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Live performance has a way of making people shine. And we don't just mean the performers - a live performance will light up its audience, too.
Join us for live performances at the BMO Theatre in Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge and the Evan Hazell Theatre at Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton.
YMCA Arts Presents 2025-2026 Season
Our 2025-2026 Season will provide everyone of all ages with performances that are accessible, affordable, and engaging, all in the comfort of the suburbs.
Early Bird ticket buyers will receive 10% off all tickets purchased before September 1, 2025!
Discount applied at checkout.
The F Word
Performers Keshia Cheesman and Bianca Miranda use humour and heart to explore fatphobia, diet culture, and the intersection of fatness and race in a boldly political pop-art piece about self-acceptance.
Recommended for ages 16+
Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton on Sept. 26 & 27, 2025
Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge on Oct. 3 & 4, 2025
Nutcracker in a Nutshell
The Nutcracker in a Nutshell returns to the YMCA this December with a 30-minute, fuss-friendly performance perfect for introducing little ones to live theatre, complete with a friendly elf narrator, arts & crafts, and a Sugar Plum dance class.
Recommended for kids 5 and under and their families.
Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge on Dec. 5–7, 2025
Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton on Dec. 12–14, 2025
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As I Must Live It by Luke Reece
Award-winning spoken word artist Luke Reece brings humour, heart, and poetic storytelling to As I Must Live It, a powerful exploration of growing up in a mixed-race family with a mentally ill father, complete with squirrels, pop culture, and pun-filled insight.
Recommended for ages 13+
Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton on Feb. 6 & 7, 2026
Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge on Feb. 13 & 14, 2026
Radio Silence, Co-presented with the Festival of Animated Objects
Radio Silence is a whimsical and heartwarming tale set in 1920s Yukon, where a young woman embarks on a magical journey to find her missing twin—the territory’s first female bush pilot. Featuring signature Wonderheads masks, puppetry, and Yukon-inspired music and visuals.
Ages 8+
Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge on March 14 & 15, 2026
Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton on March 21 & 22, 2026
The Midnight Fort Co-Presented by Calgary Young Peoples Theatre
When nine-year-old Robin’s couch-cushion fort magically transforms into a gateway to the whimsical kingdom of Cravendale, she’s swept into an unforgettable adventure filled with sprites, Wally-Bats, and mysterious grannies.
All Ages
Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton April 10–12, 2026
Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge April 17–19, 2026
A Night of Stand-Up Comedy Featuring Sterling Scott
Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs with Sterling Scott—2024 Canada’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer winner—whose high-energy comedy and razor-sharp wit have made him a crowd favourite across the globe.
Recommended for ages 18+
Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton on May 29, 2026
Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge on May 30, 2026
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