Looking for things to do in Calgary in November 2026? From Grey Cup celebrations and ZOOLIGHTS to food festivals, Christmas markets and unusual date nights, this month has plenty worth adding to your calendar.
Last updated: October 28, 2026
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Watch the Snowbirds’ Farewell to Their Iconic Tutor Jets
The 113th Grey Cup is marking the end of an era for one of Canada’s most recognizable flying teams.
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are scheduled to make a farewell appearance with their CT-114 Tutor jets as part of the November 15 championship celebrations.
The team has flown the Tutor since 1971, making this a significant moment in Canadian aviation history.
On the ground, the Grey Cup brings another major lineup: Sarah McLachlan singing the national anthem, Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor of Blue Rodeo performing before the game, and country star Riley Green headlining the halftime show.
If you don’t have game tickets, there’s also a free FanDuel Game Day Tailgate outside the stadium.
WHEN: Sunday, November 15; kickoff 5 p.m.
WHERE: McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW
PRICE: Game tickets vary; tailgate is free
WHY GO: The Grey Cup is a big occasion on its own. Saying goodbye to the Snowbirds’ iconic aircraft makes this year’s game especially memorable.
Watch Robots and Medieval Knights Take Over TELUS Spark
Beakerhead is back, but not quite as you remember it.
The science and art festival returns as Petri Dish by Beakerhead, with three days of experiments, performances and unexpected encounters at TELUS Spark.
The adults-only opening night, Beakernight, features medieval armoured combat, combat robots, a Digital Immersion Rave, a robot concert, science demonstrations and live planetarium programming.
There are drinks, DJs and six hours to explore the science centre without the kids.
WHEN: November 6, 6 p.m.–midnight
WHERE: TELUS Spark Science Centre, 212 St. George’s Drive NE
PRICE: $39 general admission; $20 for members, plus applicable taxes
AGES: 18+
WHY GO: Robots, knights, science experiments and a rave make for a fairly unconventional Friday night.
Eat a Private Dinner Cooked Over Open Flames by Three Celebrated Chefs
This might be one of the most interesting dining experiences happening in Calgary this month.
Fire Table brings together Calgary chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson with television chef and live-fire specialist Roger Mooking at CHARCUT University District.
The November 21 dinner is limited to just 14 guests, who’ll watch the chefs prepare a six-to-eight-course tasting menu over open flames.
Paired beverages are included, with the evening centred around smoke, fire and bold flavours.
There’s also a separate November 20 event featuring live-fire cooking stations and a welcome cocktail.
WHEN: November 20–21; private dinner November 21 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: CHARCUT University District, 4150 University Ave NW
PRICE: Check current ticket pricing
WHY GO: Three accomplished chefs cooking right in front of you, with only a handful of other diners in the room.
Shop for Christmas With a Proof Cocktail in Hand
Spruce Meadows is making a few changes to its International Christmas Market this year, including something specifically for grown-ups.
For the first time, Friday evenings become adults-only shopping nights, with hundreds of vendors, festive food and seasonal entertainment.
There’s also a new Christmas cocktail pop-up, Miracle at the Meadows, created with Calgary’s Proof Cocktail Bar.
The cabin-inspired bar serves holiday drinks in a fully decorated festive setting, giving visitors another reason to turn Christmas shopping into an actual night out.
WHEN: November 13, 20 and 27, 6–9 p.m.; additional market dates through December 6
WHERE: Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW
PRICE: Admission varies by date; from approximately $18 for adults
AGES: Friday evening sessions are 18+
WHY GO: Christmas shopping, but with cocktails and no strollers.
Spruce Meadows Christmas Market
Eat Your Way Through a Citywide Dumpling Festival
Why choose one restaurant when you can try several in a night?
Dumpling Fest Calgary takes diners on a self-guided food crawl featuring different kinds of dumplings at participating restaurants around the city.
The tasting plates may include Chinese soup dumplings, Korean mandu, Nepalese momos, Indian kofta, Mexican empanadas and other variations.
Participants travel between restaurants at their own pace, sampling dishes along the way.
WHEN: November 10, 5–9 p.m.
WHERE: Participating Calgary restaurants
PRICE: Ticketed; check current pricing
WHY GO: A chance to explore several restaurants and cuisines without committing to a full dinner at each one.
Watch Calgary Zoo Light Up With More Than a Million Lights
ZOOLIGHTS returns to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo for its 30th-anniversary season, bringing more than a million lights to the grounds.
