theatreCannonball Festival of Youth TheatreMay 13–30, 2026Seven plays entirely written, directed, and performed by Calgary youth.$indoorFamily
filmCalgary Black Film FestivalMay 22–26, 2026Independent cinema celebrating Black stories and voices from around the world.$$indoor
FunnyFest Comedy FestivalcomedyFunnyFest Comedy FestivalMay 28 – June 7, 2026Eleven nights of stand-up across 11 Calgary venues with 70+ comedians.$$indoor
theatreIgnite! Festival of Emerging ArtistsJune 3–6, 2026A four-day showcase of emerging Calgary theatre, dance, and interdisciplinary work.$$indoor
theatreCalgary FringeJuly 31 – August 8, 2026A nine-day uncensored, non-juried theatre festival across multiple venues.$$indoor
comedyGreat Outdoors Comedy FestivalAugust 28–30, 2026A three-night outdoor stand-up comedy festival with major touring acts.$$$outdoor
filmCalgary International Film FestivalSeptember 24 – October 4, 2026Eleven days of independent and international cinema across Calgary venues.$$indoor
filmCalgary European Film FestivalNovember ?Calgary's annual showcase of European cinema; 2026 dates TBA.$$indoor
