Summer Entertainment Series Assiniboine Park Conservancy
Presented by Casinos of Winnipeg Music, movies, fun, and wellness take centre stage at Assiniboine Park’s Summer Entertainment Series! All events and performances are open to the public and FREE thanks to generous sponsorship and donor support.
The Summer Entertainment Series features musical performances at the Lyric Theatre and the outdoor Performance Garden at The Leaf, Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, Movies in the Park, and Wellness Wednesdays! PLUS - special events will take place to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day and Canada Day!
Parking in Assiniboine Park is limited. All visitors are encouraged to consider carpooling, public transit, or active transportation. Maps and parking information.
You can support this free programming by dropping a cash donation in our butterfly nets which will be passed around the crowd at each event.
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Music, movies, fun, and wellness take centre stage at Assiniboine Park’s Summer Entertainment Series! Schedule Schedules are subject to change. Performances and events may be cancelled in cases of poor weather. Weather-related cancellations will be posted here on our website and Instagram Stories.
Schedules are subject to change. Performances and events may be cancelled in cases of poor weather. Weather-related cancellations will be posted here on our website and Instagram Stories.
Summer Concert Series at the Lyric Theatre Thursdays and Sundays at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm* Presented by: Richardson FoundationSupported by: Balcaen & Sons
*unless otherwise indicated
DATE EVENT Thursday, July 3 Les Barn Boys Friday, July 4 Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Sunday, July 6 Dominique Adams Thursday, July 10 VÍÍK Sunday, July 13 Brazilian Vibe curated by Folklorama Sunday, July 27 Indian City Thursday, July 31 sākihiwē: 7:00 pm: Interlake Steppers 7:25 pm: Kinew Youth Jiggers 8:00 pm: Norman Chief Memorial Dancers Sunday, August 3 Clyde Heerah and the Paradize Band curated by Folklorama Thursday, August 7 Drag Haus: Some of Winnipeg’s Favourite Drag Haus Sunday, August 10 Twang Thursday, August 14 Burnstick Sunday, August 17 Duo Cochi curated by Folklorama Thursday, August 21 Slow Leaves Sunday, August 24 Kelly Bado Thursday, August 28 Brandi Vezina Sunday, August 31 Attica Riots Opening act: The Haileys Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden Sundays at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Presented by: Levy Canada
DATE EVENT Sunday, July 6 Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Ensemble Sunday, July 13 Danny Carroll Sunday, July 27 Rosemarie Todaschuk Duo curated by Folklorama Sunday, August 3 Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Ensemble Sunday, August 10 Erin Propp + Larry Roy Sunday, August 17 Amber Epp Duo curated by Folklorama Sunday, August 24 Marika Galea Sunday, August 31 Eric St. Godard Movies in the Park at the Lyric Theatre Fridays at 6:30 pm and 8:45 pm Presented by: Recycle EverywhereSupported by: Frito-Lay | Levy Canada | Wave Show Technologies
DATE EARLY FEATURE (6:30 PM) LATE FEATURE (8:45 PM) Friday, August 1 Lion King (1994) Mufasa Friday, August 8 Inside Out 2 Twilight Friday, August 15 Despicable Me 4 Thunderbolts* Friday, August 22 Wild Robot Wicked The Lyric Theatre concession will be serving popcorn, ice cream treats, and other tasty snacks.
Wellness Wednesdays at the Lyric Theatre Wednesdays at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Presented by: Manitoba Blue Cross
Join Manitoba Blue Cross for a warm-up starting at 6:00 pm!
DATE EVENT Wednesday, August 6 Strength and Mobility with Dani Wenger Wednesday, August 13 Yoga with Adrienne Shum Wednesday, August 20 Strength and Mobility with Dani Wenger Wednesday, August 27 Yoga with Adrienne Shum Garden Concerts at The Leaf Saturdays at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Garden concerts take place at the Performance Garden in the outdoor Gardens at The Leaf.
DATE EVENT Saturday, July 5 Rachel Colman Saturday, July 12 Benjamin Hill Saturday, July 19 Fernanda Saturday, July 26 Xander Boulard Ballet & Folklorama Ballet in the Park at the Lyric Theatre Wednesday, July 23 / Thursday, July 24 / Friday, July 257:30 pm
Enjoy a beautiful performance featuring Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB).
Visit the RWB website at the link below and register for your free ticket to receive updates about what’s happening before the show, weather updates, and more.
Learn more about Ballet in the Park.
Folklorama Kick-Off Event at the Lyric Theatre Saturday, July 264:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Folklorama will host their annual kick-off event at the Lyric Theatre! Learn more about Folklorama.
