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
Stop Motion Animation Showcase
A selection of international stop motion shorts, presented by Quickdraw Animation and Eternal Family.
Zen Garden Festival
An end-of-summer celebration of music and arts. Join us as we we transform Waterfront Park into 3 lush garden dance floors.
Cultural Senses of Calgary 2026
Free family-friendly multicultural festival filled with educational cultural booths, music, dance, arts, food and performances.
METIS DOT ART WORKSHOP with Jamie Rozema-Stinson of Michifous Creations
Get ready to dive into some cool dot art techniques and create your own Metis-inspired masterpiece!
When: Sep. 13
Phil in the Park
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra is pleased to present a free outdoor concert for audiences of all ages and backgrounds!
Taste of Italy Calgary
Celebrate Italian culture with authentic food, live music, family fun, contests, local vendors and more at Taste of Italy!
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
