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
Indonesian X Moonlight Cultural Festival
A free cultural celebration in Calgary Chinatown featuring Mid-Autumn traditions, food, arts and community experiences.
5K Bark-A-Thon 2026
5K run or walk and festival to support Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation!
Believe in the Gold — Run for Childhood Cancer
Join the Run for Childhood Cancer with 1K, 5K and 10K options. Enjoy family fun with bouncy castles, face painting, craftsand more as we come together to support kids fighting cancer.
East Meets the West: A Unique Fusion of Indigenous and Tribal Art
Join the Hindu Heritage Society and enjoy hands-on cultural workshops where you will step into the role of the artist to create your own dream catcher and Warli tribal painting.
Hong Kong Culture Day 2026
Indulge authentic Hong Kong eats and hands-on activities. Bring friends and family for a day by the Bow and Elbow.
Public Art Tour - River is Life by curator Tiffany Wollman & Calgary Arts Development
A walking public art tour exploring Indigenous connections, kinship and history where Calgary’s rivers meet.
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
