Calgary's Culture Days
Discover. Experience. Celebrate. Calgary Culture Days
Calgary Culture Days takes place every September 1 – 30 and is a celebration of local arts, culture and community.
About Calgary Culture Days
Every September, Calgary Culture Days invites people across the city to experience arts and culture in new ways. From attending events to hosting your own, it’s a city‑wide opportunity to celebrate creativity, connection and community — while also making space for reflection and remembrance on Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Arts and culture play an important role in Calgary by bringing people together, supporting local talent and creating spaces where everyone belongs. This adds vibrancy to Calgary and contributes to our local economy.
2026 Cultural Ambassadors
Event calendar
Curatorial Tour with Tak Pham, Bookends exhibition
An exhibitions tour of Bookends, by Elaine Cameron-Weir, led by curator Tak Pham.
WaveFest 2026 — Canton Pop Crossroads
Enjoy a free outdoor multicultural music party with food, beer and a market.
Alcove Fest
Local artists performing, a public dance session, local vendors, food trucks and a public pop-up graffiti wall.
Arias & Ales
Our opera pub nights are all about easygoing vibes and live performances from Calgary’s best local artists.
Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Young listeners are introduced to the music and history of Beethoven in this blend of symphonic music and drama.
Young Hearts, Old Souls: The Grand Harmony
Enjoy the grand finale that merges traditional golden wedding celebrations with the Mid-Autumn and Double Ninth festivals, featuring dynamic joint performances by the youth of YHOS and community seniors.
Discover public art in Calgary
Exhibitions, conservation projects and self-guided tours that showcase public art in Calgary.
Calgary Culture Days funding
The Calgary Culture Days Microgrant supports initiatives that activate Calgary’s greater downtown through arts and culture programming during Calgary Culture Days. With $100,000 available, the microgrant supports new small-scale initiatives or helps existing ones grow and add value, offering up to $5,000 per initiative.
Applications for 2026 are now closed.
If you received a microgrant, please submit your final report by Oct. 8, 2026.
Marketing toolkit
Whether you’re a microgrant recipient or hosting an arts and culture event in September, using the Calgary Culture Days logo and promotional tools below helps connect you to the larger celebration and marketing campaign.
Explore how to use these tools: Download the partner promotion guide
