10 fantastic things to do in Calgary this week: June 8 to 12
Another week in Calgary means another week full of things to do. With the weather warming up, there is no shortage of things to check out.
From live music to soccer watch parties and markets, there is something for everyone to do. Here are 10 fantastic things to do in Calgary this week.
The Guess Who
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What: Canadian rock band The Guess Who is making a stop in Calgary this Monday. You can expect some of their hits like “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” and “Share the Land.”
When: Monday, June 8, 2026; 7:30 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Cost: Ticket prices vary on seat
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off at The Grand
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What: Join The Grand this Thursday for a screening of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. “When charming high schooler Ferris Bueller decides to take a day off, he doesn’t just skip school — he orchestrates an unforgettable adventure. With his best friend Cameron and girlfriend Sloane in tow, Ferris turns the city into his personal playground, dodging authority at every turn — including the increasingly desperate efforts of his principal to catch him in the act.”
When: Thursday, June 11, 2026; 7 p.m.
Where: The Grand – 608 1st St. SW
Cost: $15
Curiosities and Oddities Walking Tour
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What: If you’re curious about Calgary’s curiosities and oddities, Heritage Park has got you covered. “On the Curiosities and Oddities Walking Tour, you’ll explore the strangest corners of Heritage Park on a 1.5-hour guided walk. Starting at the Engineered Air Gazebo, you’ll visit places like the Prince House, Wing Chong Laundry, and Gledhill’s Pharmacy—each one packed with bizarre facts, hidden tales, and curious relics.”
When: June 10 and 12, 2026; 7 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park – 1900 Heritage Dr. SW
Cost: $24.95
Explore Calgary’s parks
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What: Summer is a great time to get out and explore Calgary and its parks. From quiet green spaces for picnics and soaking up the sun to huge urban parks for hiking and cycling, we rounded up eight parks you should explore in Calgary this summer.
Where: Various locations across Calgary
Cost: Free
Calgary Surge
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What: The Calgary Surge are taking on the Saskatoon Mamba this Wednesday. Join them for a night of high-energy basketball.
When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026; 7:30 p.m.
Where: WinSport Event Centre – 88 Canada Olympic Rd. SW
Cost: Ticket prices vary on seat
Check out a massive butter cowboy
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What: Ghazaleh Avarzamani’s exhibition Churn, Earn, Burn and then Return is at Contemporary Calgary, and it features a massive 1,000-pound butter cowboy.
When: Until November 8, 2026
Where: Contemporary Calgary – 701 11th St. SW
Cost: 24 and under by donation, and 25 and over $12 single admission
Deadly Alberta True Crime Tour
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What: Head on over to The Confluence this Friday for an Alberta true crime tour. “From mass murders to executions, explore true crimes from across Alberta in this outdoor tour of our province’s dark history.”
When: Where:
Inglewood Night Market
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What: The June Inglewood Night Market is this Friday. Join them this weekend for the first market of the season, featuring a bunch of local vendors, live music, and food located in the heart of Inglewood.
When: Friday, June 12, 2026; 5 to 10 p.m.
Where: 10th Avenue and 10th Street SE
Cost: Free
Dallas Smith
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What: Canadian singer and songwriter Dallas Smith is hitting the stage at Spruce Meadows this week. You can expect to hear his hits like “Drop,” “Use Me,” and “Like A Man.”
When: Friday, June 12, 2026; 7 p.m.
Where: Spruce Meadows – 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW
Cost: Starting at $101.41
World Cup Watch Party
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What: The City of Calgary is hosting a World Cup Watch Party at Eau Claire Plaza this Friday. Head on down to watch Canada take on Bosnia-Herzegovina on a giant LED screen. You’ll also find a family-friendly fan zone hosted by Calgary Minor Soccer Association with food trucks, team mascots, and youth drills led by Cavalry FC and Calgary Wild FC.
When: Friday, June 12, 2026; 1 p.m.
Where: Eau Claire Plaza – 139 Barclay Parade SW
Cost: Free