These are the biggest FREE festivals happening during Calgary's Culture Days
September is here and there are several reasons to get out and about! This year one of the most exciting will be Culture Days in Calgary, Alberta.
Meant to celebrate arts, heritage, diversity and community spirit, this month-long extravaganza will feature several festivals, performances, and art installations.
Not sure what’s happening from September 1st and 30th? Here are just a few of the biggest events happening in and around the city!
Calgary Culture Days Festivals
Fiesta Filipino
Let’s party! Calgary’s Fiesta Filipino will also return this month and showcase food, vendors, performers and more. You won’t want to miss it, especially because it’s actually FREE to attend!
When: Friday, August 30th – September 1st, 2024
Where: Olympic Plaza – 228 8 Ave SE, Calgary
Cost: Free
Calgary Pride Parade and Festival
Calgary Pride is one of the most vibrant celebrations of the year and it’s here! This month, Calgarians can attend the big parade and festival happening on August 31st and September 1st.
When: Saturday, August 31st – September 1st, 2024
Where: Prince’s Island Park, Calgary
Cost: Free
Alberta Day at Heritage Park
A non-stat meant to showcase the unique spirit of the Prairies, Alberta Day will feature a drone show, performers, family-friendly activities and food! From sights and sounds to smells of our rich history, this event will have it all.
When: Sunday, September 1st, 2024
Where: 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
Time: 10 am
Cost: Free
Taste of Italy
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Hungry? The third annual Taste of Italy event will feature live performances, games, activities, vendors artists and a ton of incredible food! Bring your appetite, and enjoy!
When: Sunday September 8th, 2024
Where: Bridgeland Riverside Community Association – 917 Centre Ave NE, Calgary, AB
Time: 11 am – 7 pm
Cost: Free
Chinatown Lantern Festival
Featuring food trucks, vendors and performers – as well as traditional displays and music. The very best part? It’s totally FREE to attend and guests are encouraged to bring their own lanterns in participation!
When: Friday, September 13th, 2024
Where: 2nd Ave SW and Daqing Square
Time: 4 pm – 11 pm
Cost: Free
Beakerhead
Beakerhead is back and admission is like everything else on this list, it’s free! This will be the event’s 10th anniversary so you know it’s going to be bigger than ever. Don’t miss it!
When: September 20th-22nd, 2024
Where: Contemporary Calgary, Millennium Park, and TELUS Spark
Time: 5 pm
Cost: $32+
Calgary International Film Festival
This September, CIFF will be back with new films, new ideas, new showtimes, and new artists – so don’t miss your chance to check it out. More details to come!
When: Thursday, September 19th – 29th, 2024
Where: 999 8 Street SW, Suite 260, Calgary
Cost: Prices vary
Kingsland Haysboro Indigenous Friendship Day
Featuring a traditional feast, ritual and stories, vendors, games, crafts, dances, and drumming, Indigenous Friendship Day will be a fun, educational, and wholesome experience for the whole family.
When: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Where: St. Andrew’s Church – East Side
Time: 11 am – 3 pm
Cost: Free
Night L!ght
Are you a night owl? Hit Victoria Park for a 3-night celebration featuring art, light, and interactive installations. It’s going to be lit.
When: Thursday, September 26th – 28th, 2024
Where: Victoria Park, Calgary
Time: After dark
Cost: Free
