Celebrate Francophone culture and heritage through music at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. Admission is free! Join the National Music Centre for a full day of activities to celebrate Canadian and Albertan Francophone culture through songs and stories. With International Francophonie Day falling in March and the Government of Alberta proclaiming 2026 as the Year of the Francophonie, NMC is proud to showcase our vibrant Francophone community alongside celebrations happening throughout the province and around the world. Francophone music is foundational to Canada’s cultural identity, reflecting centuries of storytelling, resilience, and artistic innovation rooted in French-speaking communities across the country. From traditional folk to contemporary genres, it continues to shape Canada’s national sound while celebrating the linguistic and cultural diversity that defines us. This event provides an opportunity to highlight the vibrancy and energy the Francophonie brings to Alberta. Journée de la Francophonie will feature performances by Ariane Mahrÿke Lemire (Regina, SK), Jeremy Gignoux (Calgary, AB), Marc Beaudin (Edmonton, AB) and Tina Hartt (Calgary, AB), as well as a panel discussion with the artists discussing how culture and music intersect. National Music Centre is also home to the Adisq Hall of Fame, which celebrates the Quebec and Francophone Canadian music industry. Visitors can dance to Francophone hits in the silent A-DISCO, and young music fans can play in the kids’ craft station.