Calgary Events

Don’t miss Anne Marie Scheffler in one of her sharpest, funniest and most moving shows MILF Life Crisis. This captivating story answers the question, what happens when you’re newly divorced and have kids? Especially when all you’ve wanted your whole life was to get married and have babies. It took a bit of time to...

On the heels of a wildly successful start to 2018, comedian, actor, author Sebastian Maniscalco kicks off the fall leg of his blockbuster “Stay Hungry” international tour. The tour will make its way across the US and Canada with stops in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Vancouver and Calgary. Maniscalco recently wrapped the spring leg of...

The comedian, actor, and best-selling author Sebastian Maniscalco is giving a concert in our city as a part of his Stay Hungry 2018 Tour. Let’s face it: in our increasingly tepid, polite, and politically correct culture we need more people like Sebastian Maniscalco. Forever able to seize the moment, never failing to speak his mind,...

Alberta-born Bruce McCulloch is a 3-time Emmy Nominee for his work on the infamous Canadian classic sketch comedy show, The Kids in the Hall. As a director, he has helmed episodes of series including Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Schitt’s Creek and Trailer Park Boys and wrote and starred in Young Drunk Punk, a biographical series that celebrated...

The New Canadian Curling Club tells the story of a Chinese physician, a Jamaican Tim Horton’s manager, a South Asian father, and a 17-year old Syrian refugee who live in a rural Canadian town. In an effort to welcome newcomers to Canada, the community decides to offer a free, “Learn to Curl” program. But when its...

Talented Kinkonauts players conquer new frontiers with experimental formats. Witness the boldest and the bravest test their mettle. Some will crash and burn. The mightiest will blast off and soar to new heights. Our last Launch Pad of the year! Tickets $5 at the door

On October 5, the Kinkonauts’ 13th season kicks off with Radio Daze: Conflict of the Cosmos This one-night-only show is a fully improvised radio play inspired by the War of the Worlds broadcast that terrified and scandalized a nation. Relive the radio days of yore and embark on a dramatic journey complete with live foley...

Stand Up Comedy workshop (and public speaking course) that does it all! Learn from professionals on the Art & Craft of STAND UP COMEDY — How to perform and write comedy, in a truly supportive, fun, non – competitive and progressive environment. If you never go on to be a stand up comic, this life...

FunnyFest COMEDY Christmas Party SHOW 6 PM (doors @ 5 pm). Come spit out your Eggnog laughing as 6 Stand Up COMICS create some Yule Tide Mayhem. Everyone receives a FUNNYFEST COMEDY gift certificate! There will be 3 Headline Comics plus 3 Special Guest Comics along with a draw for $500 in tickets to the...

ACT 1: HOLIDAY RADIO PLAY: IT’S AN OKAY LIFE, CONSIDERING. Watch someone’s life transformed this holiday season! This unique show takes its cue from the radio plays popularized in the 1930s and 40s, and from the magic of Frank Capra’s classic film It’s a Wonderful Life. This completely improvised radio play features live actors, made...

“Christmas FUNNY” FunnyFest Comedy Show is a great day to get together with FRIENDS & FAMILY while laughing as 6 Stand Up COMICS create some “SILLY LAUGHS GALORE”. Everyone receives FUNNYFEST COMEDY gift certificates plus there will be a Special Guest Comic, a draw for $500 in tickets to the 20th Annual FunnyFest Calgary Comedy...

19th Annual FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival PRESENTS: New Year’s Eve Dinner, Comedy & Dance @ Clarion Hotel Calgary. 6 Comedians (Including 3 headline comedians) * LIVE MUSIC – “Chance” – A piano and a microphone and the party is on! * LIVE DANCE BAND – To dance & groove – “LEGENDS” – Is the best...

For three wild weeks in January, One Yellow Rabbit’s High Performance Rodeo, Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts, is where the action is. It’s a chance to watch touring performances from across Canada, acclaimed international shows, and new and experimental work from artists here in Calgary. The programming is bold, cutting-edge, funny, frank, and full...

19th Annual FUNNYFEST Calgary Comedy Festival Society Presents: COMEDY WORKSHOP GRADUATION SHOW SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 @ 530 PM to 7 PM (doors @ 430 pm) VENUE: ROMERO Distilling Co. – 388 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary T2H 0Y7 (Free Overnight Parking) FEATURING: * Come watch the excitement and laugh as STUDENTS from THE FUNNYFEST STAND UP...

After a very successful run last September The Human Condition Comedy Tour are doing it again! This coming March three comedians (Scott Belford, Adam Mac and Scott Porteous) will be touring in Western Canada to raise awareness and funds for various different local charities. All proceeds made from Test Drive will help to cover all...

Three improv teams face off head-to-head in an intergalactic battle for your starry-eyed love – but only one can win! Your votes will determine the final victor of the season – leaving the other teams behind in their stardust. Tickets $8 online or $10 at the door. Students 2-for-1 at the door, with student ID....

WHAT LIES BENEATH THE SURFACE? Dig deep and explore a new level of improv. Every Underground show features two troupes with their own unique spin on the art and craft of improvised theatre. FEATURING DREAM TOAST and another act TBA Tickets $8 online, $10 at the door. Students are 2-for-1 at the door with student...

WHERE NEW IMPROV TAKES FLIGHT Join us for the last Launch Pad of the season! Talented Kinkonauts players conquer new frontiers with experimental formats. Witness the boldest and the bravest test their mettle. Some will crash and burn. The mightiest will blast off and soar to new heights. Tickets $8 online, $10 at the door....

Global News Radio 770 CHQR welcomes Gerry Dee “Alone. On a Stage” at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on Saturday, April 4. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday, October 18 – starting at $55. All Ages Reserved seating. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Show starts at 8:00 pm.  

The Calgary Clown Society is pleased to present its first ever online, live-streamed show, “Telethon-a-thon!” Welcome to the world’s first fake fundraiser in support of future fake fundraisers. Featuring artists from around the world, including Jon Davison of the London Clown School in England and Deanna Fleysher known for her show, Butt Kapinski, Tele-thon-a-thon offers...

11 Nights of COMEDY EXTRAVAGANZAS with 6 HEADLINE Comedians per show at 11 venues and over 70 performers! NOVEMBER 19 to NOVEMBER 29, 2020 in CALGARY / YYC, Alberta Each show Features: * 6 Great Stand UP COMEDIANS * SPECIAL Guest Comics * PLUS MANY MORE Likeable and hilarious Comedians! * BELLY LAUGHTER is guaranteed!...

Jubilations Dinner Theatre presenting “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” from August 21- October 16. Take in the excitement and the stunning live vocals with a three-course dinner.

Don´t miss the “One and Only¨ John Cleese on May 10 at the Jack Singer Concert Hall as he takes a silly look at the world we live in and shares hilarious moments from his life.

Canadian comedy legend Rick Mercer returns to lead a stellar line-up of Canada’s most hilarious and diverse comedians at Just For Laughs Comedy Night in Canada.