Sport, Culture & Major Events

Host your next major event in Grande Prairie!

Our city is the ideal destination to host high calibre sport, cultural and other major events. Grande Prairie features world-class facilities, major airlines and transportation services, more than 3000 hotel rooms and plenty of dining and shopping options.

Grande Prairie is the hub of arts and culture in the region, drawing residents and visitors to be entertained and inspired. The region’s cultural landscape is diverse with numerous cultural groups contributing to cultural tourism that makes Grande Prairie a great place to live, learn, work and play.

Why Choose Grande Prairie for Your Next Event?

As a major urban centre with a total trade area of over 301,000, Grande Prairie is the regional service centre for retail, commerce, professional, government and healthcare services in Northwestern Alberta. The city is also the access point to the Peace region, connecting visitors and residents to the Rocky Mountains, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories.

These features contribute to our success as the heart of energy, forestry, agriculture, retail, healthcare, government and TV & film production sectors in our community and across the region.

Visit our Outdoor Events page for more information on hosting large-scale outdoor events with the City.

Funding Opportunities for Major Events

The City of Grande Prairie offers funding and grant opportunities for major sport and cultural events hosted in the City. Opportunities include Festival Funding, Large Scale Tourism Events Funding, Sport Hosting Grant and the Arctic Winter Games Legacy Fund.