Here are some of the events taking place across Winnipeg and Manitoba between July 31 and Aug. 3, 2026. Folklorama Various venues Aug. 2-15 https://folklorama.ca/ Take an adventure through different cultures in your own backyard. Icelandic Festival of Manitoba - Íslendingadagurinn Gimli July 31-Aug. 3 https://www.icelandicfestival.com/ Enjoy a midway, traditional Icelandic food, live entertainment and the Viking Village. Rockin’ the Fields Minnedosa July 31-Aug. 2 https://rockinthefields.ca/ A mixtape of music with a lineup that includes Collective Soul, 54-40, Smash Mouth, Cheap Trick, The Hedpins, Orphan and more. Roblin Fair & Rodeo Roblin July 31-Aug. 3 https://www.roblinagsociety.com/ The Roblin and District Agricultural Society celebrates its 107th Fair with the Heartland Rodeo, children’s activities, food trucks and more. Cartwright Ponderosa Days Cartwright July 31-Aug. 2 https://www.facebook.com/CartwrightPonderosaDays/ Festival fun for all with a parade, inflatables, games, fireworks and more. Birtle Ag Society Fair Birtle & District Community Centre July 31-Aug. 1 https://www.facebook.com/birtleagsociety/ Enjoy horse shows, children’s activities, a show-and-shine classic car show and live music. Pioneer Days Mennonite Heritage Village, Steinbach Aug. 1-3 https://mhv.ca/event/pioneer-days/ Experience pioneer life with demonstrations, live music, wagon rides and more. Heritage Day Irvin Goodon International Wildlife Museum, Boissevain Aug. 2 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ETqhRSoB4/ Visit the museum galleries, enjoy cultural programming, heritage crafts, kids’ carnival games, and much more. Treaty No. 1 Commemoration Lower Fort Garry Aug. 3 https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/fortgarry/activ/calendrier-calendar/bdae0149-164c-48a9-bb98-2b10e4488de8 Commemorate Treaty Number 1 Day with teachings, activities, bannock and more. Emancipation Day Canadian Museum for Human Rights Aug. 1, 7 p.m. https://humanrights.ca/emancipation-celebration A night of live music and spoken word marking the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act. Naija Summer Fest Brandon Riverbank, 545 Conservation Dr. Aug. 1 https://unba-manitoba.org/ The United Nigerians in Brandon Association presents an afternoon filled with music, cuisine, a marketplace and culture. Canada Day Celebrations Glenella Fairgrounds Aug. 2, 7 p.m. https://www.glenella.ca/events After postponing in July, Glenella celebrates Canada Day with Nerf gun wars, live music and fireworks. Young Engineers Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada Aug. 1, 10 a.m. https://www.royalaviationmuseum.com/event/young-engineers-july-4/ Take a journey through aviation, mechanics and creations with hands-on activities. Pre-registration required. Maada’ookii with Jewel Pierre-Roscelli: Indigenous Language Tours WAG-Qaumajuq Aug. 1, 1 p.m. https://www.wag.ca/event/maadaookii-2/ Dakota Knowledge Keeper Jewel Pierre-Roscelli takes you on a tour to learn about the importance of Indigenous worldviews and art history. Screen-Free Sundays: Paper Cities Dalnavert Museum Aug. 2, 1 p.m. https://www.friendsofdalnavert.ca/calendar/2026/6/7/screen-free-sundays-bugs Turn off your tablet and smartphone to learn about Victorian and Edwardian architecture and design your own building. Recommended for ages six-12. Motion Mania Manitoba Children’s Museum May 30-Sept. 7 https://childrensmuseum.com/exhibit/motion-mania/ An interactive journey into motion and energy created by the Ontario Science Centre, including a design-your-own roller coaster experience. Hazy Lazy Days at the Marsh Oak Hammock March Wetland Discovery Centre Aug. 1 https://www.oakhammockmarsh.ca/events/hazy-lazy-days/ Build a milk-carton boat and race your creation or dip a toe in the spring. Knowledge Sharing Series - Beading & Quillwork Lower Fort Garry Aug. 1, 12 p.m. https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/mb/fortgarry/activ/connaissances-knowledge Beadwork artist and designer Cynthia Boehm share more about her beading and quillwork. 11th Annual Fly-in Breakfast Harry and Nancy Pauls’ family airfield, south of La Riviere Aug. 1, 7:30 a.m. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GCUfTwSqW/ A family airfield in new La Riviere welcomes pilots and their guests to fly in for a breakfast and fundraiser for Mission Aviation Fellowship Canada. Fly-In Breakfast South of Killarney Aug. 2, 8 a.m. https://www.instagram.com/cjs5enroute/ Killarney Flying Club flies in for breakfast and provides rides for a fee. Winnipeg Night Market True North Square and Graham Avenue July 31–Aug. 1 https://www.facebook.com/foodtripwpg A weekend of food, shopping and entertainment. Cranberry Portage Artisan Market Cranberry Portage Heritage Museum Grounds Aug. 1 https://cranberryportage.net/recreation Shop over 50 artisans, enjoy some live music or visit the museum. Bubble Party Kinsmen Lake, Stonewall July 31 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/182ydE2SoR/ A day of fun with bubble wands. Sandcastle Building & Family Picnic Day Oak Lake Beach Aug. 1-2 https://rmofsifton.com/index.asp?SEC=BF1303A4-CB3F-49DF-9F72-36869560E17D&DE=4F2533B4-B14F-4C6D-9DBE-442E3D7C30E6 Build a sandy