kids
Alberta Ballet In Don Quixote
Don Quixote is the perfect springtime adventure. Grab hold of this invitation to enjoy a vivid, high-energy escape into ballet’s most beloved romantic comedy!
Calgary | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dance
THE McADO presented by Morpheus Theatre
A comic operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan. It’s the show you love, in a brand new setting! The Mikado has been moved to the highlands of Scotland and becomes The McAdo
Calgary | Pumphouse Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
May 4 2025
Sun
THE McADO presented by Morpheus Theatre
A comic operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan. It’s the show you love, in a brand new setting! The Mikado has been moved to the highlands of Scotland and becomes The McAdo
Calgary | Pumphouse Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
André-Philippe Gagnon: Greatest Hits Show
The number one singing impressionist in the world is coming to Calgary and bringing all of his legendary voices with him
Calgary | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music / Concert
May 9 2025
Fri
THE McADO presented by Morpheus Theatre
A comic operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan. It’s the show you love, in a brand new setting! The Mikado has been moved to the highlands of Scotland and becomes The McAdo
Calgary | Pumphouse Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Sleepovers. Astronaut Training Program
Grab those pajamas and enjoy a fun science-inspired indoor camping experience at the science centre!
Calgary | TELUS Spark | 6:00 pm to 9:00 am | Family / Kids
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. French Impressions: Poulenc's Organ Concerto
Multi-Grammy-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta draws out all the colours of the orchestra in this Calgary Phil concert of French music
Calgary | Jack Singer Concert Hall | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music / Concert
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - All The Good Times: The Farewell Tour
A Dirt Band show is unlike any other. For legions of fans, it’s less about the memories than the moment, crisp as an Autumn apple and rich as a royal flush
Calgary | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | 7:30 pm to 0:00 am | Music / Concert
May 10 2025
Sat
Jubilations Dinner Theatre Junior — Rightside Out Joy is Free
A production written for kids, and a meal designed with kids in mind! Join us for a fun-filled morning of laughter, music and food!
Calgary | Jubilations Dinner Theatre | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Family / Kids
THE McADO presented by Morpheus Theatre
A comic operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan. It’s the show you love, in a brand new setting! The Mikado has been moved to the highlands of Scotland and becomes The McAdo
Calgary | Pumphouse Theatre | 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Theatre
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. French Impressions: Poulenc's Organ Concerto
Multi-Grammy-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta draws out all the colours of the orchestra in this Calgary Phil concert of French music
Calgary | Jack Singer Concert Hall | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music / Concert
May 11 2025
SunMay 13 2025
Tue
Education Concert: A Paintbrush for Piccolo
Remember when anything was possible? This uplifting musical story, written by Anne Gatha with music composed by Calgary Phil violist Arthur Bachmann, tells the tale of Piccolo, a child living in the Renaissance who sets out to become a famous artist
Calgary | Jack Singer Concert Hall | 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Music / Concert
Calgary Career Fair and Training Expo Canada
Get in front of hiring managers! Network and apply with Employer Exhibitors. Build meaningful rapports you need to advance your career in the direction that you want
Calgary | BMO Centre | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Fair | Free
May 17 2025
Sat
Jubilations Dinner Theatre Junior — Rightside Out Joy is Free
A production written for kids, and a meal designed with kids in mind! Join us for a fun-filled morning of laughter, music and food!
Calgary | Jubilations Dinner Theatre | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Family / Kids
Calgary Phil: How to Train Your Dragon In Concert
DreamWorks’ How To Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story about a young Viking named Hiccup, who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes — a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless
Calgary | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music / Concert
May 23 2025
Fri
Broadway Across Canada: Six
This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
Calgary | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music / Concert
Sleepovers. Astronaut Training Program
Grab those pajamas and enjoy a fun science-inspired indoor camping experience at the science centre!
Calgary | TELUS Spark | 6:00 pm to 9:00 am | Family / Kids
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra: A Night on Broadway with Ashley Brown
Musical sensation Ashley Brown, who originated the title role of Mary Poppins on the Great White Way, brings her golden voice to Jack Singer Concert Hall!
Calgary | Jack Singer Concert Hall | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music / Concert
May 24 2025
Sat
Jubilations Dinner Theatre Junior — Rightside Out Joy is Free
A production written for kids, and a meal designed with kids in mind! Join us for a fun-filled morning of laughter, music and food!
Calgary | Jubilations Dinner Theatre | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Family / Kids
Broadway Across Canada: Six
This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
Calgary | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Music / Concert
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra: A Night on Broadway with Ashley Brown
Musical sensation Ashley Brown, who originated the title role of Mary Poppins on the Great White Way, brings her golden voice to Jack Singer Concert Hall!
Calgary | Jack Singer Concert Hall | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music / Concert
May 31 2025
Sat
Jubilations Dinner Theatre Junior — Rightside Out Joy is Free
A production written for kids, and a meal designed with kids in mind! Join us for a fun-filled morning of laughter, music and food!
Calgary | Jubilations Dinner Theatre | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Family / Kids
Panel One Comic Creator Festival 2025
The Panel One Comic Creator Festival is an annual event where Canadian creators showcase their original works to the Calgary (and area) community
Calgary | Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association | 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | Books
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra: Mahler's Resurrection
The Calgary Phil’s season comes to a rousing finish with Gustav Mahler’s monumental Second Symphony, conducted by Rune Bergmann in his final concert as Music Director
Calgary | Jack Singer Concert Hall | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | Music / Concert