New installations include a glowing bamboo trail, prairie-inspired displays and anniversary features alongside returning favourites.
There are also festive food and drink options, interactive activities, Santa visits and free carousel rides.
Allow around 90 minutes to explore.
WHEN: November 13–January 3, 5:30–9:30 p.m.; closed November 17 and 24 and December 25
WHERE: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George’s Drive NE
PRICE: Approximately $17–$23 on select November dates
WHY GO: One of Calgary’s biggest holiday traditions is celebrating 30 years with new displays.
Watch Fireworks Light Up the Badlands
November isn’t usually fireworks season, but Drumheller has other plans.
Badlands LightFest brings a musical fireworks show to the spectacular Badlands Amphitheatre.
The November 14 celebration includes live entertainment, Indigenous art and cultural programming, illuminated teepees and fireworks choreographed to music against the canyon landscape.
There’s also complimentary hot chocolate and cookies to keep visitors warm.
WHEN: November 14; entertainment at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Badlands Amphitheatre, Drumheller
PRICE: From $17 for adults, plus fees
WHY GO: Fireworks over the badlands are considerably more dramatic than fireworks over a parking lot.
See Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast in Calgary
The tale as old as time is coming back to Calgary.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast arrives at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium as part of Broadway Across Canada’s touring season.
The production brings the familiar songs, elaborate costumes and theatrical sets to the stage, making it an easy choice for a family outing or downtown date night.
WHEN: November 10–15
WHERE: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave NW
PRICE: Varies by performance and seating
WHY GO: One of Disney’s best-known stage musicals, with a full Broadway touring production.
Watch TNA Wrestling Film Two TV Shows in Calgary
Professional wrestling is returning to Calgary in a big way.
TNA Wrestling is bringing its first-ever Calgary shows to WinSport, with two nights of matches filmed for Thursday Night iMPACT!.
The announced lineup includes wrestling legend Matt Hardy, Leon Slater, Indi Hartwell, Moose and other TNA stars.
Both evenings also offer post-show meet-and-greet opportunities.
WHEN: November 18–19, 7 p.m.
WHERE: WinSport Event Centre
PRICE: Varies by seating
WHY GO: Two nights of televised professional wrestling being filmed in Calgary for the first time.
See Documentary Films With the Filmmakers in the Room
The 14th CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival returns to Globe Cinema with five days of documentaries, short films and special guests.
Opening night features Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney, followed by a discussion with filmmaker Matthew Rankin.
Other films on the program include Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern and More Miles Than Money: The Story of Jr. Gone Wild.
WHEN: November 18–22; opening night November 18
WHERE: Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW
PRICE: Single tickets and festival passes available
WHY GO: A chance to see films you won’t necessarily find in regular cinemas, with filmmakers and guests joining the experience.
Watch Bull Riding Return to Stampede Park in November
The Stampede isn’t the only time Calgary can put on a rodeo.
The Grey Cup Rodeo brings two performances to the Nutrien Western Event Centre, with bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback riding, bullfighting and wild pony racing.
Country musician Drew Gregory is also scheduled to perform.
Choose the evening session and you can head over to the Grey Cup Street Festival afterward.
WHEN: November 14; noon and 4:30 p.m. performances
WHERE: Nutrien Western Event Centre, Stampede Park
PRICE: Ticketed; check current prices
WHY GO: Rodeo action four months after Stampede, right in the middle of Grey Cup weekend.
Shop a New European-Style Winter Market at Eau Claire Plaza
Downtown Calgary is getting a new festive gathering place this November.
The Calgary Winter Market transforms Eau Claire Plaza into a European-inspired holiday market with more than 40 retail huts, specialty food, seasonal drinks and gift shopping.
There’s also a vintage carousel, a Brauhaus tent, live music and holiday entertainment.
Unlike a one-day craft fair, the market runs across several weeks, making it an easy addition to a downtown dinner or weekend outing.
WHEN: Thursday–Sunday, November 19–December 13, then daily December 15–24
WHERE: Eau Claire Plaza
PRICE: Free during the day; $10 admission from 5 p.m., with free entry for children and seniors
WHY GO: European-style market stalls, festive food and a carousel in the heart of downtown Calgary.
Free + Cheap Things to Do
Watch a Free Drone Show Over Stampede Park
You don’t need football tickets to enjoy some of Calgary’s biggest Grey Cup celebrations.
The Suncor Street Festival brings free entertainment, interactive installations, live music, a licensed beer garden and family activities to Stampede Park.
