Arts & Culture | City of Medicine Hat

The City of Medicine Hat is committed to ensuring the arts flourish and our heritage is celebrated and preserved.

Co-op Place

The centrepiece of sport and entertainment facilities, world-class concerts and events, and home of the Medicine Hat Tigers.

Stories from Co-op Place

Learn more about what's happening at Co-op Place! Full stories archive available here.

Co-op Place to host the Grand Slam of Curling, November 2026
Co-op Place in Medicine Hat will host the second GSOC event of the 2026 season, the GSOC Masters, from November 3-8, 2026. Early-bird full-event and weekend passes on sale today. Medicine Hat Curling Centre to host U21 Jr. GSOC, showcasing the sport’s next generation of stars.
Did You Know… The Story of Fry Bread
Indigenous fry bread is more than a delicious meal, it’s a symbol of resilience in Indigenous communities.
Growing in Confidence
Hospitality Worker Kira describes her career journey and roles at Co-op Place.

Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre

Where arts and heritage come to life, where the stories of our great collective culture are told through concerts, plays, exhibitions, programs and more.

Esplanade Stories

Discover arts, history, and community highlights. Full stories archive available here .

Saratoga Park: Remembering a Métis Community in Medicine Hat
Saratoga Park, recognized as a historic area in 2020, was home to a vibrant Métis community whose stories reflect resilience, family, and a deep connection to the land. Today, its legacy lives on through the oral histories and memories shared by descendants and former residents.
New Exhibit ‘Hidebound’ Explores the History and Impact of Leather
Drawing from more than 900 artifacts in the Esplanade’s collection, Hidebound examines the history, uses, and evolving legacy of leather, from ancient civilizations to modern alternatives.
Pride in the Archives: Stories of Courage, Community, and Joy
Through photographs, personal collections, and community memories, Pride in the Archives honours the people and moments that have defined 2SLGBTQIA+ history in Medicine Hat.

Echoes from the Archives on YouTube

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Self-guided tours

We recognize the role creativity, culture and heritage play in our quality of life. Our city is rich with cultural resources, contributing to the community's well-being.

Explore our art, museum, concert venues and more through one of our self-guided walking tours.

Downtown Stories

Downtown Stories celebrates our past and present, as well as the spirit of community connection. This isn’t a tour of facts and dates, it is a storytelling experience that we invite you to be a part of.

Downtown Stories

Walking tours

Sports Wall of Fame

Celebrating community leaders and outstanding athletic achievements.

TREX

Since 1980, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) has supported a provincial Travelling Exhibition program known as TREX.

The TREX program, administered by the City of Medicine Hat at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre strives to ensure every Albertan has an opportunity to see professionally curated visual art exhibitions in their community. Venues include schools, libraries, healthcare centres and smaller rural institutions and galleries throughout the province. The program showcases the AFA’s extensive art collection and the work of contemporary Alberta artists.

TREX Website

Saamis Archaeological Site

A Provincial Historic Site located in the valley of Seven Persons Creek.

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Cultural Centre

The Medicine Hat Cultural Centre is located on the Medicine Hat College campus. The City of Medicine Hat works with the college to provide studio space for local art clubs.

A multi-purpose studio is available for private rentals.

Facility Rentals

Historic Tour

A virtual map of Medicine Hat's beautiful heritage properties

Historic Resources Story Map