What’s on this weekend in Manitoba - Feb. 27 - Mar. 1

CTV's Colleen Bready shares the events taking place in Manitoba from Feb. 27 to March 1, 2026.

Here is a list of events taking place in Winnipeg and across Manitoba between Feb. 27 and March 1, 2026.

Les Misérables

Centennial Concert Hall

February 24-March 1

The beloved musical returns to Winnipeg with its tale of unrequited love, rebellion and redemption.

Polar Bear Weekend

Assiniboine Park Zoo

February 28-March 1

The Assiniboine Park Zoo puts the focus on polar bear conservation and research with some educational and family-friendly events.

Binscarth Winterfest

March 1, 12 p.m.

112 Crerar St., Binscarth

Enjoy winter with outdoor and indoor activities, horse-drawn sleigh rides and mroe.

Spinsters and Suffragists: Gender Norms and Gender Rebels in the Victorian Period

Dalnavert Museum

March 1, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

A tour looking at the gender norms, roles and rebels in the Victorian era.

Capotes and Cocoa

Fort Dauphin Museum, Dauphin

February 28

Celebrate Metis culture with stories, games and a kitchen party. Please dress for the weather.

Children’s Hospital Book Market Comic Book Sale

St. Vital Centre

February 28

A one-day comic book sale in support of the Children’s Hospital.

Seed Blessing Celebration

Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre, Beausejour

February 28

Highlighting Indigenous knowledge and teachings about seeds, plants and medicines.

Guns N’ Hoses Charity Hockey Challenge

Canada Life Centre

February 28, 3 p.m.

The Winnipeg Police Service and Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service battle it out on the ice in support of Project 11, the Never Alone Cancer Foundation and Special Olympics Manitoba.

Manitoba Stick Curling Association Men’s and Women’s Provincial Championships

February 27-March 2

Beausejour Curling Club

The best 2-person stick curling teams in Manitoba compete for a berth in the National Championships.

Art of Combat

Red River Exhibition Park

February 28, 5-11 p.m.

Professional and amateur fighters across MMA, kickboxing and Muay Thai compete in this one-night fight card.

Saturday Guided Snowshoe in the Park

Riley Family Duck Pond Shelter, Assiniboine Park

February 28, 10-11:30 a.m.

Take a guided snowshoe adventure through Assiniboine Park.

Guided Family Snowshoe

FortWhyte Alive

March 1, 1-2:15 p.m.

Explore FortWhyte Alive by snowshoe and search for animal tracks and wildlife on this guided tour.

Yoga with the Bears

Assiniboine Park Zoo

February 28, 8-9 a.m.

Unwind with restorative pauses and poses in honour of International Polar Bear Day.

Winter Weekend of Wonder—Kenora’s Winter Festival

Kenora

February 27-March 1

Three days of winter fun featuring music, sleigh rides, a fishing derby and more.

Sip & Ski

Grande Pointe Park

February 27, 7-10 p.m.

Sip your favourite beverage under the stars as you cross-country ski or snowshoe along a 340m trail.

Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby

Lac du Bonnet Town Dock and Beach

February 28

Cast your line and reel in the big one for a chance to win.

7th Annual Community Art Show

St. Andrews Rectory & Heritage Centre

February 7-28

Painting, prints and sculptures from 19 local artists highlight this annual art show.

Doodle POP

Manitoba Theatre for Young People

February 27-March 8

Boogie and Woogie invite you along for a sea adventure with a tiny turtle, using markers to create imaginary worlds that will capture your imagination and heart.

The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light

Prairie Theatre Exchange

February 24-March 14

An art gallery owner on the Otter Lake First Nation and her daughter find their careers and relationship at risk after a reporter delves deeper into the world of counterfeit Indigenous art.

The 39 Steps

Gas Station Arts Centre

February 26-March 1

An adaptation of a novel and an Alfred Hitchcock movie, “The 39 Steps” follows a Canadian pursued by a mysterious organization following the death of a sultry spy.

Little Theatre Festival

Irish Association of Manitoba

February 20-21 & February 27-28

Eight community theatre companies join together to put on 8 one-act plays over two weekends.

Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre: Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad

SRSS Theatre, Steinbach

March 1, 7:30 p.m.

The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre takes the show on the road with a romantic comedy about two single parents who fall in love while watching their kids play hockey.

Mecca Production Presents William Shakespeare’s Hamlet

Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium

February 26-28

Shakespeare’s literary masterpiece comes to life on the Brandon stage.

Orbit Culture

Burton Cummings Theatre

February 28, 8 p.m.

American Rock Legends—Tributes to Fogerty, CCR, Springsteen & Seger

Club Regent Event Centre

February 27, 7 p.m.

WSO—Mendelssohn’s Symphony no. 4

Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium

March 1, 3 p.m.

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Crescent Arts Centre

February 27, 6:30 p.m.

Candlelight Concerts: Tribute to British Rock Legends

Crescent Arts Centre

February 27, 8:45 p.m.

Back 40 Music Festival Presents: The ’70s Show

P.W. Enns Centennial Concert Hall

February 28, 7 p.m.

Rob Bebenek

Rumor’s Restaurant and Comedy Club

February 24-28

Chris Robinson

Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club

February 27-28

Speakeasy Magic 4

The Basement Comedy Lounge

February 27-28

https://www.basementwpg.com/shows