#EXPLOREDOWNTOWNYYC March in Downtown Calgary

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There is no shortage of things to do in Downtown Calgary this March! Whether you’re looking for festivals, musical performances, sporting events or skating rinks, you’ll find it here, in Downtown Calgary.

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Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly
This show celebrates the legacies of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton, pioneers who reshaped country music and how women’s stories were told within it.
Where: Arts Commons
When: March 4

Jeremie Albino
Jeremie Albino brings the Our Time In The Sun tour to Calgary this month, with special guest Benjamin Dakota Rogers.
Where: The Palace Theatre
When: March 4

Top Talent Wrestling
Top Talent Wrestling returns for an unforgettable night of hard-hitting action and electrifying entertainment.
Where: The Palace Theatre
When: March 7

Women + Wealth 10th Anniversary Gala
This milestone event, hosted by Emcee, Joelle Tomlinson, will feature a keynote address from Miss Universe Canada, Ashley Callingbull, alongside an exclusive alumni speaker panel with serial entrepreneur Jess Tetu, Founder & CEO of Hillberg & Berk, Rachel Mielke, and Founder of The Matriarch Movement, Shayla Stonechild, sharing their journeys of success, resilience, and growth.
Where: Edmonton Convention Centre and BMO Centre
When: March 7 to 8

Snowed in Comedy
Four international comedians come together to create one amazing show with each bringing a unique and hilarious take providing something for everyone.
Where: The GRAND
When: March 8

Stylust & Wraz
With openers to set the tone, mind-blowing stage-mapped visuals and awe-inspiring structures, this show is a full-on experience.
Where: The Palace Theatre
When: March 8

Jelly Roll: Beautifully Broken Tour
Known for his raw lyrics, powerful voice, and heartfelt performances, Jelly Roll’s unique fusion of country, rock, and hip-hop has captivated fans worldwide.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: March 11

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Known for their foot-stomping anthems like "S.O.B." and "You Worry Me," this genre-blending band promises a night of electrifying energy, raw emotion, and unforgettable music.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: March 13

Devon Cole: The Two Shades Blonder Tour
For a Calgary-native whose musical education mostly consisted of show choirs and rodeo appearances, Cole’s superior sonic instincts or sheer lyrical prowess is unprecedented. Catchily packaging social truths in repeat worthy pop bops, Devon Cole is a woman in total control — and always understands the assignment.
Where: Commonwealth Bar & Stage
When: March 14

SoDown
EDM DJ, SoDown, brings his unique blend of electronic sub-genres and live saxophone vibes to Calgary this month.
Where: The Palace Theatre
When: March 15

Michael Feinstein in Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett
This show celebrates the legacies of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton, pioneers who reshaped country music and how women’s stories were told within it.
Where: Arts Commons
When: March 20

Parmalee
Country rock group Parmalee comes to Calgary this month, with support from Ben Chase.
Where: The Palace Theatre
When: March 20

Hoang
Canadian DJ Hoang makes his Calgary debut this month.
Where: The Palace Theatre
When: March 21

Heart
With timeless hits like "Barracuda," "Alone," and "Crazy on You," Ann and Nancy Wilson bring their signature blend of powerful vocals and iconic guitar riffs to the stage.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: March 21

Discovery Days: Peek Past the Cattails
Water connects us all—from tiny water bugs to the mighty grizzly bears. Splash into a day of fun and discovery as we explore how you can help protect Alberta’s water and the amazing animals that depend on it.
Where: Bow Habitat Station & Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery
When: March 21

Alexandra Kay
Alexandra Kay brings the Cupid’s a Cowgirl tour to Calgary this month, with special guest Logan Crosby.
Where: The Palace Theatre
When: March 22

Kane Brown: The High Road Tour
Known for blending country, pop, and R&B influences, Kane Brown’s chart-topping hits like "Heaven," "What Ifs," and "Like I Love Country Music" promise an unforgettable night of high-energy performances and heartfelt moments.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: March 29

Beauz
Dynamic duo, Beauz, bring their captivating melodies and club-banging sound to Calgary this month.
Where: The Palace Theatre
When: March 29

Troy Bond
Troy Bond is a comedian and writer based in New York City, known for his sharp crowd-work skills, first-rate joke writing and tongue-in-cheek impressions that helped to build his fast-growing audience of more than 3M across social platforms.
Where: The Palace Theatre
When: March 30

Parking deals and promotions

Beat the winter blues and take advantage of Calgary Parking's $1 parking deal at Harmony Parkade (Lot 40) on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays during the daytime (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.) and evenings (6 p.m. – 6 a.m.) until April 30, 2025. It is available for all payment types.

