
InglewooDIY Festival:
In Every Nook
& Cranny
A festival for makers, creatives, handcrafters, artists, and artisans.
InglewooDIY Festival: In Every Nook & Cranny
May 22 - 31, 2026
Being an arts and culture hub, Inglewood is a stage to host the InglewooDIY Festival as an experience full of creativity, filling nooks and crannies throughout alleyways, within historic buildings, crooked streets, industrial areas, and behind buildings. Artists, artisans, handcrafters, and makers will be scattered throughout the neighbourhood, hosting numerous demonstrations, workshops, and art installations during 10 days in May.
Over 100 DIY Workshops + 10 Art Events + 35 Activations
Choose Your Own Adventure
SHOP + DINE + CREATE
As you prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of creativity throughout Inglewood, we want to make the most out of your experience. Join our creative community with designing a self-guided journey participating in dozens of DIY classes, presentations, demonstrations, workshops, and more. Select your favorites below and register yourself or with a group of friends to learn the art of craft and creating.
Also, add shopping and dining throughout Inglewood for the day as part of your experience. Get ready to discover, create, and connect at the InglewooDIY Festival!

DIY Workshops
REGISTER & SIGN UP for DIY WORKSHOPS BELOW! Check back here for updates!
5 Main Event Locations
24 Business Locations
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YW - Community Kitchen & Event Spaces
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Alexandra Centre
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Festival Hall
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ContainR Park
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9th Avenue SE - Main Street
Throughout the Inglewood main streets, side streets, and commercial industrial areas, our business community will be hosting activities and events at their locations.
EVENTS


Pocket Park Party
Community Pocket Park
Grand Opening
Alberta Prairie League artist, Jeff Bray has written, recorded and produced the 'Mindful of Snakes' album and the cover art with inputs from the rest of the band.
MAY 24th
2pm - 4pm
1417 9th Ave SE
Free Entry
Project funded by Activate YYC & ChangeX

POP UP Art Show
Việt Kiều Vol. 1
Opening reception will feature a complimentary traditional roasted pig and pandan cake to celebrate.
May 22 - 31, 2026
Barbie Nail & Massage - 1327B 9 Ave SE
Opening Reception: May 22, 2026 @ 6-9PM
Featuring works by Kyle Anderson-Nguyen, EKS.REI and Danny Luong
With support from Inglewood BIA, Crawlspace Gallery and Vicki Van Chau.
Browse curated vendors, explore hands-on workshops, and experience movement sessions in a space intentionally built for sensory comfort, creative expression, and genuine community.
This is a dance environment where participation is optional and self-paced.
🎧 Multi-channel silent disco
🎶 Live DJ sets
🌌 Lighting and spatial atmosphere
🌀 Designed with neurodivergent accessibility in mind

STREET ACTIVATIONS

YARN BOMBING
Along 9th Avenue SE and area will showcase streetpoles, bike racks, and more with yarn bombing.
BUSKERS
Musicians will be placed throughout the streets on Saturdays for entertainment.
STREET ART
Street art and temporary art is being activated throughout the nooks and crannies of Inglewood.
DATA ART
May 23rd
May 30th
STASH LOUNGE
@threadbythread.yyc


The Sprawl
Opening Reception
An exhibition showcasing 30 years of Shirley Moorhouse’s innovative art practice, from her earliest pieces to new and recently restored artworks. Snacks provided! FREE ADMISSION.


Pop Up Show Opening
Titled #0DFF00
The Crawlspace Gallery
Opening on May 29th: 7pm-9pm
1336 9th Ave SE - Basement

Artist Talks
In Conversation with Rose Bouthillier, Shirley Moorhouse and Zadie Xa. They come together in conversation to reflect on process, collaboration, and the role of relationship in contemporary practice.
May 23rd
Join artist Bomi Yook as she discusses her practice and the ideas and processes in her Project Space exhibition K‑DIALECTIC.
May 28th
FREE ADMISSION @ Esker Foundation

Farm Stand Saturday
Shirley's Greenhouses will be available to grab fresh veggies, local fruit, eggs, homemade preserves, and baked goods!
Saturdays 11 am to 3 pm
Alexandra Centre
922 9 Ave SE
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
YW Inglewood
The City of Calgary
Gravitate
Inglewood BIA






























































































