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Arts Days

Sep 1-30, 2026 Lethbridge

Ongoing

Arts Days is a month-long celebration of local creativity held throughout September in Lethbridge, Alberta. Organized by the Allied Arts Council, the festival features city-wide events, including the "Downtown Lens" project which...

Arts Cultural Festival +6

SALT New Music Festival

Sep 1-20, 2026 Victoria

Ongoing

The SALT New Music Festival returns to Victoria, British Columbia, from September 1 to 20, 2026. Established in 2011, the festival explores the intersections of music, nature, and the act of listening...

Music festival Contemporary Classical +4

Regina Farmers' Market

Sep 2 - Oct 10, 2026 Regina

Ongoing

The Regina Farmers' Market holds its outdoor season at Victoria Park in Regina, Saskatchewan, from September 2 to October 10, 2026. This market features a 2026 Nutrition Coupon Program designed to help...

Farmers Market Food & drink +4

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Sep 3-30, 2026 Harriston

Ongoing

All Things Bright and Beautiful is a multi-medium art exhibition at the Minto Arts Gallery in Harriston, showcasing works by members of the Saugeen Artists Guild. The event highlights local creativity through...

Art exhibition Visual Arts +5

Station House Gallery’s September exhibition

Sep 4-26, 2026 Williams Lake

Ongoing

The Station House Gallery in Williams Lake is hosting its September exhibition, featuring a dual showcase titled "Spirit of Things and Wander Through the Wilderness." This art exhibition, running from September 4...

Art Exhibition +6

Belleville Theatre Guild 75th Anniversary Celebration

Sep 5-26, 2026 Belleville

Ongoing

The Belleville Theatre Guild celebrates 75 years of local performance with a multi-week exhibition and a special historical event at the Parrott Gallery. The celebration honors the guild's 1951 founding through a...

Heritage Theatre +5

Greendale Acres Fall Season Events

Sep 8 - Oct 31, 2026 Chilliwack

Ongoing

Greendale Acres Fall Season Events is an agri-tourism festival in Chilliwack, Canada, offering a range of fall-themed activities from September 8 to October 31. Highlights include a corn maze, character days, cultural...

Fall Festival Corn Maze +6

Patterns and Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive

Sep 11 - Oct 10, 2026 Manitoba

Ongoing

Roberta Bondar's solo photo exhibition, "Patterns and Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive," features her aerial and surface photography alongside NASA images. The exhibit highlights the impact of climate change on birds,...

Exhibition Photography +5

The Western Fair

Sep 11-20, 2026 London

Ongoing

The Western Fair is an annual 10-day community festival held in London, Ontario, celebrating its 149th edition from September 11 to 20, 2026. This historic event offers a diverse range of attractions...

Festival Music +7

East Coaster Studios 2026/2027 Concert Series

Sep 11, 2026 - May 22, 2027 North Bay

Ongoing

The East Coaster Studios 2026/2027 Concert Series is a recurring charitable musical program in North Bay, Ontario. Running from September 2026 through May 2027, the series features East Coast and Canadian musicians...

Music festival Charity +5

Nanaimo Jazz Festival

Sep 12-27, 2026 Nanaimo

Ongoing

The Nanaimo Jazz Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026, featuring 17 distinct performances scheduled across three weekends. The event highlights Nanaimo's deep jazz heritage through a mix of free outdoor concerts...

Music festival Jazz +4

Central Music Festival Society Concert Series

Sep 12 - Oct 17, 2026 Red Deer

Ongoing

The Central Music Festival Society Concert Series presents a selection of live music performances in Red Deer, Alberta. Featuring genres such as blues, folk, country, and global roots, the series includes artists...

Music Concerts +5

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