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Fluid Fest 2026

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Fluid Fest 2026 is a celebration of dance, contemporary performance and connection unfolding across the city.

DEADLINE: November 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Call for Submissions: PEOPLE - Virtual 3D Exhibition

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Worldwide Artist Open Call. Deadline for submissions is November 15, 2026.

DEADLINE: November 15, 2026 - 5:00 pm

JazzYYC presents Canadian Jazz Festival

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Canadian Jazz Fest brings established voices and rising talent to Calgary for six nights of homegrown jazz.

DEADLINE: November 8, 2026 - 5:00 pm

The Great Gatsby - Citadel Theatre

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Playing October 31 – November 22, 2026 at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton

DEADLINE: November 22, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Michalsky Productions presents Wavelength

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Wavelength is an immersive performance bringing together contemporary dance, live rock music, and art installation in an unconventional performance environment at the Lougheed Building, located directly beside The GRAND Theatre.

DEADLINE: November 28, 2026 - 8:00 pm

Support and celebrate Alberta art by visiting Montageries before it closes

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Albertans have one last chance to see this exhibition before it closes on October 9.

Spring Writers 2027 (Banff Centre)

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Spring Writers is a 12-day self-directed residency that provides dedicated time to write while immersed in Banff Centre's vibrant literary community.

DEADLINE: December 9, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Choral Art Festival 2027 (Banff Centre)

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The Choral Art Festival is a three-day celebration of choral music event that culminates the Choral Art Residency.

DEADLINE: December 9, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Choral Art 2027 (Banff Centre)

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A vocal chamber music residency for emerging ensemble singers

DEADLINE: December 9, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Playwrights Lab 2027 (Banff Centre)

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The Playwrights Lab is a two-week residency supporting the development of new theatrical work in a generative, artist-centred environment.

DEADLINE: November 25, 2026 - 5:00 pm