Design Week Calgary is a large festival that spans the entire city, dedicated to celebrating the talent, creativity, and impact of the local design community. Through various activities, such as lectures, exhibitions, workshops, installations, shows, tours, and social events, the festival invites the public to explore how design influences the places where we live, the experiences we share, and the future of the city.
Focus on Creative Practice
This event, conceived by and aimed at designers, opens space for creative practice and encourages everyone's participation in comprehensive discussions on various topics, including architecture, urbanism, fashion, interior design, technology, public art, cinema, sound, and the built environment.
Central Theme for 2026
The theme chosen for 2026 is 'In Tune,' which aims to explore the rhythms present in the city's surroundings—encompassing its sounds, spaces, people, and daily routines. With a varied program, Design Week Calgary analyzes how design helps people perceive what often goes unnoticed, revealing new connections between the built world and daily life.
Programming and Interaction
Participants can expect a series of activities, such as lectures and debate panels with architects, urban planners, artists, and designers; practical learning workshops and experiences; in addition to exhibitions, installations, and public art actions. The festival will also feature film screenings, storytelling events, guided studio tours, and behind-the-scenes experiences, offering networking opportunities and community gatherings, allowing interaction with cultural leaders and creative industries in Calgary.