Arab Heritage Month 2026
Calendar of Events Across Alberta
March 25
Heliopolis YYC
Calgary
April 4
Tajine House
Edmonton
April 6-7-8
artsPlace
Canmore
.png)
April 9
Arts Council
Red Deer
April 11
CISC Hub
Cochrane
.png)
April 11
Fluffy Bakery
Edmonton
April 11
Public Library
Edmonton
April 12
Inspire
Airdrie
.png)
April 16
Heliopolis YYC
Calgary
.png)
April 17
Smitty's
Airdrie
April 18
CPL
Calgary
April 19
Cornerstone
Calgary
April 19
CPCA
Edmonton
.png)
April 21
Almira's
Okotoks
April 22
Public Library
Cochrane
.png)
April 23
Congress Cafe
Calgary
.png)
April 26
Public Library
Lethbridge
Feb-Mar-April
Higher Ground
Calgary
.png)
April 25
OESA Arts
Banff
April 26
Pharaohs Resto
Edmonton
ARAB HERITAGE MONTH
Launch Party for AHM
On March 25, the Calgary Arab Arts & Culture Society is joining forces with the Heliopolis Centre for the Arts to bring the Toronto Arab Jazz Band "Ahmed Moneka".
The Event will take place at Heliopolis YYC, which
will be the host of the Arab Heritage Month
SW Calgary's April Month Photo Exhibition of
the two Egyptian photographers:
Bishoy Beshara &
Mohamed Nour Helmy
On April 16, the Syrian Qanunist Josi Saba will
bring Arab tunes to the "Meet & Chat with the Arab
Artist" Evening at Heliopolis YYC.
2026
Change of Month's LOGO
The Arab Heritage Night
Plus Events Across Alberta
2025
Bill C-232, passed in November 2021, officially designates April as Arab Heritage Month. This legislative move opens up avenues for Arab Canadians to proudly exhibit the richness of their cultural heritage. Calgary Arab Arts & Culture Society looks to celebrate Arab Heritage Month by facilitating the sharing of Arab culture through music, dance, visual arts, and food for the second year. Now in its 12th year, the Society began as a modest film festival, and has evolved into a year round offering; notable highlights include the inclusion of Arab stand-up comedians, collaboration with acclaimed filmmakers.The Society is proud to call writers, theater directors, and radio hosts among its board members.
Arab Heritage Month serves a deeper purpose beyond celebration. It serves as a vital opportunity to share, educate, and contribute to the enrichment of our multicultural home, fostering understanding and unity among all who call it their own.
In 2026, the Calgary Arab Arts & Culture Society aims to go Alberta-wide
Taste Of Arab Calgary
The NW Exhibition
The Main Event at the CPL
The NE Exhibition
CSIF Screening
Download the Reports
The SW Exhibition
The SE Exhibition - I
The SE Exhibition - II
2024
As the Calgary Arab Arts & Culture Society realized success in organizing the first Arab Heritage Month Celebration in 2023 at the cSpace, and have the SOLD-OUT sign, the move to a bigger and more central venue was a necessity.
The Calgary Public Library's Patricia A. Whelan was central and more accessible .. offering 330 seats instead of 100 at cSpace. again, it was SOLD-OUT.
.jpg)
2023
Since the Canadian Government passed Bill C-232, in November 2021, officially designating April as Arab Heritage Month, the Calgary Arab Arts & Culture Society felt the responsibility to utilize its relationship with artists from Arab origins, and organize an Arab Heritage Month Celebration. At cSpace, the first celebration took place with a diversity of offerings. It was a pleasant surprise to see the level of attendance .. both in numbers and demographics. It was the first time to see an event, organized by CAA&CS, SOLD-OUT.
