Holiday Performances
Get into the spirit and take the time to see a show or two this season
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us and it’s important to take a moment out for yourself, so go see a show. There is always a plethora of concerts and theatrical favourites to choose from and many have a holiday theme.
Read on to find out what we’re hitting up between now and New Year’s Day.
A Christmas Story
Until December 22, 2019
Opera House, Rosebud Theatre (106 Martin Avenue, Rosebud)
$54 – $84
Go for a cruise and check out this fantastic Christmas tale from Rosebud Theatre. Based on the classic film, this throwback to the 1950s Christmas comes with all the old-fashioned family fun and fixings.
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Murder Under the Mistletoe
November 14, 21 & 28, 2019
Fort Calgary (750 9th Ave. SE)
$85
It’s a busy time of year for florist Holly—especially when an escaped elf takes refuge in her shop. Created and performed by Pegasus Performances, these murder mystery dinners are interactive evenings featuring fabulous food and entertainment that are sure to have you laughing all night long.
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Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
November 15, 2019, 7:00pm
Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons (205 8th Ave. SE)
$45 – $186.75
Step into a simpler time filled with sweet dreams and Christmas magic. With world-class artists, over 200 dazzling costumes, stunning sets, don’t miss your chance to ring in the holidays with this acclaimed Christmas extravaganza.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
November 19 – December 29, 2019
Martha Cohen Theatre, Arts Commons (215 8th Ave. SE)
$30 – $75
Helped along by the fawn, Mr. Tumnus, the friendly Beaver family, and a forest of talking animals, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy take centre stage in the struggle to free Narnia from the forces of the White Witch. Don’t miss this holiday show from Alberta Theatre Projects.
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Christmas with Nuela Charles
November 21, 2019, 7:00 – 9:30pm
Knox United Church (506 4th St. SW)
$40 – $50
Nuela Charles is an alternative soul singer and songwriter known for her soulful vocals and captivating stage presence. Opening this seasonal treat is award winning Calgarian Kate Stevens. Support The Mustard Seed while you enjoy an exhilarating evening of live music.
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Last Christmas
November 23 – December 21, 2019
Lunchbox Theatre (160, 115 9th Ave. SW)
$25
This heartwarming comedy from Lunchbox Theatre offers a contemporary look at the joys and challenges of the season, and reminds us that family just might be the greatest gift of all. Get into the holiday spirit with Last Christmas.
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I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas
November 23 – December 24, 2019
Stage West Calgary (727 42nd Ave. SE)
$36 – $42
Sarah loves Christmas. It’s her favourite holiday of the year. But when her parents decide to take a vacation for Christmas instead of staying at home, Sarah asks for the most outrageous thing she can think of—a hippopotamus!
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MASS ENERGY Choral Concert
November 27, 2019, 12:10 – 12:50pm
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1st St. SE)
Free admission
This concert brings together three of Calgary’s oil patch choirs for a Christmas themed performance. Featuring both individual performances as well as a MASS combined-choirs finale, bring your singing voice and join in!
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Sounds of the Season: On The Road
November 27, 28, December 3, 18 & 19, 2019
Various venues
$25 – $35
This show hits the road for community performances, celebrating the sounds of the season with a selection of sacred and secular holiday favourites. Bring your friends and family for a festive evening with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.
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A Christmas Carol
November 28 – December 28, 2019
Max Bell Theatre, Arts Commons (240 9th Ave. SE)
Prices vary
It’s a frigid Christmas Eve and with a heart as cold as the freezing London winter, Ebenezer Scrooge is paid a visit from the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Don’t miss this brand-new adaptation at Theatre Calgary.
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Christmas Caravan
November 29, 2019, 7:30pm
Southwood United Church (10690 Elbow Dr. SW)
$25 – $30
Hear Sultans of String’s acclaimed world music tapestry as vocalist Rebecca Campbell and special guests join in the fun for this musical Christmas show. Christmas Caravan takes listeners on a world music tour!
