Welcome to the Calgary Group Chat, your weekly catch-up on everything happening around the city. From weekend plans to the latest local news, we’re here to keep you in the loop. This week, Calgary is gearing up for the Grey Cup, Christmas markets are starting to pop up around the city, and the warm weather is planning to stick around a little longer.
There’s a lot to catch up on, so let’s get right into it.
What’s new, Calgary?
Calgary is getting treated to plenty of November sunshine
November is typically when Calgary starts getting serious about winter, but somehow we’ve dodged another week of snow. Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting highs of 18°C on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with temperatures staying in the mid-teens through Friday.
And looking ahead to the weekend, the mild weather is sticking around, with highs of 14 °C on Saturday and Sunday. So if you’re looking to get outside and enjoy some of the Grey Cup festivities this weekend, you most likely won’t have to pull out that winter coat.
The Grey Cup Festival is taking over the city this week
Calgary has a pretty exciting weekend ahead. The 113th Grey Cup is happening on Sunday, Nov. 15 at McMahon Stadium, and the city is getting ready for a few days of festivities leading up to the big game. There will be a rodeo, live concerts and even a nightly drone show lighting up the sky.
And if you’re looking for ways to join in without spending a dime, check out our latest guide where we’ve rounded up all of the free events happening during the Grey Cup Festival.
Mumford & Sons are coming to the Calgary Stampede
On Monday, Nov. 9, the Calgary Stampede announced its latest addition to the 2027 Stampede Concert Series presented by Uber Eats. Mumford & Sons are set to perform at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday, July 12, 2027.
Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at 10 a.m., and your ticket includes admission to Stampede Park on the day of the show.
The Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market returns with over 300 vendors
Looking for something to do this weekend? The Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market is officially kicking off its 2026 season, bringing over 300 vendors, festive activities and holiday shopping back to the city.
The market runs from Nov. 13 to 15, Nov. 27 to 29, and Dec. 4 to 6, 2026, so you’ll have four weekends to enjoy everything it has to offer.
Did you know Canada’s largest year-round Christmas store is in Banff?
If you’re heading to the mountains this holiday season, you’ll want to add this Banff shop to your plans. The Spirit of Christmas is Canada’s largest year-round Christmas store, with 5,000 square feet of ornaments, decorations and holiday displays. The store has been around since 1986 and even offers personalized ornaments, with more than 10,0000 customized each year.
That’s all for this week’s Calgary Group Chat. We hope you found something to add to your plans and a few topics to bring back to your own group chat.
Enjoy the rest of your week!
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