Cody Johnson: The Leather Tour

Saddle up for a night of authentic country music with Cody Johnson, platinum recording artist and CMA Male Vocalist of the Year nominee.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
When: May 2 

FascinAsian Film Festival

The FascinAsian Film Festival offers up three days of films and events, celebrating the stories and perspectives of Asian-Canadian filmmakers!  Where: Central Library  
When: May 2-5 

Jane’s Walk Festival in Calgary

Take in 50+ colourful murals located downtown, find poetic inspiration in nature, or walk through historic mainstreets with Jane’s Walk Festival Calgary.
Where: Various locations 
When: May 3-5 

Calgary International Beerfest

Canada’s largest beer festival returns to Stampede Park for another year of fun. Enjoy two days of sampling the best in local and international beer!
Where: BMO Centre, Stampede Park  
When: May 4-5

Cinco de Mayo

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mexifest and enjoy the dizzying fun of Los Trompos – a free, family-friendly installation from Mexican creators Héctor Esrawe and Ignacio Caden. Come down to Lot 6 (311 8 Street S.W.) on May 5th, from noon – 4 p.m. and enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine, live music and a DJ!
Where: Lot 6 (311 8 Street S.W.)
When: May 5

The Inglewood Night Market

Shop after dark! This season, vendors from all over the city will take Inglewood for their beloved night market! With a beer garden, food trucks, live music, and so much more. You will not want to miss it! Enjoy!
When: May 10
Where: 10 Ave and 10 Street SE

Otafest

Calgary’s Japanese anime and pop culture community comes to life at Otafest. The festival features anime screenings, an exhibitor hall, community panels, cosplay contests, voice actors, and concerts.  
Where: Calgary TELUS Convention Centre  
When: May 10-12 

YYCaesarfest

Celebrate Canada’s National Cocktail at the Calgary Caesar Festival. This two-day sampling event honouring the Calgary-born cocktail featuring over 40 Caesars, local food, craft beer, Caesar merch, & other goods. 
Where: The Big Four at Stampede Park 
When: May 18-19

Easy Days

This spring, hit the East Village Riverwalk for the big Easy Days pop-up market! Featuring Calgary artists and various artisan vendors.
When: Saturday, May 19th 2024
Where: East Village River Walk

Leonardo da Vinci exhibition at TELUS Spark

Enjoy a hands-on exploration of Leonardo da Vinci's life, research, and art.
Where: TELUS Spark, 220 Saint George's Drive N.E.
When: Until May 5

Glenbow at The Edison | Building Black Civilization: Journey of 2,000 Ships

In Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2,000 Ships, artist Ekow Nimako explores what might have been when ruler Abu Bakr II chose to abdicate his throne and set out across the Atlantic. Using LEGO® to recreate epic possibilities, Nimako creates a narrative of Black civilizations and imagines liberated futures.  
Where: The Edison,  150 9 Ave S.W.
When: Until May 19

Los Trompos

The City is excited to bring a splash of colour and dizzying fun to Lot 6 (311 8 Street S.W.) through a large-scale, interactive installation called “Los Trompos,” creating a place of joy and connection in downtown Calgary.
Where: Lot 6 (311 8 Street S.W.)
When: May 1 - 28

BUMP Mural Tours

Discover the vibrant street art scene of Downtown Calgary. 
Where: Various locations in Downtown Calgary
When: Weekly tours on Saturday and Sunday throughout May

Films at the Fort

Films at the Fort is back with a series of crowd-pleasing, memorable movies. This May, catch one of their many choices from the classics to cult faves. For tickets and showtimes visit the link above and enjoy!
When:  Various dates through May
Where: 750 9 Avenue S.E. 
Cost: $12

Contemporary Calgary

This May, wander Contemporary Calgary – a modern museum with wide-open spaces and many a tale to tell. The best part? Admission is only $10 – so go ahead and get that extra espresso shot in your coffee on the way there.
When: Open Wednesdays to Sundays
Where: 701 11th Street S.W.
Cost: $10+

Stars on Ice

The world-class ice skating extravaganza, Stars on Ice, returns to Calgary featuring some of the most accomplished and renowned figure skaters, including Patrick Chan, Elvis Stojko, Satoko Miyahara, Madeline Schizas, Keegan Messing, and more. 
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
When: May 10  

Calgary Surge Basketball

Experience the thrill as the Calgary Surge hit the basketball court at the Scotiabank Saddledome for the team’s home opener in a battle of Alberta against the Edmonton Stingers.  
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
When: May 21 

Servus Calgary Marathon

Join the Servus Calgary Marathon, Canada's longest running marathon, on Sunday, May 26!
Where: Start line is Stampede Trail  
When: May 26 

La Pizza Week

We hope you’re hungry, Calgary! La Pizza Week is back and like so many years prior, foodies will be encouraged to get cheesy at restaurants all over the country.
When:  May 1-7
Where: Various locations