Updated Weekly | Monday to Sunday
We refresh this guide every week with the events, openings and experiences that actually feel worth planning around.
Think fewer tabs, less scrolling, better nights out.
This page covers Monday through Sunday.
For a deeper dive into Friday–Sunday plans, check out our This Weekend in Calgary guide.
Major Events and Experiences
Larger moments and plan-ahead events happening across the city and nearby this week.
Chinook Blast
If you need something to pull you out of hibernation, this is it.
Eau Claire turns into a free winter hangout with skating, live music, light art, pop-up markets and fire pits. Family friendly by day. Date-night energy after dark.
It’s the easiest “what should we do tonight?” answer downtown.
Eau Claire Plaza
January 30 to February 16
Free
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TRIBUTE Banff Tasting Festival
A winter block party with mountain views.
Bear Street closes to traffic for outdoor tastings, cocktails, small bites, DJs and fire pits. Ten Banff spots are serving exclusive dishes and drinks just for the weekend. The $30 ticket makes it one of the better value food events of the season.
Bear Street, Banff
January 30 to 31
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The Wedding Fair
Planning a wedding and drowning in tabs?
More than 175 local vendors, runway shows and show-only deals all under one roof. It’s an efficient way to compare options and knock out big decisions fast.
BMO Centre
Feb 1
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FuckUp Nights YYC
Networking, but honest.
Founders and operators share the failures, flops and expensive mistakes that actually taught them something. More story night than stiff business panel. Drinks included. Real conversations after.
The Princeton Event Space
January 29
Tickets from $95
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YYC Hot Chocolate Fest
Calgary’s coziest food festival runs all month.
Cafés and bakeries compete with over-the-top hot chocolate creations and a portion of every cup supports Calgary Meals on Wheels. It’s basically an excuse to try somewhere new every weekend.
Various locations
February 1 to 28
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Alberta Motorcycle & Powersport Show
Hundreds of motorcycles, ATVs and new 2026 models take over the BMO Centre for demos, gear and hands-on browsing. Fun even if you’re just tagging along with a motorsport fan.
BMO Centre
January 30 to February 1
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Shows, Concerts, and Live Performances
What’s happening on Calgary stages this week.
The Offspring with Bad Religion
Arena-sized punk sing-alongs and throwback hits. Expect a loud, nostalgic crowd.
Scotiabank Saddledome
February 1
From $60
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Quit Hits
Also happening this week:
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Calgary Opera presents Hansel and Gretel, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Jan 31 to Feb 6
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TWO LANES (electronic live set), Commonwealth Bar & Stage, Jan 30, from $37
Planning Ahead?
This guide focuses on what’s happening this week.
Looking specifically for Friday–Sunday plans?
Check out our Best Things to Do in Calgary This Weekend guide.
Want a broader look at what’s coming up?
Explore our full Things to Do in Calgary section.