Calgary hosts various cultural and community events

Calgary is hosting a variety of community events and cultural celebrations throughout the week of September 28 to October 2, 2026.

In observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, The Confluence will offer free programming focused on Indigenous culture, including storytelling with Elders, Indigenous games, and a tipi lodge. Additionally, the 10th annual Pokaiks’ Reconciliation Walk will take place, starting at River Hall to honor Indigenous history.

Other scheduled activities include the Calgary International Film Festival, which features family-friendly movie screenings, and the Lantern-fest 2026, a celebration of arts and culture through illuminated art and lantern crafts. Musical and comedic performances such as Drag Bingo with Lilith Fair and Menopause the Musical are also on the calendar.

Community-focused events include a Walk for Veterans to support military charities, the Summer Sendoff party at Enbridge Plaza, and a semi-annual Super Thrift Sale hosted by the Samaritan Club of Calgary.