Juno Awards coming to Winnipeg in April 2027

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TORONTO – The Juno Awards are returning to Winnipeg.

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences has announced that the Manitoba capital will host the 2027 Junos.

Winnipeg previously hosted the celebration of Canadian music in 2005 and 2014.

A lighting rehearsal is performed during a preview of the Juno awards set, in Vancouver on Friday, March 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
A lighting rehearsal is performed during a preview of the Juno awards set, in Vancouver on Friday, March 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Next year’s Juno Week festival is scheduled for April 1 to 4.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says it’s a chance to showcase the province’s vibrant arts community.

This year’s awards show is set to take place on March 29 in Hamilton.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 12, 2026.

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