2002 16th Avenue NW, Calgary (403) 262-2666

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To all our patrons and musicians:

May 20th 2026


Greetings Blues-Canners!

The Blues Can AND Goal Diggers Sports Lounge is located right on the Trans Canada Highway at:   2002 16th Ave NW. Calgary AB.   We're an amazing live music venue designed with sound in mind!   Friendly amazing staff & a delicious Southwestern menu.   Daily LIVE music.   11+ live shows EVERY WEEK.   Come fill your ears & soul with live music in Capital Hill.   We have underground parking and a parking lot across the alley on the North side.   There is some limited street parking around the building, and across 16th Ave as well to the South.  

AND... did you know that The Blues Can is Best Bar None (BBN) Accredited?   Best Bar None is a voluntary accreditation program recognizing excellence in Alberta's nightlife.   Look for the BBN symbol as your sign that an establishment is serious about safety and service.   bestbarnone.drinksenseab.ca


Blues Can Hours:  
Monday- 4:00 pm to 2:00 am
Tuesday- 4:00 pm to 2:00 am
Wednesday- 4:00 pm to 2:00 am
Thursday- 4:00 pm to 2:00 am
Friday- 12:00 pm to 2:00 am
Saturday- 12:00 pm to 2:00 am
Sunday- 12:00 pm to 2:00 am
Goal Diggers Hours:  
Monday- 4:00 pm to midnight
Tuesday- 4:00 pm to midnight
Wednesday- 11:00 am to midnight
Thursday- 11:00 am to midnight
Friday- 11:00 am to midnight
Saturday- 11:00 am to midnight
Sunday- 11:00 am to midnight

Do you work in hospitality?

THE BLUES CAN/GOAL DIGGERS is looking to interview team-playing, dynamic people for the following positions:
Servers, Bartenders, Line Cooks, Bar Backs and Food Runners.
Please send your Resume to: jobs@thebluescan.com to schedule an interview.


This Week:

Monday

June 29, 2026

Shayes Lounge   Show Time 7:30 PM

- SHAYE'S LOUNGE. 7:30pm Showtime. $10 Cover At The Door. Basket of Ribs, All Flavors: $10. Drink Special: 1 oz. Jager Shots and Hi-Balls: $6.

Tuesday

June 30, 2026

Tom Phillips & The DT   Show Time 8:00 PM

- 8pm Showtime - Welcome to HONKY-TONK TUESDAYS at The Blues Can! Bring your dancin' shoes! Come and enjoy Tom Phillips & The Dt's! With Tom Phillips, Shaye Zadravec, Tim Leacock, Sydney Zadravec, and Thom Moon. No cover.

Wednesday

July 1, 2026

Debra Power   Show Time 8:00 PM

- Deb Power Band, with Kelly Kruse, Brother Ray Lemelin, Chris Brzezicki. 8pm Showtime, no cover.

Thursday

July 2, 2026

Tom Olsen   Show Time 8:00 PM

- Tom Olsen & The Hired Hands. 8pm Showtime. No cover.

Friday

July 3, 2026

Mark Sadlier Brown   Show Time 5:00 PM

- Happy Hour Show 5-7pm.

Charlie Jacobson   Show Time 9:00 PM

- 9pm showtime. Seating starts at 7:30pm. $10 Pre-Sale or $15 Day Of Show. Call 403-262-2666 to make Reservations. Or email us your number: info@thebluescan.com. Or just take a chance & come on down!

Saturday

July 4, 2026

Saturday Afternoon Jamming with Mike Clark   Show Time 3:00 PM

- All welcome! 3-7pm every Saturday.

Charlie Jacobson   Show Time 9:00 PM

- 9pm showtime. Seating starts at 7:30pm. $10 Pre-Sale or $15 Day Of Show. Call 403-262-2666 to make Reservations. Or email us your number: info@thebluescan.com. Or just take a chance & come on down!

Sunday

July 5, 2026

Sunday Afternoon Jammin' at The Can!   Show Time 3:00 PM

- *3-7pm - Open Jam hosted by The 16th Avenue Band. With Peter Lamarr, George Phillip, Yuji Ihara, Mike Woodford.

Sunday Night Blues Jammin' at The Can!   Show Time 8:00 PM

- 8pm-12am - Open Jam, all welcome! Hosted by Brother Ray Lemelin & The Matinee Kings.

Coming Soon:

Tom Phillips & The DT



Deb Power Band



Charlie Jacobson



Steve Pineo



Tremoloco



JG & The District



Ray Lemelin and The Matinee Kings



Sunday Afternoon Jammin