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The Enchanted Toy Shop
November 29 & 30, 2019
DJD Dance Centre (111 12th Ave. SE)
$12 – $20
Alberta Dance Theatre’s company of young dancers explore the world of Mrs. Goody’s Enchanted Toy Shop. With toy soldiers, slinkies, and dolls that come to life at midnight, audiences are sure to be delighted by this holiday show.
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Holiday Pops with Rune + Jens
November 29 & 30, 2019, 7:30pm
Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons (205 8th Ave. SE)
$30 – $90
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Music Director Rune Bergmann and world-renowned trumpeter Jens Lindemann swing in the holiday season with this fun and festive performance.
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Junior Claus
November 29 – December 22, 2019
The Studio at Vertigo Theatre (115 9th Ave. SE)
$23 – $28
The only son of Santa and Mrs. Claus, Junior is reluctant to take over the family business. With a tuneful score and a cast of beloved Christmas characters old and new, Junior Claus is a comedic holiday adventure for the whole family.
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Charlie Brown’s Christmas with Jerry Granelli
November 30, 2019, 4:00pm
Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University (18 Mount Royal Circle SW)
$18 – $36
San Francisco-born drummer Jerry Granelli was a fixture on the Bay Area hard bop scene and was known for his psychedelic sessions for such luminaries as Sly Stone in the 1960s. In 1965, pianist Vince Guaraldi was commissioned to write the music for an animated half-hour Christmas special featuring characters from Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts. The sole, surviving member of the original recording group, Granelli revisits the now legendary session.
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Winter Chill
November 30, 2019, 9:00pm
The Grand (608 1st St. SW)
$25 – $30
Featuring the neo-soul and jazz stylings of Haven Vanguard and the dreamy pop sound of Selci, Winter Chill is one for the sensual, the soulful, and the artful. Lean into that cool blue with a whole evening of warm company, a portion of the proceeds go to Inn From The Cold.
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Calgary Carol Festival
November 30 – December 2, 2019
Knox United Church (506 4th St. SW)
By donation for the Calgary Food Bank
Head to Knox United Church for three nights of carol singing from Calgary’s best choirs including a sing-along with choir and organ. Non-perishable food items or a cash donation for the Calgary Food Bank is welcomed for admission and seating is on a first-come first-served basis.
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The Huron Carole
December 1, 2019, 5:00 – 7:00pm
The Grand (608 1st St. SW)
$25 – $50
Tom Jackson’s The Huron Carole is a seasonal music tradition spanning three decades touring from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Award-winning musicians Tom McKillip, Darryl Havers, John MacArthur Ellis, Kirby Barber, and Chris Nordquist join Jackson onstage for this special cultural celebration from Making Treaty 7.
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Big Hank’s Tribute to the Blues Songs of Christmas
December 1, 2019, 8:00 – 11:00pm
King Eddy, National Music Centre (438 9th Ave. SE)
$25 – $35
Victoria’s swing kings present a night of blues and R&B holiday tunes from the 1950s through the 1960s. Featuring music by BB King, Louis Jordan, Eric Clapton, Big Joe Turner, Charles Brown, and more, you won’t want to miss it.
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Spotlight at the Eddy
December 2, 2019, 7:30 – 9:30pm
King Eddy, National Music Centre (438 9th Ave. SE)
No cover
Sing, dance, and be merry at the holiday special of Theatre Calgary’s Spotlight at the Eddy. Get in the festive spirit with local artists performing a mix of holiday classics and songs inspired by the season—it’s going to be a fantastic evening.
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West Island College Winter Concert
December 3, 2019, 7:00pm
Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons (205 8th Ave. SE)
$11
A premier, independent, post-secondary preparatory school located in Southeast Calgary, hear what the students have learned this semester at the West Island College winter concert.
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The Huron Carole
December 3, 2019, 7:30pm
Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University (18 Mount Royal Circle SW)
$55 – $100
Hear Tom Jackson’s smooth baritone fill the Bella Concert Hall as he brings The Huron Carole concert series to Calgary in support of Alpha House. A seasonal music tradition spanning three decades, touring from coast-to-coast-to-coast, each concert raises funds for local food banks and social service agencies.
