Arts Commons

Located in the heart of the Cultural District in downtown Calgary, Arts Commons for the Performing Arts is where passion and creativity meet, mix, mingle and occasionally, collide. Proving that this truly is the place to be, more than 600,000 people experience the excitement of Arts Commons yearly at 1,800-plus performances and events, both free and ticketed, including: live theatre, dance, spoken word and readings, children’s events, experimental theatre, art exhibits, public forums, weddings, training sessions, meetings, arts education activities, sporting events and competition, award ceremonies and concerts from symphonic music to jazz, folk, blues, world, rock and much more!