Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, is Calgary’s home to hear the story of music in Canada. Check out these special events! October 18, 2026, 7 PM: Mudmen Get ready for a high-octane night of Celtic-rock swagger as Mudmen hit the stage at Studio Bell. With thunderous bagpipes,
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Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (NMC), is ready to rock for Canada’s birthday! Explore Canada’s rich musical history with FREE admission on July 1, 2026, as the NMC celebrates its 10th anniversary. Enjoy live performances and hands-on activities for the family, including A Sharon, Lois & Bram
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Studio Bell at the National Music Centre occasionally has free admission days for families. We will post anything we hear about below. Wednesdays, May 6 – November 4, 2026 While this free offer is not for families, it might be the perfect opportunity for grandparents to take the little ones
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Visit Studio Bell at the National Music Centre on June 21, 2026, to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. The day will feature live performances by award-winning, throat-singing duo Tudjaat from Nunavut, a DJ set by sean beaver, and more. Admission to Studio Bell is free for everyone on June 21,
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Studio Bell is the gorgeous home of the National Music Centre of Canada. This institution is an exciting part of Calgary’s (and Canada’s!) music scene. Studio Bell houses five floors of exhibitions that tell the story of music in Canada, celebrate music icons at the Canadian Halls of Fame, and
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Family Day is the perfect time for families to connect through music! This Family Day, the National Music Centre (NMC) will be opening Studio Bell with FREE admission and live music. Calgary’s BETABOYS will be the musical headliners. Dress up for the ’80s costume contest or join a scavenger hunt.
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Music affects us all. It’s the background to good times (and bad), it creates mood and ambience, and it provides an escape from our everyday realities. Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, opened in Calgary in 2016 and has been creating a space to celebrate and enjoy all
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