Complete Show Listings
Show listings for events at the Polaris Theatre
Blue Room: Second Take
The Blue Room Collective returns for Season 2 with Second Take — an evening that picks up where the story left off.
Borrowing its name from the recording studio phrase for another pass at the music, Second Take is about revisiting, refining, and rediscovering the sound that brought this ensemble together in the first place.
Polaris Presents: Elvis – The King Re-Imagined
Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating the music and legacy of Elvis Presley, brought to life by acclaimed vocalist Alessandro Votta.
Polaris Presents: Esteban Herrera
Pianist and composer Esteban Herrera returns to Polaris Theatre this fall for a special CD release celebration marking his newest recordings, to be captured this summer.
Blue Room: Silent Movie with Organ
This Hallowe’en season, the Blue Room Collective presents a special screening of the silent horror masterpiece Nosferatu with live organ accompaniment by founding member Carlos Foggin.
Blue Room: Cool Yule 2
Celebrate the season with Cool Yule — the Blue Room Collective’s stylish holiday concert blending jazz, blues, soul, and seasonal favourites into one unforgettable evening.
Polaris Presents: Winter Blues with Debra Power
Headlined by The Debra Power Band featuring Raymond Lemelin, Kelly Kruse, and Chris Brzezicki, with special guests Cedric Blary and Greg Jr. Demchuk, this concert brings together a lineup of acclaimed performers for a night steeped in deep blues traditions and modern energy alike.
Polaris Presents: Love Notes with Gisela Romero
Polaris Presents acclaimed vocalist Gisela Romero for Love Notes, a special Valentine’s-eve program featuring her quintet, which includes pianist Esteban Herrera
Blue Room: The Animation Songbook
Spend your Family Day weekend in a world of colour, memory, and music with The Animation Songbook — a matinee celebration of iconic songs from animation, reimagined by the Blue Room Collective.
Polaris Presents: Little Brown Jug Brass Band
Polaris Presents the Little Brown Jug Brass Band for a high-energy, collaborative performance that blends New Orleans brass tradition with modern party-driven intensity.
Polaris Presents: Carpenters Revue
A heartfelt tribute to one of the most distinctive voices in popular music, Karen Carpenter Revue celebrates the timeless songs and unmistakable sound of Karen Carpenter, brought to life by acclaimed vocalist Shelly Fullerton
Blue Room: May Cabaret 2
May Cabaret is back.
A signature Blue Room Collective evening returns to the stage, bringing together an eclectic mix of music, storytelling, and spontaneous live performance in the spirit of classic cabaret.
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.
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.
Up On The Roof with Micah Barnes
Former member of The Nylons - Micah Barnes continues his national solo tour at the Polaris Theatre performing beloved jazz standards and the original material that brought his last two albums (New York Stories, Vegas Breeze) to the top of the Jazz charts and into the hearts of audiences around the globe.
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.
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 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.
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.
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!