Live Bands
Nothing creates energy like a great live band.
Choose from entertainment options suitable for weddings, corporate events, private parties, festivals, galas, and celebrations.
The art of the experience.
Curated live music, DJs and specialty entertainment across Canada.
A short silent film of the kinds of acts we book: Party bands, Musicians, Vocalists, Magicians, DJs, Country bands, Party entertainment, Dance floors.
Based in Calgary. Booking across Canada.
- Calgary
- Banff
- Canmore
- Lake Louise
- Edmonton
- Kelowna
- Vancouver
Companies this team has entertained
- Western Energy
- West Fire Energy
Curated entertainment that makes your event unforgettable.
Live music. DJs. Bands. Singers. Special entertainment. One trusted entertainment company.
Shaw Entertainment is a Calgary, Alberta entertainment booking and event planning company that arranges live bands, solo musicians, DJs, singers, magicians and other acts for corporate events, weddings, galas and private parties across Canada.
Planning a wedding, corporate event, private party, fundraiser, gala, festival, or special celebration? Shaw Entertainment brings the right entertainment, energy, and experience to make your event extraordinary!
From an intimate acoustic performance to a high-energy live band or DJ keeping the dance floor moving, we help you create an entertainment experience your guests will remember.
Your event. Your vision. Our entertainment.
Real performers, booked by us
These are artists we work with regularly. Tell us about the night and we match the act to it.
Musicians 
Close-up magic 
DJ 
Vocalist 
Singer-songwriter 
Jazz performers 
Party band 
String quartet
Find the right entertainment for your event
Solo Musicians & Small Groups
Looking for something more intimate?
Solo performers, duos, trios, and smaller musical groups can create the perfect atmosphere for cocktail receptions, dinners, ceremonies, lounges, and private events.
DJs
Keep the party moving with a professional DJ and music selected for your event.
From dinner and background music to a full dance-floor experience, Shaw Entertainment can provide music to match the mood.
Singers & Vocalists
Add a memorable live vocal performance to your event.
Whether you're looking for background entertainment or a featured performance, we can help connect you with the right vocalist for your occasion.
Specialty Entertainment
Want something different?
Shaw Entertainment can help you explore unique entertainment ideas designed to give your guests an experience they won't forget.
Looking for something more specific?
Entertainment for every occasion
Every event is different. That's why Shaw Entertainment offers entertainment solutions designed around your event, audience, venue, and budget.
Corporate Events
Make your next corporate event something your guests will actually talk about.
Shaw Entertainment provides professional entertainment for company celebrations, conferences, awards nights, galas, client events, staff parties, product launches, and corporate functions throughout Calgary and beyond.
Weddings
Your wedding deserves a soundtrack that's as memorable as the celebration itself.
From ceremony music and cocktail-hour entertainment to dinner music and a packed dance floor, Shaw Entertainment can help create the perfect musical atmosphere for your big day.
Private Parties
Birthday parties, anniversaries, celebrations, reunions, holiday parties, and milestone events deserve great entertainment.
Tell us what you're planning and we'll help you find entertainment that fits your occasion and your guests.
Fundraisers & Galas
Keep your guests entertained while creating an evening they'll remember.
Shaw Entertainment can provide professional musicians, singers, bands, DJs, and other entertainment options for fundraisers, charity events, galas, and community celebrations.
Festivals & Special Events
Bring your event to life with entertainment that gets people involved.
Whether you're organizing a community event, festival, outdoor celebration, or large-scale gathering, Shaw Entertainment can help you build an entertainment lineup that keeps the energy going.
Holiday Parties
December fills up before anyone expects it to.
Every company in the city wants the same few Fridays and Saturdays, so the holiday party is the one to plan early.
Stampede Events
For ten days in July, every patio in Calgary is a venue.
Stampede breakfasts, client parties and tent nights all want the same bands in the same week, so this is the one to ask about early.
Why choose Shaw Entertainment?
- Experience
- We understand that successful events depend on the details. Our goal is to make booking entertainment straightforward, professional, and stress-free.
- Personal service
- You don't have to figure everything out yourself. We listen to what you're planning and help match your event with entertainment that makes sense.
- Professional entertainers
- Your entertainment is part of the guest experience. That's why we focus on professional performers who know how to engage an audience and deliver a great show.
- Entertainment that fits your event
- Every celebration has its own personality. We help you choose entertainment based on your venue, audience, event style, schedule, and goals.
Places played
From the team behind Barry Shaw Live and Unique Party Band.
That team has spent 20+ years headlining Fairmont New Year's Eve galas, first at Banff Springs and now at Chateau Lake Louise.
Rooms this team has played
Fairmont Banff SpringsBanff
Calgary TELUS Convention CentreCalgary
Fairmont Chateau Lake LouiseLake Louise
BMO CentreCalgary
Fairmont PalliserCalgary
Sheraton Vancouver Wall CentreVancouver
Fairmont Hotel VancouverVancouver
Rimrock BanffBanff
Fairmont Hotel MacdonaldEdmonton
The Glencoe ClubCalgary
Fairmont WaterfrontVancouver
Hotel ArtsCalgary
Calgary Golf & Country ClubCalgary
The DorianCalgary
Hotel Le Germain CalgaryCalgary
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau ClaireCalgary
Fantasyland HotelEdmonton
Emerald Lake LodgeField, BC
Companies this team has entertained
- Western Energy
- West Fire Energy
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Rooms this team has played
- Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff
- Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, Calgary
- Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise
- BMO Centre, Calgary
- Fairmont Palliser, Calgary
- Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Vancouver
- Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver
- Rimrock Banff, Banff
- Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Edmonton
- The Glencoe Club, Calgary
- Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver
- Hotel Arts, Calgary
- Calgary Golf & Country Club, Calgary
- The Dorian, Calgary
- Hotel Le Germain Calgary, Calgary
- Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire, Calgary
- Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton
- Emerald Lake Lodge, Field, BC
Companies this team has entertained
BMW, RBC Royal Bank, TELUS, The RCMP Foundation, Honda, TD Insurance, Nexen, Halliburton, Cunard, Fairmont Hotels, Banff Centre, Calgary Airport Authority (YYC), Jayman BUILT, Western Energy, P&O Cruises, DIALOG, Somagen Diagnostics, West Fire Energy.
Event planning, with the entertainment at the centre
Our mission is to transform your vision into an unforgettable reality by listening first, planning second, and executing flawlessly.
- A curated shortlist of acts
- Sourcing and booking
- Scheduling the night
- Sound and staging coordination
Make your next event a Shaw Entertainment event
Whether you're planning a Calgary wedding, corporate event, private party, fundraiser, gala, festival, or special celebration, great entertainment can turn a good event into an unforgettable one.
Let Shaw Entertainment help you create an event your guests will be talking about long after the music stops.
Ready to plan your entertainment?
Tell us about your event and let's create something memorable.
You bring the guests. We'll bring the entertainment.