(December 12, 2024) – The City of Brampton’s 2024 Culture Days lineup of events has been recognized as the Top Participating Community in the Urban Centres category by the Culture Days organization. The City also placed second overall nationally among the Top Participating Communities listing. Culture Days is a national celebration of arts, culture and heritage. This prestigious recognition highlights the City and the community’s shared, ongoing commitment to fostering creativity, community engagement and cultural vibrancy.
“As a lifelong lover of the arts, I am incredibly proud that Brampton has been named among the Top Participating Communities for our Culture Days 2024 lineup. This recognition reflects our city’s commitment to connecting residents with local creativity, celebrating diversity and supporting our local artists. It is inspiring to see how our community has come together to make the arts accessible to everyone, and I look forward to seeing how our arts and culture scene continues to grow and flourish in the years to come.”
– Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Chair, Community Services, City of Brampton:
Culture Days attracts millions of attendees from hundreds of municipalities to explore, engage and participate in more than 4,000 creative events nationwide. Each year, Culture Days recognizes communities from across the country for their dedication and efforts with the Top Participating Communities listing, demonstrating the depth of engagement across all regions. This past fall, Brampton’s lineup featured more than 200 free activities presented by community organizers and partners, including Brampton On Stage, Brampton Arts Organization (BAO), Brampton Public Library, Bovaird House, Downtown Brampton BIA and Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA), welcoming hundreds of attendees from across the community.
Culture Days 2024 was a record-breaking year across Canada, with over five million participants engaging in events and activities nationwide. Brampton played a key role in this success, offering a diverse lineup of free, inclusive and accessible events. Activities ranged from hands-on workshops and performances to tours and interactive workshops, providing opportunities for participants of all ages to explore and celebrate Brampton’s art and culture landscape.
Culture Days continues to be a key event in Brampton’s cultural calendar, supporting the goals of the City’s Culture Master Plan to increase accessibility to cultural experiences, amplify local talent and celebrate the city’s diversity.
For more information about Brampton’s Culture Days and to learn about the City’s arts and culture initiatives, visit brampton.ca/culture.
Be a part of Brampton’s 2025 Culture Days lineup of events
Next year, Culture Days will be taking place from September 19 through to October 12, 2025, and the City will begin looking for local creatives to partner with and host events. Stay tuned for the call for artists at brampton.ca/culturedays.
Additional Quotes
“This recognition as the Top Participating Community in the Urban Centres category and runner-up nationally is a testament to Brampton’s commitment to the arts and our thriving cultural community. Culture Days is about bringing people together, celebrating our diversity and showcasing the incredible talent right here in our city. Thank you to everyone who made this achievement possible, from artists and performers to organizers and participants.”
– Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
“I am incredibly proud of the efforts of the creative community and culture team working together in achieving this recognition as the Top Participating Community in the Urban Centres category and second overall nationally for Culture Days 2024. Their hard work, dedication and passion have truly demonstrated the power of collaboration between creatives, cultural organizations, government and residents. Together, we have created a vibrant and inclusive experience that highlights talent and diversity in our community. I encourage all local creatives to bring their ideas forward and be a part of making Culture Days 2025 even more inspiring and impactful.”
– Kelly Stahl, Director, Arts and Culture, City of Brampton
