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Stage It Festival

May 21 - 24, 2026 / Motel Theatre & Centre Court, Werklund Centre

An explosion of new multi-media creations featuring Calgary's freshest talent!

Motel Theatre & Centre Court Werklund Centre (formerly Arts Commons)

MAY 21 – 24, 2026

PAID EVENTS – TICKETS REQUIRED!

SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN US (May 21 – 23 )

You’re invited to Kaya and Kamika’s world-building! Slip into something comfy, bring your slippers, and get ready to sip tea. 


FOUR STRONG SEASONS ( May 21 – 23 )
Four Strong Seasons is an ode to the quiet beauty between hardships, the lives of the people in our city and the natural landscapes that inspire us towards a brighter future.  


SQUEAKY  ( May 22 )
Squeaky is a dramatic comedy exploring belonging, the impact of media, and the ubiquity of true crime by drawing parallels between each Trudeau prime ministerial era. 


HUNT/PECK ( May 22 – 23 )
Ingrid and Bianca fly south for a wild escapade. In a local club, they meet Sergio and Andre. This short film takes an allegorical look at the phenomenon of sex tourism.  


WOMANIFESTO ( May 23 )
Karla Marx and Bitch Sassidy welcome our new comrades to the revolution! 


UNTITLED: THE PIPPA BACCA PARABLE ( May 23 – 24 )
Untitled: The Pippa Bacca Parable is a dance-theatre devised work inspired by the art and tragic death of Italian feminist performance artist, Pippa Bacca. 

FREE EVENTS – NO TICKETS REQUIRED!

Harvey Nichol (DJ – May 21)
Sonic Cycle (DJ – May 22)
Belladonna The Blest (Live Music – May 22)
SallieMae (Live Music – May 23)
ZENON (Live Music – May 23)
Mac Zine (Drag Artist – May 23)
DJ GoodWord (DANCE PARTY!! – May 23)
Creative Stretch with Linda Kee (Yoga & Play – May 24)
Stage It Panel (Event – May 24)