About

Alberta Culture Days began in 2008 as Alberta Arts Day, a one-day event designed to celebrate the value of Alberta’s arts and culture communities. That inaugural event featured 100 activities across 30 communities, with a flagship celebration held at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary.

In 2009, the event expanded into a vibrant, three-day celebration, which not only highlighted Alberta’s rich cultural scene but also inspired the creation of Culture Days—a national initiative aimed at raising awareness, increasing accessibility, and encouraging participation in the arts and cultural life across Canada.

Alberta Culture Days is now a month-long celebration, running from September 1 to 30, and is hosted by local organizations across the province to highlight arts, heritage, diversity, and community spirit.