Events

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 […]

Join us for a spooky night of art and fun at the 2nd Annual Ghostly Gala in support of Artbeat Studio Inc.! Step into the shadows and celebrate Halloween with a night of music, creativity, and community! Join Artbeat Studio for our Ghostly Gala—a supernatural Halloween party and fundraiser supporting community arts and mental wellness. […]

Join Diary of a Wimpy Kid author (and host), Jeff Kinney, as he celebrates the release of his latest book with a knock-out, interactive stage show, set to EGGSPLODE with fun for the whole family! For audience members who aren’t too chicken, they may be a contender in the ring on stage for a series […]

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 […]

Get ready for a great evening of paddling films from across Canada and around the world! Join us for this annual event in support of the Paddle Manitoba Paddling Centre and the Bill Mason Scholarship Fund. Along with the films, you can meet with local paddling vendors and operators, chat with fellow paddlers and win […]

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 […]

Christmas season is finally here! Find all your holiday shopping needs at our 4th annual Linden Ridge Christmas Market. Get into the Christmas spirit with us on Saturday, November 7th from 10-3pm at Soul Sanctuary, 2050 Chevrier Blvd. With all your favourite local vendors and free entry, holiday shopping has never been made easier.

Strong for Life: How Nutrition and Kickboxing Support Your Muscles, Bones and Healthy Aging Kickboxing, self-defence and practical nutrition insights come together in one empowering event designed to help women build stronger muscles and bones—and remain active, capable and confident as they age. Join us for an energizing women’s wellness event focused on building strength […]

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 […]

Stories Shaping Change In a country of many stories, how do we build the civic muscle to stay united? Democracy is a verb, not a noun. Its health relies on civic fitness: our ability to navigate conflict, listen deeply, and act together. Like physical fitness, it isn't built in a single election, but through repeated […]

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, […]

Audition for Canada's National Ballet School! Dance beyond your dreams! If you or a young dancer you know is ready to take their ballet training to the next level, we have three opportunities dancers can audition for: Professional Ballet-Academic Program Our full-time Professional Ballet-Academic Program is one of the few in North America to offer […]

Join presenter Dr. Gordon Goldsborough who has been exploring Manitoba’s back roads for over 16 years in search of the stories that shape our past. Those travels have led to the mapping of over 10,000 historic sites — now freely accessible through MHS InSite, the Manitoba Historical Society’s award-winning mobile app for Apple and Android […]

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. […]

Handel’s Messiah, HWV 56 returns to the Centennial Concert Hall as a cornerstone of the holiday season, led by guest conductor Ivars Taurins. From its stirring opening pages to the final “Amen”, Messiah moves through music of hope, joy, and renewal, including the triumphant “Hallelujah” Chorus and beloved highlights. December 3rd, 2026 | 7:30 PM […]

Celebrate the season with a festive, feel-good holiday tradition for audiences of all ages, led by Associate Conductor Monica Chen. This joyful concert brings the community together at the Centennial Concert Hall with the full orchestra, special guest artists, familiar holiday favourites, and uplifting music that captures the magic of the season. December 5th, 2026 […]