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Cut-Throat Christmas
December 4, 11 & 18, 2019, 6:00 – 10:00pm
Fort Calgary (750 9th Ave. SE)
$85
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at Fort Calgary is an interactive evening featuring fabulous food and entertainment that will have you laughing all night long. You’ll interact with the actors all while enjoying a locally sourced dinner buffet.
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Naughty… but Nice: Six in the City
December 5 – 22, 2019
Lunchbox Theatre (160, 115 9th Ave. SE)
$15 – $35
Forte Musical Theatre’s sweet but risqué holiday celebration features a hit parade of favourites from the past and a smattering of new tunes. Naughty… but Nice should be on your must-see list each season!
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Handel’s Messiah
December 6 & 7, 2019, 7:30pm
Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons (205 8th Ave. SE)
$25 – $85
Jeannette Sorrell has built an international reputation as a force in the reawakening demand for early music. Sorrell conducts this quintessential holiday classic alongside the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and hand-picked soloists.
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A Cowtown Christmas
December 6 – 8, 2019
Studio Theatre, cSPACE Kind Edward (1721 29th Ave. SW)
$20 – $30
Cowtown Opera’s annual celebration of the holidays is back, so be sure to join the Cowtown family for musical merriment, holiday hi-jinks, and seasonal sing-alongs.
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Christmas at the Opera
December 6 – 8, 2019
Mamdani Opera Centre (1315 7th St. SW)
$45
Celebrate Christmas with a heartwarming one-act family opera about a young boy who meets three kings on their way to bring presents to the baby Jesus and learns that the act of giving is sometimes its own gift. Don’t miss Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl & the Night Visitors.
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The Nutcracker
December 6 – 8, 2019
University Theatre, University of Calgary (230 University Court NW)
$15 – $49
The Nutcracker is one of classical dance’s most loved and popular ballets. The story of Clara, her nutcracker prince who comes to life, and the magical land of sweets, join Jeunesse Classique Ballet Society for the perfect introduction to ballet.
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Miracle on 34th Street
December 6 – 14, 2019
Pumphouse Theatre (2140 Pumphouse Ave. SW)
$18 – $23
When Kris Kringle, a nice old man gets a job working as a Christmas Santa at Macy’s, his honest and generous spirit unleashes waves of good will throughout New York City, and a hint of magic in the heart of a very practical little girl. Join Morpheus Theatre for this seasonal favourite.
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Our Christmas Stories
December 7, 2019, 2:00 & 7:00pm
McDougall United Church (8516 Athabasca St. SE)
$20
Western Hospitality Singers celebrate the holiday season with performances by their chorus and quartets. The concert also welcomes a Christmas chorus of guest singers, the Chinook Winds Show Chorus, and the wonderful Sweet Adelines Chorus. Youth 14 and under are admitted free.
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Christmas in Rome
December 7, 2019, 8:00pm
Knox United Church (506 4th St. SW)
$15 – $28
The Festival Chorus welcomes you to attend the first concert in its 61st season, the sixth instalment in its travelogue-themed concerts. This holiday concert features music composed for and in the eternal city including Ottorino Respighi’s melodic and appealing Laud to the Nativity of the Lord.
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My Kind of Christmas
December 7, 2019, 8:00pm
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 14th Ave. NW)
$39.50 – $89.50
Award-winning Canadian recording artist Johnny Reid brings his holiday show to Calgary with special guest, Sierra Noble. My Kind of Christmas is the perfect chance to get into the seasonal spirit with a night of favourites new and old. Don’t miss this national tour on its local stop.
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Silver Balls
December 7 & 8, 2019
DJD Dance Centre (111 12th Ave. SE)
$15 – $25
A special concert celebrating 25 years as Calgary’s inclusive men’s choir, Silver Balls honours the group’s history with favourite seasonal and not-so-seasonal songs from past years. Under the direction of Malcolm Edwards, grab your tickets to hear a little bit of everything.
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Winter Fantasia
December 8, 2019, 2:00pm
Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University (4825 Mount Royal Gate SW)
$10 – $30
A showcase of the work of the Mount Royal University Conservatory choral ensembles, including Ariel, Arietta, and Arioso, with the Conservatory Sinfonia and a performance from the MRU Speech Arts Performers, celebrate the season in the beautiful Bella Concert Hall.