Presented by: Richardson FoundationSupported by: Balcaen & Sons
*unless otherwise indicated
DATE EVENT Thursday, July 3 Les Barn Boys Friday, July 4 Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Sunday, July 6 Dominique Adams Thursday, July 10 VÍÍK Sunday, July 13 Brazilian Vibe curated by Folklorama Sunday, July 27 Indian City Thursday, July 31 sākihiwē: 7:00 pm: Interlake Steppers 7:25 pm: Kinew Youth Jiggers 8:00 pm: Norman Chief Memorial Dancers Sunday, August 3 Clyde Heerah and the Paradize Band curated by Folklorama Thursday, August 7 Drag Haus: Some of Winnipeg’s Favourite Drag Haus Sunday, August 10 Twang Thursday, August 14 Burnstick Sunday, August 17 Duo Cochi curated by Folklorama Thursday, August 21 Slow Leaves Sunday, August 24 Kelly Bado Thursday, August 28 Brandi Vezina Sunday, August 31 Attica Riots Opening act: The Haileys Presented by: Levy Canada
DATE EVENT Sunday, July 6 Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Ensemble Sunday, July 13 Danny Carroll Sunday, July 27 Rosemarie Todaschuk Duo curated by Folklorama Sunday, August 3 Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Ensemble Sunday, August 10 Erin Propp + Larry Roy Sunday, August 17 Amber Epp Duo curated by Folklorama Sunday, August 24 Marika Galea Sunday, August 31 Eric St. Godard Presented by: Recycle EverywhereSupported by: Frito-Lay | Levy Canada | Wave Show Technologies
DATE EARLY FEATURE (6:30 PM) LATE FEATURE (8:45 PM) Friday, August 1 Lion King (1994) Mufasa Friday, August 8 Inside Out 2 Twilight Friday, August 15 Despicable Me 4 Thunderbolts* Friday, August 22 Wild Robot Wicked The Lyric Theatre concession will be serving popcorn, ice cream treats, and other tasty snacks.
Presented by: Manitoba Blue Cross
Join Manitoba Blue Cross for a warm-up starting at 6:00 pm!
DATE EVENT Wednesday, August 6 Strength and Mobility with Dani Wenger Wednesday, August 13 Yoga with Adrienne Shum Wednesday, August 20 Strength and Mobility with Dani Wenger Wednesday, August 27 Yoga with Adrienne Shum Garden concerts take place at the Performance Garden in the outdoor Gardens at The Leaf.
DATE EVENT Saturday, July 5 Rachel Colman Saturday, July 12 Benjamin Hill Saturday, July 19 Fernanda Saturday, July 26 Xander Boulard Wednesday, July 23 / Thursday, July 24 / Friday, July 257:30 pm
Enjoy a beautiful performance featuring Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB).
Visit the RWB website at the link below and register for your free ticket to receive updates about what’s happening before the show, weather updates, and more.
Learn more about Ballet in the Park.
Folklorama Kick-Off Event at the Lyric Theatre Saturday, July 264:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Folklorama will host their annual kick-off event at the Lyric Theatre! Learn more about Folklorama.
Special Events Indigenous Peoples Day | Sunday, June 22 NOTICE - JUNE 22, 7:00 A.M.: Due to rain and lightning in the forecast, outdoor Indigenous Peoples Day activities will be modified as follows to ensure the safety and comfort of participants, staff, volunteers, and guests. Thank you for understanding.
Food trucks and bouncy castles - CANCELLED Performances and partner activations - MOVED INSIDE THE LEAF Garden tours and fire/tobacco teachings - TENTATIVE, MAY PROCEED IF CONDITIONS PERMIT Join us at Assiniboine Park on Sunday, June 22 for a day filled with music, entertainment, and fun in recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day. All activities take place at the outdoor Gardens at The Leaf and inside The Leaf classroom.
Activities, Entertainment, and More!
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Music, dance, and more entertainment at the Performance Garden - see full schedule below 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Bouncy castle and facepainting with Legends Characters at The Grove 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Teepee Teachings at the Indigenous Peoples Garden 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Fire and tobacco teachings at the Fire Node in the Indigenous Peoples Garden 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Food trucks: Sol Food Truck, GG Gelati, La Taqueria, Zah Pizza Bistro, Pubtoba 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm Workshops and Teachings with Summer Fisher - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Tobacco Tie Teaching - 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Dangled Beaded Earrings Teachings - 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Bannock Making Workshop Workshops take place at the Tannis M. Richardson Classroom inside The Leaf 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm Garden Tours hosted by the Assiniboine Park Education Team. Limit 20 people. Tours begin at the Fire Node in the Indigenous Peoples Garden 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Community partner booths: CancerCare Manitoba, Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society * Summer Fisher is Anishinaabe from Nipissing First Nation. During her time residing in Winnipeg, she enjoys sharing her teachings and knowledge with people of all ages.
Performance Garden Schedule Hosted by Cassidy Mann and Ray Coco Stevenson
11:00 am - 11:15 am Opening Welcome with Elder Gayle Pruden 11:15 am - 11:45 am Buffalo Red Thunder Pow wow Demonstrations & Drumming* 11:45 am – 12:30 pm Métis Prairie Steppers with a Square Dance Jig Performance featuring Morgan Grace* 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Buffalo Red Thunder Pow wow Demonstrations & Drumming* 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Métis Prairie Steppers with a Red River Jig Workshop featuring Morgan Grace* 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Miranda Currie - Sub-Arctic Family Sing-a-long 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Miranda Currie - Family Storytime 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Miranda Currie - Music and Folksongs *Pow Wow and Métis Jigging demonstrations and programming have been curated by Joe Thompson.
