Calgary’s Christmas music season runs from big-band swing at the Jack Singer to candlelit carols in a downtown church. Here’s every holiday concert we’ve confirmed for 2026.
Calgary Philharmonic Holiday Concerts 2026
| 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 | Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas in concert | Southern Alberta 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 | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium |
Tickets for all Calgary Phil concerts are at calgaryphil.com. Traditional Christmas, in the candlelit setting of Grace Presbyterian, is the one that sells out first.
Holiday Swing
A big-band Christmas to kick off the season, the night after American Thanksgiving, at the Jack Singer.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas in Concert
The animated classic with the orchestra playing the score live. Three shows at the Jubilee on November 27 and 28, including a Saturday matinee that’s ideal for kids.
Holiday Bells + Winter Dreams
The orchestra’s seasonal classics concert, two evenings at the Jack Singer.
Traditional Christmas
Carols and sacred music by candlelight in Grace Presbyterian Church downtown. One of the most beloved Christmas concerts in the city.
Handel’s Messiah
The Calgary Phil performed Messiah at the Jack Singer on December 4–5 in 2025. We hadn’t seen a 2026 Messiah listing when we updated this page; check back.
Shows With Music
- Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker, with the Calgary Phil live, December 11 to 24.
- Theatre Calgary’s A Christmas Carol, with carols throughout, November 26 to December 27.
- See all of our holiday theatre in Calgary.
Free Christmas Music
The CPKC Holiday Train brings Sam Roberts Band and Owen Riegling to Anderson CTrain Station for a free 30-minute concert on Friday, December 11, at 7 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Christmas concerts are on in Calgary in 2026?
The Calgary Phil’s Holiday Swing, the Grinch in concert, Holiday Bells + Winter Dreams and Traditional Christmas, plus The Nutcracker with live orchestra.
When is the Grinch in concert in Calgary?
November 27 at 7:30 PM and November 28 at 2:30 and 7:30 PM at the Jubilee Auditorium.
Is there a free Christmas concert in Calgary?
Yes, the CPKC Holiday Train concert at Anderson Station on December 11.
Is the Calgary Phil doing Messiah in 2026?
It hadn’t been listed when we checked. It ran December 4–5 in 2025.
Concert Guides
- Calgary Phil holiday concerts
- The Grinch in concert
- Handel’s Messiah
- Candlelight Christmas concerts
- A Charlie Brown Christmas live
Related: holiday theatre, best Christmas things to do.
Part of: Calgary Christmas Guide 2026
5 Comments
Pingback: Indoor Christmas Things to Do in Calgary (for –20° Days) - Calgary Christmas
Pingback: Candlelight Christmas Concerts in Calgary 2026 - Calgary Christmas
Pingback: Calgary Phil Holiday Concerts 2026 - Calgary Christmas
Pingback: Calgary Christmas Guide 2026 - Calgary Christmas
Pingback: Alberta Ballet's The Nutcracker in Calgary 2026: Dates & Showtimes - Calgary Christmas