Name: Tommy Emmanuel, CGP
Start: 2025-03-30T20:00:00
Location: Arts Commons

Step into a world of musical enchantment at Arts Commons as it unrolls a captivating lineup of events celebrating diverse genres and iconic artists. From the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra's swing-infused Christmas classics to the vibrant orchestral homage to Bob Marley, there is something for every music aficionado. Embark on a rich cultural journey through orchestral symphonies, jazz renditions, and rock masterpieces with an array of celebrated performers. Each event promises a unique blend of nostalgia, awe, and joy, creating unforgettable memories that resonate long after the final note.

Musical Marvels: Arts Commons' Unforgettable Celebration of Sound

Calgary's Arts Commons is gearing up to host an eclectic lineup of musical events in 2025, each bringing a unique flavor to the city's vibrant cultural scene. From orchestral celebrations of reggae legend Bob Marley to tributes honoring the trailblazing women of country music, Calgary is set for a season of immersive musical experiences. Attendees can look forward to everything from the intricate saxophone melodies of 'Whimsical Birds' to the rock classics of The Rolling Stones, ensuring something for everyone to enjoy.

Calgary's Musical Odyssey: A Season of Diverse Sounds and Tributes

Arts Commons in Calgary is set to become a hub of musical celebration and tribute, featuring a series of diverse and captivating performances. From a heartfelt orchestral homage to reggae legend Bob Marley, to the powerful voices of country music's trailblazing women, and the immersive experience of David Bowie's iconic Ziggy Stardust, each event promises to be a unique journey into the world of music. Join us as we delve into the details of these incredible performances, spotlighting the artists and themes that make them truly unforgettable.

Celebrating Icons: A Season of Music and Tribute at Arts Commons

Dive into a world of diverse musical talents and unforgettable performances at Arts Commons. Featuring the virtuosic guitar mastery of Tommy Emmanuel, the timeless rock of David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust, the global gathering of Les Amateurs Virtuoses, the classic power of The Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers, and the promising young talents of Calgary's Rising Stars, these events promise a rich tapestry of sound and storytelling. Whether you're a jazz aficionado, a classic rock enthusiast, or a lover of piano masterpieces, Arts Commons offers something for every musical palate.

A Musical Odyssey at Arts Commons: From Tommy Emmanuel to Rising Stars

Tommy Emmanuel

Paul Mercs Concerts Inc.

Arts Commons

Theatre Calgary presents: A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, adapted for the stage by Geoffrey Simon Brown.

A Christmas Carol

The spectacular and colourful three-time GRAMMY Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir comes to Calgary this holiday season with Peace. This evening of powerful song will celebrate American and South African artists associated with the struggles for civil rights and social justice throughout their countries’ complex histories. Expect to hear South African freedom songs as well as the music of Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Mahlia Jackson and others combined with traditional African gospel music and spirituals.

Soweto Gospel Choir: Peace

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. Freddy Benson more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother's failing health. After meeting on a train, they attempt to work together, only to find that this small French town isn't big enough for the two of them. They agree on a settlement: the first one to extract $50,000 from a young female target, heiress, Christine Colgate, wins, and the other must leave town. A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end!

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

The Pumphouse Theatre

It’s 1975. The mega-hit Jaws hits theatres for the first time, Natalie Cole wins two GRAMMY Awards for her debut album, and Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here debuts as one of the greatest progressive rock albums of all time.

Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here

In a kingdom on the edge of rebellion, Prince Ren must save his father’s throne. Armed with five humble gifts, he embarks on a quest to enlist the aid of a reclusive shaman. As danger looms, Ren discovers the gifts hold powers that will either mend a realm or shatter it forever. Join us for this world premiere musical you will never forget.

The Tale of the Gifted Prince

This operatic tour de force features highlights from two of the greatest operas ever written—Bizet’s Carmen and Puccini’s Turandot—in an electrifying concert with acclaimed Canadian tenor David Pomeroy,  soprano Krista da Silva, soprano Andrea Hill, mezzo-soprano Barbara King and a stellar cast from the Calgary Concert Opera Company.

An Afternoon at the Opera

Spend a delicious evening with Yotam Ottolenghi as he talks about his most recent book, COMFORT, as well as his past many titles, in this fun and participatory event. Live on stage, Yotam will take the audience through his recipes and their origins, (from eggs, to noodles, to roast chicken, to a wide array of cultural and culinary themes) and will invite the audience to participate in a second half as he prepares one of his dishes.

An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi

Sharks have roamed the planet’s waters since before the dinosaurs, but only recently have we begun to understand the lives of these powerful predators in the ocean. Fifty years after Jaws shocked audiences in theatres, we open the National Geographic archives to reveal the true story of 20th century women leading shark science and dive into the cutting edge conservation work of shark researcher and National Geographic Explorer Jess Cramp.

Jess Cramp: The Untold Story of Sharks

Fresh off their highly successful No Refunds World Tour, comedic married duo Darcy and Jer are back with “Average at Best”—a brand-new show packed with the same old disappointments.

Darcy & Jer: Average at Best

An ordinary family. A perfect marriage. A wife with a secret. Henrik Ibsen’s theatrical giant of a play still shocks and exhilarates audiences to this day. Join us for the Canadian premiere of Amy Herzog’s fresh, compact, and devastatingly contemporary adaptation that took Broadway by storm.

A Doll's House

Originally programmed for a season cancelled by the pandemic, the Civic is proud to finally present Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”! This masterwork joins a program of iconic film scores including highlights from Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, The Dark Knight, and Superman.

Beethoven Meets Batman

Bursting onto the scene in 1979 at the height of disco’s radio domination, Breakfast in America was a surprise hit with its prog rock roots and grounded melodies. It swiftly topped the charts in Canada and the US, becoming Supertramp’s most commercially successful release. From the catchy lyrics and rhythmic playfulness of “The Logical Song” to the endearing near falsetto vocals of “Goodbye Stranger”, Breakfast in America made an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of music lovers the world over.

Supertramp: Breakfast in America

The exuberance Tommy Emmanuel brings to every note of every song he plays is palpable and infectious. His fans are in love with his unbound talent as a guitarist of multitudes, his ability to play three parts at once, always with pure heart and real soul.

Tommy Emmanuel, CGP

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