It’s a new week, and we’ve got a whole barrel full of things for you to do. In Calgary, there’s live music to see, whisky to sip, and RVs to find. It’ll also be Robbie Burns Day on Jan. 25, and there are a number of themed events happening in and around the city.
Between all the shows and live events, it’s set to be a pretty packed week. Here’s everything you should do in Calgary from Jan. 19 to 23.
Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery
Vivaldi, Venice, and violins: all three are celebrated in Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery, a compelling story about an orphan girl in the early 1700s in search of her roots.
When: Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 1900 Heritage Dr. SW, Calgary
Tickets: $9+
Jade LeMac at Commonwealth
Jade LeMac brings her It’s Always At Night tour to life with intimate performances rooted in vulnerability and atmosphere. A moody blend of pop, indie, and R&B, the tour captures late-night emotions, heartbreak, and healing.
When: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Bar — 731 10th Ave. SW, Calgary
Tickets: $38.75
Ribstone at Vertigo Theatre
Memory, music, and family lore come together as Christopher Hunt — with banjo in hand — weaves tales of ranching roots, lost traditions, and the untold stories of Southern Alberta.
When: Wednesday, Jan. 21 to Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. and 12 p.m. (matinee)
Where: Vertigo Theatre — #161, 115 9th Ave. SE, Calgary
Tickets: $30+
Bob-Sled at the Palomino
Calgary’s hottest winter music festival is back, running Jan. 21 to 24 at local venue the Palomino Smokehouse. Join Bob-Sled for this epic winter music festival with a diverse lineup of musical genres, presented by Sled Island and Eighty-Eight Brewing.
When: Wednesday, Jan. 21 to Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: The Palomino Smokehouse — 109 7th Ave. SW, Calgary
Tickets: $88 for festival wristband; $26+ per show
Calgary RV Adventure Sale & Show
The Calgary RV Adventure Sale & Show, previously known as the Calgary RV Expo & Sale, is one of the biggest RV events in Alberta.
When: Thursday, Jan. 22 to Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
Time: 12 to 5 p.m.
Where: Calgary BMO Centre — 20 Roundup Way SW, Calgary
Tickets: $12+
Dean Lewis: The Epilogue World Tour
Following unprecedented worldwide success, critical acclaim, and sold-out tours, Dean Lewis continues to write and perform with unmatched vulnerability, vibrancy, and vitality.
When: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Grey Eagle Resort and Casino — Tsuut’ina Nation, Alta.
Tickets: $45
Burns Bash Whisky Festival
The Burns Bash is back! This whisky festival will feature a mix of the latest and greatest new arrivals at Kensington Wine Market, with some excellent deals.
When: Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Kensington Wine Market — 1257 Kensington Rd. NW, Calgary
Tickets: $60
Robbie Burns Day at Heritage Park
Raise a dram, cheer the pipes, and celebrate young Scottish talent. For one night only, Gasoline Alley Museum will come alive with Scottish pride, performance, and community spirit — where old friends are honoured and new ones made, for auld lang syne.
When: Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Gasoline Alley Museum, Heritage Park — 1900 Heritage Dr. SW, Calgary
Tickets: $150+
Shad: 20th Anniversary/Start Anew Tour at Commonwealth
GOAT Canadian rapper Shad will perform in Calgary with support from local hip-hop acts.
When: Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Bar — 731 10th Ave. SW, Calgary
Tickets: $25
The Elvis Concert
Don’t miss Canada’s one and only Pete Paquette as he delivers an unforgettable live concert experience showcasing Elvis Presley’s music: the 1950s, the 1968 Comeback Special in Leather, and the explosive Vegas years.
When: Friday, Jan. 23 to Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026
Where: Festival Place — 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park, Calgary
Tickets: $60.95
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Em Medland-Marchen
Em is a Staff Writer for Curiocity Calgary. They are passionate about live music, rose gardens, iced coffee, and walks along the Bow River.
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