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Fall in Calgary is packed with food festivals, live theatre, concerts, hockey, film screenings, and Halloween events. Whether you are searching for things to do in Calgary this weekend, planning an October date night, or looking for family-friendly fall activities, plenty is happening across the city.
This guide brings together some of the best Calgary fall events in September, October, and November, plus convenient places to park near the action using Indigo Neo.
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Food Festivals and Culinary Events
Concerts, Opera and Live Music
Theatre, Musicals and Dance Performances
Sports and Behind-the-Scenes Experiences
Food Festivals and Culinary Events in Calgary This Fall
Visit Bonterra Trattoria for Pasta La Feasta
October 1–31, 2026 | Participating restaurants across Calgary
October is National Pasta Month, and Pasta La Feasta gives Calgarians an excellent reason to try something new. During this citywide culinary festival, participating restaurants such as the Little Noodle Shop, Bonterra Trattoria, Acme Pizza & Pasta Co., Cucina Market Bistro, and more create a special pasta dish and donate a portion of each sale to a local community cause.
WHERE TO PARK:
1010 8 Street Southwest
1-minute walk to Bonterra Trattoria
This surface lot is open 24/7 and has 45 parking spaces.
YYC Pizza Fest
October 2–18, 2026 | Participating restaurants across Calgary
Calgary’s annual pizza competition brings together local restaurants, original recipes and public voting. Participating pizzerias create a limited-time pizza, and festivalgoers can try different entries before voting for favourites such as the top-rated, most popular, and most innovative pizza. The event is organized by Calgary Meals on Wheels, with proceeds supporting its work in the community.
WHERE TO PARK:
Beltline CO-OP: 123 11 Avenue Southeast
5-minute walk to the venue
This 24/7 surface lot offers 233 parking spaces.
YYC Noodle Festival
November 5–15, 2026 | Participating Calgary restaurants
Warm up in November with noodle dishes from restaurants across the city. YYC Noodle Festival celebrates Calgary’s Asian food scene by inviting participating restaurants to offer limited-time creations, with diners able to explore different flavours and vote for their favourites.
WHERE TO PARK:
Performing Art: 219 9 Avenue Southeast
5-minute walk to the venue
This surface lot is open 24/7 and offers 160 parking spaces. EV charging available on-site.
Film Events in Calgary
Calgary International Film Festival
September 24–October 4, 2026 | Globe Cinema, The GRAND, The Plaza Theatre, Contemporary Calgary and Scotiabank Theatre Chinook
The Calgary International Film Festival is one of the biggest cultural events on the city’s fall calendar. The 11-day festival features more than 200 feature films and shorts, including international cinema, Alberta-made productions, documentaries, music films and special presentations. Some screenings also include filmmaker Q&As and other festival experiences.
WHERE TO PARK:
Cowboys: 529 9 Avenue Southwest
5-minute walk to Globe Cinema
This surface lot is open 24/7 and offers 248 parking spaces.
Concerts, Opera and Live Music in Calgary This Fall
Steve Hackman’s Beethoven X Beyoncé
October 3, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.| Jack Singer Concert Hall, Werklund Centre, 205 8 Avenue SE
Classical music and pop meet in this genre-blending Calgary Philharmonic concert. Conductor and creator Steve Hackman uses Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony as the foundation for a performance that weaves in music associated with Beyoncé, performed by the Calgary Phil and three vocalists.
WHERE TO PARK:
Performing Art: 219 9 Avenue Southeast
5-minute walk to the venue
This surface lot is open 24/7 and offers 160 parking spaces. EV charging available on-site.
Disney’s Moana Live-To-Film Concert
October 9 at 7:30 p.m. and October 10 at 2:30 p.m. | Jack Singer Concert Hall, Werklund Centre, 205 8 Avenue SE
Watch Disney’s Moana on the big screen while the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra performs the soundtrack live. With music by Mark Mancina, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Opetaia Foa‘i, this live-to-film concert is an easy pick for families, Disney fans and anyone looking for a memorable indoor fall activity.
WHERE TO PARK:
218 10 Avenue Southeast
5-minute walk to the venue
This surface lot is open 24/7 and offers 150 parking spaces.
