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.
Event calendar
Utsav Cultural Fest
Join the Indian Society of Calgary for one of Calgary’s biggest celebrations — a vibrant afternoon filled with art, culture, music, food and more.
Wilddogs International Screendance Festival
The 7th edition of Wilddogs is celebration of cinema and dance with works from 12 countries.
Black Pride Festival
Black Pride Festival celebrates Black queer culture, creativity and community with family fun and an evening celebration.
Night of Icons hosted by Outcasts Showcase
All welcome Pride Celebration featuring drag performances, live music, dance and free workshops, plus Easy Days Market!
Public Art Tour with curator Mary-Beth Laviolette & Calgary Arts Development
Take a ride to explore The Public Art Along the Blue Line. This guided tour highlights works that reflect our city's diverse communities.
When: Sep. 6 and 27
Run for Life 2026
Raise awareness for suicide prevention and join us in a journey from darkness into light.
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