The highlight is a nightly drone show at 8:45 p.m., with different imagery and storytelling each night.
WHEN: November 12–14, 8:45 p.m. drone shows
WHERE: Lot 3, Stampede Park
PRICE: Free
Spend an Entire Saturday at TELUS Spark for Free
As part of Petri Dish by Beakerhead, TELUS Spark is opening its doors for a full day of free science, art and performances.
Visitors can explore hands-on experiments, workshops, demonstrations and live entertainment throughout the science centre.
Tickets are distributed at the door on a first-come, first-served basis.
WHEN: November 7, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
WHERE: TELUS Spark Science Centre
PRICE: Free
Shop Original Art for $30–$300 at cSPACE
Buying original art doesn’t have to mean spending thousands.
Supermarché de l’Art returns to cSPACE Marda Loop, bringing together approximately 50 local artists selling original works priced between $30 and $300.
Visitors can browse the artwork, meet the artists and take home something made in Calgary.
WHEN: November 7, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
WHERE: cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Ave SW
PRICE: Free admission; artwork $30–$300
See Confederation Park Light Up for Free
One of Calgary’s longest-running Christmas traditions is celebrating a milestone this year.
The Lions Festival of Lights returns for its 40th anniversary, filling the Confederation Park Golf Course area with illuminated holiday displays.
The opening ceremony takes place November 21, and the lights continue nightly into early January.
You can walk along the display or enjoy the lights from your car.
WHEN: Opens November 21 at 5 p.m.; nightly through January 8, 5:30 p.m.–midnight
WHERE: Confederation Park Golf Course, along 14 Street NW
PRICE: Free
Watch Free Films at the Calgary Justice Film Festival
The Calgary Justice Film Festival returns to The Confluence with documentaries exploring social, environmental and economic justice.
The festival also features discussions, music, storytelling and other creative programming.
WHEN: November 5–7
WHERE: The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE
PRICE: Free; individual screening registration required
Bring Your Knitting to a Screening of Sunset Boulevard
The Confluence is making movie night a little more productive.
At Classics & Crafts, guests are invited to bring their current creative project, whether that’s knitting, sketching, scrapbooking or another portable craft.
This month’s film is the 1950 Hollywood classic Sunset Boulevard. Admission includes popcorn and after-hours access to the Cultural Centre.
WHEN: November 18, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Confluence, Burnswest Theatre
PRICE: $12 plus fees
AGES: 16+
Join a Free Grey Cup Tailgate
The FanDuel Game Day Tailgate takes over McMahon Stadium’s east parking lot before the championship game.
The free, all-ages event gives fans a way to join the festivities without buying a stadium ticket.
WHEN: November 15, 1–5 p.m.
WHERE: McMahon Stadium, East Lot
PRICE: Free
Food + Drink Worth Booking
Eat Your Way Through YYC Noodle Festival
YYC Noodle Festival returns with 11 days of featured noodle dishes at restaurants around Calgary.
Participating restaurants create festival-only dishes, giving diners a reason to explore different Asian cuisines and vote for their favourites.
This year’s lineup includes Ramen Arashi, IBU, Mamak Dang, Goro + Gun, Lonely Mouth Bar and other local restaurants.
A portion of proceeds from featured dishes supports the Leftovers Foundation.
WHEN: November 5–15
WHERE: Participating restaurants across Calgary
PRICE: Varies by dish; no festival ticket required
WHY GO: A legitimate reason to spend the first half of November eating noodles.
Celebrate Alloy’s 19th Anniversary With a Five-Course Italian Dinner
Alloy Restaurant is marking 19 years in Calgary with a special anniversary tasting menu.
The restaurant is serving five Italian-inspired courses with wine or cocktail pairings, designed as a one-night celebration.
WHEN: November 1
WHERE: Alloy, 220 42 Ave SE
PRICE: $195 per person
WHY GO: A special anniversary menu at one of Calgary’s established fine-dining restaurants.
Sample Pasta and Six Italian Wines in University District
Market Wines’ Pasta & Wine event pairs three pasta dishes with six wines from different regions of Italy.
The two-hour session explores how wine works with classic pasta sauces, with a discount on featured bottles afterward.
WHEN: November 5, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Market Wines, 4109 University Ave NW
PRICE: Check current tickets
AGES: 18+
WHY GO: Three pasta dishes, six wines and a little practical knowledge for your next dinner party.
Drink Five Wines During a Stand-Up Comedy Show
This is not your typical wine tasting.