Calgary Opera’s Tosca
October 16 and 24 at 7:30 p.m.; October 18 at 2 p.m. | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Avenue NW
Calgary Opera opens its 2026–27 season with Puccini’s Tosca. Framed as a political thriller, the opera brings together drama, power and music in a large-scale production featuring the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Calgary Opera Chorus and Cantaré Children’s Choir.
WHERE TO PARK:
1402 8 Avenue Northwest
12-minute walk to the venue
This underground lot is open 24/7 and offers 299 parking spaces.
Theatre, Musicals and Dance Performances in Calgary This Fall
RIBSTONE
October 7–17, 2026 | Studio Theatre at cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue SW
Written and performed by Calgary actor Christopher Hunt, RIBSTONE combines storytelling, music, humour and southern Alberta history. The intimate one-person production examines family ranching roots, inheritance, memory and the stories communities choose to preserve. Most performances take place at noon, with select evening and afternoon shows.
WHERE TO PARK:
2008 33 Avenue Southwest
11-minute walk to the venue
This surface lot is open 24/7 and offers 31 parking spaces.
Little Shop of Horrors
September 29–October 25, 2026 | Max Bell Theatre, Werklund Centre, 205 8 Avenue SE
Theatre Calgary opens its season with Little Shop of Horrors, the darkly funny rock musical about a timid flower-shop assistant and a mysterious plant that turns his life upside down. Its mix of comedy, catchy music, and offbeat Halloween energy makes it a fitting October theatre outing.
WHERE TO PARK:
Performing Arts: 219 9 Avenue Southeast
5-minute walk to the venue
This surface lot is open 24/7 and offers 160 parking spaces. EV charging available on-site.
The Lodger
September 26–October 25, 2026 | Vertigo Theatre, 115 9 Avenue SE
Vertigo Theatre marks its 50th anniversary season with the world premiere of The Lodger. Based on Marie Belloc Lowndes’ novel and inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s 1927 silent film, the suspense play follows a household whose mysterious new tenant arrives as fear spreads through the city.
WHERE TO PARK:
140 10 Avenue Southwest
5-minute walk to the venue
This underground lot is open 24/7 and offers 204 parking spaces.
Evil Dead The Musical
October 13–November 14, 2026 | Martha Cohen Theatre, Werklund Centre, 205 8 Avenue SE
Alberta Theatre Projects brings cult horror and musical comedy together in Evil Dead The Musical. Inspired by the film franchise, the stage production leans into camp, comedy, and theatrical effects for a show aimed at audiences who like their Halloween entertainment loud and over-the-top.
WHERE TO PARK:
218 10 Avenue Southeast
5-minute walk to the venue
This surface lot is open 24/7 and offers 150 parking spaces.
Fluid Fest
October 15–November 7, 2026 | Multiple Calgary venues
Presented by Springboard Performance, Fluid Fest is Calgary’s contemporary dance and physical performance festival. Programming takes place across several venues and brings together local and visiting artists for performances, creative collaborations, and events that explore movement in different forms.
WHERE TO PARK:
Unison at Kerby Centre: 1133 7 Avenue Southwest
4-minute walk to Contemporary Calgary
This surface lot is open 24/7 and offers 100 parking spaces.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
November 10–15, 2026 | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Avenue NW
Broadway Across Canada brings Disney’s Beauty and the Beast to Calgary for eight performances. The touring production retells the familiar story with large-scale sets, costumes, and musical numbers, making it one of the biggest family-friendly theatre events in Calgary this fall.
Evening performances run November 10–14, with matinee and evening options on November 14 and 15.
WHERE TO PARK:
1402 8 Avenue Northwest
12-minute walk to the venue
This underground lot is open 24/7 and offers 299 parking spaces.
Halloween Events and Spooky Things to Do in Calgary
ScreamFest
October 9, 10, 16, 17, 22–25 and 29–31, 2026 | GMC Stadium at Stampede Park, 2200 Stampede Trail SE
ScreamFest returns to Stampede Park with six haunted houses, Halloween-themed carnival games, rides, and live entertainment. It is designed to be intense and is not recommended for young children. October 22 is designated as an adults-only night; families and younger guests should select another date and review the event guidance before buying tickets.
WHERE TO PARK:
Elbow River Casino: 1919 Macleod Trail South
13-minute walk to the venue
This surface lot is open 24/7 and offers 271 parking spaces.
