11:00amto 2:00pmFREE
Forever Young: Instrument Petting Zoo
Studio Bell, Calgary
Join us for a special edition of Forever Young: Seniors' Wednesdays and celebrate lifelong connections to music with interactive experiences for all ages.
Live Music
Studio Bell
850 4 St SE, Calgary · on the Calgary board · website ↗
Upcoming
Wed, Sep 9
Free · info
Thu, Sep 10
1:00pmto 4:00pm
2026 Honens Festival — Dialogues with the Piano
Studio Bell, Calgary
Enjoy an evening blending live piano and digital performances.
Festivals & Fairs
Fri, Sep 11
1:00pmto 4:00pm
2026 Honens Festival — Reverberations: Chopin Reframed
Studio Bell, Calgary
Experience a piano masterpiece … reimagined.
Festivals & Fairs
7:00pmto 8:00pm
Reverberations: Chopin Reframed
Studio Bell, Calgary
Experience a piano masterpiece … reimagined. Known for performances of imagination, intensity, and individuality, 2025 Honens Gold Laureate Élisabeth Pion returns to Calgary with Frédéric Chopin’s Études Op. 25. This time, she presents the piece with a poetic and fiery twist—interspersed with works
Live Music
Sat, Sep 12
4:30amto 8:00am
2026 Honens Festival — Storytellers: Babar the Elephant
Studio Bell, Calgary
Join us for a charming morning concert that brings Jean de Brunhoff’s The Story of Babar to life. Children and families are welcomed into Babar’s world in this charming, accessible introduction to classical music and storytelling.
Festivals & Fairs
5:00amto 8:00am
PlayLab: Feet to the Beat
Studio Bell, Calgary
Turn up the music and shake it out! Join us in PlayLab where we'll be moving and grooving to a new style of dance each session.
Live Music
5:00amto 9:30am
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
Studio Bell, Calgary
Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.
Tours & Attractions
6:00amto 8:30am
NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
Studio Bell, Calgary
Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!
Tours & Attractions
10:30amto 11:30am
Storytellers: Babar the Elephant
Studio Bell, Calgary
Join us for a charming morning concert that brings Jean de Brunhoff’s The Story of Babar to life. Children and families are welcomed into Babar’s world in this charming, accessible introduction to classical music and storytelling.
Live Music
1:00pmto 4:00pm
2026 Honens Festival — Echoes in Motion
Studio Bell, Calgary
From the elegance of the Baroque court to the fire of the modern concert hall, dance forms take centre stage in this journey across centuries.
Festivals & Fairs
Sun, Sep 13
5:00amto 9:30am
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
Studio Bell, Calgary
Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.
Tours & Attractions
6:00amto 8:30am
NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
Studio Bell, Calgary
Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!
Tours & Attractions
2:00pmto 4:00pm
Craig Senyk Initiatives & NMC Present: Devin Cooper's 7th Annual Ride to Remember
Studio Bell, Calgary
Craig Senyk Initiatives and the National Music Centre present Devin Cooper’s 7th Annual Ride To Remember in support of the Alzheimer Society of Calgary.
Live Music
8:00pmto 10:00pm
Ride to Remember
Studio Bell, Calgary
Craig Senyk Initiatives and the National Music Centre present Devin Cooper’s 7th annual Ride to Remember in support of the Alzheimer Society of Calgary. The evening features an intimate Nashville-style songwriter round, where four of Canada’s most respected artists perform acoustically while sharin
Live Music
Wed, Sep 16
5:00amto 7:00am
Forever Young: Instrument Petting Zoo
Studio Bell, Calgary
Join us for a special edition of Forever Young: Seniors' Wednesdays and celebrate lifelong connections to music with interactive experiences for all ages.
Live Music
Thu, Sep 17
1:00pmto 2:00pm
OHSOTO'KINO Music Incubator Showcase and Reception
Studio Bell, Calgary
Join NMC for the 2026 OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator Showcase featuring performances by Stacie Arden Smith, Big Tones, Chills, Ellescriv, Ger Carriere, Graeme Jonez, and Teagan Littlechief.
Live Music
7:00pmto 9:00pm
OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator Showcase and Reception
Studio Bell, Calgary
Join us for the 2026 OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator Showcase and Reception and enjoy a dynamic night of live music that spotlights diverse Indigenous talent from across Canada. This year’s showcase features seven artists across Canada participating in the OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator program. – Hip-ho
Live Music
Sun, Sep 20
5:00amto 9:30am
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
Studio Bell, Calgary
Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.
Tours & Attractions
6:00amto 8:30am
NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
Studio Bell, Calgary
Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!
Tours & Attractions
12:30pmto 3:30pm
Candlelight Jazz: The Best of Frank Sinatra & Nat King Cole ft. Barry Shaw
Studio Bell, Calgary
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations.
Live Music
6:30pmto 8:30pm
Candlelight Jazz: The Best of Frank Sinatra & Nat King Cole ft. Barry Shaw
Studio Bell, Calgary · $53.48–$61.02
Step into Studio Bell in Calgary for an intimate Candlelight Jazz concert celebrating the legendary sounds of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. Featuring vocalist Barry Shaw, this live performance brings classic jazz standards and beloved melodies into an atmospheric setting illuminated by candleligh
Live MusicArts & Theatre
Mon, Sep 21
1:00pmto 3:00pm
Sam Demma: Return on Goodwill
Studio Bell, Calgary
Bestselling author and international keynote speaker Sam Demma is launching his new book, Return on Goodwill, the only way he knows how: on stage, in person, with you in the room.
