Annual Festivals & Events | Tourism Winnipeg

December 1, 2023 - January 6, 2024Be dazzled by Manitoba’s largest drive-through light show that features more than 25 theme areas and displays. See the sights and a million lights from the...

September 22 – October 15, 2023Join the Canada-wide celebration of arts and culture featuring free activities across Manitoba that engage attendees with interactive displays, hands-on...

May 27 & 28, 2023Heritage Winnipeg is proud to present the 20th annual Doors Open Winnipeg, celebrating the built heritage, history and culture of our great city. Come explore Winnipeg's...

February 17-26, 2023Embrace winter at Western Canada’s largest winter festival where you can admire giant snow sculptures, dance and jig to lively music, attend concerts, enjoy French Canadian...

August 6 - 19, 2023Travel around the world while staying in one city – Winnipeg! See world-class entertainment, enjoy delicious authentic cuisine, take-in vivid displays, and experience the...

March 5-12, 2023Freeze Frame presents films from around the world, offers exciting workshops in both French and English; a digital playground of drop-in interactive media art activities in the...

TBA The Forks Join the gathering and celebrate Indigenous cultures with APTN’s Indigenous Day Live at The Forks! Enjoy a free daylong program of cultural activities and music from the First...

May 19 - 22, 2023Ignite your spirit and celebrate Indigenous arts, culture and music at the 2023 Manito Ahbee Festival. This annual festival features the International Pow Wow, Indigenous Music...

June 22 - 25, 2023Western Canada’s leading electronic music and digital arts festival features the latest international sounds of techno, dub, house, and experimental music concerts, workshops,...

November 18, 2023The Manitoba Hydro Santa Parade has been a Winnipeg tradition for over a century! Launch the holiday season with us as we bring magic and wonder to Portage...

September 8 - 10, 2023Downtown Winnipeg's biggest street festival on Broadway and Memorial has more events than you can imagine and has something for all ages! Join in the food truck wars,...

September 23, 2023Celebrate a free all-night exploration and celebration of contemporary art as part of Culture Days. From dusk to dawn artists, galleries, cultural organizations and independent...

May 26 - June 4, 2023Celebrate the diverse community that supports LGBTTQ* (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, and queer) people. Festivities include a flag-raising at City Hall,...

June 16-25, 2023Summer starts here at the Red River Ex with the world's largest travelling carnival. From incredible animals and agricultural displays to more than 50 midway rides, over 200 hours...

Dates tba The amazing (all volunteer) board are working tirelessly to bring you a great festival. This year, Reel Pride will be out in the community with multiple pre-festival events including...

May 27, 2023TableFor1200More brings together architecture, design, and the culinary arts to create an evening of entertainment and stimulating conversation in an absolutely unique setting. At...

June 14 – 24, 2023During 10 days of outstanding live music, more than 40,000 music fans fill the heart of the city to enjoy exceptional local, national and international artists in the historic...

September 1 - 30, 2023Wall-to-Wall Mural & Culture Festival started as a collective dream and mission to bring accessible art into peoples’ everyday lives. The community-focused festival...