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Tacos & Tequila Festival Winnipeg

July 25 @ 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

The legendary Tacos & Tequila Festival is returning to Winnipeg for another massive throwback celebration on Saturday, August 22, 2026, bringing the biggest names in 2000s hip-hop and R&B to the Blue Cross Park for one unforgettable day of nostalgia, flavor, and fun.

This year’s lineup promises the ultimate throwback day party with performances from T.I., Fat Joe, Too $hort, Petey Pablo, Frankie J, Murphy Lee, and festival favorite DJ Ashton Martin, spinning all the hits that defined an era.

Beyond the stage, Tacos & Tequila Festival brings together Winnipeg’s top taco vendors, craft margaritas, tequila tastings, and high-energy entertainment including Lucha Libre wrestling matches, Photo ops, and a Chihuahua Beauty Pageant!

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Venue

  • Blue Cross Park
  • One Portage Ave East
    Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3N3 Canada     + Google Map