2022 Honens Prize Laureate Illia Ovcharenko and Honens Artistic Director Jon Kimura Parker are joined by Alberta’s own virtuoso pianists Carmen Morin and Zhenni Li-Cohen in this annual favourite, where you will hear some of some of the most fun, exciting, and upbeat repertoire classical piano has to offer. Piano students from University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts and the Mount Royal University Conservatory will open the concert with party pieces of their own.  

Highlighting this year’s Honens Festival is a solo recital by 2022 Honens Prize Laureate Illia Ovcharenko. Illia is taking the world by storm with a fast-growing list of accolades. Illia’s program is centred on Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, particularly the second movement.

Put away classical music concert traditions, pull up a chair, and enjoy a beer and some nosh, while award-winning wind quintet WindSync and Honens Artistic Director Jon Kimura Parker take you out for a night in Birdland with a Jazz Age inspired program. With a mix of jazz, blues, and contemporary, all performed by Jackie Parker and the vibrant and versatile musicians of WindSync, this edition of Bison Noir is one you won’t soon forget. This event is 18+

Join WindSync for a family-friendly concert in an adaptive atmosphere. This event has been specially designed to be accessible and inclusive for young audiences, neurodivergent listeners, people with disabilities, and others who face social and systemic barriers to attending typical events. All ages and expressions are welcome!

Pianists Jon Kimura Parker, Illia Ovcharenko, and Zhenni Li-Cohen, along with the flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, and horn players of WindSync will blow you away with their harmonious sounds for families, children, couples, and music enthusiasts alike. Bring your picnic blanket and soak up the final days of the summer sun in this celebration of togetherness, arts and culture, and the simple joy of spending time outdoors. Open Air Calgary @ Central Memorial Park is a reminder of the magic that live music brings.

Enjoy “Beat Beethoven," a pathway run in East Village, featuring 4 km or 8 km loops starting and finishing at Riverwalk Plaza. Runners can challenge themselves to complete the 8 km before the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra finishes playing Beethoven's best music, followed by a post-race festival area with food, drinks, and a second performance by Calgary Phil. 

The CCC 5 km and 10 km races are 2 of 22 events that occur annually during the September Games lineup! With 100 energetic volunteers ensuring a safe and exciting race, it's bound to be a day of adrenaline and fun for all!

A family friendly one day festival featuring live music, games, beer gardens and food trucks in Lougheed House's greenspace. This event is free, all ages and dog friendly!

This annual public event honours the sacrifice of Calgary's fallen firefighters and their families. All are welcome to participate in this inclusive and meaningful event.