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Christmas Star
December 8, 2019, 2:30pm
Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons (205 8th Ave. SE)
$26
Enjoy Karl Jenkins’ Stella Natalis featuring Michelle Todd, Jay Michalak, and Cum Vino Cantus. This holiday concert from the Calgary Civic Symphony also includes Rimsky-Korsakov’s Christmas Eve Suite and other seasonal surprises!
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Holiday Road: A Christmas Vacation Yule Never Forget
December 8, 2019, 6:00pm
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 14th Ave. NW)
$30 – $51
Youth Singers of Calgary take you on an epic family road trip full of music and mayhem. This family friendly, original production features a company of over 250 young performers.
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A Christmas with the Calgary Chinese Orchestra
December 8, 2019, 6:00pm
TransAlta Pavillion, Mount Royal University (4825 Mount Royal Gate SW)
By donation
Take a little break from the busy holiday season with guest performers and Chinese ensemble music hand-picked by director Bang Zhan. Admission is by donation and all ages are welcome.
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Make a Joyful Sound
December 8, 2019, 7:00 – 10:00pm
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1st St. SE)
$10 – $20
Savridi Singers’ holiday concert is sure to remind you of the many reasons why the Christmas season is such a joyous time of year. The pieces chosen vary from a take on traditional carols to beautiful arrangements that touch on the blessed birth. Come out and decide what your favorites are!
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Renaissance Treasures I
December 8, 2019, 7:30pm
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church (1121 14th Ave. SW)
$20 – $25
This concert features a selection of works by Palestrina, Byrd, and Victoria alongside joyous Christmas pieces, secular madrigals, and sacred motets. It also includes a section entitled Vox Femina, a celebration of some of early music’s outstanding female composers.
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Something Christmas
December 8 & 9, 2019
River Park Church (3818 14A St. SW)
$20
Can you hear it? Heaven and nature are resounding with the joy and magic of the season, as the Adult Recreational Choirs come together once again to celebrate Christmas in song. Grab your tickets early as these shows often sell out.
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A Christmas Carol
December 8 – 21, 2019, 7:30pm
Lougheed House (707 13th Ave. SW)
$25 – $35
Calgary writer, storyteller, and musician Steven Méthot gives an intimate and unforgettable performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, performing from memory while animating the voices of its 30 characters. Grab your tickets quick—this show often sells out!
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Paul Brandt’s Country Christmas
December 11 & 12, 2019, 7:30pm
Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons (205 8th Ave. SE)
$50 – $90
Paul Brandt, the most awarded male Canadian country artist in history, is home for the holidays! Joining the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in an unforgettable evening of Christmas spirit, go on an incredible holiday journey.
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Festival Hall Festivus for All
December 13, 2019, 7:00pm
Festival Hall (1215 10th Ave. SE)
$10 – $20
Firestarter Community Productions presents a night of live music, drinks, and holiday cheer. Guests are encouraged to don their favourite vibrant Christmas sweater or any other bright holiday garb. Local bands include Shuffalo, Cold Little Crow, Yvette, and MITA.
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Wandering Stars
December 13 – 15, 2019
Foothills Alliance Church (333 Edgepark Blvd. NW)
Free admission
Foothills Alliance Church brings to life the Magi’s journey to meet the infant Messiah through music and drama. Viewed from the perspectives of the wise men, the holy family, and the trinity, this story paints a beautiful picture of how home is found. Recommended for ages seven and up.
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The Nutcracker
December 13 – 24, 2019
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 14th Ave. NW)
Prices vary
This timeless holiday tale will transport you to Imperialist Russia’s majestic era, when French fashion was in vogue and Tchaikovsky composed his timeless masterpiece. The Nutcracker features a live orchestra and a cast of more than 120 dancers with dazzling sets and costumes.
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The Winter’s Night
December 14, 2019, 1:30pm
Hope Lutheran Church (3527 Boulton Rd. NW)
Prices vary
Vocal Latitudes presents The Winter’s Night, a world music 50 voice community choir raised in joyful song for their annual winter concert. With special guests Quintessential Singers and percussionist Robin Tufts, you’ll hear everything from jazzy seasonal favourites to madrigals, Gordon Lightfoot to African and gospel music.
