Arts Commons
Arts Commons
Theatre, music, and a café all in one city block.
October 20th, 2023
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Bringing the Arts to Life
Arts Commons is the largest performing arts centre in Western Canada located in the heart of downtown Calgary. For over 35 years, it has been a key contributor to the social, economic, cultural, and intellectual life and well-being of Calgarians. It is home to six resident companies, including Alberta Theatre Projects, Arts Commons Presents, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Downstage, One Yellow Rabbit, and Theatre Calgary. It houses six gallery spaces, five theatres, and the Jack Singer Concert Hall, and promotes local, national, international, emerging and established artists with a focus on inclusion, diversity, accessibility, and equity.
Why Go
Arts Commons is one of Canada’s largest and most vibrant arts centres. Located in the heart of Calgary’s Cultural District in the downtown core, the centre occupies a full city block and is home to the world-class Jack Singer Concert Hall. Watch productions that create, perform, and present a wide range of award-winning and highly acclaimed theatre and concerts each season. Arts Commons also houses rehearsal spaces, a costume and set construction shop, administrative offices, meeting rooms, a café, and the centralized Arts Commons Box Office.
What's Great
Audience members get the chance to watch amazing performances with incredible sounds from over 1,800 performances and events, including live theatre, concerts, dance productions, readings, public forums, art exhibits, and much more - all open to the public. Plan your wedding day at Arts Commons.
Local Tip:
Arts Commons is very proud to showcase the amazing works of talented local and national visual and multimedia artists through a number of installations and exhibitions throughout the year. Galleries are free and open to the public.
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