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Get your official James Kennedy tickets now on Showpass! Enjoy lower fees, instant delivery, and a smooth checkout experience.

The Royal Canadian International Circus 2025 is back!

Showpass shortlisted for the Ticketing Business of the Year Award in TheTicketingBusiness Awards 2025.

Showpass proudly welcomes ticketing visionary Brian Arnone as Chief Strategy Officer.

The Nanaimo NightOwls are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Showpass!

Showpass’s innovative technology will make purchasing tickets for HarbourCats games faster and more user-friendly than ever.

Your ultimate guide to the top attractions, tours, and activities to make your time in Vancouver truly memorable.

Showpass named as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2024, celebrating Showpass’ dedication to fostering an exceptional workplace culture that drives high performance, innovation, and a shared commitment to enhancing the live event experience.

Showpass is thrilled to announce its inclusion in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 list for 2024, recognizing the company as one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology firms.

Showpass is proud to announce that CEO and founder Lucas McCarthy has been named on Avenue’s prestigious Top 40 Under 40 list for 2024, recognizing his transformative leadership and vision in the ticketing industry.

Showpass has been recognized in The Globe and Mail's 2024 Canada’s Top Growing Companies list, climbing to #39 from #192 in 2023, highlighting its impressive revenue growth and innovation in the ticketing industry.

Experience Unforgettable Family Fun During the Calgary Stampede: A Complete Guide to Kids' Activities and Events

Whether you're cheering at the rodeo, exploring the city's landmarks, or enjoying live music, experience the best of Stampede like a true Calgarian.

Get ready to embrace the spirit of Stampede with thrilling rodeo action, electrifying concerts, and unforgettable Western experiences.

Hate country music but love a good time? Discover the top non-country events happening in Calgary during Stampede season.

We've rounded up all the free concerts, events, and activities happening during the Calgary Stampede this year.

Showpass is ecstatic to be this year's Title Sponsor for CMW Live Music Awards.

Showpass is excited to announce that we will be the official ticketing provider for the 2025 Canada Games.

With Don't Tell Comedy, you never know what to expect—but one thing's for sure, you'll be in for a night you won't soon forget.

Dive into our curated Pinterest boards to have the best Valentine's Day ever!

If you're looking for a unique way to celebrate in and around Toronto, consider speed dating!

Step out of your comfort zone, try something new, and make 2024 a year filled with unforgettable memories. Let the adventures begin!

Discover the magic of Christmas across Canada at these festive markets, where tradition, creativity, and holiday spirit come together to create unforgettable memories.

We are thrilled to announce that Showpass has been awarded the prestigious Air Canada Resilient Business Award!

As Halloween draws near, it's time to channel the cosmic energies and discover the perfect way to celebrate this bewitching holiday based on your star sign.

Showpass is providing a portal for go-getters like you to tell us exactly what your dream job looks like with the possibility of getting hired on in your very own dream position.

Our Stampede map is the easiest way to find things to do in Calgary!

This never-before-seen feature allows music fans to connect their music streaming platform to Showpass to compete against other registrants to rank as the top listener.

The "Junk Fee Prevention Act" proposed by President Joe Biden and adopted in Canada's 2023 budget requires a mandatory "all-in" pricing model for event tickets.

Thanks to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition, you can view the Sistine Chapel artwork like never before.

No holiday season is complete without a visit (or two) to a holiday market, so what are you waiting for?

With only three weeks until Halloween, the pressure is on for all you crazy-carvers out there! But don’t worry--we've got some tricks (and treats) up our sleeves.

Are you looking for a job in the tech industry? If so, then you won’t want to miss the YYC Tech Career Fair this June!

Ever imagine what a room full of inventive coders and creative go-getters looks like?

On April 6-10, 2022, the Showpass team will be bringing their creativity to light at the company-wide Hackathon, located at Platform Calgary!

Looking for some inspiration on building your next novel event experience? Check out three of the top attractions from 2021 that engaged thousands of guests with incredible attractions.‍

Showpass has partnered with Kids Up Front to give back to the community by helping Canadian customers and organizers donate their tickets!

Check out these must-see festive experiences this season.

A welcomed shift to the experience industry after decades of a customer last mentality leaves buyers desiring better treatment.

We know what you are thinking - how could COVID possibly have a silver lining? Well, let’s take a look at what the industry used to be and what it has become.

Showpass, an event discovery platform, recently conducted a study investigating the top events across each Canadian province and the results were delicious!

Showpass announces Connect distribution partners and PlaygroundX, their venture into video game events

Showpass continues exponential growth by continuing to sell out safe in-person concerts during COVID-19‍

October 23rd is national event organizer’s day. A day that recognizes the individuals and companies that bring people, ideas and celebrations together through events!

Case study on the success from the partnership between Showpass and Motorsport Industry Association Canada.

Despite the global pandemic Calgary Pride will continue to host celebrations, just a little differently.

A list of things going on in and around Calgary to do in July

Diesel Bird Group Announces First Hotel Balcony Music Festival August 7 In Calgary, AB

Canadian event platform, Showpass, reinvents the live music model in partnership with hundreds of North American hotels as concerts remain banned in most municipalities.

Want to learn more about how you can host a Session on Showpass? Read more here!

Showpass Launches Sessions

A Guide for Your Team to Stay Active While Working From Home

Learn what your company can do for remote working from our recent decision to have our entire office work from home.

Homegrown ticketing platform, Showpass is proud to partner with Alberta brewers and work together in growing Alberta’s economy.

Calgary is long overdue for a new Event Centre. But the current deal—which some economists have pinned as a $47M loss—has Calgarians in a frenzy. However, the calculation didn’t consider a ~$1.4 billion revenue stream that could more than offset the loss.

Here are three tips on how to get the most out of your ticket sales at the door.

One of the biggest challenges to pulling off a successful event is selling tickets. Here are four event marketing campaigns you can do right away to ramp up ticket sales for your next big gig.

Technology works best when it simplifies a process for both ends of a transaction.

That’s a Wrap for 2017