Summer in Winnipeg is anything but quiet. From food and culture to music, art, and community celebrations, the city comes alive with festivals that fill the calendar from June through September. Here are some of the must-visit festivals and celebrations happening around Winnipeg this season!
Red River Ex
Friday June 12 – Sunday June 21
Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Ave
Cost: Gate admission: $15 advance / $20 at the gate (children 6 and under free). Ride wristbands and ride tickets extra.
Find information here: https://www.redriverex.com/events/red-river-ex/
An Iliad: Shakespeare in the Ruins
393 Portage Ave
Thursday June 18 – Sunday July 5
Cost: $42 per ticket
Find information here: https://www.shakespeareintheruins.com/
Summer of Sound Music Festival
Tuesday June 30 – Wednesday July 1
Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Ave.
Cost: Single-day tickets from approximately $109+; 2-day passes from $198–$282+ depending on tier.
Headliners: Tiesto and Slander
Find information here: https://www.summerofsound.ca/
Canada Day Festival at The Forks
Wednesday July 1
1 Forks Market Road
Cost: Free! Food and drink will be available to purchase.
Find information here: https://www.theforks.com/events/signature-events-attractions-tours/signature-events/july-1-canada-day-at-the-forks
Winnipeg Folk Fest
Thursday July 9 – Sunday July 12
Birds Hill Park
Cost: Day passes generally start around $95–$120, with full-festival passes available.
Headliners: Of Monsters and Men, Father John Misty, Lucy Dacus
Find information here: https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/
Winnipeg Fringe Fest
Various locations around Winnipeg
Wednesday July 15 – Sunday July 26
Cost: Show tickets are sold separately, usually $10-$20
Find information here: https://www.winnipegfringe.com/
Cooks Creek Medieval Festival
Friday July 24 – Sunday, July 26
Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church, Cook’s Creek Manitoba
Cost: Admission is $10-$20, with family packs available.
Find information here: https://cookscreekmedievalfest.ca/
Winnipeg Sea Bears vs. Brampton Honey Badgers
Saturday July 25, and 10 other home games in June and July
Canada Life Centre, 300 Portage Ave
Cost: Tickets are usually around $30, depending on seat location
Find information here: https://www.seabears.ca/
Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. BC Lions
Thursday July 30, and 7 other home games in June, July and August
Princess Auto Stadium, 315 Chancellor Matheson Rd
Cost: Tickets start around $45, and increase from there depending on seat location.
Find information here: https://www.bluebombers.com/
Folklorama
Sunday August 2 – Saturday August 15
Various locations around Winnipeg
Cost: Pavilion entrance fees are usually around $10-$20, with food and drink available to purchase.
Find information here: https://folklorama.ca/
Winnipeg Goldeyes vs. Chicago Dogs
Wednesday August 5, and 47 other home games in June, July and August
Blue Cross Park
Cost: Tickets generally start around $15
Find information here: https://www.goldeyes.com/home-splash
Rainbow Stage presents Legally Blonde
Thursday August 13 – Sunday August 30
100 Rainbow Dr
Cost: Tickets range from $40-$80+ depending on seat location.
Find information here: https://www.rainbowstage.ca/
Tacos & Tequila Music Festival
Saturday, August 22
Headliners: T.I., Fat Joe, Too $hort
Blue Cross Park
Cost: Tickets start around $100
Find information here: https://tacosandtequilafestival.com/market/winnipeg/
Manitoba Night Market
Sundays, June 7, July 19 & August 23
Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Avenue
Cost: Free admission
Find information here: https://asdowns.com/upcoming-events/manitoba-night-markets/
Movies in the Park at Lyric Theatre
Fridays August 7, August 14, August 21, and August 28
On August 28, the movies screened will be Monsters Inc. and The Princess Bride
Assiniboine Park
Cost: Free admission
Find information here: https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/events/summer-entertainment-series
One of the best parts of summer in Winnipeg is discovering just how much is happening across the city. As you plan your summer adventures, you may even find yourself falling in love with a new area of the city along the way!
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