Each year, the City of Barrie is proud to celebrate Culture Days, a Canada-wide celebration designed to catalyze and inspire public participation in arts and culture.
Culture Days programs invite the public to show appreciation for arts and culture in their own communities and nationwide. The Culture Days organization supports a Canada-wide network of arts, culture, and heritage organizers to facilitate free public events in their communities every year.
Running September 18 until October 4, 2026, Culture Days is Canada's largest cross-country celebration of arts, culture, and creativity.
2026 Programming
Check back as 2026 Culture Days approaches for a full list of programming, and follow @creativebarrie on Instagram & Facebook for updates!
Once again, Doors Open Barrie (September 26) is part of Culture Days! Paired with Culture Days, Doors Open provides a unique opportunity to present free, hands-on arts activities in participating sites, giving residents and visitors a chance to learn about Barrie’s arts, heritage and business community.
Ongoing Programming
Upcoming Events
| When | Event |
|---|---|
| Fri. Sep. 18, 1:00pm–1:30pm | Culture Days 2026 Flag Raising |
| Fri. Sep. 18, 1:30pm–2:30pm | Baytowne Big Band |
| Sat. Sep. 19, 10:00am–12:00pm | Healing in Colour: A Community Art Workshop on Black Health |
| Sun. Sep. 20, 1:00pm–2:00pm | Family Sundays: I “Heart” MacLaren |
| Sun. Sep. 20, 2:30pm–3:30pm | Family Sundays: I “Heart” MacLaren |
| Thu. Sep. 24, 6:00pm–7:30pm | Death Café |
| Tue. Sep. 29, 4:00pm–6:00pm | Healing in Colour: A Community Art Workshop on Black Health |
| Thu. Oct. 1, 5:00pm–7:30pm | MacLaren Celebrates: Music and Memories |
| Sat. Oct. 3, 12:00pm–4:00pm | MacLaren 40th Anniversary Open House |
| Sun. Oct. 4, 2:00pm–3:00pm | Exploring The Album: Artist Talk with Christina Leslie |
Partners
Culture Days wouldn't be possible without the coordination of many in Barrie's arts sector. Thank you to all our partners for your passion and dedication to a healthy and vibrant cultural sector:
For even more programming, visit the Barrie Public Library’s Calendar of Events and check out the Maclaren Art Centre’s current exhibitions.