The fourth day of Sled Island featured a series of highly impactful performances at The Palace Theatre, including this year's guest curators clipping. Along with 2 acts handpicked by them for the festival: Jairus Sharif and Cartel Madras. Jairus Sharif opened the show with an experimental jazz set.
When it’s your first time “sledding” (the common parlance for those attending the Sled Island festival), it’s the friends that make the experience truly one of a kind. At the Palace Theatre, friendship was a recurring theme from both bands and attendees alike. Eye of Newt opened the
On the second day of Sled Island 2026, CJSW presented a show at Commonwealth Bar and Stage featuring elements of hip-hop, experimental, industrial, punk, and electronic music. The first performer of the night was ECHTHROS, an artist from Alberta. Their electronic and industrial stylings draw on cultural trauma experienced
Sled Island 2026 started with a bang, with The Gauntlet presenting a variety of high-energy acts at Commonwealth Bar and Grill. The crowd was electrified by the main stage lineup, where artists performed songs featuring elements of folk, electronic, hyperpop and screamo. The first performer of the night was
Calgary Expo 2026 hosted a number of vendors in the infamous Artist Alley. Edmonton artist and author, Dia Syed came to Expo with her husband where they shared their love for multiple fandoms. Syed spoke with the Gauntlet about her art, writing her first novel and engaging with the larger
Every year, Calgary Expo provides fans a chance to meet the artist involved in their favourite pieces of media. Included in the guest lineup for this year's convention were Suzanne Blakeslee and Daran Norris, known for their roles in “The Fairly OddParents”. Both voice actors sat down with
For the final production of their 2025-2026 season, The Calgary Opera put on performances of The Barber of Seville from April 18-24. The production takes a quirky take on the classic comedic opera The Barber of Seville is a story that most opera and classical music fans are
In an event centre not so far away, Calgary Expo welcomes the world’s most famous protocol droid, Anthony Daniels. Best known for his role as C-3PO in the Star Wars franchise, Daniels hosted “I AM C-3PO: Meet Anthony Daniels” in the Champions Ballroom. The panel started once
The BMO Centre received visitors from Piltover and the Undercity as stars from Netflix’s Arcane series attended Calgary Expo 2026. Attending the event were voice actors Jason Spisak, JB Blanc and Mick Wingert. The voice actors spoke with the Gauntlet about Arcane’s success, fan interactions, fatherhood and more.
Calgary will be receiving visitors from the Shire as the four Hobbits from The Lord of the Rings made an appearance at Calgary Expo 2026. Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd came to Calgary as part of the 25th Anniversary of the LOTR films. Each member was
