OHSOTO'KINO Music Incubator Showcase & Reception
Join National Music Centre for an evening showcase and reception featuring the 2024 OHSOTO'KINO Music Incubator participants. From country to folk, hip-hop, and pop-rock, enjoy a night of live music as we celebrate diverse Indigenous talent.
Where: Studio Bell
When: October 3

Canada Women’s Expo 
For the first time, Calgary welcomes Canada Women’s Expo, a must-attend event packed full of experiences featuring live entertainment, inspiring presentations, free pampering sessions, food and beverage tastings and access to over 350 vendors designed to uplift and energize women from all walks of life.
Where: BMO Centre 
When: October 4-6

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band Farewell Tour
After 19 albums, countless awards and 55 years of spreading the blues around the world on tour, the time has come for The Legendary Downchild Blues Band to say farewell to the road and their beloved fans. Head on down, have some fun and celebrate one of the greatest blues bands of our time!
Where: Engineered Air Theatre
When: October 4

Celebration for the Arts and 2024 Cultural Leaders Legacy Arts Awards
Join Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Calgary’s arts and business leaders at the 2024 Celebration for the Arts!
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall
When: October 4

Kiesza + Orchestra
Get your groove on with Canadian dance-pop star Kiesza + Orchestra in this special appearance with your Calgary Phil!
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall
When: October 5

Wild After Hours: Tigers (18+)
Immerse yourself in the secret world of the Amur tiger at this adults-only event. Enjoy an exclusive after-hours viewing of the tigers in Exploration Asia, followed by a delicious four-course meal.
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
When: October 5 and 12

Sukhwinder Singh: Live in Concert
Come with your dancing shoes to experience this electrifying evening with Sukhwinder Singh live in Concert, brought to you by Rhythm Of Life Entertainment.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall
When: October 6

Donovan Woods
Witness masterful storyteller Donovan Woods as he bears his soul in an emotionally gritty way on his Living Well Tour presented by Folk Festival Society of Calgary.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall
When: October 9

Spark After Dark: Killer Psyche
Explore criminology and criminal psychology to uncover the scientific foundations behind headline-grabbing crimes in this timely version of Spark After Dark.
Where: TELUS Spark Science Centre
When: October 11

Disney and Pixar's Coco in Concert
Gather your family for a screening of the beloved Pixar film with Grammy and Academy Award–winning composer Michael Giacchino’s magical score Coco in Concert performed live by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall
When: October 11-12

Creepy Tales & Cocktails (18+)
Embark on an eerie evening of creepy crimes, scary stories and signature cocktails at The Confluence! This walking tour will begin in the replica 1888 Fort Calgary Barracks, and then continue through The Confluence parkland and into Calgary’s oldest neighbourhood of Inglewood.
Where: The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland
When: October 11, 17 and 18

Rocky Mountain Food and Wine Festival
Celebrating over 25 years as Alberta’s premier food and food event, the Rocky Mountain Food and Wine Festival brings together hundreds of exhibitors and over 25,000 guests from across Western Canada to enjoy delicious fare paired with the best in beverages.
Where: BMO Centre
When: October 18-19

The Calgary Tattoo and Arts Festival
The Calgary Tattoo and Arts Festival gathers some of the best tattoo artists in the world under one roof to celebrate the tattoo industry and everything that goes along with it. Tattoo artists, vendors, performers and more will be in attendance — there will even be opportunities to get a tattoo there, if you’re up for it.
Where: BMO Centre
When: October 18-20

Stories with Sheldon First Rider
Storytelling has been a way to pass down wisdom and knowledge by the Blackfoot people since time immemorial. Through the oral tradition, Blackfoot Elder Sheldon First Rider will share stories from Blackfoot culture in this intimate one-hour program.
Where: The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland
When: October 20

The Charm Offensive with Jim Jefferies and Jimmy Carr
Comedian power houses Jim Jefferies and Jimmy Carr are stopping in Calgary on their Charm Offensive Tour in October.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: October 23

ZooBoo
Turn trick-or-treating with the kids into a wild adventure at ZooBOO! Join us on October 26th and 27th for a hauntingly good time. With two days of Halloween fun to choose from, get your kids dressed in their spookiest outfits and ready for a frightfully good time!
Where: Calgary Zoo
When: October 26 and 27

Aria Going to the Opera? The Big Three: Mozart, Puccini & Verdi
Let Alberta Vocal Arts guide you through a fun and engaging edu-concert series featuring fantastic singers and live music. Whether you're new to opera or a long-time fan, everyone is welcome to listen, learn, and enjoy!
Where: Studio Bell
When: October 26

Calgary Hitmen Home Games
Get into the fun and excitement of the WHL with Calgary Hitmen home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Hitmen take the ice for six games this month. 
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: October 2, 6, 14, 16, 19, 30

Calgary Flames Home Games
Experience the thrill of NHL action with Calgary Flames Home Games at the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Flames take on the Jets, Flyers, Blackhawks, Penguins, and Hurricanes this October.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: October 4, 12, 15, 22, 24, 26

Calgary Wranglers Home Games
The Calgary Wranglers kick off their season this month in Calgary as they take on six AHL foes at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: October 11, 13, 25, 27, 29, 31

YYC Pizza Fest
YYC Pizza Fest is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and restaurants across Calgary are participating in this year’s edition. Participating restaurants will offer a pizza creation that will be judged in a friendly competition decided by the public. A portion of the proceeds goes to Calgary Meals on Wheels to help fight food insecurity in the city.
Where: Multiple venues
When: September 20 – October 6

Screamfest
This fall, enjoy Calgary’s iconic Screamfest. During this event, you’ll be in for a night of spooks, frights, freaks and fun. From mazes and rides to movies and games, there is so much to do, see, and screech about.
Where: Calgary Stampede GMC Stadium. 3 St SE, Calgary
When: October 11, 12, 18, 19, 24-27, 30 and 31

The Seafarer
Canadian star Paul Gross leads an incredible cast in this gripping dark comedy by Tony-nominated playwright, Conor McPherson. The Seafarer celebrates the bonds of camaraderie, the possibility of redemption, and the enduring hope found in second chances.
Where: Martha Cohen Theatre
When: October 15 – November 10

Imaginarium
Wordfest presents Imaginarium with over 50 of the world’s most generous writers, thinkers, activators, and inspirers in Calgary’s Beltline and Victoria Park neighbourhoods.
Where: Various locations
When: October 16-21