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In the Glow of Candlelight: Songs for a Winter Day
December 14, 2019, 3:00pm
Christ Church Elbow Park (3602 8th St. SW)
$20 – $75
Join the Calgary Boys’ Choir for its 46th annual Christmas concert. Filled with beautiful choral music, this afternoon features winter songs of celebration from a variety of traditions. Children 12 and under are admitted free.
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Three Sisters Christmas
December 14, 2019, 7:00pm
Christ Church Elbow Park (3602 8th St. SW)
$10 – $30
Welcome the season through song! This concert features the Three Sisters Young Artists with special guests, bringing a traditional mix of operatic hits, Christmas classics, and a smattering of musical theatre and pop Christmas tunes.
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Gloria! Celebrating the Season Together
December 14, 2019, 7:00pm
River Park Church (3818 14A St. SW)
$15
Join the Calgary Multicultural Choir as they celebrate this festive season. Gloria! Celebrating the Season Together features a variety of traditional songs and contemporary arrangements from many cultures around the world.
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Love Came Down
December 14, 2019, 7:00pm
First Baptist Church (1301 4th St. SW)
Free admission
First Baptist Church invites you to join them for their annual Christmas concert, Love Came Down, where you can enjoy performances by vocal and handbell choirs, a pipe organist, pianist, and special guests, Lily String Quartet.
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Sounds of the Season
December 14, 2019, 7:30pm
Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University (4825 Mount Royal Gate SW)
$10 – $30
Mount Royal University Conservatory ensembles take the stage to celebrate the festive season in song. Enjoy an evening featuring all three choirs and full orchestra, individual choral works, and a few classics.
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Spiritus Christmas
December 14, 2019, 7:30 – 9:30pm
High River United Church (145 Macleod Tr. SW, High River)
$10 – $30
Go for a drive and celebrate the spirit of Christmas with the award-winning Spiritus Chamber Choir and guest musicians. Fall in love all with these voices as they perform Anderes Ohrwall’s sublime arrangement of 16th century carols.
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Dave Kelly Live Christmas Special
December 14 & 15, 2019
Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons (205 8th Ave. SE)
$22 – $78
Celebrate the season with another Christmas edition of Dave Kelly Live, Calgary’s talk variety show. Featuring special guests, surprise appearances, and the best in Canadian talent, stories, and music, The Young Canadians join in the fun.
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A Spiritus Christmas
December 15, 2019, 3:00pm
Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University (18 Mount Royal Circle SW)
$25 – $30
Conducted by Swiss-Canadian, Michael Zaugg, Spiritus Chamber Choir’s seasonal concert features an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary advent choral music that is sure to delight all audiences!
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Sage’s Spooky Christmas
December 15, 2019, 7:00pm
Lougheed House (707 13th Ave. SW)
$40
Following the tradition of scary Christmas stories, told in the dark of night as the snow fell, Sage Theatre brings you the story Smee by A.M. Burrage, read by Cam Ascroft. It features a tale of ghostly hide-and-go-seek.
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Holiday Cheer Benefit Concert
December 18, 2019, 7:00 – 10:30pm
Festival Hall (1215 10yh Ave. SE)
$20
The Foothills Bluegrass Music Society presents an evening of music with MC Tom Coxworth and performances by the Travelling Mabels, Brad Carrigan, Rob Hollis, Grass-Blue, Tanya Ryan, Ghostboys, Doris Dailey, and many more.
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One Big JAM: Holiday REMIX
December 18, 2019, 7:00 – 11:00pm
The Palace Theatre (219 8th Ave. SW)
$10 – $20
This fully-improvised concert experience blurs the lines between the stage and crowd. Anyone can find themselves beautifully contributing to the mix, so witness or join in with many of Calgary’s finest musicians, dancers, and poets!
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Holiday Sing-a-Long
December 21, 2019, 2:00 – 3:30pm
Morpheus Theatre Rehearsal Space, Parkdale Community Association (3512 5th Ave. NW)
$15
Mandy Morris loves the holidays so join her and the band as they celebrate the season, Music with Mandy style. That means lots of singing, dancing, and playing—don’t miss this third annual holiday sing-a-long!
