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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 report

Our dynamic culture

  • Cultural Plan for Calgary

    Learn more about the 10-year action plan to support and grow arts and culture in the city.

  • Culture in Chinatown

    Recognizing Chinatown’s history, people and culture through their struggles, achievements and values.

  • Culture downtown

    Downtown Calgary has a lot going on - It's a gathering place for Calgarians and visitors alike.

  • Eventful City

    Our vision and roadmap for creating an eventful city.

  • Winter City

    Our Strategy to make Calgary a more prosperous, vibrant and welcoming place for residents, businesses and tourists throughout winter.

Resources

  • Calgary Culture Connect

    A community-powered directory designed to bring together Calgary’s diverse arts, culture, heritage and social organizations.

  • Arts and culture funding opportunities

    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.