Continuous events

Winter City Design Competition
Downtown is set to dazzle this winter with the Winter City Design Competition! From twilight walks under glowing glass to playful sled spins, these installations are the perfect places to visit.
Where: Multiple downtown locations
When: January 15 to April 15

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 Canadiens, Canucks, Avalanche, Kraken and Stars this March.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: March 8, 12, 14, 25, 27

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 home games this month.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: March 2, 7, 9, 16, 19, 23

Calgary Wranglers Home Games
The Calgary Wranglers continue their season this month in Calgary as they take on four AHL foes at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: March 4, 5, 21, 23

Calgary Roughnecks Home Games
Calgary’s professional lacrosse team is back in action for the season, and you can catch two home games in March.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
When: March 15, 22

Le Petit Chef
Embark on a revolutionary culinary journey, when the world's tiniest chef collaborates with a renowned culinary team to showcase their expertise through state-of-the-art 3D mapping technology.
Where: The Dorian
When: February 10, 2024, to December 31, 2026

Paola Pivi: Come Check it Out
Come check it out is Italian artist Paola Pivi’s first major institutional solo show in Canada. Born in Milan, Italy and currently residing on the Island of Hawai’i, Hawaii, Pivi’s practice subverts the familiar and ordinary in ways that expands on our relationship with the built environment.
Where: Contemporary Calgary
When: October 4, 2024, to March 2, 2025

Penguin Walk
Starting mid-January and running until early March, watch as the king penguins step outside their habitat for a royal stroll through the zoo grounds each morning.
Where: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
When: January 11 to March 9

Laugh Loft
Every Sunday in historic Inglewood the hilarious Karla Marx and Victoria Banner lead this stand-up show that spotlights femme, queer and racialized comedians.
Where: The Attic Bar & Stage
When: January 26 to April 26

The Return of Restore & Revive at Lougheed House
The Return of Restore & Revive is a temporary exhibit that takes a deep dive into the people and processes behind the restoration of Lougheed House in the 1990s and early 2000s that led to the opening of the House as the museum you see today.
Where: Lougheed House National & Provincial Historic Site
When: February 7 to April 13

King James
“King” LeBron James’s reign in Cleveland brings promise, prosperity and renewal to a city in desperate need of all three. It also brings together two unlikely friends in a bond forged by fandom.
Where: Martha Cohen Theatre
When: February 25 to March 16

A Killing at La Cucina
This World Premiere of a new Canadian play is a delicious whodunnit of the highest order that introduces a new legend of crime solving in a fast paced and intense mystery.
Where: Vertigo Theatre
When: March 15 to April 13

Please Return to Empire Video
VHS is out and DVDs are in, and thousands of tapes have been unloaded on a small franchise location of Empire Video in southern Alberta. Come check out this great coming-of-age comedy story.
Where: Lunchbox Theatre
When: March 25 to April 13

Week-long events

Workshop Theatre Presents: A Double Dose of Murder
Three couples from around the world arrive at an exclusive island resort. They've never met before. But all have a similar secret. There is a death. Is it natural causes or is this a murder?
Where: The Pumphouse Theatre
When: February 28 to March 8

Two Moons: A Folk Lullaby
Part concert, part play, Two Moons: A Folk Lullaby is a poignant and intimate solo-show that delves into one woman’s journey with reproductive rights.
Where: The Pumphouse Theatre
When: March 14 to 21

Downtown skating rinks

Visit Calgary.ca/rinks to check the status of rinks near you throughout the season.

Prince's Island Park Lagoon
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