Since the inception of the city it has been a melting pot of cultures and arts which is refelected in the numerous events and activities that are held here around the year. Catch a play or enchanting dance performance at the Tagore theatre in Sector 18.

The art galleries at the Museum Complex, Sector 10 and Punjab Kala Bhawan are teeming with art and creativity with the experience of seasoned artists balanced by the vigor of young experimental ones. The art, culture and literary societies of the Chandigarh Administration keep holding regular events and festivals that can be found in the daily events columns of most newspapers.