Port Coquitlam to offer free arts and culture programming for Culture Days 2026

The City of Port Coquitlam is inviting residents of all ages to take part in Culture Days from Sept. 18 to Oct. 4, 2026. The annual celebration will offer free arts and culture programming intended to help residents create, connect, learn and engage with local arts and culture.

Events include a Cultural Roundtable percussion evening with musician Boris Sichon on Sept. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Michael Wright Art Gallery. Family Art in the Gallery will run from 10 a.m. to noon on Sept. 19 and 26 and Oct. 3, allowing families to explore the current exhibition and create an artwork to take home.

Marika Morissette will give a live acrylic pour-painting demonstration for all ages at the Michael Wright Art Gallery on Sept. 23 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Professional artist Lori Goldberg will present an Art Focus demonstration at The Outlet that evening from 7 to 9 p.m. The gallery will screen Laxwesa Wa: Strength of the River on Sept. 26 from 2 to 3 p.m. in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

An exhibition opening reception, featuring four new exhibitions, live music and refreshments, is scheduled for Oct. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Michael Wright Art Gallery. Some events require registration; listings are available at portcoquitlam.ca/culturedays.