Culture Days is an annual national arts and culture campaign with participation from communities across Canada. In 2024, the program runs from September 20 – October 13.
Join the City of Abbotsford as we host a series of free, interactive, and family friendly Culture Days programming and events across the City.
For more information and scheduled events, please visit City of Abbotsford Culture Days Hub and Go! Abbotsford. Check back often, as events will continue to be added
Calling performers! Applications are now open for the City of Abbotsford’s Culture Days.
Program details and submission requirements are outlined below. The deadline to submit is Sunday, August 18 or until all programming opportunities are full.
If you have any questions regarding the program, or the application process, please contact the Culture Coordinator: culture@abbotsford.ca
The City of Abbotsford’s Culture Days is an annual series of community programming hosted across the City between September and October. Community participants gain exposure to arts, culture, and heritage in Abbotsford through free, interactive, family friendly activities and events.
Culture Days creates space for artists, performers, and organizations to connect to community through arts and culture programming. For the open call, we are looking for musical performances to enhance indoor and outdoor public spaces. These opportunities are best suited for solo artists or duos.
Eight (8) opportunities for musical performances between the program dates of September 20 - October 13 are available.
Applicants will be requested to share their preferred performance dates and times. Schedules will be finalized between successful applicants and the City.
Performances should follow one of the below formats:
OR
The following venues have been identified for programming. Applicants are asked to specify preference for indoor or outdoor performances. Please note that final location selection is based on availability, and will be confirmed between successful applicants and City staff:
* Third party venues may be made available, and will be shared with successful applicants.
Successful applicants will be offered $300 for their performance, adhering to the duration formats outlined above.
