Complete Show Listings
Show listings for events at the Polaris Theatre
David Braid, 4-time Juno Winner
Acclaimed in the Canadian Press as "one of Canada's true Renaissance men,” David Braid is a distinguished composer, improviser, and pianist. He is a ten-time nominee and four-time recipient of Canada’s highest music honour, the Juno Award.
Blue Room III: 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.
Merry Gliss-mas!
Get ready to slide into the holidays at Merry Gliss-mas—a festive trombone spectacular arriving just in the St. Nick of Time.
Featuring shimmering carols, jazzy holiday favourites, and enough glissandi to make even Santa say “Ho-Ho-Whoaaa,” this one-night-only performance will have you basking in warm winter tones and buttery trombone goodness.
Blue Room IV: 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.
Blue Room V: 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.
Blue Room VI: 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.
Blue Room VII: 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.
45 Years of Foothills Brass
Join the celebrated Foothills Brass Quintet for an unforgettable afternoon of music and memory. In honour of their 45th anniversary, the ensemble brings to life the sounds of the 1940s—swing, jazz, and wartime favourites—in a stirring tribute to Remembrance Day. Experience the music that uplifted a generation, performed by one of Canada’s most beloved brass ensembles.
Blue Room II: Red Line Trio
Since 2017, Redline Trio has been featured weekly at Betty Lou’s Library, an award-winning speakeasy in downtown Calgary.
Their 2024 Chronograph vinyl album "Underdog" was the YYC Music Award-winner for Best Jazz Album. "Underdog features all original music with guests Brad Turner and NY pianist Steve Hudson. In 2019, Redline Trio recorded their debut cd, garnering 2 YYC Music Awards nominations for Group of the Year and Best Jazz Album.
Blue Room I: 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!