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
Young Hearts, Old Souls: The Grand Harmony
Enjoy the grand finale that merges traditional golden wedding celebrations with the Mid-Autumn and Double Ninth festivals, featuring dynamic joint performances by the youth of YHOS and community seniors.
The Music of John Williams
Conductor Tristan Rais-Sherman and your Calgary Phil bring to life the music of legendary film composer John Williams.
Calgary International Film Festival
Calgary International Film Festival, presented by Servus Credit Union, is back for 11 days of cinema, industry events and more.
Scripts Under the Stars
Enjoy an outdoor cultural experience with original theatre, Indigenous knowledge and the beauty of the moon and stars.
2026 Beyond Race: Learning to Unlearn
Enjoy a free multicultural celebration with cultural booths, performances, workshops, panels and door prizes. All are welcome.
Love Letters From The Diaspora: An Evening of Storytelling, Poetry and Love Stories From Around the World
An evening of cultural love stories from around the world, told by local artists and then opened for all through an open mic.
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
