Pride Parade, Hi Neighbour Festival and The Guess Who: What’s on this weekend in Manitoba

Colleen Bready shares some of the events taking place in Winnipeg and across Manitoba between June 5 and 7, 2026.

Here are some of the events taking place in Winnipeg and across Manitoba between June 5 and 7, 2026.

Hi Neighbour Festival

Transcona

June 5-7

Three days of midway fun, a parade and live entertainment, including headliners Haywire and Prism.

Pride Winnipeg Festival

Various Venues

May 26-June 7

The Pride Winnipeg Festival culminates with a parade and rally in the city’s downtown.

Manitoba Summer Fair

Keystone Centre, Brandon

June 3-7

One of Western Manitoba’s largest summer celebrations features a midway, horse show, tradeshow and live entertainment.

Ellice Street Festival

Near the West End Cultural Centre

June 5-6

The West End Cultural Centre hosts a free community festival with live performances from up-and-coming musical artists, kids’ activities, a BBQ and artisan market.

Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition

Old Market Square

June 4-7

Western Canada’s leading electronic music and digital arts festival features concerts, workshops and performances.

Prairie Wind Music Festival

Cypress River Resource Centre

June 5-7

A diverse blend of Manitoban music. Proceeds benefit community projects.

51st annual MBA Family of Festivals Community Band Festival

Coronation Park

June 6-7

Enjoy the sounds of community bands in Coronation Park. Performances are weather-dependent.

The Winnipeg Underground Film Festival

Dave Barber Cinematheque & Centre for Cultural and Artistic Practices

June 4-7

An annual showcase for contemporary experimental film and video.

Barrows Gospel Jamboree

Barrows

June 5-7

The 11th Annual Gospel Jamboree returns with homemade specials, pancake breakfasts and some live music.

Manitoba Pet Expo

St. Norbert Community Centre

June 7

Browse through tables of vendors, meet a new furry friend and learn more about Manitoba’s animal rescue and advocacy groups.

Bike Week Winnipeg

June 7-13

Bike Week kicks off with a wheel through Assiniboine Forest to raise awareness and funds for Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation.

Culturama 2026 - Journey to Home

George Buleziuk Hall, Russell

June 5, 7 p.m.

Celebrate culture with your family and friends.

First Friday in The Exchange

Exchange District

June 5, 5 p.m.

Explore the Exchange District and what it has to offer on the first Friday of every month.

Screen-Free Sundays

Dalnavert Museum

June 7, 1 p.m.

Turn off the tablet and put away your phone to learn about bugs and how Victorians studied, collected and displayed them. Recommended for children ages 6-12.

Motion Mania

Manitoba Children’s Museum

May 30-September 7

An interactive journey into motion and energy created by the Ontario Science Centre, including a design your own roller coaster experience.

Wolseley Garden Party

Vimy Ridge Memorial Park

June 6

Plant a seedling, create plant markers in community beds or take part in a music or craft session.

Arbor Day Celebration

Bruce Park

June 6

The 25th annual Arbor Day Celebration includes tree planting, an “Ask an Arborist” booth, information tables and a face painter.

Arbor Day

Morden Park

June 7

Celebrate nature with a day of demonstrations, free hot dog lunch, aerial bucket rides and more.

Family Fun Day 50th Anniversary Celebration

Valley Gardens Community Centre

June 6

Valley Gardens Community Centre celebrates 50 years with an artisan market, garden themed crats and activities, a kids’ zone and more.

Spring BBQ and Foam Party

Sturgeon Heights Community Centre

June 6

Field activities, splash pad, foam party and food.

Holland Family Fun Day

Holland Agricultural Grounds

June 7

Activities for the whole family, including modified lawn mower races, bouncers, games and more.

Big Machine Adventure Fundraiser

Minitonas Arena

June 6

Kids can explore some cool machines, play some games, bounce and more.

The Swing Thing

Kildonan Park

June 6, 7 p.m.

Swing into summer every Saturday with this dance class and social in the park.

Summer Showcase

Grant’s Old Mill

June 6

The Prairie Pipe Band Association of Manitoba music competition.

