— Experience East Village in real life
East Village Live is where music, culture, and good vibes collide. This year-round event series is your invitation to experience the unexpected—live beats, outdoor flicks, epic markets, and cozy winter nights, all set against the backdrop of Calgary’s coolest urban playground. Grab your crew, make some memories, and feel the energy of East Village like never before.
ROCK THE VILLAGE
APRIL 13 | 1-4pm
RiverWalk Plaza, 5th Street Square, Celebration Square
Get ready to Rock the Village! This one-of-a-kind live music event in partnership with the National Music Centre is bringing the beats to the streets of East Village. Three outdoor stages. Three incredible performances. One unforgettable day.
Follow the sound of live music as you stroll through the heart of East Village. With staggered set times to ensure you don’t miss a beat.
Whether you’re a rocker, a toe-tapper, or just love discovering live music in unexpected places, Rock the Village has you covered. Mark your calendar, gather your crew, and join us as East Village comes alive with music!
Schedule of Events:
Ginger Beef | 1 – 1:45pm + 2:15 – 3pm
What do you get when you combine an award-winning flautist and a veteran producer, multi-instrumentalist and organ player for the Calgary Flames? Ginger Beef: a Juno-nominated husband-and-wife team playing groovy instrumentals and catchy tunes.
Brother Bicker Band
1:30 – 2:15pm + 2:45 – 3:30pm
The Brother Bicker Band brings their self-described Maple Whiskey Rock ‘n Roll to life with their high-energy country rock. Nominated at the Country Music Alberta and YYC Music Awards and fresh off a string of sold-out shows and festival stages, this seven-piece crew’s rich, rootsy sound keeps crowds dancing.
Backyard Betties
2 – 2:45pm + 3:15 – 4pm
The Backyard Betties bring rich three-part harmonies and heartfelt storytelling to the folk/Americana scene. With witty banter, raw emotion, and a distinctive vocal blend, this Calgary-based trio relate with their audiences to communicate something truly beautiful.
FOMO? CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING EVENTS:
From toe-tapping live music to adorable pups owning the runway, our East Village Live event series brings the energy all year long. Stay tuned for event dates and details on crowd-favourites like Movie on The Rise, Puptoberfest, and Light Up The Square. Don’t miss out—there’s always something happening in the heart of the village!
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