Arts Commons believes that equitable access to the arts is a human right. Ticket price should not be a barrier to anyone wishing to attend Arts Commons Presents events. We're proud to offer the following ticket programs to ensure all of Calgary is able to enjoy our premier performing arts centre free of financial stress. 

Please note: all offers are limited to ticket availability and may not apply to every performance in our season. If you need help booking tickets, please call our Box Offie at 403-294-9494 or email boxoffice@artscommons.ca.

RBC Newcomers Accessibility Program

The pressure to successfully integrate newcomers is being felt in Alberta. Last year alone, an all-time record of over 200,000 people moved to Alberta. Whether newcomers have long-term or medium-term intentions of staying in Canada, their successful integration into our community while living here is essential.   

The objective of the RBC Newcomers Accessibility Program is to better integrate 1,400 newcomers into our society by providing them with opportunities to participate in our community by experiencing concerts/events/performances at Arts Commons such as the award-winning BD&P World Music series, Classic Albums Live, the distinguished speaker series National Geographic Live, and other special presentations that are presented in Arts Commons’ Jack Singer Concert Hall during the 2024-25 Season. Eligibility to participate in the RBC Newcomers Accessibility Program is available to newcomers through the Institute for Canadian Citizenship’s Canoo Access Pass program, in addition to other select charitable organizations in Calgary that work with newcomers. 

If you are a new Canadian, you can discover what Arts Commons Presents has to offer through the Institute for Canadian Citizenship's Canoo program. Visit the Canoo website to see if you qualify. If you do, download the app and search through available offers for the Calgary area. 

City of Calgary Recreation Fee Assistance

Calgarians who have already been approved for the Fair Entry program with the City of Calgary may also apply for Recreation Fee Assistance. If approved, you can receive discounts on rates for all ages for recreation programs and amenities across the city (as long as your Fair Entry status is valid). This includes a special discounted rate on Arts Commons Presents event tickets. Contact the City for more details.