structure on the beach and enjoy a picnic afterwards at the farmers market. Meet us in the Middle: 16th Prairie Regional Hog Rally Harley-Davidson Winnipeg, 1377 Niakwa E. July 30-Aug. 2 https://www.harley-davidson.com/ca/en/content/hog/rallies.html Motorcycle members from across Canada and the northern United States unite for a weekend of live music, games, a show-and-shine, and vendor showcases. Manitoba Derby & Live Racing Assiniboia Downs Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m. https://asdowns.com/racing/manitoba-derby-history/ Assiniboia Downs hosts the Manitoba Derby, featuring some of Western Canada’s best 3-year-old colts and fillies. Manitoba Harness Racing The Loop, Red River Exhibition Park Aug. 1 https://www.facebook.com/manitobaharnessracing Standardbred harness racing returns to The Loop. Virden Light Horse Show Virden Fairgrounds Aug. 3 https://www.facebook.com/rcchapmanfarms/ Horsemanship, barrel racing, reining, and more competitions. Spider-Man-Themed Train Ride Prairie Dog Central Railway Aug. 1 https://pdcrailway.com/rides/ Celebrate International Spider-Man Day and the release of the new movie with a trip on a train. Toy-Story-Theme Train Ride Prairie Dog Central Railway Aug. 2 https://pdcrailway.com/rides/ The Toy Story gang hops aboard the Prairie Dog Central Railway. Female Superhero Heroines-Themed Train Ride Prairie Dog Central Railway Aug. 3 https://pdcrailway.com/rides/ Universes collide as Batgirl, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Spider-Gwen and Captain Marvel join forces to save the world while riding the rails. The Golden Hour Rooftop Mix WAG-Qaumajuq Rooftop July 31, 7:30 p.m. https://www.wag.ca/event/window-radio-x-wag/ Three Winnipeg DJ collectives transform the WAG rooftop into an immersive soundscape. Summer Concert Series Lyric Theatre Aug. 2, 7 p.m. Band: Midnight Social Club: ABBA & 70s & 80s https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/events/summer-entertainment-series Jazz in Leo Mol Sculpture Garden Assiniboine Park Aug. 2, 12 p.m. Band: Emmanuel Bach & Karl Kohut https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/events/summer-entertainment-series Corydon Avenue Concert Series Cockburn St. North Aug. 1, 7 p.m. Band: Ben Notes https://www.corydonbiz.com/events Winnipeg Beach Concert Series Winnipeg Beach Bandstand Aug. 1, 7 p.m. Band: Blue FX https://winnipegbeach.ca/p/live-on-the-bandstand Bhadaur to Abroad - Hunstinder Live Centennial Concert Hall Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m. https://centennialconcerthall.com/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=Hustinder&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id= Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer Fort Garry Hotel Concert Hall July 31, 6:30 p.m. https://feverup.com/m/590156?utm_source=google&utm_medium=sc_nb&utm_campaign=candlelightupper_ywg&utm_content=692742479244&utm_term=activities+to+do+in+winnipeg_p&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20901091331&gc=&_gl=1*nk4r3c*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gbraid=0AAAAADGO9U_zJcQk997XHd-IZDoZnzlst Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA Fort Garry Hotel Concert Hall July 31, 8:45 p.m. https://feverup.com/m/615543?fbclid=IwY2xjawTXDdVwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUZ3MUh4RWY2a1NlRkk2THdzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe0r1W1mD0Z-96_X9SNtL0yZG43sd2QSus9dITzqkQFpHgZvE-IVqYjk3evLs_aem_OO_kGsAORtF6sdQBHtcmPw&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=impact&utm_campaign=615543&utm_content=1290343_Concerts50%20LLC&irclickid=wGzSwiTFGw50TB1y2o0JhzoTUkuS07UiX265S80&irgwc=1&afsrc=1 Roots 10 Collective Concert Onanole Rec. Centre Aug. 2, 8 p.m. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/roots-10-collective-show-tickets-1991499886771?aff=oddtdtcreator Lazer Lands The Park Theatre July 31, 9 p.m. https://myparktheatre.com/tm-event/lazer-lands/ Iron Kingdom, W.M.D., Exonerate & White Inferno The Park Theatre Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m. https://myparktheatre.com/tm-event/iron-kingdom-w-m-d-exonerate-white-inferno/ 6 Guitars The Park Theatre Aug. 3, 2:30 & 7 p.m. https://myparktheatre.com/ Agui Empire presents: The Fashion Show West End Cultural Centre Aug. 1, 7 p.m. https://www.wecc.ca/events/1-rbb5a-zj64b-hsjxs-j5cds-3g6jw-65m79-zrtgr-jkf7d-wzyae-bzzxw-7zf5z-jcl4a-jszdg Expo Célébration West End Cultural Centre Aug. 2, 8 p.m. https://www.wecc.ca/events/1-rbb5a-zj64b-hsjxs-j5cds-3g6jw-65m79-zrtgr-jkf7d-wzyae-bzzxw-7zf5z-jcl4a-h2yh5-elpwa Colum Tyrrell Rumor’s Restaurant and Comedy Club July 30-Aug. 1 https://rumorscomedyclub.com/events/1774387070946 Comedy on the Rooftop WAG-Qaumajuq July 31 https://www.wag.ca/event/comedy-on-the-rooftop/ Speakeasy Magic The Basement July 31-Aug. 1, 8:30 p.m. https://www.basementwpg.com/shows Sobreviviendo Canadá – Comedia en Español Pyramid Cabaret July 31, 7 p.m. https://pyramidcabaret.com/event/sobreviviendo-canada-comedia-en-espanol/ Winnipeg Sea Bears vs Ottawa BlackJacks Canada Life Centre July 31, 7:30 p.m. https://www.seabears.ca/ Winnipeg Goldeyes vs Lincoln Saltdogs Blue Cross Park July 31-Aug. 2 https://www.goldeyes.com/