An Idiot’s Guide to Wine combines comedy with five wine tastings from around the world.
Written by Australian comedian and wine expert Merrick Watts, the show takes actual wine education and makes it considerably less serious.
The audience samples wines throughout the performance while learning a little about what they’re drinking.
WHEN: November 12 – Mar 13
WHERE: WinSport Event Centre
PRICE: Check current ticket options
AGES: 18+
WHY GO: Wine education without having to pretend you can smell graphite.
Go to a Five-Course Seafood and Wine Dinner at Rodney’s
Rodney’s Oyster House has announced a chef-curated wine dinner in collaboration with Vice Imports.
The menu features seafood dishes paired with wines selected to complement each course.
WHEN: November sessions listed by the organizer; confirm available dates before booking
WHERE: Rodney’s Oyster House, 355 10 Ave SW
PRICE: $150 per person including tax and gratuity, before ticketing fees
WHY GO: A seafood tasting menu with paired wines rather than a regular night at the restaurant.
Taste Your Way Through More Than 125 Beverage Vendors
Grape Escape returns to the BMO Centre with more than 125 wine, beer and spirits vendors.
Your ticket includes tastings and food samples throughout the event, with producers and experts on hand to share what they’re pouring.
WHEN: November 20, 6–10 p.m.; November 21, 5–9 p.m.
WHERE: BMO Centre, Stampede Park
PRICE: Friday $75 plus GST and fees; Saturday sold out as of October 28
AGES: 18+
WHY GO: A chance to try a wide range of wines, spirits and local beverages without booking a dozen separate tastings.
Have Dinner at the Zoo, Then Explore ZOOLIGHTS
Gather & Graze combines a culinary evening at the Calgary Zoo with access to its holiday light display.
Local chefs are preparing vegetable-focused dishes highlighting Canadian produce, served at tasting stations inside Safari Lodge.
The ticket includes food, a welcome drink, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and admission to ZOOLIGHTS.
WHEN: November 20, 6–10 p.m.
WHERE: Safari Lodge, Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
PRICE: $70 per person
AGES: 18+
WHY GO: Dinner and ZOOLIGHTS in one booking, with more interesting food than the usual seasonal concession stands.
Sample Rare Whiskies From Around the World
Whisky Global returns to Calgary with hundreds of premium whiskies, rare bottles, live music and food.
General admission includes a three-hour tasting experience, whisky samples, catered food and a souvenir tasting glass.
VIP admission offers early entry and access to premium pours.
WHEN: November 20–21
WHERE: Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
PRICE: From approximately $130 plus tax, depending on available ticket tier
WHY GO: A large-scale whisky tasting with rare bottles and food built into the experience.
Go to a Six-Course Prairie Bison Dinner With Wine Pairings
The Westin Calgary Airport is celebrating Canadian prairie flavours with an intimate six-course dinner at Botanicus Kitchen + Bar.
The Prairie Bison Dinner features a bison-focused culinary experience with paired wines and just 40 seats available.
WHEN: November 29, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Botanicus Kitchen + Bar, The Westin Calgary Airport
PRICE: $180 per person including wine pairings; service charges and GST additional
WHY GO: A limited-seat dinner built around a distinctly Canadian ingredient, with all six courses and wine pairings planned for you.
Grey Cup Week
Calgary hosts the 113th Grey Cup on November 15, with Stampede Park becoming the centre of a multi-day football festival.
Beyond the championship game, free drone shows and rodeo already featured above, here’s what else is worth knowing about.
Party With Six CFL Fan Bases Under One Roof
The FanDuel Team Parties bring Canadian football supporters together inside the BMO Centre.
Each fan base has its own party, including Riderville, Stamps House, Lions Den, Spirit of Edmonton, Touchdown Manitoba and the East Coast Kitchen Party.
Expect music, drinks, team colours and plenty of out-of-town football fans.
WHEN: November 12–14
WHERE: BMO Centre, Stampede Park
PRICE: Ticketed; varies by party
AGES: 18+
See Alan Doyle and The Strumbellas
Alan Doyle and The Strumbellas are bringing live music to the Big Four Roadhouse during Grey Cup week.
It’s one of the festival’s headline concert nights before the championship.
WHEN: November 12
WHERE: Big Four Roadhouse, Stampede Park
PRICE: Check current ticket pricing
Full Grey Cup Festival schedule
Date Nights + Nights Out
Paint Christmas Ornaments While Tasting Tequila
Tequila & Painted Ornaments at The Westley Hotel combines a Casamigos tequila tasting with a guided ornament-painting workshop.
