Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre

Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre The Esplanade is where arts and heritage come to life, where the stories of our culture are told through music, dance, paintings, artifacts and more.
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The Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre is for everyone. Whether you’re an art lover, a cultural enthusiast, or someone who can appreciate the beauty of an architecturally stunning facility – the Esplanade is for you. Medicine Hat is proud to bring together the disciplines of visual art, performance art, and cultural heritage under one roof. But not only is this building a place to appreciate and interpret culture, it is a place for our community to gather, to celebrate, and to cherish. Main Phone 403.502.8580
Main Fax 403.502.8589
Art Gallery 403.502.8583
Archives 403.502.8582
Education 403.502.8585
Museum 403.502.8587
Guest Services 403.502.8777

We encourage discussion, debate and free speech on the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre's official social media sites. Comments and questions should be clean, constructive, and on topic. Read our full terms of engagement here: https://www.medicinehat.ca/en/government-and-city-hall/social-media-terms-of-engagement.aspx

10/08/2026

Join Brenda Mercer on October 17 at 12:00 p.m. for the “From Hide to Rattle: Tradition & Craft” workshop hosted within the Hidebound exhibition at the Esplanade!

Visit tixx.ca or the link in our bio to learn more and book today!

10/07/2026

New to Esplanade Project Space is Yebehyia Biom • Hálong • Until Then! 🪡

Featuring works from Ghanian fashion designer Halimatu Sadia Mohammed and Filipina/Mestiza textile maker Dinah Gaston, Yebehyia Biom • Hálong • Until Then meditates on the connective properties of textiles in communicating with strangers, new friends, and loved ones in the homeland and across the diaspora.

Curated by Thea Sleight, Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre. On view from October 10 - March 27, 2027. 🧥

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Join Ashlee in the next Acrylic Alchemy session starting October 8! Visit tixx.ca to book your spots!
10/01/2026

Join Ashlee in the next Acrylic Alchemy session starting October 8! Visit tixx.ca to book your spots!

Halloween season has officially made its way to the Esplanade 🦇🕯️🕷️𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒 ~ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐡 ~ 🎃The Great Pum...
10/01/2026

Halloween season has officially made its way to the Esplanade 🦇🕯️🕷️

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒 ~ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐡 ~ 🎃
The Great Pumpkin Smash returns! Enjoy live music, face painting, treats, hands-on activities and of course smashing pumpkins at this FREE all ages Halloween event! COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! https://www.esplanade.ca/programs-pages/experiences

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒 ~ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐮𝐞! ~👻
After you're done smashing pumpkins, visit the theatre for this theatrical glow in the dark musical puppet show! This show is 'Pay What You Will'! Save your seats at tixx.ca.

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒 ~ 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 ~ 🕸️
Visit our softly spooky Textile Haunted House, created by Alberta artist Shanell Papp, at the Ewart Duggan House next door! This "haunted house" is kid-friendly. Don't forget to say hello to the giant textile ghost across the street between the Medicine Hat Public Library and the Courthouse! https://www.esplanade.ca/programs-pages/experiences

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟖 ~ 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐭 - 𝐋𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐢𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐱𝐞... ~ 🪓
Looking for something a little darker this spooky season? Based on the infamous Lizzie Borden case, this award-winning theatrical performance blends bluegrass music, murder ballads, dark humour, and Vaudevillian horror into one unforgettable night at the theatre. Get your tixx at tixx.ca. Buy a pack of 4 and get 25% off!

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour Survivors, remember the children who never came home, and reflec...
09/30/2026

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour Survivors, remember the children who never came home, and reflect on our shared responsibility to advance reconciliation.

Reconciliation is an ongoing commitment, and one way we can continue that work is by creating opportunities to learn from Indigenous voices, knowledge keepers, artists, and craftspeople.

This fall, the Esplanade welcomes Brenda Mercer for From Hide to Rattle: Tradition & Craft, a hands-on exploration of traditional Indigenous craft and cultural practices. Through experiences like these, we can deepen our understanding of Indigenous culture and celebrate the knowledge, skills, and traditions that have shaped this land for generations.

Learn more and purchase tickets through the link in our bio or visit tixx.ca

09/29/2026

Inspired by her experience? Continue your creative journey in our 3-Week Acrylic Alchemy: Level Up class starting October 8.

Visit the link in our bio or tixx.ca to register!

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401 First Street SE
Medicine Hat, AB
T1A8W2

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

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