The Wildest Pride Brunch
2025-06-22 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Wilde on 27, 525 5 Ave SW 27th Floor, Calgary, AB, T2P 1P7, Canada
The Wilde on 27, is celebrating Pride Month by hosting The Wildest Pride Brunch. This event is set to have live drag performances full of high energy and fierce fashion, delicious short plates, and fun activation stations. The menu will include a variety of brunch favourites such as Eggs Benedict, East Coast Lobster Hash, Wilde Seafood Bar and Japanese Pancakes, all of which guests can enjoy while looking out at the stunning city views. A mimosa bar will be available for an additional cost, and guests are required to book a reservation in advance as seating is limited.

King of Drag Watch Party
2025-06-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Aroma Cafe Bar, 1845 33 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2T1Z1, Canada
LONG LIVE DRAG KINGS!
Revry TV is airing the first-ever Drag King competition show, King of Drag, and we couldn’t be more excited!!
Join us at Aroma Cafe Bar for a watch party and drag show featuring local Alberta Kings! The night promises to be casual, fun, community-minded, and, of course, full of KINGS!
Dates? Every Sunday from June 22nd to July 27th
Time? Doors at 6PM, Drag Performances & Panel at 6:30PM, Screening at 7PM
Location? Aroma Cafe Bar on 33rd Ave (1845 33 Ave SW, Calgary)
Cost? $10 (Limited availability)
Accessibility? Aroma Cafe Bar has an accessible washroom and a ramp up to the front entrance. Please note that the front door can be a bit narrow for some wheelchairs. Let us know how we can accommodate any needs here. There is parking on the surrounding streets and a bus stop right outside. The episode will have captions activated during the screening.
Hosted by? The sexy and suave El Rey del Sol!
Featuring? Local Alberta Drag Kings announced weekly!
Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase at the venue.
Have questions? Send us an email at recklessdaughtercreative@gmail.com

The Market on Stephen Avenue
2025-06-24 11:00 - 2025-09-23 16:00 | AB
The Market on Stephen Avenue is Back!
It began on Stephen Avenue the Summer of 2016 until end of Summer 2019, then Fall 2020,
Summer 2021 and now back for it’s 7th season!
Join us on Select Tuesdays throughout the Summer from 11-4pm!
We will be having a variety of local producers and artisans at this Downtown Market. This is a great way to enjoy Downtown Calgary!
Vending questions: Contact events@dmeinc.ca for details

Wordfest Presents Reading in the Wild
2025-06-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Memorial Park Library, 1221 2 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R 1N8, Canada
Wordfest and Calgary Public Library are excited to announce the return of Reading in the Wild, Calgary’s outdoor Read-A-Thon! Imagine our city’s most beautiful inner-city park bursting with people of all ages enjoying the simple pleasure of reading outside. This free event is for everyone—children, teens, seniors, friends, neighbours, colleagues, even well-behaved dogs. Readers of all ages are welcome to bring a blanket and book (or borrow one on site!) to read amongst fellow readers in the wild.
This all-ages community event takes place on June 24 in Central Memorial Park, home to Alberta’s oldest library. Opened in 1912 with funding from Andrew Carnegie, it is now a still-thriving national historic site as well as Wordfest’s year-round performance space, where we connect the world’s best writers with the world’s best readers.
You can bring your current read or we’ll supply the magic: Choose from a specially curated selection from the Library’s collection, organized by age and interests, which you are welcome to check out at any time from the fabulous Memorial Park Library staff. Don’t have a library card? You can sign up for a free one on the spot!
In addition to reading outside (this is more than enough entertainment for some of us!), the event will also feature live music along with the following opportunities for engagement:
Live music by Calgary-based string duo Solatido
Complimentary Dog-Friendly Village Ice Cream for our four-legged companions!
And complimentary Village Ice Cream for the first 200 humans!
Letterpress printing on The Sprawl’s mobile pop-up press
Calgary Public Library will have family-friendly games that can be signed out from their outdoor circulation desk
Persuasion Photography’s David Kotsibie will be roaming the park to capture this unforgettable group reading experience.
Be sure to tag @Wordfest with #ReadingInTheWild in your own photos and our social team will share far and wide
This event is FREE but please RSVP to receive event updates and opportunities to maximize your Reading in the Wild experience with special offers closer to the event.

Riverdance
2025-06-27 16:30 - 2025-06-29 18:00 | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Avenue NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1M4, Canada
Riverdance announces its 30th Anniversary celebrations.
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.
To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when show began 30 years ago.

