Culture Days takes centre stage
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August 13, 2025 Media inquiries
September 1st kicks off Culture Days in Alberta with a month-long celebration of art, music, food, dance and more.
Communities across Alberta come together each year to celebrate Culture Days, which is packed with hundreds of free, family-friendly events. Last year, 247,000 Albertans attended events across the province that promoted awareness of, and accessibility and engagement in, arts and culture.
This year, to ensure even more Albertans have the opportunity to participate, Alberta’s government has awarded $380,000 in grants to support 111 organizations in 48 communities to host Alberta Culture Days events.
Albertans can also mark the month by visiting one of 20 provincially owned museums, historic sites and archives free of charge on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28.
“Alberta Culture Days is a month-long showcase of the creativity, diversity and spirit that power this incredible province. From dance and culinary experiences to art and markets, communities come together and bring culture to life with exciting events in every corner of the province.”
Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women
This year’s featured organizations hosting three days of free events are:
- Association canadienne-française de l’Alberta – Régionale de Rivière-la-Paix, Falher
- FOHK Edmonton Community Association, Edmonton
- Sundre and District Historical Society, Sundre
- Indigenous Newcomer Education, Calgary
- Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge, Lethbridge
“Culture Days unites our community in celebrating the talent, traditions and unique creative spirit that define Alberta’s culture. We are proud to partner with the province to present free, accessible events that spotlight local artists and bring people together.”
Steven Foord, executive director, Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge
Through Culture Days, Alberta’s government is helping bring communities together and removing barriers so everyone can take part in Alberta’s unique and diverse history.
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