Upcoming Events at The Polaris Theatre

Blue Room: First Take
Sep
26

Blue Room: First Take

Don’t miss the inaugural performance of the Blue Room Collective — our new in-house jazz combo featuring a core lineup of top-tier professional musicians, with rotating vocalists and special guest artists keeping every show fresh, spontaneous, and unforgettable. Our fabulous Steinway anchors the combo, and our Vintage Hammond will shake the walls!

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Blue Room: Red Line
Oct
17

Blue Room: Red Line

Since 2017, Redline Trio has been featured weekly at Betty Lou’s Library, an award-winning speakeasy in downtown Calgary. They have presented feature concerts at the University Theatre (U of C), National Music Centre (King Eddy), cSPACE, artsPlace(Canmore), Ironwood Stage and grill, Frankies (Vancouver), and Hermanns (Victoria). They have featured various many renowned guest artists, including Juno-winners Brandi Disterheft, Brad Turner and David Braid, New York pianist Steve Hudson, poets Shari-D Wilson, Quincy Troupe, WCMA-winning guitarist Larry Roy and others.

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Canine Circus: Dogs Do Magic!
Nov
21

Canine Circus: Dogs Do Magic!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of mind-blowing magic, hilarious comedy, and jaw-dropping canine tricks in this one-show-only spectacular!

Starring one of Canada’s favorite magicians, Aaron Matthews—as seen on Disney Plus, YTV, and the Calgary Stampede—this award-winning show promises excitement for all ages.

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Blue Room: A Cool Yule
Dec
6

Blue Room: A Cool Yule

It’s the most wonderful time... to swing! Join the Blue Room Collective this holiday season for A Cool Yule — a laid-back, jazz-infused Christmas concert featuring festive classics reimagined with soulful vocals, grooving rhythms, velvet horns, a Steinway grand, and the unmistakable warmth of the Hammond organ.

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Blue Room: Winter Blues
Jan
17

Blue Room: Winter Blues

The Blue Room Cabaret takes a walk down a grittier path with Winter Blues — a powerhouse night of raw, rootsy blues featuring the Polaris Theatre debut of The Smokey Trail Bandits, led by the one and only Gabrial Morris.

🎶 This January, follow the Smokey Trail — and bring your winter blues with you.

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RMSO: Sounds Like Alberta
Jan
31

RMSO: Sounds Like Alberta

Celebrate the land, people, and voices of Alberta through music that is familiar, fresh, and deeply rooted.

Janna Sailor, Conductor

This program features works by three Alberta composers, Ashley Seward, Donovan Seidle and Jessica McMann, alongside Beethoven’s pastoral masterpiece, Symphony No. 6

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Blue Room: Love Notes
Feb
13

Blue Room: Love Notes

This Valentine’s, let award-winning Gisela Romero serenade you with a night of unforgettable music, heartfelt lyrics, and timeless romance. With her velvet voice and magnetic stage presence, Gisela brings passion and elegance to every note — from jazz standards and Latin ballads to soulful love songs that stir the heart.

🎶 One voice. One night. All heart.

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Heart Strings on Tour
Feb
14

Heart Strings on Tour

Join the Heart Strings Ensemble and violinist Sophie Armstrong on a journey through love, sorrow, and beauty, with classic love songs and stories. The concert includes tributes to legendary artists and iconic music from Hollywood films, classic James Bond themes, and works by John Williams, as well as pieces by Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Vivaldi, Bach, Disney classics, and more.

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Blue Room: Spring Swing
Mar
27

Blue Room: Spring Swing

This Valentine’s, let award-winning Gisela Romero serenade you with a night of unforgettable music, heartfelt lyrics, and timeless romance. With her velvet voice and magnetic stage presence, Gisela brings passion and elegance to every note — from jazz standards and Latin ballads to soulful love songs that stir the heart.

🎶 One voice. One night. All heart.

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Blue Room: May Cabaret
May
9

Blue Room: May Cabaret

Step into the spotlight this spring with May Cabaret — a glamorous evening of jazz, charm, and unforgettable melodies, just in time for Mother’s Day. Featuring the Blue Room Collective with special guest vocalists, this intimate performance brings the magic of classic cabaret to the Polaris stage.

🎶 Dress up, raise a glass, and let the music say what words cannot.

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