Heritage Day

Pembina Threshermen’s Museum, Stanley

June 5-6

Enjoy demonstrations, a tractor parade and more.

4th Annual Weenie Walk

Boardwalk, Kenora

June 6, 11 a.m.

Have a doggone good time as you take your weenie for a walk from the Boardwalk to Husky the Muskie.

Manitoba Night Market

Assiniboia Downs

June 7

Enjoy some late-nigh shopping, good food and some magic.

Cranberry Portage Artisan Market

Cranberry Portage Heritage Museum Grounds

June 6

The first Cranberry Portage Artisan Market of the year includes over 50 vendors, music and more.

Roblin Wellness & Healing Expo

Roblin Community Centre

June 6-7

Enjoy an uplifting experience filled with natural products, crystals, readings and more.

Splash Island Waterpark Opening Day

Portage la Prairie

June 6, 12 p.m.

Hit the slides, Splash Island Waterpark opens for the 2026 summer season Saturday.

Spring Twist Off

Grunthal

June 5, 7 p.m.

The bulls and barrels are back as Hanover Ag hosts a high paced rodeo and Party in the Dirt following all the action.

North Norfolk Bull Bash

MacGregor

June 6, 7 p.m.

The bulls buck into MacGregor and Quinton Blair provides the music for the after party.

Rumble in the Valley

Stampede Park, Morris

June 5

Manitoba’s largest and loudest truck and tractor pull includes a car show, food trucks and monster truck rides.

Manitoba Classic and Antique Auto Club Car Show and Shine

Headingley Heritage Centre, Jim’s Vintage Garages

June 6

All makes and models are invited to participate in this show with fund going to Harvest Manitoba.

Old Time Fiddlers & Bluegrass Weekend

International Peace Garden

June 4-6

Enjoy some foot stomping music or take part in the 30th annual workshop series for fiddle, guitar, bass, and 5-string banjo.

Shakespeare in the Ruins presents “As You Like It”

Trappist Monastery, St. Norbert

June 4-July 5

Shakespeare’s beloved pastoral comedy returns to Trappist Monastery Park for the first time since 2004.

On the Edge

RWB Founders’ Studio

June 3-5, 7:30 p.m.

Tomorrow’s stars from the Anna McCowan-Johnson Aspirant Program perform classical favourites and groundbreaking new works, including world premieres.

Word Painting

Salle Pauline Boutal, Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain

June 6-7, 7:30 p.m.

Flipside Opera & Art Song Collective presents The Complete Songs of Henri Duparc.

Wonder Shows Carnival

IKEA Winnipeg

June 5-7

Enjoy rides, treats and fun as Wonder Shows makes a stop in the IKEA parking lot.

Canuck Amusements

Cross Lake Recreation Centre

June 4- 7

The Guess Who

Canada Life Centre

June 5, 7:30 p.m.

Princess Auto Concert Event: Crash Test Dummies

515 Panet Rd.

June 6

Corb Lund ‘Bottom Of The Deck’ Tour

The Park Theatre

June 5-6, 8 p.m.

Selkirk Concert Series

Selkirk Waterfront

June 6

Bands: Derek Peters, Forever and Always

Candlelight Concerts: Tribute to Pink Floyd

Fort Garry Hotel Concert Hall

June 7, 6:30 p.m.

Candlelight Concerts: Queen vs. ABBA

Fort Garry Hotel Concert Hall

June 7, 8:45 p.m.

Kates Outlaw Album Release Party

Credit Union Place, Dauphin

June 6, 7 p.m.

IMC Concert Series - Ryan Daoust

International Peace Garden

June 5, 7 p.m.

The Cy Painter Concert

Herman Prior Activity Centre, Portage la Prairie

June 7, 2 p.m.

Featuring: The Sharpe Sisters, Northern Reflections, Johnny Dietrich and Jimmy Sharpe

Ryan Long

Rumor’s Restaurant and Comedy Club

June 4-6

Wes Barker

The Basement Comedy Lounge

June 5-6