Events

Join Winnipeg at Assiniboine Park for the 2026 CIBC Run for the Cure! The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure returns to Winnipeg for its 35th annual event on Sunday, October 4th. The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure is Canada’s largest single-day, volunteer-led fundraising event dedicated to the breast cancer […]

Celebrate World Spine Day with the Manitoba Chiropractors Association! This free, family-friendly community event will feature interactive activities, movement demonstrations, health and wellness organizations, and practical ideas to help people of all ages stay active and support their spine health for life. World Spine Day is an international awareness day highlighting the importance of spinal […]

Where Waters Meet Dead of Winter and the Canadian Chamber Choir Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 3PM Desautels Concert Hall Conductors: Julia Davids and Mel Braun A powerful collaboration featuring the Canadian Chamber Choir on their Manitoba tour. This program highlights the works of four acclaimed composers: Carmen Braden (Yellowknife, NWT), Sherryl Sewepagaham (Cree-Dene, Little […]

The Show Where Stand-Up Comedians And Their Partners Get Therapized... By No One With A License. Hunny, this isn't working, I think it's time we go to Couples Clownselling! *Every show sold out in advance, don't wait to grab tickets for our Winnipeg Debut!* Jerry Springer's got nothing on us! An evening of domestic blunders, […]

Pumpkins After Dark is an award-winning outdoor Halloween experience featuring thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, illuminated displays, immersive walkthroughs, live pumpkin carving demonstrations, seasonal food and beverages, photo opportunities, and family-friendly Halloween entertainment. The event is designed for guests of all ages and operates in multiple cities across Canada and the United States each fall.

Boldly go into a new musical frontier with 60 Years of TREK & Beyond. A live symphonic celebration of six decades of exploration, imagination, and adventure. Hosted by John de Lancie (the unforgettable Q) and featuring brand-new music by composer Nick DiBerardino, this concert goes far beyond a typical TV tribute. October 15th, 2026 | […]

Experience a high-energy concert celebrating two of pop’s most iconic songwriters as the orchestra joins forces with Jeans 'n Classics. Led by Associate Conductor Monica Chen, this dynamic concert brings the music of Elton John and Billy Joel to life in rich, full-orchestra arrangements that add new colour, power, and emotion. October 17th, 2026 | […]

The Manitoba Latin American Alliance Inc. invites the public to experience the color, rhythm, music, and flavors of Latin America this October during the celebration for Latin American Heritage Month 2026. The community will gather to celebrate the richness, folklore, and vibrant energy of Latin American heritage through this cultural event.

A program of lyric beauty and dramatic contrast, led by Hossein Pishkar. Winnipeg-born soprano Andriana Chuchman returns home for Hector Berlioz’s Les Nuits D’été (Summer Nights), six songs tracing a journey from love to memory. Afterward comes Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 4 in C minor, “Tragic,” written when he was just 19. Tickets can be […]

Join Kelsey Saboraki (Biologist for the Government of Manitoba’s Wildlife Health Program) who will provide a history of Chronic Wasting Disease in Manitoba, what it is, and how it spreads. With the discovery of CWD in Manitoba, this presentation focuses on what the province is doing to reduce the spread of CWD and what the […]

Celebrate the spirit of Winnipeg through music at this free, one-night-only Community Celebration, conducted by Daniel Raiskin. This special concert brings the orchestra together with local choirs, guest artists, and community ensembles from across Manitoba for an evening that showcases the city’s energy, creativity, and heart. Tickets to the Community Celebration are free and will be available later in the season.

Just in time for Halloween, Film Concerts Live! presents the delightfully twisted comedy fantasy The Addams Family, with composer Marc Shaiman’s charming and imaginative orchestral score performed live to picture! October 30th, 2026 | 7:30 PM October 31st, 2026 | 7:30 PM Tickets can be purchased at wso.ca or by calling the box office at […]

Written by the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, “Spider’s Web” is a wickedly witty night of murder. The play combines a unique blend of suspense and humour, with an intricate plot of murder, police, invisible ink, hidden doorways, and secret drawers! Presented by Hood and Dagger Productions, a Winnipeg registered charity with an all-volunteer cast […]

Experience a vibrant evening of Czech music as Daniel Raiskin leads a program culminating in Leoš Janáček’s Sinfonietta, performed on a grand scale with musicians from the Royal Canadian Air Force Band. At the heart is Antonín Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in B minor, performed by Edgar Moreau. November 7th, 2026 | 7:30 PM November 8th, […]

Winterfest 2026 -a Craft Show & Market Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of creativity, craftsmanship, and community! ❤ 🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2026 - NEW DATE 🕒 Time: 10am - 3pm 🏢 Location: Niverville Event Centre - located in the Niverville Heritage Centre Entrance 100C Heritage Trail or the Coop Pharmacy […]

The Category Is: Gala Presented by RBC is a night of celebration, creativity, and community. Inspired by queer culture in all its forms culture, the gala bold, expressive, and full of life, just like the queer people it supports. But it’s also something more. Rainbow provides critical resources and counseling that help queer people find […]

The Axios Men’s Ensemble from Edmonton, who have recently secured a historic Juno award, winning for Classical Album of the Year (Large Ensemble) for the recording of their Ukrainian War Requiem, has announced a national tour of nine Canadian cities this November. Composed by two-time Grammy-Nominated Benedict Sheehan, this monumental choral work spans 12 impactful movements that […]

Marking the evening after Remembrance Day, this all-British program culminates in Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations, which paints affectionate portraits including the famous “Nimrod.” Guest conductor Chloe Rooke leads Benjamin Britten’s Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from Peter Grimes, and George Butterworth’s The Banks of Green Willow, a pastoral folk inspired piece. November 12th, 2026 | […]

Untuxed offers a peek behind the curtain. Experience the orchestra in an informal setting. At noon on Symphonic Sessions Thursdays, you can see the orchestra rehearse for the evening concert, learn about the music, and even ask the conductor questions. Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations (Variations on an Original Theme) Led by Chloe Rooke. November 12th, […]

The orchestra returns to the south end for an intimate concert at the Desautels Concert Hall. Join guest conductor Dina Gilbert and the full orchestra in this acoustically stunning space where there’s truly no bad seat in the house. This year’s French-inspired program features music by Maurice Ravel, Germaine Tailleferre, Violet Archer, and Georges Bizet. […]