The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s holiday season runs from big-band swing to candlelit carols. Here’s the full 2026 lineup.
| Date | Concert | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 26, 7:30 PM | Holiday Swing | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
| Fri, Nov 27, 7:30 PM; Sat, Nov 28, 2:30 & 7:30 PM | How the Grinch Stole Christmas in concert | Jubilee Auditorium |
| Fri–Sat, Dec 4–5, 7:30 PM | Holiday Bells + Winter Dreams | Jack Singer Concert Hall |
| Tue, Dec 8, 8 PM; Wed, Dec 9, 6 & 8 PM, plus more dates | Traditional Christmas | Grace Presbyterian Church |
| Dec 11–24 | The Nutcracker with Alberta Ballet | Jubilee Auditorium |
Which One to Pick
- With kids: the Grinch matinee on November 28.
- Classic Christmas: Traditional Christmas at Grace Presbyterian, the season’s most atmospheric concert.
- Night out: Holiday Swing, or Holiday Bells + Winter Dreams at the Jack Singer.
- Spectacle: The Nutcracker, with the orchestra in the pit.
The Jack Singer Concert Hall is in the Werklund Centre downtown, near City Hall CTrain station. Tickets at calgaryphil.com.
Related: all Christmas concerts, holiday theatre.
Part of: Calgary Christmas Guide 2026 › Christmas Concerts in Calgary 2026
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