Blue Jay Sessions: Holiday Edition 2025

It's our favourite event of the year! Blue Jay Sessions: Holiday Edition is back for the 2025 holiday season and we can't wait for you to come have some festive fun with us and an amazing lineup of singer-songwriters this December.

Happening on Thursday, Dec. 4 and Friday, Dec. 5 at The Prairie Emporium, our two nights of songs and stories (and holiday-y cocktails and eats too!) will be hosted by singers Jeremy Hrdlicka of Brother Bicker Band (Dec. 4) and Amy Nelson (Dec. 5) and feature an exciting range of musical talent from Alberta and BC.

As per usual, Blue Jay Sessions is encouraging attendees to bring non-perishable food donations for the local food security initiative Community Kitchen Program of Calgary, as well as donating on-site via QR code. 'Tis the season for giving back!

SESSION TIMES AND PERFORMERS

Thursday, Dec. 4 hosted by Jeremy Hrdlicka of Brother Bicker Band

1st session (doors 6PM, music 7PM)

Erika Mae, Turner Baters, Jaiden Riley

2nd session (doors 8:15PM, music 9PM)

Eden Taylor, CELIN, Approaching Jupiter

Friday, Dec. 5 hosted by Amy Nelson

1st session (doors 6PM, music 7PM)

Sonia Deleo, Nik Poli, Melody McArthur

2nd session (doors 8:15PM, music 9PM)

Chevy Beaulieu, Denver Venoit, Maddisun

FOOD

TPE will be serving plenty of fun festive-themed dishes like baked brie for two, 'Turkey Dinner' hot dogs, holiday cheese and pickle plates, toasted hoagies and more.

DRINK

TPE will have a selection of craft beer, wine and spirits as well as a feature holiday cocktail menu featuring TPE's signature Czech-style mulled Wine, PB & Whisky Hot Chocolate, the Santa Smash and more. Plenty of non-alcoholic options will be available as well, from non-alch beer and wine to zero-proof holiday cocktails.

HOLIDAY CHARITY PARTNER

Community Kitchen Program of Calgary is a great initiative that supports 100,000s of Calgary area residents year-round through a wide range of community programming.

Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for collection by the charity. As well, direct donations can be made to CKP Calgary via QR codes on-site, in addition to at Showpass ticket check-out.

SOCIAL

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