August is just around the corner and with temperatures on the rise, your summer plans will probably include a few indoor activities in addition to camping, boating, and tanning.

One of the very best things you can do without having to reapply some sunscreen? See a live show!

From classic rock to pop punk, here are 10 of the best concerts to check out in Calgary this August.

Billy Idol

When: Friday, August 2nd, 2024
Where: Calgary Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, AB
Time: 8 pm
Cost: $86+

Illenium, Deadmau5, DJ Snake and More at Chasing Summer

When: Saturday, August 3rd-4th, 2024
Where: Max Bell Centre Festival Grounds – 1001 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary
Time: 2 pm
Cost: $219+

Tyler Childers

When: Tuesday, August 6th, 2024
Where: Calgary Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, AB
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $344+

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Blue Rodeo

When:  Tuesday, August 6th, 2024
Where: Event Centre at Grey Eagle Resort and Casino – 3775 Grey Eagle Dr, Tsuut’ina, Alberta
Time: 8 pm
Cost: $82+

Bif Naked

When:  Thursday, August 8th, 2024
Where: Dickens Pub – 1000 9th Avenue SW, Calgary
Time: 8 pm
Cost: $30+

Lamb of God & Mastodon

When: Thursday August 15th, 2024
Where: Calgary Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, AB
Time: 6 pm
Cost: $80+

Steve Earle

When: Thursday, August 15th, 2024
Where:  Jack Singer Concert Hall – 225 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $48+

Jack Botts

When: Thursday, August 22nd 2024
Where:  Commonwealth Bar & Stage – 731 10 Avenue SW, Calgary
Time: 6 pm
Cost: $32+

Hozier

When: Friday, August 23rd, 2024
Where: Calgary Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, AB
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $232+

Asim Azhar x Aur

When: Wednesday, August 28th, 2024
Where:  Bella Concert Hall – 18 Mt Royal Cir SW, Calgary
Time: 7 pm
Cost: $60+

And there you have it! 10 concerts coming to Calgary this August. Which ones will you check out? Let us know and heck, maybe we’ll see you out there!

Cassandra Stefanic

Regional Editor, Prairies –Cassandra is a Calgary-based journalist with a deep appreciation for music, film, food, travelling, and storytelling. When she’s not chasing a story, writing, or editing, you’ll likely find her in the mountains, binge-watching a new series, at a speakeasy, cooking, or getting lost in a Taylor Swift re-record.

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