Photo by JF Dejardins Thousands of festival-goers gather in the woods at Birds Hill Provincial Park during this annual 4-day summer music festival. There are nine stages throughout the site, with the Main Stage and Big Blue @ Night hosting the headliners. No longer limited to just folk music, the festival features genre-defying artists that...
Celebrate Caribbean culture at this music festival that boasts non-stop reggae, soca and steelband music from both international and local performers, including Lyberal, Jake, Shaentii and Ben Tamana. Winnipeg's Soca Reggae Festival began in 2005, and has been going strong for the past 15 years. This year's celebrations are held at Old Market Square in...
Photo by Leif Norman Winnipeg Fringe Fest is back for its 32nd year of comedy, dance, drama, improv, storytelling, music and more. It’s the second largest festival of it’s kind in North America and provides entertainment from 180 performing companies at more than 30 venues throughout the Exchange District. Head to the heart of the...
This windswept music festival rocks the house for all ages. Performers this year include Randy Bachman, Jesse Bandura and several tribute bands, like Rattlesnake Suitcase (Guns N Roses) and Daylin James (Elvis). Victoria Beach floods with thousands of lake-goers seeking fun activities and musical entertainment. All proceeds go towards the development of a new Victoria...
Surrounded by the beautiful sights of Kelwood, Manitoba, near Riding Mountain National Park, this grassroots prairie festival supports local music and promotes sustainable living. Workshops and a farmers' market round out the weekend, with plenty of crafts and entertainment for kids. Weekend schedule: Friday - 6:15 pm-10 pm Saturday - 10 am-11:30 pm Sunday -...
Held at the Assiniboia Downs, this one-day electronic music festival is Central Canada's largest EDM event. It features a massive lineup of local and international talent, with performances by Crankdat, DJ Gryffin, Frank Walker, Galantis and Yellow Claw. On top of the terrific musical talent scheduled on stage, this year's Summer of Sound features a...
The stars of the Manitoba indie music scene come out for this idyllic three-day festival. Spend the weekend camping, fishing, swimming, eating food fresh off the ROYGBIV Grill, enjoying late night bonfire jam sessions, and of course, listening to great local bands. This year’s lineup includes Juniper Bush, Field Guide, Ultra Mega, Royal Canoe and...
This annual fest offers an exciting line up of new works. This year, Michael Daugherty and Sarah Kirkland Snider are guest composers. Festival pass: adults $99; sutdents $59.
Global jazz, reggae, hip hop, and pop acts take the stage at the annual week-long festival. Catch smooth beats at the Royal MTC, Burton Cummings Theatre and historic Fort Garry Hotel.
