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SOCAN Academy Presents: SOCAN 101
November 6
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SOCAN Academy Presents: SOCAN 101
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Join us for a SOCAN 101 hosted by SOCAN’s LordQuest on November 6!

Tim Isberg at Jam Club
November 6
3:30 pm
Tim Isberg at Jam Club
3:30 pm

National Music Centre is thrilled to present a special mentorship opportunity for Jam Club participants and Calgary youth.

NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
November 8
11:00 am and 2:30 pm
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
November 8
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm

Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
November 9
12:00 pm
NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
12:00 pm

Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!

Remembrance Day at Studio Bell
November 11
10 am to 5 pm. Ceremony at 10:40 am.
Remembrance Day at Studio Bell
10 am to 5 pm. Ceremony at 10:40 am.

On November 11, observe Remembrance Day at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.

Film Screening: Bye Bye Blues (1989)
November 11
1:00 pm
Film Screening: Bye Bye Blues (1989)
1:00 pm

This Remembrance Day, join us for a special screening of the Canadian classic Bye Bye Blues (1989), a moving story of love, resilience, and music during wartime.

Sam Demma Presents: Be Someone's Taco
November 12
Doors: 6:00 pm. Show: 7:00 pm.
Sam Demma Presents: Be Someone's Taco
Doors: 6:00 pm. Show: 7:00 pm.

Inspired by a heartfelt real-life experience, Be Someone’s Taco is coming to Calgary as a powerful public event celebrating kindness, empathy, and small acts of service.

NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
November 15
11:00 am and 2:30 pm
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
November 15
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm

Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!

Aria Going to the Opera? The Duets: Rivalry, Romance, and Revelry
November 15
1:00 pm
Aria Going to the Opera? The Duets: Rivalry, Romance, and Revelry
1:00 pm

Sparks fly, hearts race, and rivalries collide! Join Alberta Vocal Arts for a celebration of opera’s most captivating duets.

NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
November 16
11:00 am and 2:30 pm
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
November 16
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm

Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!

Stampede Entertainment & NMC Present: Martin Kerr — Banned from the USA
November 21
Doors: 7:00 pm. Show: 8:00 pm.
Stampede Entertainment & NMC Present: Martin Kerr — Banned from the USA
Doors: 7:00 pm. Show: 8:00 pm.

Join Martin Kerr — the modern folk troubadour whose fearless songs are striking a chord with millions — live at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.

NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
November 22
11:00 am and 2:30 pm
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

ArcherFest: Violet's Path & Composer Reading Session
November 22
11:45 am
ArcherFest: Violet's Path & Composer Reading Session
11:45 am

The Canadian Music Centre Prairie Region and the National Music Centre present ArcherFest — a two day celebration of classical music composer Violet Archer.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
November 22
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm

Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!

NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
November 23
11:00 am and 2:30 pm
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
November 23
1:30 pm
NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
1:30 pm

Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!

ArcherFest: In Violet Light — Celebration Concert of Violet Archer
November 23
1:30 pm
ArcherFest: In Violet Light — Celebration Concert of Violet Archer
1:30 pm

The Canadian Music Centre Prairie Region and the National Music Centre present ArcherFest — a two day celebration of classical music composer Violet Archer.

NMC Presents: Black Umfolosi International
November 23
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.
NMC Presents: Black Umfolosi International
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.

Get ready for a captivating evening of southern African rhythms with Black Umfolosi International at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.

Damase Elis at Jam Club
November 27
3:30 pm
Damase Elis at Jam Club
3:30 pm

National Music Centre is thrilled to present a special mentorship opportunity for Jam Club participants and Calgary youth.

Calgary Cinematheque & NMC Present — 100th Anniversary Screening: The Phantom of the Opera (1925) with Live Score
November 27
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.
Calgary Cinematheque & NMC Present — 100th Anniversary Screening: The Phantom of the Opera (1925) with Live Score
Doors: 6:30 pm. Show: 7:30 pm.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the classic 1925 film Phantom of the Opera, brought to life with a live score performed by Chris Maric on the National Music Centre's Allen theatre organ.

NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
November 29
11:00 am and 2:30 pm
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
November 29
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm

Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!

NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
November 30
11:00 am and 2:30 pm
NMC Tours: Greatest Hits
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Dive into Canadian music history and get up close with iconic instruments and artifacts from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.

NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
November 30
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm
NMC Tours: Backstage Pass
12:00 pm and 1:30 pm

Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!

AE West Artist Extravaganza Showcase
December 3
8:00 pm
AE West Artist Extravaganza Showcase
8:00 pm

Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) and the National Music Centre (NMC) present the 2025 AE West Artist Extravaganza Showcase, a free live concert at the King Eddy on December 3.

Jam Club Gig Day
December 14
3:00 pm
Jam Club Gig Day
3:00 pm

Join us at the King Eddy for a free showcase-style event starring the participants of National Music Centre’s after-school program, Jam Club!

Aria Going to the Opera? Opera’s Timeless Tales: Myths, Legends, and Fairytales
January 31
1:00 pm
Aria Going to the Opera? Opera’s Timeless Tales: Myths, Legends, and Fairytales
1:00 pm

Gods, heroes, and magical creatures take centre stage! Alberta Vocal Arts presents an exploration of opera's timeless tales.

Aria Going to the Opera? Love: Opera Style
February 21
1:00 pm
Aria Going to the Opera? Love: Opera Style
1:00 pm

What makes opera the ultimate love story? Join Alberta Vocal Arts for an exploration of passion, longing, and heartbreak.