On nowAlberta Culture Days: Family Music Celebration@Studio Bell, National Music Centrelast dayJoin us in PlayLab at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, for a family-friendly day of music in celebration of Alberta Culture Days!
Step into the National Music Centre’s newest exhibit, PlayLab, for a full weekend of live music, rhythm games, sound effects, and singalongs for all ages!Details
Friday, September 11
7:00pmto 8:00pmReverberations: Chopin Reframed@Studio Bell, National Music CentreExperience a piano masterpiece … reimagined. Known for performances of imagination, intensity, and individuality, 2025 Honens Gold Laureate Élisabeth Pion returns to Calgary with Frédéric Chopin’s Études Op. 25. This time, she presents the piece with a poetic and fiery twist—interspersed with worksDetails
Saturday, September 12
10:30amto 11:30amStorytellers: Babar the Elephant@Studio Bell, National Music CentreJoin us for a charming morning concert that brings Jean de Brunhoff’s The Story of Babar to life. Children and families are welcomed into Babar’s world in this charming, accessible introduction to classical music and storytelling.Details
Sunday, September 13
8:00pmto 10:00pmRide to Remember@Studio Bell, National Music CentreCraig Senyk Initiatives and the National Music Centre present Devin Cooper’s 7th annual Ride to Remember in support of the Alzheimer Society of Calgary.
The evening features an intimate Nashville-style songwriter round, where four of Canada’s most respected artists perform acoustically while sharinDetails
Friday, September 25
7:30pmto 9:30pmUnder the Harvest Moon@Studio Bell, National Music CentreJoin us on September 25 for Under the Harvest Moon, a Mid-Autumn celebration featuring live Chinese music, culture, and community. Experience an unforgettable evening with Calgary’s leading Chinese Canadian ensembles at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.
Every autumn, as the full moonDetails
Saturday, September 26
11:30amto 2:30pmPlayLab: Rhythm Playground@Studio Bell, National Music CentreOne remaining dateStep into PlayLab and explore rhythm through hands-on, high-energy music making.
This free drop-in program invites participants ages 4-12 to experiment with beat, patterns, and group music-making with boomwhackers, djembes, and wooden spoons.
Come for a few minutes or stay awhile and make some noiDetails
Wednesday, September 30
7:00pmto 11:00pmJeremy Dutcher@Studio Bell, National Music CentreIn honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the National Music Centre presents an evening with Jeremy Dutcher. A Two-Spirit song carrier, composer, ethnomusicologist, and Wolastoqiyik member of Tobique First Nation, Dutcher is dedicated to language revitalization.
His award-winningDetails
Wednesday, October 7
11:00amto 1:00pmCarolyn Harley Trio@Studio Bell, National Music CentreJoin us for a special edition of Forever Young: Seniors’ Wednesdays at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, featuring interactive experiences for all ages that spark memories, inspire creativity, and create connections across generations.
Experience an engaging live performance with CanaDetails
Thursday, October 15
All dayFaust@Studio Bell, National Music CentreCelebrate the 100th anniversary of one of silent cinema’s greatest masterpieces as Faust (1926) makes its debut at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.
Calgary Cinematheque returns to Studio Bell with another 100th anniversary screening and a live score played on the Allen Theatre Organ.Details
Sunday, October 18
7:00pmto 9:00pmMudmen@Studio Bell, National Music CentreGet ready for a high-octane night of Celtic-rock swagger as Mudmen hit the stage at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.
With thunderous bagpipes, driving guitars, and infectious energy, Mudmen promise to deliver an unforgettable live experience.
About Mudmen
Always entertaining and unDetails
Sunday, October 25
11:00amto 12:00pmSynth Soundbath: Buchla 200@Studio Bell, National Music CentreJoin us at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, for Synth Soundbath, a new monthly series exploring the intersection of wellness and music technology.
Part educational experience, part immersive listening session, the program invites participants to engage with sound as both a scientificDetails
Sunday, November 8
All dayLittle Red Riding Hood with Beethoven@Studio Bell, National Music CentreNational Music Centre, StoryMusic, and Green Fools Theatre team up to present Little Red Riding Hood with Beethoven — a one-of-a-kind storytelling concert with live music and puppetry!
Shows: 1:00 pm and 3:15 pm
This show features Beethoven’s dynamic String Quartet No. 11 with Liza Scriggins’ versDetails
Sunday, November 22
2:00pmto 7:30pmThe Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas@Studio Bell, National Music CentreCelebrate the season East Coast–style at Studio Bell as The Barra MacNeils fill the hall with soaring harmonies, fiery fiddles, and the joyful spirit of a Cape Breton Christmas.
The Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas is a musical potpourri of traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned fromDetails
Sunday, December 13
7:30pmto 9:30pmA Holly Jolly Jill Barber Christmas@Studio Bell, National Music CentreJoin Jill Barber and her jingly jangly jazz quartet at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, as they take you on a nostalgic musical sleigh ride through decades of beloved Christmas standards.
You’ll enjoy hot cocoa classics like “I’ll be Home for Christmas” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReiDetails