Weekend events: 10 things to do in Calgary Feb. 20-22

A dragon dance at the Chinese New Year celebration in Calgary in 2025.

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

Chinese New Year Festival

• What: Celebrate Chinese New Year with a visit to the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre. The free event features lion and dragon dancing, local vendors, music and marital arts.
• When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 and Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.
• Where: Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, 197 First Street S.W.

Megadeth

• What: American heavy metal band Megadeth performs at the Saddledome with special guests Anthrax and Exodus.
• When: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
• Where: 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.

Calgary Boat & Outdoors Show 2026

• What: The Calgary Boat & Outdoors Show returns, featuring fishing and boating gear, hunting equipment and camping and backpacking must-haves.
• When: Friday, Feb. 20 to Sunday, Feb 22.
• Where: BMO Centre, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade S.E.

YYC Hot Chocolate Fest

• What: 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.

Hitmen vs. Blades

• What: The Calgary Hitmen take on the Saskatoon Blades at the Saddledome.
• When: 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, 20226.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Hitmen vs. Rebels

• What: The Calgary Hitmen take on the Red Deer Rebels.
• When: 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

• What: The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra performs the score for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince live in concert.
• When: Thursday, Feb. 19 to Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
• Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave. N.W.

The Tale of the Gifted Prince

• What: Theatre Calgary presents The Tale of the Gifted Prince, a musical for families that tells the story of a young prince on a journey of courage, discovery and connection.
• When: Until March 15, 2026.
• Where: Max Bell Theatre at Arts Commons, 220 Ninth Ave S.E.

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.