En Français
The Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration is funded in part by the Government of Canada
Canada Day | Tuesday, July 1 Join us at Assiniboine Park on Tuesday, July 1 for a day filled with music, entertainment, and fun in celebration of Canada Day.
Supported by: Doane Grant Thornton | Levy Canada
Activities, Entertainment, and More! Entertainment on the Lyric Stage | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Hosted by Kelsey Assad
11:00 am - 11:10 am O’Canada by the School of Rock 11:10 am – 12:00 pm School of Rock Winnipeg Houseband 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm DJ JPQ 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Neighbour Andy 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Mama Cutsworth 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Zrada 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Mariachi Rio Rojo curated by Folklorama Activities at the Lyric Field
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Food trucks: Sol Food Truck, GG Gelati, La Taqueria, Fired Up! Pizza 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Motion Zone with Fit Kids Healthy Kids 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Caricature Art with Junie Art Caricatures ($) 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Bouncy castle and facepainting with Legends Characters 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Pop-up Patio at the Pavilion presented by Manitoba Liquor Mart 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm Superhero Hang Out with Legends Characters – pop in to our super hero hang out to listen to stories and learn super-special hero skills from a special guest hero! 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Community partner booths: Folklorama, CancerCare Manitoba, Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Winnipeg Activities at the outdoor Gardens at The Leaf
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Citizenship Ceremony with O’Canada by Kelly Bado Join us as 30 new Canadians take their citizenship oath in a very special Canada Day Citizenship Ceremony at the Performance Garden 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm Latin Roots Winnipeg with Viento South Join us for a free salsa and bachata dance session at the Performance Garden – no experience needed, just bring your energy and enjoy the rhythm! 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Chalk Party with Pink Panda 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Fire and Tobacco Teachings En Français
The Canada Day Celebration is funded in part by the Government of Canada Entertainment on the Lyric Stage | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Hosted by Kelsey Assad
11:00 am - 11:10 am O’Canada by the School of Rock 11:10 am – 12:00 pm School of Rock Winnipeg Houseband 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm DJ JPQ 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Neighbour Andy 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Mama Cutsworth 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Zrada 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Mariachi Rio Rojo curated by Folklorama Activities at the Lyric Field
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Food trucks: Sol Food Truck, GG Gelati, La Taqueria, Fired Up! Pizza 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Motion Zone with Fit Kids Healthy Kids 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Caricature Art with Junie Art Caricatures ($) 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Bouncy castle and facepainting with Legends Characters 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Pop-up Patio at the Pavilion presented by Manitoba Liquor Mart 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm Superhero Hang Out with Legends Characters – pop in to our super hero hang out to listen to stories and learn super-special hero skills from a special guest hero! 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Community partner booths: Folklorama, CancerCare Manitoba, Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Winnipeg Activities at the outdoor Gardens at The Leaf
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Citizenship Ceremony with O’Canada by Kelly Bado Join us as 30 new Canadians take their citizenship oath in a very special Canada Day Citizenship Ceremony at the Performance Garden 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm Latin Roots Winnipeg with Viento South Join us for a free salsa and bachata dance session at the Performance Garden – no experience needed, just bring your energy and enjoy the rhythm! 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Chalk Party with Pink Panda 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Fire and Tobacco Teachings En Français
The Canada Day Celebration is funded in part by the Government of Canada Thank you to our generous sponsors! Presented by Casinos of Winnipeg Summer Concert Series at the Lyric Theatre Presented by: Richardson FoundationSupported by: Balcaen & Sons
Movies in the Park Presented by: Recycle EverywhereSupported by: Frito-Lay | Levy Canada | Wave Show Technologies
Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden Presented by: Levy Canada
Wellness Wednesdays Presented by: Manitoba Blue Cross
Canada Day Celebration Supported by: Doane Grant Thornton | Levy Canada
Indigenous Peoples Day and Canada Day celebrations are funded in partby the Government of Canada Presented by Casinos of Winnipeg Summer Concert Series at the Lyric Theatre Presented by: Richardson FoundationSupported by: Balcaen & Sons
Movies in the Park Presented by: Recycle EverywhereSupported by: Frito-Lay | Levy Canada | Wave Show Technologies
Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden Presented by: Levy Canada
Wellness Wednesdays Presented by: Manitoba Blue Cross
Canada Day Celebration Supported by: Doane Grant Thornton | Levy Canada
Indigenous Peoples Day and Canada Day celebrations are funded in partby the Government of Canada Assiniboine Park & Zoo Maps Zoo MapPark Map Zoo Map Park Map
