Arts District Day

Celebrate the first-ever Arts District Day in the heart of downtown! This all-access creative playground transforms the Art Gallery of Alberta, Citadel Theatre, and Winspear Centre into a hub of pop-up performances and interactive art. Wander between venues to discover spontaneous artistic activations, hands-on workshops, and live music designed for all ages. Experience the energy of our downtown culture with open doors and unexpected moments around every corner.

The AGA Schedule

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Gallery Open (Free Admission)
11:15 AM – 1:00 PM: Kalaakar Music Society & Filipino Choir (Main Hall)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Mikayla Bortscher & Keavy Martin (Live Music, Various Floors)

Exhibition Tours

11:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM: 5 Artists 1 Love (15-min sets)
12:30 PM & 1:00 PM: Wayfinders (15-min sets)
1:30 PM & 2:00 PM: John Will (15-min sets) Note: Tours are limited to 20 people; no pre-registration required.

Hands-On Art Activities

Poster Making: Inspired by John Will, create your own image-and-text message to parade through the District.
Mixed-Media Sculpture: Bend and shape wire into expressive forms inspired by Elisabeth Belliveau.

Spotlight Concerts

3:00 PM: Littlebirds Jazz (Ledcor Theatre) – The next generation of jazz legends.
4:30 PM: Jed and the Valentine (Ledcor Theatre) – Soul-stirring indie-folk harmonies. Note: Theatre performances require ticket purchase.

When: Saturday, March 14 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Arts District (Art Gallery of Alberta & surrounding venues)
Cost: FREE Admission (Select theatre shows are ticketed)