The team from Vin Gogh leads the creative side, while Fonda Fora provides appetizers including savoury churros, guacamole and salsa tastings.
Guests take home three hand-painted ornaments.
WHEN: November 12, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Westley Hotel, 630 4 Ave SW
PRICE: Check current tickets
WHY GO: Tequila, snacks and a Christmas craft that doesn’t involve a glue gun.
Paint a Cake Instead of a Canvas
Forget the usual paint-and-sip canvas.
At Edible Paint & Sip, participants turn a six-inch cake into their artwork using edible paint, brushes and step-by-step guidance.
The ticket includes a drink, decorating supplies and the finished cake to take home.
WHEN: November 27, 7–8:30 p.m.; additional session November 28
WHERE: Bizarre Gastro Pub, 2016 Spiller Rd SE; separate Euphoria Café session
PRICE: Check current tickets
WHY GO: A painting class where you can eat the finished product.
Watch Electronic Music and Digital Art Take Over Studio Bell
SYNC: Sound and Image Conference brings electronic music, digital art, live visuals and video together at the National Music Centre.
Daytime programming includes workshops, demonstrations and creative technology sessions.
In the evening, the event shifts into a party featuring live electronic music and immersive video art on a large custom screen.
WHEN: November 14; evening performance from 7 p.m.
WHERE: Studio Bell, 850 4 St SE
PRICE: Approximately $56.70 for evening admission; all-access passes available
WHY GO: A different way to experience electronic music, beyond a standard DJ night.
Watch Women-Led Ski Films at The Confluence
The Girl Winter Film Tour brings five women-centred ski films to Calgary, followed by a Q&A and poster signing with athletes and filmmakers.
It’s a chance to see mountain stories told from a different perspective while meeting some of the people behind the films.
WHEN: November 11, 6–9 p.m.
WHERE: The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland
PRICE: Check current tickets
WHY GO: A night of ski films, athlete conversations and outdoor inspiration without heading to the mountains.
Make a Beaded Poppy With a Métis Artist
The Confluence is hosting a hands-on workshop where participants can create a beaded poppy pin ahead of Remembrance Day.
Led by Métis artisan Janis Laboucane, the full-day session introduces traditional beadwork techniques, with supplies included.
WHEN: November 1 and 8, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
WHERE: The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland
PRICE: $100 plus fees
AGES: 16+
WHY GO: A chance to learn a traditional craft while creating something meaningful for Remembrance Day.
Theatre + Shows Worth Leaving the House For
Get Splattered at Evil Dead The Musical
Five college students head to a cabin in the woods, unleash an evil force and somehow turn it into a musical.
Evil Dead The Musical continues its Calgary run into November, complete with outrageous songs, theatrical gore and the infamous Splatter Zone.
WHEN: Through November 14
WHERE: Martha Cohen Theatre, Werklund Centre
PRICE: Varies by seating
WHY GO: A final chance to catch one of the season’s more ridiculous theatre productions.
See Ten Independent Performances in Four Nights
The Common Ground Festival brings emerging artists and local theatre companies to Pumphouse Theatres for four evenings of rotating performances.
The program moves between theatre, comedy, improv, music and dance, with different work presented throughout the festival.
WHEN: November 11–14
WHERE: Pumphouse Theatres, 2140 Pumphouse Ave SW
PRICE: Approximately $25
WHY GO: A relatively inexpensive way to discover Calgary’s independent performance scene.
See Films From Across Europe
The Calgary European Film Festival returns with films from across the continent, including dramas, comedies, documentaries and historical stories.
Screenings include English subtitles, making it easy to explore films from countries and filmmakers you may not otherwise encounter.
WHEN: November 6–15
WHERE: Calgary screening locations; check festival schedule
PRICE: Varies by screening
WHY GO: A chance to discover something beyond the regular cinema lineup.
Watch The Grinch With a Live Orchestra
The Calgary Philharmonic is bringing Dr. Seuss’ holiday classic to the Jubilee Auditorium.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas in Concert pairs the film on a big screen with the score performed live by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.
There are three performances across two days, including a Saturday afternoon show.
WHEN: November 27 at 7:30 p.m.; November 28 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
PRICE: $39–$99; children’s pricing available
WHY GO: A familiar Christmas movie made into a full orchestral experience.
Concerts Worth Knowing About
Watch The Nightmare Before Christmas With a Live Orchestra
The FILMharmonique Orchestra performs Danny Elfman’s score as The Nightmare Before Christmas plays on the big screen.