Celebrating 20 Years of Marriage Equality in Alberta!
2025-07-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Contemporary Calgary, 701 11th St SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2C4, Canada
Twenty years ago, Alberta made history. This summer, we celebrate the love, courage, and commitment that changed the province forever!
Join us for a heartwarming afternoon of weddings, vow renewals, and celebration as we honour two decades of marriage equality in Alberta. Whether you’re saying “I do” for the first time or “I still do” all over again, this day is for you.
💒 Get married or renew your vows on-site!
We’ve arranged for non-denominational officiants (available at a discounted rate), or feel free to bring your own officiant to reflect your cultural or spiritual traditions.
🎶 Celebrate with joy!
With live entertainment, special guests, and beautiful venues in both Calgary and Edmonton set the perfect backdrop for your special moment.
📝 Reserve your spot now!
Space is limited, so don’t wait! Deadline for first-time marriage applicants is July 10th.
👉 Couples and guests RSVP here:
https://forms.gle/hpyymBk3iVxaJQJk

Big Queer Variety Show
2025-07-27 13:30 - 17:00 | Contemporary Calgary, 701 11th St SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2C4, Canada
Come on out for a cross-organization collaborative all-ages sober variety show on Sunday, July 27th from 1:00 to 5:00 at Contemporary Calgary with time to mingle before and after!
Tickets available now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/big-queer-variety-show-tickets-1415897560719
Join our Emcees, Alyjah Ermine and Oliver Twirl, for a fun afternoon of queer joy and creativity as a whole bevvy of talent crosses the stage! There will be drag performances by El Rey del Sol, Alina Montenegro, Dayna Hart, Sir Velvet, Roy GBP & Oliver Twirl, poetry readings by Cece Chow and Alyjah Ermine, hip hop from Kindé, and classical and Bengali dance performances by Kajal and Ratul!
Tickets:
We are offering pay-what-you-are-able tickets and splitting 100% of the ticket sales between Black Pride YYC, Colores Del Alma, and Rang De Pride to help support them in all the offerings they have coming up in the calendar.
Our sponsor:
Thank you to the Community-Based Research Centre for providing funding so we can pay $100 honorariums to all performers. Tips will also be split amongst all performers to ensure everyone is paid for their labour.
Accessibility:
To make this event safe as possible to attend for as many of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, we ask that folks do a Covid test within 24 hours of attending and wear masks when not eating. Masks will be provided at the door.
This is a sober all-ages event! We welcome kids and families! Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Food will be served! Details are coming, but there will be gluten free and vegan options courtesy of the Pansy Club, as well as Jamaican patties from Simply Caribbean.
Contemporary Calgary has a paid parking lot and is right by the c-train downtown. They have wheelchair accessible washrooms on the main floor and the floor of the Heather Edwards theatre. There are multi-stall gendered washrooms on all floors as well.

Boots & Pride: A Line Dance Celebration
2025-08-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Ranchmans Cookhouse & Dancehall, 9615 Macleod Trail S, Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0P6, Canada
Join us as Calgary’s Pride Week kicks off on Saturday August 23 for a fun night of dancing and colorful vibes, as we celebrate with a free easy beginner line dance lesson and a jam-packed playlist of popular favs to keep you moving all night long!

Contemporary Office Interiors Pride with Purpose Party
2025-08-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Contemporary Office Interiors, 2206 Portland St SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4M6, Canada
Come join us for a fun evening of Drag Bingo with @lilithfairyyc, and a raffle auction in support of Skipping Stone on Thursday, August 28th.
Sign up at the link below:
https://forms.coi.ca/cgy-pride-with-purpose
In partnership with Contemporary Office Interiors Ltd. and MillerKnoll

Dominique Jackson’s Dollhaus
2025-08-29 19:00 - 23:30 | Dickens Pub, 1000 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2Y6, Canada
An All Trans Drag Competition plus Vogue Exhibition Battle for Pride and the legend Dominique Jackson. Show at Dickens Pub on August 29. Tickets on showpass

Morning Glory Burlesque Brunch- Pride Edition
2025-08-30 11:00 - 14:00 | The Attic Bar & Stage, 1413 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0T4
Join The Cabaret Company at The Attic Bar & Stage on Saturday August 30th for MORNING GLORY: Burlesque Brunch- Calgary’s ONLY burlesque brunch. The PRIDE Edition!
Enjoy $7 mimosas, delicious plant-based brunch menu, and sultry burlesque artists as they heat up the stage and spice up your Saturday afternoon.
Doors at 10:45am, show at 12pm.
All tickets are first come first serve general admission seating. Arrive early for the best seats!

Drag me to Dinner
2025-08-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Velvet Room, 628 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
🌈✨ PRIDE WEEKEND TAKEOVER AT VELVET ROOM ✨🌈
🍽 Sat, Aug 30 – Drag Me to Dinner
Start your Pride weekend with a feast of fabulousness! Enjoy a full dinner while being dazzled by drag icons Lulu Daniels, Milf & Cookies, Felicia Von Queef, and Stephanie Prince. Expect good food, good vibes and jaw-dropping performances all night.

🌈🍕🥳 Pride Pizza Party
2025-09-03 12:30 - 13:30 | 223 12 Ave SW, 223 12 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2R, Canada
Join us for a slice* where every topping is welcome and every heart is celebrated!
Come solo or bring a friend – everyone’s welcome at this event.
*Pizza available while supplies last.

