2026 Celebration for the Arts
Calgary Arts Development
Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
Pre-show Networking: 6:30 pm | Jack Singer Lobby
Performance & Awards Presentation: 7:30 pm | Jack Singer Concert Hall
After Party: 9:15 pm | Jack Singer Lobby
Tickets for the 2026 Celebration for the Arts are now on sale – get yours today!
Join Mayor Jeromy Farkas and Calgary’s arts and business leaders at this year’s Celebration for the Arts at the Werklund Centre’s Jack Singer Concert Hall on May 4, 2026. Connect with old and new friends, enjoy a showcase of performances by a variety of local performers, sample yummy food and dance the night away at the after party. The evening also features the presentation of the 2026 Cultural Leaders Legacy Arts Awards celebrating outstanding achievement in the arts. Come celebrate with us!
Tickets are available here.
Artist tickets: $37.50*
*Thanks to a sponsorship from Bird Creatives, tickets to the Celebration for the Arts are available for free for folks who make their living as an artist. To reserve up to two complimentary artist tickets, please email info@calgaryartsdevelopment.com with the words REQUEST ARTIST TICKETS in the subject line. Confirmation will be sent to you in advance. Tickets will be assigned as best available on the day of the event and held at the door for pick-up. Alternatively, you can purchase an Artist Ticket and select your seat here.
Regular Tickets: $65
Should you have any accessibility requirements, please reach out to Cherie McMaster, Calgary Arts Development’s Events Consultant, at cherie.mcmaster@calgaryartsdevelopment.com by April 17, 2026 to discuss how we can ensure you have a welcoming and positive experience at our event.
