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Calgary ReggaeFest 2026

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You’re invited to gather & groove with Calgary ReggaeFest! Join us August 28 and 29 for Calgary's premier celebration of reggae music and Caribbean culture at The Rise on St. Patrick's Island. More than a music festival, Calgary ReggaeFest is a pulsating rhythm of unity, culture and celebration.

DEADLINE: August 29, 2026 - 10:00 pm

Career Opportunity: Director, Development

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The Calgary Philharmonic is looking for a Director, Development to join its leadership team.

DEADLINE: August 31, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Soundweavings 2027 Intercultural Music Residency | Apply Now

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This three-week residency provides space and focused time to musicians and ensembles from diverse cultural and artistic practices from around the world.

DEADLINE: September 30, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Career Opportunity: Gallery & Boutique Coordinator

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We’re looking for an organized, proactive, and communicative Gallery & Boutique Coordinator who can work independently, juggle multiple priorities, and play a hands-on role in delivering engaging community arts programming, events, and workshops.

DEADLINE: August 31, 2026 - 4:00 pm

ARTIFICIALLY INTELLIGENT at Edmonton Fringe

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Award-winning Greek/Canadian comedian and viral sensation Anesti Danelis returns to the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival with hit musical comedy special Artificially Intelligent, following sold-out runs at festivals around the world.

DEADLINE: August 23, 2026 - 12:30 pm

Par–Tee at Victoria Golf Course Driving Range

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Par-Tee is celebrating the CPKC Women’s Open Golf Tournament coming to Edmonton in August 2026!

DEADLINE: July 14, 2026 - 6:00 pm

Musical Theatre Dancers Intensive 2027 (Banff Centre)

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This two-week immersive residency offers individual dancers and emerging choreographers the opportunity to explore and embody the unique choreographic languages of Musical Theatre and help approach the work through an exciting and updated lens.

DEADLINE: August 12, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Mâwacihitowinihk Nikamowak: Indigenous Music Residency (Banff Centre)

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This music residency centres on collaboration, refinement and presentation of work through audio production and live performance.

DEADLINE: August 12, 2026 - 5:00 pm

The Alberta Music Action Plan debuts at Number 1 | Le Plan d’action de l’Alberta pour la musique fait une entrée fracassante au sommet des palmarès

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New action plan takes Alberta’s music sector to the top of the charts, boosting talent, amplifying opportunity and turning up the volume on economic growth.

Congratulations to the 2026 Juno Awards winners!

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Congratulations to all 2026 Juno nominees and winners