12-Hour Halloween Horror Movie Marathon
October 24 at 7 p.m. to October 25 at 7 a.m. | Globe Cinema, 617 8 Avenue SW
The Calgary Underground Film Festival takes over both screens at Globe Cinema for seven movies in 12 hours. The overnight event also features intermissions, vendors, and a midnight costume contest. One ticket covers the full marathon, although guests can leave and return throughout the night.
WHERE TO PARK:
Cowboys: 529 9 Avenue Southwest
5-minute walk to the venue
This surface lot is open 24/7 and offers 248 parking spaces.
Hocus Pocus at The GRAND
October 9, 2026; screening at 7 p.m. | The GRAND, 608 1 Street SW
The GRAND’s Classic Film Nights series gets into the Halloween spirit with a screening of the 1993 family fantasy-comedy Hocus Pocus. Lobby doors open at 5:30 p.m., giving guests time to arrive and settle in before the film.
WHERE TO PARK:
Telus Sky Tower: 685 Centre Street South
4-minute walk to the venue
This underground lot is open 24/7 and offers 235 parking spaces.
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner
October 24, 2026, from 6–9 p.m. | Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown, 711 4 Street SE
Part dinner and part interactive comedy mystery, The Dinner Detective hides performers among the audience while guests follow clues and try to identify the culprit. Admission includes the show and a plated meal.
WHERE TO PARK:
East Village Music Centre: 501 8 Avenue Southeast
2-minute walk to the venue
This surface lot is open 24/7 and offers 65 parking spaces.
Calgary Sports and Behind-the-Scenes Experiences
Calgary Flames Home Games
October 1, 8, 10, 18, 22, 24, 26 and 30, 2026 | Scotiabank Saddledome
Hockey season returns in October, and the Calgary Flames begin their final regular season at the Scotiabank Saddledome with a home opener against the Seattle Kraken on October 1. Other October home dates include visits from Colorado, Anaheim, Carolina, Minnesota, and Toronto, with the full opponent and start-time information available on the official Flames schedule.
WHERE TO PARK:
Balbi & Company: 1501 Macleod Trail Southeast
7-minute walk to the venue
This surface lot is open 24/7 and offers 65 parking spaces.
Behind the Stampede: An Insider Tour of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth
October 1, 3, 8 and 10, 2026 from 12:30–2:30 p.m. | Tour begins at Sam Centre, 632 13 Avenue SE
The Calgary Stampede may take place in July, but this two-hour guided tour lets visitors explore its history in the fall. The experience begins at Sam Centre before guests board a Stampede trolley to visit significant locations around Stampede Park and hear stories about the people, traditions, and Treaty 7 connections that helped shape the event.
WHERE TO PARK:
Guardian Towers: 1150 3 Street Southeast
9-minute walk to the venue
This underground lot is open from 7am to 10pm and offers 150 parking spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fall in Calgary
What are the best things to do in Calgary in October 2026?
October highlights include the Calgary International Film Festival, Pasta La Feasta, YYC Pizza Fest, Calgary Flames games, ScreamFest, Fluid Fest, Tosca, Little Shop of Horrors, The Lodger, Evil Dead The Musical, and Calgary Philharmonic concerts. October 24 is particularly busy, with Tosca, a Flames home game, ScreamFest, the horror movie marathon, and The Dinner Detective all happening that day.
What are some family-friendly fall activities in Calgary?
Family-friendly choices include Disney’s Moana Live-To-Film Concert, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, select Calgary International Film Festival screenings, Flames games, and the Behind the Stampede tour. Always check the organizer’s age recommendations, particularly for Halloween events and suspense or horror productions.
Where should I park for events at Stampede Park or the Saddledome?
Nearby Indigo options include C064 Balbi & Company at 1501 Macleod Trail SE, Lot 282 at 1327 Macleod Trail SE, Lot 286 at 1919 Macleod Trail South, and Lot 283 at 107 13 Avenue SE.
How can I find parking near a Calgary event?
Search the venue or restaurant address in the Indigo Neo app or website. Compare the lot location, walking distance, operating hours, and current rate, then allow extra arrival time for large events.
Make the Most of Fall in Calgary
From pasta, pizza and noodle festivals to live orchestra performances, theatre, hockey and Halloween scares, Calgary’s fall calendar has something for almost every kind of outing.
Before heading out, use Indigo Neo to find parking near your Calgary destination and confirm current lot information. Then all that is left to do is enjoy the event.
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