Creative City Summit 2026

Creative City Summit

Coming to Calgary in October 2026

As we enjoy an inspiring 2025 Creative City Summit in Kingston, the creative flow continues. Calgary is proud to host the next chapter of this national gathering, Oct. 6 to 8, 2026 — a space to connect, collaborate and imagine what’s next for arts and culture in our cities.

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Opening mural credits: WKNDRS 
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The 2026 Creative City Summit is proudly supported by The City of Calgary in partnership with Calgary Arts Development and Tourism Calgary.
 

What is the Creative City Summit?

Hosted by the Creative City Network of Canada (CCNC), the Creative City Summit is an annual national gathering that brings together culture professionals, municipal leaders, artists and community partners from across the country to share ideas, innovations and practical tools for building dynamic, diverse and resilient communities. Learn about past summits.

Stay tuned

More details about the 2026 Summit will be shared in the coming months. For now, explore Calgary’s vibrant arts and culture scene and start planning your visit.

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