Culture in Calgary
Culture in Calgary
We aim to position Calgary as a cultural and economic leader, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive city by focusing on strategy, advocacy and innovation:
- STRATEGY: Developing policies and strategies that support sustainability in the arts and culture sector.
- ADVOCACY: Advocating for investment in arts and culture, including spaces, infrastructure and urban planning.
- INNOVATION: Fostering partnerships and collaboration, connecting communities and activating cultural initiatives.
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Arts and Culture Stories of Community Impact 2025
Explore the key stories, initiatives, and successes that shaped Calgary last year.
Read the reportOur dynamic culture
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Learn more about the 10-year action plan to support and grow arts and culture in the city.
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Recognizing Chinatown’s history, people and culture through their struggles, achievements and values.
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Downtown Calgary has a lot going on - It's a gathering place for Calgarians and visitors alike.
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Our vision and roadmap for creating an eventful city.
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Our Strategy to make Calgary a more prosperous, vibrant and welcoming place for residents, businesses and tourists throughout winter.
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Future planning publicly accessible art, cultural space and performing arts programming.
Resources
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Resources to help connect Calgary's culturally diverse communities.
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Discover funding opportunities that support arts and culture events, festivals and initiatives that enhance Calgary’s vibrancy, strengthen communities and enrich our city’s cultural landscape.