Design Week Calgary 2026

Design Week Calgary is a city-wide festival celebrating the impact of design on everyday life. Featuring talks, exhibitions, tours, workshops, film screenings, and community events, the festival brings together designers, artists, businesses, and the public to explore ideas shaping Calgary’s future.

This year’s theme, In Tune, explores the rhythms of the city around us—its sounds, spaces, people, and everyday experiences. Through diverse programming, Design Week Calgary examines how design helps us notice what is often overlooked, revealing new connections between the built world and the lives we lead.

What to Expect

• Talks and panel discussions with designers, artists, architects, and city builders
• Workshops and hands-on learning experiences
• Exhibitions, installations, and public art activations
• Film screenings and storytelling events
• Studio tours and behind-the-scenes experiences
• Networking events and community gatherings
• Opportunities to engage with Calgary’s creative industries and cultural leaders