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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.

Savour seasonal flavours and dive into Canada’s fall food festivals with top events like Secret Food Tours, Wine Tastings, and Oktoberfests.

Are you ready to celebrate Canadian music culture and talent?

Explore the best Canadian music festivals showcasing top homegrown talent.

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.

Whether you're brunching on a rooftop, crafting mocktails, enjoying live comedy, or decorating cakes, these unique St. Patrick's Day celebrations offer a refreshing alternative to the traditional festivities.

We’re here to walk you through three of our shiniest new features.‍

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!

Get ready to welcome 2024 in style with our comprehensive guide to New Year's Eve events across Canada!

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

From Grinch Tree Workshops to Santa's Improv, here's a glimpse into the merry-making lineup you won't want to miss!

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.

We're excited to unveil a monumental leap forward as we revolutionize event discovery and ticketing in one place with the introduction of five game-changing updates.‍

Gord Bamford's live performances are nothing short of spectacular. His stage presence and genuine connection with the audience create a truly memorable experience.

This summer alone, Showpass has introduced 13 brand new products and features, all while implementing a staggering +500 product improvements.

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.

Here are the top five must-try treats that make Stampede Calgary a foodie paradise this 2023.

This year's Stampede promises a diverse mix of genres, from country to hip-hop, pop to EDM, making it a must-attend event for all music enthusiasts.

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

Showpass, event ticketing and discovery platform, is challenging the norms of the ticketing industry by offering free features that put event organizers and their customers first.

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.

Showpass is the first to introduce a dedicated portal for sponsors to distribute tickets, products, and memberships in tandem with event organizers.

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.

We know It’s the busiest time of the year, so to make your holiday planning easier, we created two all-encompassing date night plans!

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!

We are excited to announce the launch of Showpass’ new discovery and distribution initiative for Things to Do, Showpass ConnectX!

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 5 must-see festive experiences ongoing 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!

Examples of all of the features and services Showpass offers that helps theatre venues sell tickets, increase venue and keep everyone safe.

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

Case study on how Showpass has proven their ability in hosting Christmas and Winter Markets.

Chloe Stewart, former VP of Global Sales at Eventbrite and Kevin Callahan, Head of Global Business Development Strategy and Operations at Twitter have accepted positions as advisors at Showpass.

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!

Changes made to Showpass software to help you safely host events while maintaining social distancing.

Showpass Launches Sessions

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

Don't cancel your event and offer refunds yet! There are options. Here are 6 solutions that are being used in the event industry to help your ticket buyers and your event business mutually.

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

Read how we're handling this unprecedented situation of Coronavirus. Learn about ticket buyer and event organizer policies, from refunds to strategies.

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

Starting now, clients can easily integrate and sell tickets through an existing Facebook event page.

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.

Showpass has launched an exciting new feature called ‘QuickQ’

How to sell tickets on Facebook, with or without a native ticketing integration.

There’s more to Facebook than cat videos and humble brags – especially for marketers and event planning professionals like us.

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

Here’s how event organizers are using tracking pixels and remarketing practices to sell out their events.

Let’s face it – planning a great, memorable event is why you’re in the business. We all know that one of the biggest challenges to pulling off a successful event is selling tickets. So, if you’re looking for event marketing tips, you’ve come to the right place. Here are four event marketing campaigns you can do right away to ramp up ticket sales for your next big gig.

How Showpass is Changing Online Ticket Sales on Facebook

That’s a Wrap for 2017

Events Happening This May Long

3 Cost Effective Marketing Techniques

May 2017 New Features on Showpass

Showpass New Features Update, March 2017