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 i

nterpret 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

08/17/2026

Only two of each tour remain!

August 22 & September 12 - First Street SE
August 29 & September 19 - First Street SW
September 5 & September 26- Historic Railroad District

Visit tixx.ca to book your spot on the tour!

🌿 Trade your screen for a canvas this September.Spend a months worth of Wednesday evenings by the pond at Strathcona Par...
08/13/2026

🌿 Trade your screen for a canvas this September.

Spend a months worth of Wednesday evenings by the pond at Strathcona Park, surrounded by nature, learning to paint alongside a small group of fellow creatives.

✅ Beginner-friendly
✅ Outdoor setting
✅ Watercolour instruction from local artist Ruth Adams
✅ All supplies included
✅ Four weeks to build your skills and confidence

This class works for total beginners to more advanced watercolorists AND it's a great way to connect with nature + your creative side. Painting in the Park is a calm and relaxing way to spend your Wednesday evenings this fall while the weather is still nice!

📅 September 2, 9, 16 & 23 | 5:30-7:00 PM
📍 Strathcona Park
🎨 Ages 17+

Hosted in collaboration with Medicine Hat Parks and Rec

5 reasons kids LOVE Art in Motion. Art in Motion is designed with kids in mind! 🎨✨ We have SO many fun activities planne...
08/12/2026

5 reasons kids LOVE Art in Motion.

Art in Motion is designed with kids in mind! 🎨✨ We have SO many fun activities planned and this list doesn't even scratch the surface!

Bounce castles, obstacle courses, foam pits, chalk, face painting, pedal tractors, giant games, graffiti, glitter tattoos, and tons of hands-on art activities will keep kids busy all day!

🧚‍♀️ Plus, enjoy Fairy Finding Tours, Danczilla, puppet acts, live art, and more! There's something for every little artist, adventurer, and imagination-maker. 💛

Art in Motion | September 12 | 12PM - 5PM | First Street SE

08/08/2026

Spots are filling quickly! Visit tixx.ca to sign up!

Every Wednesday from September 2nd - 23rd | 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Strathcona Park

08/06/2026

🎉 Elmo has a special surprise for you! Sesame Street Live is having a sale this week!

Use code JUMP and save 20% on tickets* to see Elmo's Got the Moves at the Esplanade on December 2.

Join Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and all their furry friends for a high-energy show filled with music, dancing, and plenty of Sesame Street fun.

👉 Don't wait! Get your tickets at tixx.ca NOW!

Valid August 4-10, 2026, on select seats only. While supplies last.

08/06/2026

⚡PWR/UP: The Best AC/DC You'll See Without a Time Machine! ⚡

The ultimate AC/DC tribute delivers the sound, attitude, and raw power of AC/DC's golden era.

⚡Classic hits
⚡Non-stop energy
⚡Pure rock 'n' roll

🎟 Members Pre-Sale: ON NOW
🎟 Public On-Sale: Thursday, August 6 at Noon

Visit tixx.ca to get your seats!

🎨 Ever wanted to try graffiti art?Stop by Jeff Goring's "My Graffiti Hat" activation at Art in Motion and add your creat...
08/05/2026

🎨 Ever wanted to try graffiti art?

Stop by Jeff Goring's "My Graffiti Hat" activation at Art in Motion and add your creative touch to a collaborative graffiti wall. Everyone is welcome to pick up a can and join in!

September 12 | 12 PM - 5 PM | First St SE

08/04/2026

Congratulations All Berta Soap and Anne Dubeau! You each won two tickets to the Rooftop Silent Disco on Saturday August 8!

For those who still want tickets, you can get them at tixx.ca

Address

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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