Nightlife in Calgary
You'll find Calgary's bars and nightclubs scattered along Stephen Avenue Mall and south of downtown. For an authentic Calgary experience, visit a Western bar, where the atmosphere is friendly, the food hearty and country music dominates the scene. Two favourites are Ranchman's for an authentic experience and Cowboys for bawdy fun. All bars and nightclubs are smoke-free. Most pubs close at midnight, nightclubs often stay open until 2am.
Bars
Expand all1. Ranchman's - Authentic cowboy dancehall
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An authentic honky-tonk ambience is the main draw at this popular bar south of downtown. Performances by top country musicians, hearty Cowboy cooking, line-dancing lessons and summer rodeos make Ranchman's a Calgary experience like no other.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
9615, Macleod Trail South, Calgary T2J 0P6
Telephone
+1 403 253 1100
2. James Joyce Irish Pub - Traditional pub
Show moreThere's a choice of outdoor tables or the intimacy of a private booth at this typically convivial Irish pub. Housed in a historic building, where many original features remain, this downtown bar serves up hearty cooking, draft beer and live Celtic music.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
114, 8th Ave SW, Calgary T2P 1B3
Telephone
+1 403 262 0708
Clubs
Expand all3. 355 Mansion After Dark - Clubbing by candlelight
Show moreBathed in flickering candlelight and adorned with chandeliers hanging from high ceilings, 355 Mansion After Dark has an thrillingly eerie feel for a busy downtown nightclub. DJs spin mainstream dance tunes to energetic young clubbers spread over two floors.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
355, 10th Ave SW, Calgary T2R 0A5
Telephone
+1 403 264 0202
4. Cowboys - Western fun
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With a nickname like 'Cowtown', it's not surprising that one of Calgary's hottest downtown nightspots is named Cowboys, where Stetson-wearing, scantily clad 'shooter girls' steal the show. The crowd is urban-slick, but when the country music plays, they know every word.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1088, Olympic Way SE, Calgary T2G 0Y7
Telephone
+1 403 265 0699
Entertainment
Expand all5. Pengrowth Saddledome - Entertainment centre
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In keeping with Calgary's Western heritage, the city's main entertainment venue is saddle-shaped. This distinctive structure south-east of downtown was used for the 1988 Winter Olympic Games and today hosts major music acts, circuses and the Calgary Flames ice hockey team.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
555, Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary T2G 2W1
Telephone
+1 403 777 4636
6. EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts - Music and theatre
Show more The six-level EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts anchors the Olympic Plaza Cultural District in the heart of downtown. It holds six major theatres and plays host to musical arts, theatre productions and dance performances.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
205, 8th Ave SE, Calgary T2G 0K9
Telephone
+1 403 294 7455
