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.

Stephania Romaniuk, Director of Learning & Engagement at Calgary Opera and Calgary Culture Days Ambassador, shares how Calgary Opera shapes our city’s artistic landscape and how Calgary’s artists enrich us all. 
Joey Big Snake (Sako’yiina which translates to Hail Boy), Blackfoot First Nation artist and 2025 Calgary Culture Days Ambassador shares how he tells stories through his art.
Lonny Balbi, Founder of Taste of Italy and a 2025 Calgary Culture Days Ambassador, shares why learning about different cultures matters and how the Taste of Italy connects Calgarians to Italian heritage.

Event calendar

Planning an event in September that celebrate local arts, culture and community spirit?
 
Submit your Calgary Culture Days event


New events added weekly.

Calgary Pride 2026

Celebrate Pride Week 2026 with a week of events, community gatherings, performances and opportunities to connect across Calgary.

When: Aug. 31 to Sep. 6
Where: All across Calgary

Calgary Pride 2026

How To Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

How To Train Your Dragon 2 In Concert features John Powell’s thrilling score performed live to picture by your Calgary Phil

When: Sep. 4 and 5
Where: Jubilee Auditorium

How to Train Your Dragon 2

Radiance: Queer Joy Screening & Performances

EMMEDIA will present short films and performances that highlight the creativity and resilience of our local queer community.

Afro Caribbean Festival

Celebrate African & Caribbean culture with music, dance, art, food and more. Unity and diversity in Calgary’s inclusive festival!

When: Sep. 5 and 6
Where: ParkPlus Lot 6

Afro Caribbean Festival

Black Pride Festival

Black Pride Festival celebrates Black queer culture, creativity and community with family fun and an evening celebration.

When: Sep. 6
Where: Cold Garden

Black Pride Festival

Run for Life 2026

Raise awareness for suicide prevention and join us in a journey from darkness into light.

When: Sep. 6 to 13
Where: North Glenmore Park

Run for Life

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