It’s one of the few films that fits perfectly between Halloween and the Christmas season.
WHEN: November 6, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
PRICE: Varies by seating
Hear Canadian Jazz Artists Along the Music Mile
JazzYYC’s Canadian Jazz Festival brings six nights of live performances to Calgary venues.
The program includes vocalist Dawn Pemberton paying tribute to influential women in jazz, alongside other Canadian performers.
WHEN: November 3–8
WHERE: Various Calgary venues
PRICE: Mix of free and ticketed performances
Sing Along to Amanda Marshall’s Debut Album, 30 Years Later
Amanda Marshall’s Dirty 30 Tour celebrates three decades since her breakthrough debut album.
The Canadian singer-songwriter brings familiar hits including Birmingham and Let It Rain back to the stage.
WHEN: November 25, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
PRICE: Varies by seating
Christmas Comes Early
November also marks the start of Calgary’s holiday season, with markets, lights, theatre and festive experiences opening throughout the month.
We’ve covered ZOOLIGHTS, the Lions Festival of Lights, Spruce Meadows’ adults-only shopping nights, the new Eau Claire Winter Market and The Grinch above. Here are a few more experiences worth planning around.
Ride the Polar Express Through the Alberta Countryside
The Polar Express returns to Aspen Crossing with a holiday train journey inspired by the classic Christmas story.
Passengers step aboard for an immersive seasonal experience centred around a trip to the North Pole.
WHEN: November 20–December 24; select departures
WHERE: Aspen Crossing, near Mossleigh
PRICE: Varies by date and ticket type
WHY GO: A Christmas outing built around an actual train ride.
See A Christmas Carol at Theatre Calgary
A Christmas Carol returns with Geoffrey Simon Brown’s adaptation of the Dickens classic.
The annual production tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his visits from three Christmas spirits.
WHEN: November 26–December 27
WHERE: Max Bell Theatre, Werklund Centre
PRICE: Varies by performance
Discover Calgary’s Best Christmas Markets
From Spruce Meadows and Millarville to Inglewood’s holiday night market and smaller neighbourhood craft fairs, November has Christmas markets happening almost every weekend.
Rather than choosing from dozens of separate listings, explore our complete guide to Calgary Christmas markets in 2026, including dates, admission prices, free markets and which ones are worth the trip.
Worth the Drive
Watch Adventure Films in Banff
The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival continues into the first week of November with mountain films, adventure stories, author talks and exhibitions.
The annual festival draws filmmakers, athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to Banff for one of the mountain town’s biggest cultural events.
WHEN: Through November 8
WHERE: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
PRICE: Single tickets from approximately $20; some free programming
WHY GO: Adventure films feel different when you’re watching them surrounded by the mountains.
Watch Christmas Movies at the Top of Sulphur Mountain
The Banff Gondola’s Very Vintage Mountaintop Christmas brings a nostalgic holiday experience to the summit of Sulphur Mountain.
Expect a 1950s-inspired atmosphere, seasonal activities, classic holiday films and Santa visits.
WHEN: Beginning in late November; check seasonal operating dates
WHERE: Banff Gondola
PRICE: Included with applicable gondola admission
WHY GO: A Christmas experience with mountain views rather than a shopping-mall backdrop.
Work Your Way Through Banff’s Hot Chocolate Trail
Restaurants and cafés across Banff and Lake Louise are preparing specialty hot chocolates for the seasonal Hot Chocolate Trail.
Some are elaborate desserts in a cup, making it a good reason to visit a few different spots while exploring the mountains.
WHEN: Beginning November 12
WHERE: Participating locations in Banff and Lake Louise
PRICE: Varies by drink
WHY GO: A self-guided chocolate crawl with a mountain-town setting.
Experience a Christmas Story at Badlands Amphitheatre
Badlands LightFest returns later in November with Journey to Bethlehem, an interactive nativity theatre experience.
Visitors can also pre-order a homestyle meal as part of their outing.
WHEN: November 28–29
WHERE: Badlands Amphitheatre, Drumheller
PRICE: Check current ticket options
WHY GO: A different kind of seasonal theatre experience outside the city.
Find More Things to Do in Calgary This November
From Grey Cup celebrations and a farewell Snowbirds appearance to new food festivals, holiday lights and one-night dining experiences, November is shaping up to be anything but quiet.
We’ll keep updating this guide as new restaurant experiences, pop-ups, concerts and events are announced throughout the month.
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