Pride & Glide at The Olympic Oval
2025-09-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Olympic Oval, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
This Calgary Pride, we’re turning The Fastest Ice in the World™ into the most fabulous ice in the world. Lace up those skates, fluff that boa, and join us for a glide that’s more dazzling than a double axel in sequins.
Expect laughter, music, and enough rainbow energy to power the Zamboni for a year. Whether you’re a skating superstar, a cautious crawler, or just here to show off your most dazzling Pride ‘fit, the Oval is your stage.
All are welcome. All are celebrated. All will look amazing under the disco lights.
So grab your friends, your flags, and your fiercest selves, and come skate with us. Because Pride isn’t just about who you love — it’s about loving every single second you’re here.

Sashay & Sway The Native Way
2025-09-26 20:00 - 2025-11-15 23:30 | Hotel Arts, 119 - 12 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 0G8, Canada
This all-Indigenous drag show will feature acclaimed Two-Spirit Dene artist Chelazon Leroux, a status member of Buffalo River Dene Nation (Treaty 10) with family ties to Fond Du Lac First Nation (Treaty 8). Best known for her Auntie persona and viral TikTok Presence, Ms. Leroux uses her platform to educate and entertain global audiences while centering Indigenous culture in all aspects of her work. Prior to her performance, Ms. Leroux will deliver a keynote address on the role of culture in her artistic journey-from local stages to national recognition on Canada’s Drag Race Season 3. Her message will emphasize the importance of authenticity and cultural integrity in achieving success within the entertainment industry.
The drag show called Sashay & Sway The Native Way will take place on September 26 2025.
This is a 16+ event
If you want flyers please let me know I will drop some.

RuPaul's Tina Burner's Witch Perfect
2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | The Grand, 608 1St SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 1M7, Canada
The hysterical award-winning spooktacular, Witch Perfect, is an all live-singing, comedy parody based on the cult-classic and audience favorite Disney film Hocus Pocus! It features Emmy-winning stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race: S13’s Tina Burner as Winifred, Season 11, All-Stars S6, and UK vs the World S2’s Scarlet Envy as Sara, and Season 9 and All Stars S8’s Alexis Michelle as Mary.
The show features hits from such pop icons as Madonna and Cher, as well as Disney classics Little Mermaid and Lion King. Witch Perfect also fly’s into Broadway standards from Gypsy and Wicked as well as the sisters own take on the infamous show-stopper “I Put a Spell on You.” Make sure to BOOOOOOOOOOOOKKKKKKKKKK your tickets today.

Drag Me to Cowboys
2026-07-11 13:00 - 23:00 | Cowboys Music Festival, 421 12th Ave SE, Calgary, AB, Canada
COWBOYS MUSIC FESTIVAL: DRAG ME TO COWBOYS FT. RUPAUL
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026
GATES AT 1PM / LIVE PERFORMANCES START AT 1:30PM
VENUE: COWBOYS PARK
1220 9 AVE SW
Use the promo code CALGARYPRIDE to receive $20 off your ticket. Every ticket purchased through our link supports Calgary Pride.
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Get ready for an afternoon of unforgettable performances, community celebration, and Stampede-season energy at Cowboys Music Festival’s Drag Me To Cowboys, featuring the one and only RuPaul!
Drag Me To Cowboys brings together iconic drag talent, live entertainment, and a high-energy crowd for a celebration of queer joy, performance, and visibility. With more DMTC announcements dropping soon, this year’s event is set to be another can’t-miss afternoon at Cowboys Park.
Expect fierce performances, unforgettable moments, and a packed afternoon of entertainment as Drag Me To Cowboys returns for another legendary year.
This is an 18+ event. Standing room only.
♿ Wheelchair Accessible Suites Available
Guests requiring wheelchair accessibility are accommodated in Row 1 Saddle Suites. Please contact Cowboys Music Festival when booking to arrange.
More Drag Me To Cowboys announcements coming soon!
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Cowboys is committed to a culture of inclusivity and is working closely with our knowledgeable partners to deliver 2SLGBTQ+ Education to over 700 staff this Stampede season. Gender-neutral bathrooms and accessibility viewing accommodations are available for the entire duration of Cowboys Music Festival, including this event!

Indigo Nights Fundraiser Event
2026-07-25 17:00 - 2026-07-26 01:00 | Hyatt Regency Calgary, 700 Centre Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5P6, Canada
Indigo Nights is Calgary Pride’s annual fundraiser event, bringing together the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies for a night of celebration, connection, and impact.
Presented alongside Stonewall Recovery, Black Pride YYC, SafeLink, and Awoowakiiks, Indigo Nights reflects the power of community collaboration and collective care.
Taking place on July 25, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Calgary, Indigo Nights is more than a party, it’s a community-driven event that supports Calgary Pride’s year-round work in advocacy, education, and inclusive programming.

Calgary Pride Week
2026-08-31 - 2026-09-07 | Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
Calgary Pride Week 2026 is a citywide celebration of queer arts, culture, community, and belonging, taking place August 31 – September 6, 2026.
This year, Pride is woven through seven signature Threads, each highlighting a different part of 2SLGBTQIA+ life, from nightlife and performance to Two-Spirit ceremony, family-friendly programming, arts markets, community collaborations, fundraising, and the Pride Parade.
Together, these Threads create a vibrant week of connection, joy, resistance, and celebration across Calgary