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Christmas with New West
December 21, 2019, 7:30pm
Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons (205 8th Ave. SE)
$16 – $27
Celebrating 10 years of music this season, New West Symphony and Chorus is pleased to present its annual Christmas celebration. Don’t miss this festive evening of music and song.
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The Stars Point the Way
December 21, 2019, 7:30pm
Knox United Church (506 4th St. SW)
$25 – $30
The glow of candles warms the heart as the angelic sound of children’s voices uplift the spirit. Cantaré Children’s Choir presents its most cherished concert of the year featuring all its choirs accompanied by a professional string ensemble.
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Through the Looking Glass: On a Wintery Night
December 21 & 22, 2019, 8:00pm
Southern Alberta Pioneers Building (3625 4th St. SW)
$20 – $30
Ernest Chausson’s piano trio comes to life along with Poème. Also featured on this program are Debussy’s Poissons d’or and César Franck’s Prelude Chorale and Fugue for piano solo.
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Perfectly Frank Christmas
December 22, 2019, 3:00 – 5:15pm
River Park Church (3818 14A St. SW)
$28 – $37
Join the Calgary Jazz Orchestra as they celebrate its 15th season with special guests, holiday favourites, and songs made popular by Frank Sinatra. Directed by Johnny, don’t miss this fantastic concert!
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Sing Along Messiah
December 22, 2019, 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Knox United Church (506 4th St. SW)
$30
Hear auditioned young soloists along with VoiceScapes and friends sing the arias, while you, the audience, can join the professional choir and Rosa Barocca to sing along with the choruses. Conducted by Claude Laplame, grab your tickets to join in or come just to watch.
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Cliquot Trio Christmas
December 22, 2019, 5:00 – 8:00pm
King Eddy, National Music Centre (438 9th Ave. SE)
$12 – $15
The whole family can enjoy the music of the holiday season, including Charlie Brown’s Christmas, The Nutcracker, and other Christmas favourites. Children are admitted free and seats are first come, first served.
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Have Yourself a Heebee-jeebee Christmas
December 22 & 23, 2019, 7:30pm
Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University (4825 Mount Royal Gate SW)
$17.50 – $50
With yuletide laughs, special guests, and the release of their ninth studio recording, Best Before Christmas, these hometown harmonizers return to the Bella Concert Hall to celebrate their auspicious 26th annual holiday appearance.
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The Eve of Christmas Eve: A Springs Christmas Spectacular
December 23, 2019, 7:00pm
Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons (205 8th Ave. SE)
Free – $15
A family variety show combining top-notch music, hilarious sketch comedy, and moving drama, this fun evening from Springs Church celebrates the spirit of Christmas. Prepare to laugh at the antics of mischievous elves, sing along to beloved carols, and be dazzled by stunning stage visuals.
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A Sidewinders Christmas
December 28, 2019, 7:00 – 9:00pm
King Eddy, National Music Centre (438 9th Ave. SE)
$10
Six groovy gents delivering smooth, festive jazz tunes, hear Michael Buie on piano, Joseph Bahhadi on trombone, Sam Alatorre on saxophone, Adam Pettigrew on bass, Josh Sparks on guitar, and Sam Flegal on drums.
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A Luminous New Year’s Eve
December 31, 2019, 8:00 – 10:30pm
Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University (4825 Mount Royal Gate SW)
$43
Ring in 2020 with Calgary’s professional chamber choir Luminous Voices featuring a celebratory combination of jazz standards and some standard choral music. Tickets include special treats at intermission.
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Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert
January 1, 2020, 2:30pm
Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons (205 8th Ave. SE)
$49 – $99
Usher in the New Year with a glittery celebration of singing and dancing to delight the senses. A 23-year Calgary tradition, this concert recreates the beauty of Vienna’s golden era and charms audiences of every age. This year’s concert features dancers from National Ballet of Hungary and International Champion Ballroom Dancers performing alongside the Strauss Symphony of Canada featuring Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.
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