Fri, Sep 25
1:30pmto 3:30pm
NMC Presents: Under the Harvest Moon — A Mid-Autumn Concert
Studio Bell, Calgary
Join us for Under the Harvest Moon, an unforgettable Mid-Autumn celebration featuring live Chinese music, culture, and community.
Live Music
7:30pmto 9:30pm
Under the Harvest Moon
Studio Bell, Calgary
Join us on September 25 for Under the Harvest Moon, a Mid-Autumn celebration featuring live Chinese music, culture, and community. Experience an unforgettable evening with Calgary’s leading Chinese Canadian ensembles at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. Every autumn, as the full moon
Live Music
Sat, Sep 26
5:00amto 9:30am
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
Studio Bell, Calgary
Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.
Tours & Attractions
5:30amto 8:30am
PlayLab: Circuit Jam
Studio Bell, Calgary
Join us in PlayLab and make music by building circuits and experimenting with synthesizers.
Live Music
6:00amto 8:30am
NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
Studio Bell, Calgary
Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!
Tours & Attractions
11:30amto 2:30pmFREE
PlayLab: Rhythm Playground
Studio Bell, Calgary
Step into PlayLab and explore rhythm through hands-on, high-energy music making. This free drop-in program invites participants ages 4-12 to experiment with beat, patterns, and group music-making with boomwhackers, djembes, and wooden spoons. Come for a few minutes or stay awhile and make some noi
Live Music
2:00pmto 4:00pmFREE
Live from the King Eddy: The Free Label
Studio Bell, Calgary
On September 26 and 27, the King Eddy launches Live from the King Eddy—a new live recording series that puts you in the room as an album is captured in real time.
Wed, Sep 30
7:00pmto 11:00pm
Jeremy Dutcher
Studio Bell, Calgary
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the National Music Centre presents an evening with Jeremy Dutcher. A Two-Spirit song carrier, composer, ethnomusicologist, and Wolastoqiyik member of Tobique First Nation, Dutcher is dedicated to language revitalization. His award-winning
Live Music
Wed, Oct 7
11:00amto 1:00pmFREE
Carolyn Harley Trio
Studio Bell, Calgary
Join us for a special edition of Forever Young: Seniors’ Wednesdays at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, featuring interactive experiences for all ages that spark memories, inspire creativity, and create connections across generations. Experience an engaging live performance with Cana
Live Music
Thu, Oct 15
All day
Faust
Studio Bell, Calgary
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of silent cinema’s greatest masterpieces as Faust (1926) makes its debut at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. Calgary Cinematheque returns to Studio Bell with another 100th anniversary screening and a live score played on the Allen Theatre Organ.
Live MusicArts & Theatre
Sun, Oct 18
7:00pmto 9:00pm
Mudmen
Studio Bell, Calgary
Get ready for a high-octane night of Celtic-rock swagger as Mudmen hit the stage at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. With thunderous bagpipes, driving guitars, and infectious energy, Mudmen promise to deliver an unforgettable live experience. About Mudmen Always entertaining and un
Live Music
Sun, Oct 25
11:00amto 12:00pm
Synth Soundbath: Buchla 200
Studio Bell, Calgary
Join us at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, for Synth Soundbath, a new monthly series exploring the intersection of wellness and music technology. Part educational experience, part immersive listening session, the program invites participants to engage with sound as both a scientific
Live Music
Sun, Nov 8
All day
Little Red Riding Hood with Beethoven
Studio Bell, Calgary
National Music Centre, StoryMusic, and Green Fools Theatre team up to present Little Red Riding Hood with Beethoven — a one-of-a-kind storytelling concert with live music and puppetry! Shows: 1:00 pm and 3:15 pm This show features Beethoven’s dynamic String Quartet No. 11 with Liza Scriggins’ vers
Live Music
Sun, Nov 22
2:00pmto 7:30pm
The Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas
Studio Bell, Calgary
Celebrate the season East Coast–style at Studio Bell as The Barra MacNeils fill the hall with soaring harmonies, fiery fiddles, and the joyful spirit of a Cape Breton Christmas. The Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas is a musical potpourri of traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from
Live MusicSeasonal
Sun, Dec 13
7:30pmto 9:30pm
A Holly Jolly Jill Barber Christmas
Studio Bell, Calgary
Join Jill Barber and her jingly jangly jazz quartet at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, as they take you on a nostalgic musical sleigh ride through decades of beloved Christmas standards. You’ll enjoy hot cocoa classics like “I’ll be Home for Christmas” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Rei
Live MusicSeasonal
Sun, Jan 10
1:00pmto 2:00pm
Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio — ‘Sticky Fingers’
Studio Bell, Calgary · $45
Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio is part storytelling tour, part listening session, exploring the legendary albums recorded in the “Sistine Chapel of rock ‘n’ roll.” Step back in time and experience Sticky Fingers as it was recorded through the RSM. Guided by one of the National
Live Music