10 things to do in Calgary this weekend

There are plenty of local events and activities to check out in Calgary this weekend.

Calgary Folk Music Festival’s Block Heater

• What: The Calgary Folk Music Festival’s 11th annual winter celebration features artists like Joel Plaskett, Goldie Boutillier and Cedric Burnside.
• When: Feb. 5 to 7, 2026.
• Where: The Confluence, 750 Ninth Ave. S.E.

East End Cold Spell

• What: Shake off your winter blues at the East End Cold Spell at The Confluence, featuring horse-drawn carriage rides, food trucks, fireside crafts and more.
• When: 12 – 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.
• Where: The Confluence, 750 Ninth Ave. S.E.

Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival - Winter Edition

• What: Talented tattoo artists take over the Big Four Roadhouse this weekend for the winter edition of the Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival.
• When: Saturday, Feb. 7 and Sunday, Feb. 8
• Where: Big Four Roadhouse, 1801 Big Four Tr. S.E.

Chinook Blast

• What: Chinook Blast returns! The event is a celebration of community, culture and civic pride featuring art, music, theatre, sport and recreation.
• When: Until Feb. 16, 2026.
• Where: Eau Claire Plaza, 101 Barclay Parade S.W.

YYC Hot Chocolate Fest

• What: Dozens and dozens of specialty hot chocolates will be sold throughout Calgary in February as part of YYC Hot Chocolate Fest, a charitable competition that sees a portion of sales donated to Calgary Meals on Wheels.
• When: Until Feb. 28, 2026.
• Where: Various locations throughout Calgary.

Wranglers vs. Roadrunners

• What: The Calgary Wranglers take on the Tucson Roadrunners in two weekend matchups.
• When: 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Lunar New Year celebrations

• What: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a family-friendly afternoon featuring cultural performances and hands-on Lunar New Year activities.
• When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.
• Where: The District at Beltline, 227 11 Ave. S.W.

Hansel and Gretel

• What: Calgary Opera presents Hansel and Gretel. The opera, adapted by Engelbert Humperdinck, tells the classic Brothers Grimm story of two siblings who fall into the hands of a witch in the middle of a forest.
• When: Until Feb. 6, 2026.
• Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. N.W.

Let it Be Beatles

• What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre Calgary presents Let it Be Beatles, a look at the Fab Four and their journey to becoming music superstars.
• When: Until March 21, 2026.
• Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37 St. S.W.

Who’s Under Where?

• What: Stage West Calgary presents Who’s Under Where? The farce that tells the tale of Jane and Sybil, who run into trouble at the hotel suite they’ve booked for a private showing of their new lingerie line.
• When: Until April 12, 2026.
• Where: Stage West, 727 42 Ave. S.E.