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Job Opportunity: Setup Team Lead (Werklund Centre)

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As part of the Front of House team at Werklund Centre, the Setup Team Lead reports to the Associate Director, Event Services, and plays a critical role in supporting the Setup team with the successful execution of events across Werklund Centre venues.

DEADLINE: October 26, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Pumphouse Theatre Presents: The Common Ground Festival

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The Common Ground Festival returns with ten brand new Tales of the Stage at Pumphouse Theatre November 11th – 14th! These up and coming artists are bringing tales of Drama, Comedy, Music, Improv, Dance & more!

DEADLINE: November 14, 2026 - 5:00 pm

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

Career Opportunity: Artistic Director (Dancers’ Studio West)

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Dancers’ Studio West is seeking an Artistic Director to provide artistic vision, leadership, and direction for the organization. This is an opportunity for an experienced dance professional to shape the artistic future of an established dance organization.

DEADLINE: October 30, 2026 - 4:00 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

Call for Submissions: Marketing, Public Relations and Community Engagement for AFA art house

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The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) invites proposals from qualified marketing and/or consulting agencies to support AFA art house in downtown Calgary

DEADLINE: October 19, 2026 - 11:59 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.

Chrysanthemum by Peter-Anthony Togni

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Luminous Voices presents the world premiere of a new work by Canadian composer Peter-Anthony Togni, written for cellist and multidisciplinary artist India Gailey.

DEADLINE: October 18, 2026 - 3:00 pm

Contextural Fibre Arts Sale

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Discover the beauty of handmade textiles - and find the perfect gift for yourself or someone else.

DEADLINE: November 21, 2026 - 6:00 pm