{"id":629943,"date":"2026-04-26T14:19:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T14:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/629943\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T14:19:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T14:19:10","slug":"9-incredible-things-to-do-in-calgary-this-week-april-27-to-may-1-daily-hive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/629943\/","title":{"rendered":"9 incredible things to do in Calgary this week: April 27 to May 1 | Daily Hive"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week marks the last few days of April and the start of May, and there are tons of things to do in Calgary. From concerts to markets, there is something for everyone.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for anything from a fun festival to a chill activity, we\u2019ve got you covered. Here are nine\u00a0incredible things to do in Calgary this week<\/p>\n

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JazzYYC\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What: The International Jazz Days Festival is here! Amazing musicians from all over Canada and the rest of the world are coming to Calgary for a couple of days of jazz music, fantastic performances, and workshops.<\/p>\n

When: April 27 to May 2, 2026
Where: Various locations across Calgary
Cost: Prices vary on show<\/p>\n

What: A failed experiment. Two souls trapped in a starling. One desperate chance to bring them back. Ravonna believed she had killed her sister. But when she tampers with a consciousness experiment, she discovers something far stranger: her sister\u2019s soul, and the soul of her former mentor\u2019s wife, are trapped inside the body of a starling bird. With time running out, Ravonna and Dr. Sandra Beetle must put aside their bitter history and attempt the impossible \u2014 sending Ravonna\u2019s consciousness into the starling itself. Once inside, Ravonna encounters a labyrinth of memories and secrets that threaten to unravel everything she thought she knew.<\/p>\n

When: April 28 to May 9, 2026
Where: Vertigo Studio Theatre \u2013 115 9th Ave. SE
Cost: $19 to $34 <\/p>\n

What: The Alberta Ballet is bringing Notre Dame de Paris to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium this week. \u201cBased on Victor Hugo\u2019s novel, this ballet follows Esmeralda, a free-spirited dancer, and Quasimodo, the devoted bell-ringer, as they navigate love, obsession, and tragedy.<\/p>\n

When: April 30 to May 2, 2026
Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium \u2013 1415 14th Ave. NW
Cost: Prices vary on date and seat<\/p>\n

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Calgary Farmers Market\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What: While it\u2019s not until the weekend, we thought we\u2019d let you know about Taste The Market in advance. Taste The Market invites guests to experience Calgary Farmers Market vendors in a fresh and approachable way. This immersive, high-energy event lets you sample the best of the market, from delicious bites to take-home treasures. Purchase tasting tickets on-site and redeem them with participating vendors for food samples, interactive demonstrations, and unique experiences. With over 140 vendors to explore, it\u2019s more than just a food event; it\u2019s the ultimate day out to sample, experience, and connect.<\/p>\n

When: May 2 and 3, 2026: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Calgary Farmers Market South: 510 77th Ave. SE
Calgary Farmers Market West: 25 Greenbriar Dr. NW
Cost: $1 to $5 for food & drink samples, $1 to $15 for workshops and demos<\/p>\n

What: Story Slam 2026 features 12 powerful stories and storytellers selected for their compelling narratives and meaningful impact. \u201cWe believe stories have the power to inspire connection, compassion, and care. This festival elevates diverse voices, empowers storytellers, and fosters deeper understanding of the societal challenges and triumphs that shape our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: Thursday, April 30, 2026; 2 to 8 p.m.
Where: cSPACE Marda Loop \u2013 1721 29th Ave. SW
Cost: Starting at $23.76<\/p>\n

What: Jubilations Dinner Theatre is putting on Golden Girls Vegas Vacation. It features live vocals, fan-favourite characters and a multi-course meal served by the cast.<\/p>\n

When: Until May 30
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre \u2013 1002 37th St. SW
Cost: Prices vary<\/p>\n

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Diljit Dosanjh\/Instagram<\/p>\n

What: Diljit Dosanjh is bringing his 2026 Aura World Tour right to the Saddledome. It\u2019s going to be an electric night of live music.<\/p>\n

When: Thursday, April 30, 2026; 8 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome \u2013 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Cost: Ticket prices vary on seat<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0South Korean girl group Everglow is hitting the stage at the Grey Eagle Events Centre this Thursday.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Thursday, April 30, 2026; 8 p.m.
Where:\u00a0Grey Eagle Events Centre \u2013 3777 Grey Eagle Dr.
Cost: Prices vary on seat<\/p>\n

What: The Calgary International Beerfest is Canada\u2019s biggest beer festival! Explore hundreds of Canadian-made beers, spirits, meads, and more, paired with bites from Edmonton\u2019s top restaurants. But this is more than a tasting event; it\u2019s a full-scale, epic celebration of Canadian craft. Enjoy live music, games, sports lounges, interactive activations, and vibrant social spaces throughout the festival, with high-energy After Parties keeping the celebration going long after the pours end.<\/p>\n

When: May 1 and 2, 2026
Where: BMO Centre \u2013 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE
Cost: Tickets starting at $29.99, packages starting at $89.99<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This week marks the last few days of April and the start of May, and there are tons…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":629944,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194293],"tags":[49,2798,48],"class_list":["post-629943","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-calgary","tag-ca","tag-calgary","tag-canada"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/629943","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=629943"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/629943\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/629944"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=629943"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=629943"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=629943"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}