The Greatest Indoor Show on Earth
The youth deserve to be seen. To be heard.
So we’re taking over The Engineered Air Theatre to host Calgary’s boldest youth showcase:
And yes, free dinner from a UCalgary Mac Hall staple (hint: your favorite Vietnamese spot 👀)
🎟️ Tickets: Available through the Arts Commons website or at the door day-of.
🔔 Notifications: Join us on Luma
🌐 More about Ascend: ascendcalgary.ca
What is Ascend?
Ascend is Calgary’s fastest-growing youth builder + creatpr hub — a community of ambitious and curious students, grads, and creatives who gather weekly to work on passion projects.
From crocheting a sweater for your mom, to writing music for your best friend, to building the next big startup — Ascend is where youth find a home in each other and the courage to share their work.
We meet every Saturday at House 831 for co-working, demos, and storytelling. In just seven months, Ascend has been featured on Calgary.tech, partnered with Shopify and Cansbridge Scholars, and become a launchpad for founders, artists, and researchers pushing Calgary forward.
The Agenda
This is more than a showcase — it’s a celebration.
5:00–6:00 PM – Arrive, grab food (catered dinner!), and explore booths early
6:30–7:20 PM – First round of live demos
7:20–7:40 PM – Break + booth time
7:40–9:00 PM – More live demos
9:00–10:00 PM – Booths open across the venue
What You’ll See
This isn’t a hackathon or pitch night — it’s an open house for hidden gems across Calgary’s youth.
Expect
Sponsors
The Rodeo is powered by our community and made possible by our partners.
✨ Sponsor reveal coming soon 👀
The Host Mindset
At The Rodeo, you’re not just an attendee — you’re part of the show.
We expect everyone to:
✨ And if you see someone standing alone in a corner — go be their friend!
🎉 See you September 6 at Ascend: The Rodeo.