11 concerts in Calgary to check out in February

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Alright music lovers, February is shaping up to be a great month for concerts!

From up-and-coming artists to Canadian bands, the month of love has it all. Check out the shows hitting Calgary in February, and let music be your Valentine.

Big Wreck

Platinum-selling rock giants Big Wreck are on a massive North American headline tour with Ascot Royals. The 36-cities tour coincides with Big Wreck’s release Grace Street, their fifth full length album.

Where: The Palace Theatre, 219 8 Avenue Southwest
When: Thursday, February 2 at 8 pm
Tickets: Available online at $35. 18+

Dierks Bentley

Country heartthrob Dierks Bently is in town soon for his his “What the hell” world tour. Bently brings with him special guests Cole Swindell and Jon Pardi, who will be opening the show.

Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE
When: Friday, February 3 at 7:30 pm
Tickets: Available online from $30.50 to 80.50. All ages

Adventure Club

Montreal-bred electronic duo Adventure Club – made up of Christian Srigley and Leighton James – are performing in Calgary this month. After much anticipation, the duo announced that they will release new music for the album Red // Blue last year. Get ready to dance.

Where: Marquee Beer Market, 4630 Macleod Trail S
When: Friday, February 3 at 10 pm
Tickets: Available online at $25. 18+

Sam Roberts

Montreal’s Sam Roberts and his band are taking their latest album on the road with a stop in Calgary this month. TerraForm was released in 2016, and they’re on tour now with Hollerado.

Where:Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3777 Grey Eagle Drive
When: Friday, February 3 at 8 pm
Tickets: Available online at $49.

Arkells

Juno Award-winners and Hamilton, Ontario, natives Arkells released their fourth and latest studio album Morning Report last year. Arkells peaked in the scene with their 2014 album High Noon. Their biggest hit, “Leather Jacket,” remains one of Canada’s favourite tracks to date.

Where: BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way SW
When: Saturday, February 4 at 7 pm
Tickets: Available online at $40.50. All ages

SonReal

Juno and MMVA nominated artist SonReal is on the road with his No Warm Up headlining tour. The Canadian-rapper’s approach to hip-hop has allowed him to sustain a loyal and growing domestic fan base, and it’s only the beginning for the young artist.

Where:The Gateway (SAIT), 1301 – 16 Ave NW
When: Thursday, February 9 at 8 pm
Tickets:Available online at $18.50. 18+

SNBRN

Kevin Chapman, aka SNBRN, has a very active SoundCloud. With over 47 million plays, it’s no wonder many electronic music fans want to catch SNBRN live. He plays his EDM set in Calgary this month.

Where: Marquee Beer Market, 4630 Macleod Trail S
When: Friday, February 17 at 9 pm
Tickets: Available online at $20. 18+

Billy Talent

Warner Music Canada recording artists Billy Talent are starting off their year on a high note, heading out on a coast-to-coast Canadian tour that will take them all the way across the country. They are in Calgary this month.

Where:Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3777 Grey Eagle Drive
When: Saturday, February 18 at 7 pm
Tickets: Available online at $60.50. All ages

Peking Duk

Dance party switch on! These boys say it best when they say “Peking Duk not only tastes good, but it sounds even better.” Aussie producers/funny duo Peking Duk return with their energy show that is bound to be a highlight of your month.

Where: Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10th Ave SW
When: Sunday, February 14 at 9 pm
Tickets: Available online at $20. 18+

Banners

Hailing from Liverpool, UK, Banners’ music is influenced by artists ranging from Jeff Buckley to Arcade Fire. Banners’ tracks “Shine a Light” and “Start A Riot” have generated over 40 million streams, and you can see both tracks live this month.

Where: Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10 Ave SW
When: Thursday, February 23 at 7 pm
Tickets: Available online at $20. 18+

Matthew Good

Vancouver’s Matthew Good is taking his latest album on the road with a stop in the city later this month. With his release, I Miss New Wave: Beautiful Midnight, he began a Canadian tour, in which he performs Beautiful Midnight in its entirety.

Where: Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3777 Grey Eagle Drive
When: Friday, February 24 at 8 pm
Tickets: Available online at $27 to $55. All ages

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