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.
Culture Days 2026 takes place from Friday, September 18 to Sunday, October 4, delivering three glorious weeks of colour, creativity and community.
Once again, Doors Open Barrie (September 26) will be incorporated into Culture Days programming. 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.
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: Barrie Public Library, The Campus Gallery (Georgian College) and MacLaren Art Centre.
For even more programming, visit the Barrie Public Library’s Calendar of Events and check out the Maclaren Art Centre’s current exhibitions.